Rai had followed the girl into the back guest bedroom. It certainly didn't have that homely feeling most rooms had. In act, it was almost like a life draining parasite. The ancient, falling apart bed appeared as if it had been dug out of a dumpster from the slums. The wallpaper had faded to a dusky tan, peeling off gradually, the fragments matching the dirt sewn carpet below him. Across the floor, was scattered bits off glass, articles of trash, and creaky wooden floorboards. He tilted his head staring at the grotesque artwork and sighed, "Didn't your mother ever tell you to keep your room clean?" She peered up at Rai smiling innocently. "Yes, but this was her room before she passed away."
Immediately, he tensed up with regret for bringing up the subject, "Oh. I'm terri-" "Don't be. I don't care. She's gone isn't she? It doesn't matter if you bring her up or not." the girl smiled interrupting him as Rai stared in astonishment. She doesn't care? Even I can't help reliving some of my anguish thinking about my own... How could she be so content about it? Rai shook his head setting his confusion inside. He approached the bed, seating himself. The bed creaked a greeting as he sat. "Well? What do you think?" she smiled wearing an innocent look again. Rai managed to let a small smile slip out, "I think it's perfect in here. I was always into that dark and mysterious look this room has." He was lying through his teeth, but he couldn't help but oddly feel a little at home and safe in the rat hole.
"That's great! I really do try to keep the place welcoming," the girl giggled slightly. Rai tilted his head. Welcoming? Hell... i would hate to see what your room looks like. He snorted mentally. Oddly, he noticed the girl was google eyeing the jewel that he wore around his neck, almost enviously. He shifted uncomfortably before mumbling, "I uh, think ill catch up on my sleep. It's been almost a week without sleep and i'm exhausted. Thank you for letting me stay here" Rai laughed nervously as the girl blinked nodding, "Right.. you do that. Night mister." She quickly shuffled out of the room to his relief. Rai stayed in deep thought for a bit, wondering about the girl before laying down. It wasn't much more comfortable than the floor, but it was something. At least i'm not out in the rain. He rolled over to face the window to watch the rain pound against the ground outside. Slowly, his eyelids fell feeling relaxed and soon fell into the void of sleep.