Lux was glad that the offer of two small rooms seemed to appeal to Sebastian and that he seemed agreeable to the thought of another roommate. In her mind it made her next steps rather easy should he actually agree to sign on the dotted line. Thus far in their relationship she saw no apparent reason to deny him the spot should he want it, and even based off what she'd seen today it just didn't make sense to turn him away. Likely they'd be well out of each others way anyhow so she didn't foresee an awful lot of clashing--though she wasn't quite naive enough to believe that it would never occur either.<br/><br/>Her vision for the house was not one of some big lovely family type deal but whether she was willing to admit it or not, Sebastian's brief trip down memory lane did conjure images of her own time away at school. Her roommate situation back then had been one of the funnest times ever but she was aware that those years were like an isolated incident. Here in the real world, in a town where people were often ready to believe the worst of her just because it gave them something to wag their tongues about, things just didn't work like that. Sometimes she swore people just enjoyed setting her off to see the fireworks since her rather impressive temper was well documented. Sebastian had thankfully not taken to such tactics which was another reason she was rapidly warming to the idea of him as a roommate.<br/><br/>Their trip through the main floor was to the point, no fluff, no filler. Small talk wasn't exactly Lux's favorite thing despite the ease with which she seemed to engage in it during her evenings at The Fisherman's Net. To Lux's eye, her boss seemed to like what he was seeing of the place thus far and that helped her to relax as the finally stepped outside onto the patio.<br/><br/><em>"Lux, I will admit to a degree of anxiety about coming here. The least of it is due to our current relationship as Boss and employee. The main part is that I don't really know you that well, and I don't want to... screw things up between us by coming here. I don't want you to feel pressured to accept me as a housemate just because I am you boss. I want to be accepted for being Sebastian. Or even rejected for being Sebastian. I have been here for a couple of years now, and I still feel like a bit of an outsider. Coming here today just rammed that home for me, and has made me a little less comfortable than normal, which in turn makes me prone to say things in a way that could be better presented.<br/><br/>"What I have seen of your house Lux is great, and I am definitely in favour of moving in if you're agreeable after we go over the fine details. Naturally, if you have any questions that have an impact on my taking up a tenancy here, I will happily answer them. So, now I will quite my blathering, and let you guide me to look at the other two rooms, and any other features that you deem to be relevant."</em><br/><br/>She would have liked to say that her face was an unreadable mask as he made his little speech but that just wasn't true. A small smirk played about her lips, steadily growing as she watched the sunlight glint off his hair. She did note that his sturdy build looked quite natural there against the railing in his polo and jeans as he continued on and her smirk continued to grow until she was full out grinning at him. She didn't mean it as any disrespect and she even tried to pull the smile back but it was no use. So rather than attempt to gloss over it or disregard her arguably odd behavior she decided to simply be honest and share.<br/><br/>"I'm sorry. I know you were being serious and I promise you, I was listening," she held her hands up as though that would prove her sincerity, "but I swear that was like the cutest thing just now." She laughed and ran a hand through her tousled mane. Looking away from him, she let her gaze wander out over the trimmed lawn and took a second to swallow back her amusement. He had leveled with her and really it was only fair she do the same in return right?<br/><br/>It took a second but finally she turned serious brown eyes on him and attempted to offer him something honest. "I've been in this town since I was 14 and I've never once felt like I fit in here. So on the outsider thing you and I aren't so different." She gave a shake of her head, her shoulder hitching up in a shrug that seemed matter of fact but truthfully, Lux was more bothered than she cared to let on about her inability to fit into Elliquiy. Still, she wouldn't dwell on it now and like most things she found unpleasant she merely shoved it down and locked it away.<br/><br/>"As for the boss thing... Well honestly I wouldn't simply let you move in here just because you're my boss. I mean..." She fought not to fidget, "really, if anything, that would be a reason to turn you away. But honestly, though you and I don't know each other too well our interaction has always been  minimal but pleasant, you know? I don't see..." she tried to think of how to phrase it, "I don't see us getting to a place that would mess that up, do you?" Perhaps not the best way to put but once it left her lips there was nothing she could do about it. Unfortunately her phrasing had sort of inadvertently ramped up her awareness of him past any levels she had previously entertained and that was NOT something she needed given her history with authority figures (both actual and perceived).<br/><br/>"But um... yeah, provided you like the rest of the house and are cool with the details I think we can find an arrangement that works." That last was added almost hastily as she looked away and then began moving toward the house. Something in her brain called her a 'fraidy cat as she did so but thankfully a knock sounded at the door and cut off any further comments from her inner peanut gallery.<br/><br/>"Just a second," she called toward the door before twisting back to Sebastian. "Umm... I'm just gonna get this real quick then we can check out the rooms." Without waiting for acknowledgement she stepped away and hustled to the front door. Pulling it open she was surprised to find a rather petite blonde on her doorstep, "Oh, hello." Not sure if this was her next prospect or not Lux offered a casual smile before asking in a relaxed manner that she didn't truly feel, "Can I help you with something?"