"I'll be all right. Thank you, though."

"Well, if you're sure," Ant smiles slightly and nods, and then propels Ira out of the room.

"We'll be back shortly," Shin says, probably needlessly as he holds the door for Deskyl.

And off they go.

The house is all right. The decor is a few decades out of date, and it shows some wear and tear; if the appliances are in similar shape, that might give them a little trouble, but it's not like Ira isn't handy, or Deskyl for that matter. And the neighborhood is nice, and the view from the balcony is gorgeous.

Ant is enthusiastic, although clearly trying to not be too obviously that.

Ira pokes the appliances thoughtfully, and obviously makes a couple of mental notes.

Shin asks the landlord a couple of questions, and once he's satisfied with the answers, and with the fact that both Ant and Ira seem happy enough.

He nods slightly to Deskyl, and engages the landlord in a conversation about how to move forward with deposits and lease-signing.

Ira's leaning against a nearby wall, and manages to not obviously react when the landlord brings up the need to do a credit check.

"Their credit is fine, you don't need to check it," she asserts, with a subtle wave of her hand.

The landlord looks briefly confused and then nods slowly in agreement. After that, Shin handles the details of how they'll pay the deposit and when they'll sign the lease and move in - the end of the week.

He looks around at the others to make sure they're satisfied.

Ant's grinning, and Ira looks about the same as ever.

Deskyl gives a subtle nod.

Well then, they can head back to the motel. "I've got the stuff ready for Ant changing schools," Shin says quietly as he opens the door. "I'll call in the morning and let them know ey'll be starting Monday."

"-Thanks," Ira's response is nearly subvocal.

"It went well, I take it?"

"Uh-huh," Ant confirms. "We can move in at the end of the week."

"Very good. Will you need any help with anything?"

"Probably not, we're basically living out of our bags as is."

"So long as you and Deskyl are ready, we're good. Although. At some point, we're gonna want to get Deskyl some ID."

"Yes, that would be a good idea. Of course she won't have whatever documents are required."

Shin laughs. "Neither did these two. I know a few people. It won't be a problem."

"All right, thank you."

"-Uh. She doesn't have any problems with photos being taken of her does she? I know some people can take issue with that..."

"No, that will be fine."

"Alright. I'll make some calls. Shouldn't take too long. Might not be sorted the end of the week though, depending on who's got time."