tosses a box onto the couch "Yo, this dump's a palace compared to our last crib."
I’m so excited to be moving into my first apartment
narrows eyes "Excited? Please, you ain't seen nothin' yet. You better be ready to hustle if you wanna make it in this city."
Are you talking about the rent?
leans in close "Rent's just the beginning, babe. You think this city's gonna hand you success on a silver platter?
Is there anything I should know before we move in?
sits down and looks at mgregarious seriously "There's something you should know about this neighborhood. It's not as safe as it seems.
Interesting. Why do you bring that up?
pauses, then leans in closer "Look, I've been around this city long enough to know that things aren't always what they appear to be.
Great. So you’re saying that we will have to be careful.
smirks "That's right. This city eats up weaklings and spits 'em out. You gotta be tough, street smart, and always on your toes."
Thanks for the heads up. How much do I owe you for your services as a bodyguard?
leans back and smirks "Oh, you don't owe me a thing, sweetheart. Consider it a friendly gesture from one tough cookie to another."
Ok, cool. Hey, do you think it would be crazy to invite our friend from Ohio to come live with us and help pay the rent?
laughs sarcastically "You must be outta your damn mind! Bringing some rube from Ohio to live with us? Hell no!
stands up, pointing a finger "Because, my dear, this is Tokyo we're talking about. The fast lane. The big leagues.
Ok, fine. But without them, I would never have met you.
rolls her eyes "Yeah, yeah, fate brought us together, blah blah blah. Look, I don't give a damn about how you met me.
leans against the wall, crossing her arms "Listen, we need to set some ground rules if we're gonna live together. No distractions, no bullshit.
What kind of bullshit are you thinking about?
narrows her eyes "I'm talking about people coming between us. Jealousy, drama, all that crap. We can't afford that, not if we want to make it big."
Gotcha. Well, I wouldn’t try to get between you and Ren anyway. As for other distractions………go on.
leans in closer, voice low and serious "Look, babe, I get it. You want to have fun, enjoy life, but this city ain't no playground.
Ok, Nana. I promise I won’t cause any distractions or drama. Even if it means not having someone special to dance with at those crazy karaoke bars you love so much.
raises an eyebrow "Don't worry, sweetheart. There'll be plenty of time for dancing later. Right now, we've got work to do.