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this is an interrogation!

are you ready? (*ゝω・*)

Uh.

Maybe?
If the coffee machine's broken, I promise it wasn't me.

no, it isn't the coffee machine.

[ HE WAS ACTUALLY WORRIED FOR A SECOND SOMETHING HAPPENED TO IT, but... ]

you seem down lately.

I have?

[There's a pause, as he tries to figure out what to say. ]

Guess there's no point in lying about it. Just some things have been going on that's been on my mind.

[ This is a good start... He can't imagine what it is since anything can happen in Recolle. ]

a lot of things have been happening lately.

do you need a soundboard?

Yeah, I know. It's why I didn't say anything...

[Part of the reason. Everyone had so many things going on, he felt bad bothering them with his problems. Even now, he feels a little guilty, but Akira did approach him and it'd be hypocritical after making Akira come to them more for his problems...]

My aunt and uncle disowned me.
They don't know something's stopping communication outside the city.
So they think I'm not talking to them on purpose.

And also there's something going on with Eren.
We might have a solution with that, but...until it's done for sure, I'm still worried.

i know about Eren and i'm sure there's a way around it.

[ It's daunting... There's still a part of Akira that's worried, but he's also hopeful.

The other part though. He's lost for words because there's really not much they can do. Communication is still awful to the outside world. ]

that isn't fair.

He told you? [that makes it easier at least] I'm sure of that too, and he seems confident Retrospec can help. Still...

[It's worrying, especially when he lets himself think about it]

It's not, I know.
Eren and Natalia want to drive me back home to see them but
Well, little hard to get out of town when its like this.

yeah. it took him a while, but he did. we're going to get through this.

[ Good vibes. ]

yeah. there are no landmarks, signs, and we would need to paint all the highways, too. i'm not sure how long it'll take, but we can still make some progress.

Yeah, it took him awhile to tell me too. And I know, I need to keep telling myself that. I just don't want to lose him.

To paint the entire highway from here to Queens? It'd probably take us years. Then again, that'd probably give me enough time to think of what to say when I get there.

i don’t either and i’m willing to break into that Waffle House for it.

if we waterbomb off Kohryu’s back, it might not take so long. or we can use Elizabeth’s teleportation? she’s been everywhere, so i can’t imagine her not visiting New York at least once.

[ But in the end there’s just so much they can really do... ]

when i don’t know what to say or i’m trying to clear my thoughts, i write countless of letters in my notebook and orate them to my cat.

[ It sounds silly... But it’s actually all true. ]

I don't think breaking into the Waffle House will do anything, but I appreciate the sentiment?

There is no way you can summon Kohryu all the way there, it's way too far. Though I didn't realize Elizabeth had teleportation. Can she leave the city with it?

[It does sound silly but]

Oh, that doesn't sound like a bad idea....think I could borrow your cat?

yeah, it's metaphorical since the building disappeared.

she was showing it off last meeting for a bit, but i have no idea. i'll ask later and i'll give you updates.

[ But he has a feeling that it won't work, still going to live on this prayer.

Uhm. He didn't expect Elliot to go after a cat? Writing is always easier and least nonsensical? ]

sure. he's actually a good listening and animals can sense how you feel. at least that's what i think.

I'd appreciate that a lot, thanks.

[It almost makes him feel bad for helping Elizabeth with her revenge, but oh well]

Haha, I'd believe that. Especially one as smart as Morrigan.
And the lack of judgement would be nice.
I'm more comfortable writing lyrics than letters, so it's probably going to be rough sounding.

[ you betrayed him and all he has ever done is be good to you. ]

then why not write a song? Morrigan will listen to that, too.

it feels like a while since you composed something, but maybe we've just been so busy.

[Look you deserved this ok. You deserved it

And he's not sure his aunt and uncle would listen to a song, but maybe it'll get his brain working. Hmm...]

I've been composing! Just none of it's ready yet for people to hear.

[ Hey. Composing is more for you than for them, Elliot. This is about taking care of yourself first. ]

need to go through some more refining and polishing?

if it helps you organize your thoughts better before you can rehearse, then do what feels most natural to you.

Yep. There's a few measures I know I can improve, but I've been so busy I haven't had the time to properly focus on it.

Eheh, you're not wrong. I like to do the initial composing stage alone. It's important that people hear a piece with fresh ears so they can give me proper criticism.

But I'd be okay if Morrigan listened.

Morrigan has the freshest ears, so he's a great candidate for this job position. better than me.

don't be too hard on yourself, all right?

That's not quite what I meant...I was still hoping to show it to you when it's ready.
I mean, if you want to hear it.
I just don't want you to hear while it's still in the creative process.

[...]

Thanks, but I think I should be a little hard on myself.
It wasn't my fault communication was cut but...
I pushed them away enough to make them think I would cut off contact.

[ Elliot.... ]

yeah, i know. i’ll be keeping my curiosity at bay.

true, but you know better now. instead of looking at the rearview mirror, we have to look forward or else we’ll crash. you should still take your time, though.

warning: i won’t take stuff like “i don’t deserve to enjoy myself and relax once in a while,” but i won’t hassle you too much.

[ ... ]

this is too aggressive, isn’t it.

Haha...

No, it's fine. I'm pretty used to Eren's impassioned speeches. I understand what you're getting at.

all right, i'm glad that you understand. i worry that i come off too strong and force my way through. to sum it up shortly, i'm worried about you and will be here.

does he do that often?

Thanks Akira. I really do appreciate it. And you're not, I promise. At least to me.

[AS FOR EREN...]

Haha, oh yeah. Our first conversation was even one, actually.

Elliot, you adapt really fast, so i'll take your word for it.

that's a little

[ uh ]

what was the speech even about? don't let your dreams be dreams?

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