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[ Yeah, it'd be bad giving Fishy a weapon. What if instead it didn't cut itself, but it learned how to wield a sword?! What kind of hell would they bring to the colony??? ]

Hm... a fish obstacle course... [ Staring down at the tank, he wonders what kind of course they could build for the fish? ]

Well, we'd have to get an even bigger tank. One where Fishy could move about and not feel restricted... and then, we'd have to fill it with things that would keep it entertained. Things it couldn't just eat and grow from it...

[ He winces. Where would he be able to find a tank to let Fishy do its activities? Hm! Hm... ]

I love the idea. It may require some careful planning and some extra space, but I think it's possible. For now, Fishy may need to stay in its box until we can figure out the best way to make this happen.

[ oh god... that would be the coming of the next fish-pocalypse! but he looks at the tank too, as if staring at it will help him generate ideas. there are probably bigger tanks out there, in the realm of the pet shop! they just have to look... ]

Like, you know how hamsters and mice have obstacle courses? What if we got one custom-built? Mikazuki probably has enough credits to afford everything we need, so money won't be an issue.

[ yes..... tsuru loves to put things on mikazuki's tab... but the biggest purchases that he slaps on mikazuki's tab are never for himself? they're always gifts for others, and now gifts for fishy! truly, he has a good heart. ]

If we could somehow turn that spare room into an aquarium, it'd be nice. Or if that's too much work, we could just fit a reaaaally big tank in there.

[ GASPS OUT LOUD! Kogi has an idea. It's crazy, but maybe... MAYBE... it might work. ]

Do you think we could somehow get a giant fish tank, but put it outside of the Die-jo for Fishy to play in? Maybe it can be big enough to house a bunch of toys and stuff, and then others can come by and see it too? Also, it means it can't just eat one of us or chew on our vessels!

[ Fishy could also serve as an anti-vandalism unit! Perhaps Tsuru can use that borrowed money for something like this? Alternatively, Kogi can just spend his own... he rarely buys things, unless it's fox related (or for Fishy, this one time).

He looks down at the tank that he is sitting on. At least it's calm... for now. ]

... I think Fishy can stay in here for a while. Maybe a sign will help, too.

[ if it comes to it, they can pool their funds together! half of it will be jiji's credits, and half of it will be kogi's credits! jiji and kogi, investing in fishy's future together... that sounds like it'd make for good sappy grandpa stories. ]

Ooh, that sounds good! Putting it away from the apartments means that it doesn't put any of us in danger. But, we'd have to make sure that it can't chew its way out of that tank, either.

[ can you imagine? mid-spar, a mega spiky fish starts flopping towards you at a rapid pace, like the fiercest boss monster on the final map... except this is real, and there's no quit button to escape from Fishy Boss. farewell, dojo members.

so he peers at that tank too, and luckily for the both of them, fishy seems to have tired itself out for today. ]

Do you need any help taking it back to the spare room? I can carry the tank back with you, if you want.

[ Maybe they can hold a fundraiser... a 'help us pay for the neat Fishy attraction or you'll get an unavoidable boss encounter'-athon? Actually, that sounds like a threat. ]

The last thing we need is avoidable bloodshed in our shared occupation. I suppose a fence wouldn't be good enough... they work well on horses, but I suppose this fish is no horse.

[ It's no seahorse, that's for sure. ]

Yes, your assistance would be greatly appreciated! Trying to carry this by myself was a mistake... a huge mistake. Here, if you take that side and I take this one, we should be able to take it back into the spare bedroom.

[ Going from a sitting to crouching position isn't hard, and he makes sure to grab the one closest to the door. That way, Tsuru isn't the one that has to back down the hall. ]

[ he's all for this, personally — there's nothing that makes people donate like good, quality fear, after all...... wait, that was a joke? ]

Unless underwater fences exist, I don't think fences would help us. Fish can probably wiggle their way out of the gaps in the fence, in the way that horses can't.

[ that pun!! it'll have to go appreciated like this, instead. but he listens to kogi's instructions, lifting the side of the tank as told. he's straining a little, because while he can fight just fine, he's no tonbokiri or nagasone — he's skin and bones!! but with another huff, he manages to get a firm grip on the tank. ]

Got it! I'll do my best. You somehow got it here by yourself, but that doesn't mean you should carry it back by yourself again, right? That's what comrades are here for.

[ and so here they go, to put fishy and tank back in their humble abode of the spare bedroom!! he walks carefully, matching his walking pace with kogi's. ]

[ And with Tsurumaru's help, not to mention that is best is definitely good enough, they're able to carry the tank into the room that's either next to Tanuki-san's or... well, there's a chance they actually go into his. Not like Donut does a great job of decorating or leaving anything around that would indicate that they'd put the tank in? Quickly, he sets it down with the mirror still on it--- mostly to keep Fishy still (or does it keep it dark enough so it thinks it's nighttime???) ]

Woof. I swear, Fishy's tank got heavier since the last time I picked it up! Even with your help, it's such a strain.

[ They should probably leave the room quickly, before Fishy wakes up... ]

[ oh... just for fun, perhaps they left fishy in donut's room!! tsurumaru would certainly approve of it, and it'd be a good surprise for donut, whenever he returns. by then, fishy just might be awake to give him the most charming, violence-free greeting in the entire world.

once they set the tank down, tsurumaru lifts his arms behind his head, giving them a light stretch. ]

One day, we'll find Fishy a proper, permanent place, so that we don't have to keep carrying its tank around everywhere.

[ and with that cue, he steps carefully, tiptoeing out of the room without daring to breathe; not that swords need to breathe anyway, but you know! he makes sure kogi follows after him successfully, before reaching for the door handle, closing the door with the softest click. ]

[ Coming up behind Tsurumaru, Kogitsune is happy to be away from Fishy. It's a lot more dangerous than he originally thought, and the last thing he wanted was anyone from the Swordhaus apartments to get injured coming across it? But with Tsuru's help, it should be temporarily okay. ]

Yes. We will. That day will be a nice day. Maybe we can have a celebration, too.

[ 'Fishy Didn't Eat Us'-fest! There will be udon, fried food, and cake? Maybe? ]

I'll let you know when I find out about moving the fish to the Dojo. Until then, please take care of yourself. I worry when I don't see you often.

[ Because Tsuru is precious! ]

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