Home Renovations Five

Rebecca thoroughly enjoyed her life as a rat, but whenever she engaged in conversation with Remy, she yearned to be human so she could escape the understanding of his meaningless babble. Remy had a peculiar habit of rambling about inconsequential matters, leading Rebecca to believe he simply revelled in the sound of his own voice. She couldn’t comprehend why the other rats held him in such high regard and secretly wondered if his wealth was the only reason for his popularity.

Today, Remy had latched onto a new idea that Rebecca was reluctantly subjected to: his aspiration to become one of the finest professional bathroom designers close to Melbourne. Although he had dabbled in designing bathrooms before, Rebecca found his idea rather ludicrous. Remy prioritised wealth over design, resulting in lavatories adorned with solid gold and ornate mirrors, but lacking in functionality. As a rat, a functional bathroom was of utmost importance, considering their daily excursions through the sewers that left them covered in grime. Rebecca couldn’t fathom entrusting Remy with the design of her own bathroom, as she was perfectly content with the one she had meticulously crafted beneath the city years ago when she built her home. Reflecting her personal tastes, it showcased her favourite colours, pink and purple, and provided just enough space for her needs. She even had a vanity mirror for her makeup application—a dream bathroom tailored to her preferences. She knew that if Remy got involved, he would obliterate its charm in his pursuit of opulence.

In an attempt to steer him away from her bathroom, Rebecca suggested that Remy explore the custom designs for kitchens business instead. However, he remained unwavering in his determination. In fact, he had already taken the liberty of invading other rats’ homes, clandestinely revamping their bathrooms without permission. Often, he executed these changes while they were absent or asleep, ensuring they discovered the alterations only upon entering the room.

Rebecca understood that with persistent dialogue, she could eventually sway Remy’s intentions. All she needed to do was maintain an ongoing conversation with the enthusiastic rat, patiently guiding him toward alternative ventures. Despite her exasperation, she recognised that her words held the power to redirect Remy’s focus and protect her beloved bathroom sanctuary from his intrusive design aspirations.