[Because he's so used to a modern life with electricity, he's never considered what he could do in a world where such a modern convenience doesn't exist. Well, other than apparently generate his own house's power, but... Hm...]
[What would he ever do without Shizuo coming to his aid? He'll be there to greet him at the door. Before he could say anything though, he looked distracted by something, staring at him.]
Yeah, it's normally a dark brown... [A mixed expression crosses his features as he continues to tug at his bangs a little, recalling the origin of this routine.]
Been doing it since middle school... I was against it at first, but a senpai suggested it would help reduce the numbers of fight I get into if people thought I was a delinquent. It kind of worked, and I just kept it up ever since. [A small shrug.]
No, but because of my strength, the real punks kept picking fights with me. I didn't think it'd work, either, but guess my appearance helped scare them away.
[He guesses his normal appearance didn't really make him look that intimidating, which gives him a very mixed feeling. It's not like he wants to look intimidating, but given his situation...]
Well, it's annoying, but it works. Less people underestimate me so even if I still get stupid shits, it's not as much as it would be if I didn't have this look.
Hm... [He nods.] Fair enough. [He is, admittedly curious about how he'd look with his natural hair color. Brownie boy. He takes a step back, allowing Shizuo to enter.]
One of the circuits went out while I was working on a project. Thought maybe you could help restart it.
[He looks at his hand, but since he's calm he's not generating electricity at the moment. It's a little weird to hear someone needing this kind of power, but... Well he does it in his own home, so he has some experience at least.]
Sure, I can try. But if it needs to be replaced, I won't be much help.
[Can't generate electricity to a broken line or light bulb after all.]
I did replace it, but it still won't run. So I think it needs a jumpstart. [He takes him toward the greenhouse, where the lights are currently out.]
The circuit box is out here. Or, well... [There is a physical box, but he needs to locate the "motor" for the circuit box. He stomps around the floor, listening for a sound that was different. Be easier if he could actually see out here.]
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