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[fiddlestick]

Elliot Craig

[Muffled violin music in the distance]

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[fiddlestick]

Rock huh? [What do you know!]

Haha, I can't say I know a lot about japanese rock- but I'm interested to hear any recommendations!

[By now, the waiter comes by to drop off their menus and give them glasses of water]

[evoked]

Hm...well, One OK Rock has some songs that are mostly in English or partly, which might be a good intro...?

[ And then of course they have full Japanese songs. But, Minato thinks sometimes it's easier on foreigners to give them things they understand. ]

[fiddlestick]

Ehe, oh you don't have to worry about making sure the words are in English! I might not know Japanese, but I do speak music. I listen to songs in different languages all the time.

[The melody, the beat, the rhythm, the instruments- that's where the real meaning of the song lies. ]

[evoked]

In that case, I can just send you my favorite playlists?

[ That seems like an easy solution. ]

[fiddlestick]

That'd be perfect!

Oh- [The waiter comes by. Elliot will order a omelette and coffee to himself]

[evoked]

[ Two omelettes, a stack of pancakes, and some bacon over here. Oh, and a side of fruit. And some hashbrowns. And water and tea. ]

[fiddlestick]

[He watches that order in awe]

Aha...you really weren't kidding that you eat double what normal people eat.

[evoked]

If I don't, I'll perish.

[ Also, you know, possession problems or whatnot. But also the perishing. ]

[fiddlestick]

Er...isn't that a little dramatic...?

[evoked]

Ah, it's part of my price?

[ Well, it's still a bit dramatic though. ]

[fiddlestick]

Your price?

Price for what?

[evoked]

Possession.

[ Elliot is on the app, it's fine. ]

[fiddlestick]

Possession?

As in...you're possessed?

[evoked]

A few people around here are. It's not like I'm not in control of my own body, though.

[ Well...

He's driving the car right now, anyway. ]

[fiddlestick]

Oh...

[He really is serious about it huh]

I-I didn't think you weren't. I think I've heard it mention on the app a couple times...but I don't know much about possessions. I mean, I can't even stomach scary movies so I don't even know much about what pop culture says.

[evoked]

Hm...well, it varies from person to person. For me, it means I eat a lot.

[ Gotta eat for two! He doesn't mention his other price functions because it's a pain. ]

[fiddlestick]

So what you're saying is...you're possessed by something that makes you eat a lot. And that's why you ordered a large meal.

[evoked]

Yep. Or maybe I'm just saying that so you don't think too badly of me?

[ No but he was being honest about the possession stuff. ]

[fiddlestick]

[He laughs a little]

Y-Yeah, somehow I can't see that being the excuse you make up.

[in other words, yeah. He is sure this guy is possessed]

[evoked]

Haha. I don't really lie much.

[ There's no point to it, usually? He either says things or he just goes quiet and says not much at all. ]

[fiddlestick]

Aha, I imagine not. You seem like kind of guy that just rolls with whatever punches come along.

[evoked]

Is that the opposite of the type of guy you are?

[ Elliot seems kinda stressed out. ]

[fiddlestick]

[He gives a strained laugh as he raps his knuckles against the table, glancing to the side]

Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I guess you could say that's my possession.

It's been around so long that I don't even know what type of guy I'd be without it.

[evoked]

Hm...does it matter? The type of guy you are right now is the one who exists, right? Alternate selves or hypothetical options...thinking about that kind of thing tends to drag you down.

[ ...maybe that sounds more cynical than he meant it. ]

[fiddlestick]

[Cynical or not, Elliot does appreciate it ]

Ha...hearing something that profound, it feels like we should be smoking pot rather than grabbing omelets.

[He's joking, if his smile indicates anything. ]

You're right though. I already wasted too many years on "what ifs" as it is. It's not like I sit around wondering who I'd be without my anxiety. I keep it managed well enough these days anyway.