Challenge 626 - All the mod cons

[m_findlow]

Title: All the mod cons
Author: m_findlow
Characters: Jack
Rating: PG
Challenge: 626 - House at tw100
Notes: Even the worse place in Cardiff is someone's dream home. A double drabble.

Jack scratched his head as he watched the three aliens settling their things. 'Are you sure we can't relocate you somewhere else? We've got a few dozen safe houses we could put you up in.' This place was a dump. Even as houses in Splott went, this was an absolute shocker. It should have been demolished.

The head of the family of aliens burbled at him and placed a long furry arm on Jack's shoulder. 'We are very happy here now. The roof has a lovely opening where the rainwater can come in and lots of nice gaps for the breeze to move through. We looked at several other places suggested by your colleagues but they were all too enclosed. Do you not like the weather?'

'I prefer it stays outside where it belongs,' Jack replied. 'Humans tend to like their houses dry and warm, especially here in Wales where it rains most of the year and is freezing cold the rest of it. But if the great outdoors is what you're after, then this place ticks all the boxes.'

'It is lovely,' the alien agreed. 'You are welcome to stay with us anytime.'

'I'll bring my umbrella and coat.'

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