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<span class="mu-g">“Way too good. How would we even pay the rent on something like this?”</span> Callisto protested, her solitary eye darting around to gaze at each and every psychic projection in turn. <span class="mu-g">“Plus, you’re forgetting about all these cottages on the property. We can easily shove some of our people in there if we’re ever running low on room.”</span>
<span class="mu-b">“I thought we were getting this as a gift…”</span> Shark said, deflating a bit at Callisto’s cold rationality.
<span class="mu-g">“Having Cassandra buy us this house is one thing, but I don’t want to keep imposing on her. We still need to find other ways to make ends meet.”</span> Glass declared.
<span class="mu-r">“Don’t worry about that right now.”</span> you said with a shake of your head. <span class="mu-r">“I already said that I’d help cover whatever it is that you guys need, so quit complaining and take us up on our offer.”</span>
There was a moment of stunned silence, before the Morlocks exchanged glances and grinned at you.
Glass looked like he wanted to ask the others what they thought about the house, thought better of it, and then returned his attention to Madame Webb.
<span class="mu-g">“If it wouldn’t be too much trouble…”</span>
Iara and Joy leaned in, their eyes pleading.
<span class="mu-g">“We’ll take it.”</span>
A warm smile spread across Cassandra’s lined face as she clapped her hands together.
<span class="mu-r">“Wonderful! I’ll contact the realtor and handle the necessary paperwork. Although, I may be getting ahead of myself. I’d understand if you need more time to make a decision, or if you’d like to visit the property in person-”</span>
<span class="mu-g">“No, that’s okay. This’ll be good for us, I think.”</span> Callisto said, her sharp blue eye landing on Madame Webb’s psychic manifestation.
Iara flew into the air and let out a whooping holler. Joy joined her in the air and did a backflip before landing in Glass’ arms. Callisto shook her head and laughed. Even she couldn’t deny them a reason to celebrate.
You were just wondering how the others would react to the good news.
<span class="mu-s">“What should we name it?”</span> Joy asked between giggles.
<span class="mu-g">“It’s not a dog, Joy. you don’t need to name it.”</span> Callisto said.
<span class="mu-s">“Every home should have a name.”</span> Joy insisted.
<span class="mu-g">“Can’t we just call it ‘home’?”</span> Glass suggested.
<span class="mu-s">“We could…”</span> Joy said, her eyes sliding to the side as her voice trailed on.
<span class="mu-b">“Or we could actually come up with a cool name for our new mansion!”</span> Iara encouraged her.
The two girls shot finger guns at each other, mimicking the noises with their mouths. Glass very much looked like he wanted to let Joy down, but she looked like she was starting to get comfortable in his arms.
<span class="mu-g">“Settle down, kids. You’re embarrassing us in front of our rich friends.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“Let them celebrate.”</span> you said, coming up beside her. <span class="mu-r">“Your best ‘rich friend’ has already seen them at their worst.”</span>
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