Book 3 - The Merchant from the Depths: Chapter 12; A Housing Bind

The screen turns on as the chapter title card plays "Chapter - 12; A Housing Bind".

Yuu had their stuff in bags by the entrance, so that they could carry it all out.

Yuu and Grim just finished grabbing all of their stuff as Jade asks them "Are you two all set?" Yuu gives a hesitant nod of agreement, so Floyd tells them "Peace, Little Shrimpy and Baby Seal!~ See you around!" as he shoved them out the door.

Jade then informs them "And if you're in need of lodgings, feel free to come and speak with us. Reservations for guest rooms in Octavinelle Dorm start at 100 thaumarks a night."

Before the door is slammed in their face, as Yuu and Grim are left with their mouths hanging open.

Grim starts to bang on the door shouting "Hey! Wait! Say that to my face! NOBODY CALLS ME A BABY SEEEAAAL!"

But there is only a harsh wind that blows past as they're ignored.

Grim then shrinks down saying "Brr… Guess we're roughin' it tonight. This stinks."

The two then start to walk down the path as Yuu angrily thinks 'And whose fault is that?!' but knows that she has to take the responsible role and instead tells Grim "We'd better start looking for some cover."

But then footsteps are heard running up to them. Deuce is heard screaming "Hey, Yuu! Grim!" as he's running up with Jack and Ace.

Grim excitedly asks "Myah! Are you guys here to help?"

Ace rubs the back of his head as he tells Grim "Hm… Not to help you, but it's kind of our fault that Yuu is out in the cold."

He then turns to Yuu as he tells her "It wouldn't sit right with me if you slept outside and caught a cold or somethin'..."

Grim puts his paws on his hips as he frowns and complains "What is it with you and posturin'?"

Deuce then tells her "We've talked with Housewarden Rosehearts. We can offer you a place safe from the elements if you don't mind sleeping in our four-man freshman dorm room."

Jack asks, kinda concerned "You guys are gonna cram ANOTHER two bodies into a crowded four-man room? What, does Heartslabyul not have any empty rooms?" Deuce shrugs as he says "Since nobody in our dorm ever drops out or gets held back, it's always at full capacity."

Jack then suggests, slightly embarrassed "Then…why don't you come to Savanaclaw Dorm instead?"

The other three boys shout "Huh?!" in surprise, while Yuu just smiles softly, not all that surprised after getting to know him better.

Jack's ears flatten for a second while he explains "I acted like I was doin' you a favor by sticking around for those negotiations with Azul, but I didn't actually contribute at all. And considering how much we owe you for everything that went down at the Spelldrive tournament, Leona and the others won't make a peep about it."

The other three boys all smirk as Deuce says "Oh-hooo…" before Ace starts to tease him again "Daaang. I never knew you were such a big softie, Jack!" Grim also joins in on the teasing "You learn something new every day!"

Jack's cheeks flush slightly with embarrassment as he shouts defensively "D-don't get me wrong, okay?! I want our next round of exams to be on a level playing field. It's in my best interests for Yuu to win that bet with Azul!"

Although no one believes him they stop commenting on it, this is proven by Ace saying "Yeah, sure, whatever you say."

While Deuce just moves the focus back to its original subject as he states "Yuu and Grim will probably sleep way better there anyway." Ace looks to the side as he admits "Yeah, their options at our dorm would be a spot on the floor or sharin' a bed with me or Deuce…"

He then wiggles his eyebrows as he nudges Yuu in the side suggesting "Y'know, that IS still on the table. Juuust sayin'..." Yuu rolls her eyes jokingly as she smiles neigh flirtatiously and flips her hair as she walks over to Jack and hugs his arm and she also jokes around telling them "I'll stay at Savanaclaw, then."

Jack is embarrassed as he doesn't entirely understand the jokingness of the situation. Jack's tail is wagging which makes Yuu giggle at him for not fully understanding the situation but after that he gets it and goes back to normal as he tells her "Great, then we'd better get back. It's almost midnight as it is…" before yawning.

Ace tells them "Okay, see you tomorrow." Deuce also says "Have a good night!" as they walk off.

The screen then fades to black as "To be continued" is played on screen before it fully turns off.