Intermission 9 Page 13

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“Look! I know you didn’t really like living in this house, so I had the balcony converted into a separate living space!”

“Most of the work was in reinforcing the structure so it won’t collapse, even if a lot of people are out here at once.”

“The cloth overhead is thick and waterproof, so it’ll keep you warm and dry even in winter, and it can unfurl all the way down to the edge of the wall to make a full enclosure.”

“But on a nice day like today, you can leave it up and enjoy the breeze!”

“It’ll also muffle the noise from the yard, and the noise from the rest of the manor is already reduced by the outer wall.”

“There’s also a bed with a nice sleeping bag, and a special metal fire pit you can use for warmth or even cooking.”

“Lots of room for all your things in these trunks.”

“And I got a little hanging feeder, because I know how much you like birds.”

“Yes, they’re quite tasty if you can catch one.”

“…”

“Joking.”