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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?

Oh, I wouldn't say I adapt particularly fast. Least no more than most people.

[Don't believe his lies. ]

Haha, that's not too far off.
We were at one of those military youth camps, and he could tell I wasn't happy to be there.

why you always lion.

he had the gift of impassioned speech so early. i’m glad you two met and he did it, though. breaking the mold takes a lot of support, encouragement, spunk, and a dash of Eren.

did you stick to camp?

Well, a lion was my other self's school mascot, so maybe it's that.

[He knows what he means but he's evading it]

Haha, yeah for someone who grunts so much he's quite the orator. I'm really glad I met him too.

I did...kinda hard to leave when it was out in the middle of nowhere. But I sorta just stuck close to Eren the whole time. That made it a lot better...even if I hated the camp itself.

funny.

[ He won’t press that this month since Elliot can use some breathing room. ]

i think he would make a great motivational speaker. he can be intimidating, too.

so you don’t have any fond memories of that camp at all? i know it’s military camp, but it’s still camp.

Hehe. Maybe if he needs extra money while studying para-medicine, I'll suggest motivational speaker.

I have fond memories of being with Eren there? But the rest of the camp...no. It really wasn't the place for me.

so that's what he's studying. i never asked.

all right. let me rephrase the question. have you ever had ANY good camp experiences? not just military camp.

Yeah! He likes the idea of helping people.

Um...
Nothing comes to mind?
There's really not a lot of camping opportunities in Queens.

wow.

you know i'm actually from the country?

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