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Wow...

[Even if it's not lucrative? Elliot seems impressed! A private investigator is pretty cool]

That's so cool. But I-I don't know if I could actually do something like that, I'd probably be in over my head...

[Except if Goro pays attention? He'll notice that the previously vague figures at the dinner table has changed to this group, not paying attention to Elliot and Goro in the slightest as they talk. The Elliot among them seems like a couple years younger.]

- H-Huh?

[Oh, that is interesting. Hello. He thinks Elliot could do it, honestly, but he'll leave that discussion for the waking world.]

Friends of yours..?

Um- I dunno....?

[The group seems to be involved in their own discussion, talking about taking on some kind of investigation the local authorities aren't bothered with. It's hard to make out every word though, things are distorted in dream land. He'll remember properly later]

I-I think that's a memory from the other me. I've seen that black haired guy before.

[... He likes this black haired boy, he's cute and seems steadfast about this investigating thing as far as tone goes, even if they can't make out all the words.]

They seem friendly enough... though I'm surprised you have this sort of memory, too. Maybe you're more cut out for this than you thought?

[Figures you'd like the protag with a harem worth of people attracted to him. It just figures.]

I'm surprised too, I haven't seen this one before. [...] I dunno....I still feel like I'd be in over my head.

[hey.]

They're usually simple cases, I promise. The most difficult one we've received was one from Akira, and we managed to solve it quietly with little issue.

[while destroying a little boy's entire existence.]

I won't press, however. But the offer is always open if you'd like to give it a shot regardless.

[He'll give him a little smile. Goro was such a kind person. No wonder Akira liked him so]

T-Thanks, Akechi. Not just for the offer, but everything else too.

It made me feel a little better.

[Does he really think he's up to being an investigator? Not quite, but it's nice this guy seems to have more confidence in him than he does]

I'm glad to hear that. After all... um, a friend of Akira's is a friend of mine.

[Though honestly he's a little nervous in saying so, even if it's mostly just a gesture of friendliness; for all his appearances, Goro isn't actually very good at judging when one becomes friends and the like, or with assuming relationships like that.]

Such a bright person shouldn't be downcast for long anyway; you look nicer with a smile.

Hehe, yeah. And a boyfriend of Akira's is a friend of mine.

[Don't worry Goro. Elliot makes friends super easy.]

...Thanks. I'll try to remember that.

[Wow, could it be that Goro's managed to solve this nightmare happily? It sure seems to be that way, except he might catch some movement from the dinner plates.

Those tomatoes sure are moving more than a tomato should. Huh. That's weird. Elliot hasn't seemed to notice yet.]

[... That is unusual and his attention is immediately caught. Tomatoes shouldn't move at all? But these ones. Sort of are.

So, like.

What happens when he stabs one with a fork.]

[The tomato will squeal as it gets stabbed. Which catches the attention of all the other tomatoes. They turn to look at Goro, open their mouths.

And lunge straight at his face.

Rest in frigging pieces Goro. At least he'll probably wake up before it gets too grisely]

[FUCK FUCK FUCK REDO HE WANTS A REDO HE WANTS

HE IS AWAKE WHAT THE FUCK, ELLIOT. UH. That. That was not an ending he expected. Does he search for Elliot on Retrospec and see how he is, does he just... leave it...

... He'll at least send him a message the worst that can happen is that Elliot just sees it in the morning and is confused by out of context theater or something.]

I hope everything stayed pleasant for you after that.
Also, please refrain from eating tomatoes before bed. They may be the cause of your odd dreams.

[It's not for a few hours that he responds, as he's still fast asleep. But when he wakes up and sees the message-

- Whoa weird. How did Goro know he dreamt of killer tomatoes? But still...]

Huh?
But I love tomatoes. 😞

They're a danger to your restful sleep.
I've done thorough research, and while it's inconclusive whether it was the fault of the cheese, the tomatoes, or the fact they ate pizza so late, it was a possible cause to the nightmares they had after.
Also, the presence of them within your dreamscape says as much as well.

[... That is an immediate reply despite the fact that Goro really should be sleeping right now, honestly, he doesn't need to be up for a few more, but alright.]

[GORO IT IS WAY TOO EARLY FOR THIS. He stares at this text, rubbing his eyes and feeling mildly annoyed that someone is telling him what to do. Or rather, what not to do anymore. You have not raised your social link high enough for this Goro.

Also the idea that was the real Goro in his dreams and not one made by his subconscious? Makes him all levels of uncomfortable ]

Sorry you saw my dreams.
I didn't mean for that to happen.

But the reason there were tomatoes is because I recently remembered a tomato monster in my other self's life.
It had nothing to do with what I ate.

[SORRY, ELLIOT.............. He may tease Akira about his worrywart nature, but he's just as bad about nagging others.]

I'm certain no one means for it to happen, and I should apologize for being something of an invasive presence in them as well.
I had no reason to be there in the first place and I spoke out of turn... from what I recall, anyway.
I'm afraid I never remember dreams quite well.

(Also, that sounds a very... interesting monster to face. There aren't more wandering vegetables, do you think?)

Oh no, you don't have to apologize.
You didn't have a say to be there either.
And...you did get eaten by tomatoes, so that's bad enough.

[The rest of the dream after Goro exited as pretty messed up ok]

Tomatoes are fruit.
But I really hope not.

If you're certain... I'll bring something by for you regardless the next time I visit.

Scientifically a tomato is a fruit/berry, culinary a vegetable. So I'm not wrong.
Also, do you remember who the people in your dreams were? After the disappointment of a dinner party.
Particularly the cute dark haired boy. I quite liked his tone and would be eager to know more.

[He ain't gonna hide his interest.]

I'm sure! You don't have to get me anything! Don't worry about it.

[Not even going to go into the tomato debate. Whatever you say Goro. He does pause at that question though]

The dark haired boy?
Not really...I think we went to school together, in my other life.
But I don't know much about him at all?
Was he cute? I didn't really notice.

[BS he 100% noticed]

How could you not?
He was incredibly cute. And that determination...
Frankly speaking, I don't recall a single word he said, but it stuck with me regardless.
I'm fond of people like that.

[goro,]

Gah- Okay, okay!
Maybe I noticed a little.
But I really don't know much more about him, I'm sorry.

[THANK YOU FOR BEING HONEST WITH YOURSELF.]

No, it's fine. I'll let my detective heart rest on this mysterious boy for now.

[he does, after all, have akira. there is no guarantee he will meet elliot's good looking companion either. and even if he did, that person could be totally different than in that other life.]

You all seemed rather friendly though. I do hope you learn more about all of them, Elliot, such bonds are intriguing if unimportant in our current lives.

[... The mantra of his life the past couple of months.]

[Yeah Goro you control that thirst.]

...Yeah, I'd like to learn more too.
I think we were good friends.
At least, I remember playing the violin for him, and having a dinner with the rest.

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[he does his best,]

Oh, how nice...
Was it romantic?

No!

[Okay he has no idea, but-!!]

I have a boyfriend, okay?

Goro - TY FOR THE REGAIN.

I AM HERE FOR YOU

SWOONS

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I hope this is okay.

PERFECTLY ACCEPTABLE

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