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[Hisoka looks initially rather. Well, perhaps not frustrated but more sort of long-suffering for a moment. The whole body swapping mess reminds him of Watari back home and the idea of anyone swapping bodies with him....that could never end well. But he manages to school his expression to something more neutral before beginning.]

Well, I guess we can both say we're glad that we were lucky enough not to have been affected by the whole...body swapping with the last mission, at least. But, more importantly, I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on jobs? I guess I could offer to write up reports or something along those lines. I did a lot of paperwork and such back home. Tsuzuki...[Well. What could be said for his partner besides his crouching moron hidden badassness, exactly? It was probably best not to give out too much about their jobs back home, after all.]

I can be a taste-tester! [Tsuzuki chimed in, apparently quite excited at the idea as Hisoka just gives him a sort of long-suffering look, just refraining from rolling his eyes at his partner's response. At any rate, Tsuzuki seems to not notice Hisoka's glare or pointedly ignores it in favor of coming up with another idea.] Or, maybe gardening?

[Hisoka shrugs, figuring it might be best to quit while they were ahead before his partner came up with any other ideas and they were on the damned tablet forever as he kept coming up with more jobs. Nothing for it but to wait and see what answers everyone came up with.]

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Well, I'd hope not.

I'm not sure. Maybe there might be something at the library or something, or I could write up reports for someone. I'm not too concerned, so long as it pays and helps us pass the time besides finding out about this place and training with these...weapons. When missions don't cause chaos, anyway.

I think working in the library would be a great job for you, Hisoka.

...That last mission was strange. Do you think that'll happen again?

I guess it couldn't hurt to see if there might be some work available there. Can't know if I don't at least ask, but I guess we'll see what comes up.

[He's not sure what to make of this last mission, really. The idea of anyone else in his body...it's almost enough to make him ill. He doubts anyone else would be able to handle his powers, and it reminds him rather too keenly of Watari and his experiments and attempts to change their sexes.] I have no idea, but I'd certainly hope it doesn't happen again. Or if it is, that we aren't affected by it. I think we got lucky that time that we weren't. [For once. The last couple of times Hisoka was affected with the negativity and being regressed to a child. It was lucky that Tsuzuki wasn't nearly as affected to be able to take care of him during it all.]

I wonder if there's some way to avoid having that happen to you. If there is, would people tell us, you think?

Well, if there was a way to avoid it do you think nearly as many people here would be affected? I doubt anyone knows how to avoid it, it's just...their machines messing up from what I can tell, something like that.

[But he can tell that Tsuzuki is apparently concerned, and while he understands why, given the last couple of times he had had to look after his partner, he doesn't want to worry the older shinigami.]

It seems so.

[He is worried, but that's normal for him. Having Hisoka stuck in a place like this that takes away his control of himself is bound to make Tsuzuki extra protective. ...But he knows Hisoka can't stand it, which makes him quickly steer the subject back on track.]

Do you want us to take a trip to the library? We can see if they have some job opening for you.

[Hisoka is also worried though, worried one of the missions might screw up with the machine and affect Tsuzuki next time, worried if that were to happen he might not be able to help. And given everything Tsuzuki had done for him, he wanted to be able to protect his partner. Take some more responsibility after having saved him from the flames against Tsuzuki's will, knowing his partner had wanted to die but being unable to accept that.]

It's worth a try to have a look. I've been meaning to go and check the library anyway. Are you sure you want to come?

[Given, well, the last time his partner stepped foot in a library it kind of got nearly destroyed....]

Yeah, it'll be nice to be able to stretch my legs a bit.

[Not to mention that exploring the town with Hisoka sounds like an excellent way to spend the day. He likes getting to have some time with him that doesn't involve their work. Tsuzuki doesn't even think about the last time he burnt down a library.]

I guess. Okay then, it can't hurt to have a look, at least.

[He had been meaning to explore a little more anyway, and checking the library was a good excuse to do so. Tsuzuki coming along might be for the better if they both got to know their way around more and Hisoka might manage to get some books out, they could see if any jobs were going as well. He gets his coat and goes to get his shoes and pull them on.]

If you do get a job there, can we stop by the bakery afterwards? Please?

[He happily follows, slipping into his shoes and coat.]

We'll see. Maybe.

[He's not promising anything, but perhaps they could stop by on the way back. Though the bakery mostly sold sweet things, some of it was more to Hisoka's tastes. He straightens after tightening his laces, buttoning his coat before waiting near the door for Tsuzuki to be ready.]

[The sheer chance of getting some treat after is enough for Tsuzuki. He brushes non-existent dust off of Hisoka's shoulders, giving him a brilliant smile before they leave the house.]

Thanks. Come on, let's go!

[Hisoka simply stands still while Tsuzuki brushes...well, he assumes it is dust, but he doesn't particuarly care, following as they leave and ensures the door is locked. Hands in his pockets of his denim jacket as they make their way towards the library once outside the housing building.]

At least the library isn't too far. Was there anything in particular you were going to look for there?

[After all, it was a rather impressive library, really. Even if Hisoka hadn't been there too long yet.]

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