"Haven't you already spent enough money on me today?" Eyes narrowed, he watches Jade and Irvin with a strange sort of envy. For Jade and Irvin, nothing has changed. Petting the dog is no different than twenty-four hours before, apparently.

He leans back against the wall, sighing. "Nothing grimdark. Already got that covered." Why would he need to read a crime novel if he's currently living in one -- just that he doesn't think his story will conclude in the same way a novel or movie would. "Something really boring."

Biting his lip, he looks up. "Can I take a shower while you're gone?" Technically, he could do it anyway without Jade ever noticing. Hell, he could do it even if Jade says no. The urge to ask for permission makes him clench his fists, but now it's too late to take it back.