IC Contact

[fiddlestick]

Elliot Craig

[MUFFLED VIOLIN MUSIC IN THE DISTANCE]

VOICE | TEXT | VIDEO | ACTION

Group Texts: Fairweather Clan | ReVA Staff | Club Sunshine | House Mochi

Comments

[maskreant]

[ 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.

[fiddlestick]

Haha...

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

[maskreant]

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?

[fiddlestick]

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.

[maskreant]

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?

[fiddlestick]

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.

[maskreant]

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?

[fiddlestick]

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.

[maskreant]

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.

[fiddlestick]

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.

[maskreant]

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.

[fiddlestick]

Yeah! He likes the idea of helping people.

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

[maskreant]

wow.

you know i'm actually from the country?

[fiddlestick]

You are?

[maskreant]

yeah. i was born in Taketa (Oita Prefecture, Japan). also the place known for Nagayu Onsen, the carbonated water spring. my family moved around a lot, so i've lived in big cities, too.

that isn't the point. i'm saying i can teach you the wonders of camping in our very own forest.

[ ... ]

when everything is back to normal.

[fiddlestick]

Oh wow, I didn't know that. You've must've seen a lot of different things.

[But oh, that offer]

Well...I guess it would be good to learn how to camp properly.
Especially if we get sent on more missions.
I mean, I camped in February but it was with 30 or so people so I'm not sure how much that counted.

[maskreant]

yeah. didn't stay for long until Recolle.

camping can be really fun if you're with the right people. no push-ups while it's raining. promise.

[fiddlestick]

I'm sure it's share of downsides but I can't help but be a little envious.
Traveling all over has always been a daydream of mine.

Haha, I'll hold you to that promise.
But okay! Sounds fun!
Teach me everything you know.

[maskreant]

traveling is great, but definitely some downsides. got any places you've always wanted to visit?

my boy scout uniform is ready for this.

[fiddlestick]

Vienna, Sydney, Tokyo, London, Singapore, Memphis... Haha, the list is pretty extensive.

You were a boy scout??

[maskreant]

those are some good picks. i've been to London and Singapore before, but i've always wanted to check out Thailand. maybe we should go to Tokyo together.

yeah, when i was at home. we didn't sell cookies, unfortunately.

[fiddlestick]

Oh Thailand would be great too! And I'd love to go to Tokyo with you! Your other self is from there, right? You could see how much the memories line up!

Aww, pretty sure the girl scouts control the cookie sales with an iron fist anyway. But that's still cool!

[maskreant]

wouldn't it? we could ride elephants. on my other self bit, he's technically from the country shipped to Tokyo, but details. that's still a really good idea. there was a curry and coffee shop he was always hanging around, so i'm curious.

those girl scout cookies are to die for.

[fiddlestick]

Hehe, sure! Do people still ride elephants? [Be fun though, can't be anymore scary than riding a titan] Oh yeah, I think I remember you mentioning that place! I'd love to see it too.

Yeah they are. Which ones your favorite?

[maskreant]

i think it's part of things you can do. i can't imagine it's an everyday thing and if it is, move me there. (also, will do.)

tofee-tastic, i think. i like the thin mints, samosas, and lemonades, too. what about you?