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[kleptocratic]

Oh, lying, probably.

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Good luck with that.

For now, you two can share a room.

[kleptocratic]

[ That is… a somewhat frightening thought. ]

If she doesn't want to I'll go back to the safehouse.

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There is the more reasonable response of sleeping on the couch in the meantime.

[kleptocratic]

Oh, yes, that's a thing people do, isn't it.

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Yes.

You know, where I grew up, no one had the luxury of sleeping in separate quarters from their spouse.

[kleptocratic]

I didn't have my own room growing up, if you're trying to make some comment about my spoilt upbringing.

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I'm pointing out that our apartment should be large enough as is, and I'm worried that it isn't.

[Worried about him.]

I thought things were—better between you two. To say the least.

[kleptocratic]

To say the least?

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A turn of phrase.

Why aren't things better?

[kleptocratic]

That seems like a question for the philosophers.

But they've hardly gotten worse.

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You're both going to have to adapt.

[kleptocratic]

Is this where you make an inspiring speech about survival?

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No. I save those for when it matters.

Now go steal yourselves a larger bed.

[kleptocratic]

[ He doesn't respond to this text, but he does procure a larger bed, so there. ]