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[artistinexile]

Indeed.

He is amphibious in nature. May I examine his enclosure?

[reviewstarlight]

Of course! [ Nana steps inside to show Thrawn the enclosure, as well as to put Lettuce back in it. And it's a deluxe frog enclosure. There's some water, some greenery, things to hop and climb, a thermometer, and plenty of leaves and branches. It's also a little big. Nana's moved it so that it's in front of the spare bed in her room, but it does take up space.

And now that Thrawn gets a better look at Nana's room, he can see that it was designed for her to share with someone. There are two beds, two desks, two dressers. One side is neat and tidy, with a row of books lined up perfectly on the desk. The other side is a bit messier: the bed is hastily made, there are frog plushies on the bed, the desk has a few papers scattered on it, photographs hang from the wall near the desk. It's pretty obvious which side is Nana's. ]

It's a pretty good enclosure, if I can say so. I've been a fan of frogs for ages and I wrote down a detailed list for Sheehan to ask the Admiral!

[artistinexile]

Far from 'pretty good.' I see no flaws in its design. Well done.

[High praise indeed from Thrawn, currently checking temperature. He'll have to do more studying into optimal frog conditions but the little guy seems happy enough]

I wonder at the status of your room. Are you anticipating the arrival of a roommate?

[reviewstarlight]

Nope. I lived in a dorm room back home—I was at a boarding school. I guess the Admiral just recreated the room as is, even though there's nobody else living here.

[artistinexile]

Indeed.

So you understand you have the entire room to yourself. Not simply 'your' half of it.

[reviewstarlight]

I do. But...well, if my roommate shows up, she's obviously going to want to room with me. It makes sense to keep everything the way it is.

[ It is quickly becoming apparent that Nana doesn't exactly adapt well to change. ]

[artistinexile]

You believe that's a likely scenario?

[reviewstarlight]

I do. It seems like it's either one of two ways here. You're either the only person from your world or you're one of five people from your world. Besides, I could see some of my friends offering to sign up as wardens. It's not completely impossible that my roommate wouldn't do something like that.

[artistinexile]

And they would be issued their own room.

[reviewstarlight]

But she wouldn't want to stay in it. After all, we're roommates!

Besides, I'm flexible. If her room is exactly how it should be, of course I don't mind moving my things to her room!

[artistinexile]

I understand.

[he's not going to win this.]

However, should you find yourself needing extra room for Lettuce, that is an easy request to your warden.

[reviewstarlight]

[ He is absolutely not going to win this. ]

Understood! I think it's fine enough for the moment, but if Junna shows up, I'll definitely make sure to ask!

[artistinexile]

Please do.

Thank you for showing me your room, and Lettuce's enclosure.

[look he's trying to be sociable. It's hit and miss at the best of times.]

[reviewstarlight]

You're welcome!

[ There's a pause before Nana realizes, ] Oh! If you want, I've got some snacks that we can share. I don't have any tea, but maybe I can ask Sheehan for an electric kettle to use....

[artistinexile]

I have caf in my office. Alongside a way to brew it; you are welcome to borrow it any time you like.

[reviewstarlight]

Oooh, thank you! Though I'd want you to show me how it works first, just so I don't accidentally break it.

[artistinexile]

Of course.

[he nods his head]

If that's everything..

[reviewstarlight]

For the moment! I'm sure we'll talk again later.

[artistinexile]

Indeed.

Good evening, Banana. Lettuce.

[Thrawn nods goodbye to both, giving respect and deference to both girl and frog]