[ Ren is actually unsettled by the strange events... Sure, people get physical changes, but never had they switched bodies with someone else, especially someone they knew. He only has one way to cope.
Peeking behind the corner, he peers over— ]
Congratulations on gaining muscle and height, Elliot.
[ Coping for both Ren and Akira is to pretend everything is Okay. ]
[Elliot hears Ren come in, and on one hand, at least he doesn't have to convince his friend of who he is. On the other hand, he's still in someone else's body and that sucks. So he sighs and slumps his shoulders]
Hi Ren. This really isn't how I wanted it to happen...
It's kind of like you're looking through Yusuke goggles.
[ He's trying to steer away from the fact that this isn't Yusuke's body, it's Souji's. Ren goes to one of the cabinets, opening it to show some boxes on the top shelf. ]
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Peeking behind the corner, he peers over— ]
Congratulations on gaining muscle and height, Elliot.
[ Coping for both Ren and Akira is to pretend everything is Okay. ]
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Hi Ren. This really isn't how I wanted it to happen...
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[ Sorry, bowlcut. Now that he knows this is his friend for real, he approaches.
But then instantly backs up because smelly. ]
You should be able to fit Yusuke's clothes. They're about the same height.
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[Yeah. He can't disagree at all. Or blame Ren for backing up because he knows he smells bad]
T-That'd be good. I'm a little worried about the rest of Souji's wardrobe.
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[ Even though Ren doesn't really want to... Admit it? Rubbing his neck, they're really in a pickle this time. ]
Is there anything I can do to help?
[ Since Yusuke is already running a bath. ]
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[Why is Souji like this.]
Well, unless there's a quick and easy way to get me back to my body... [...] I-I might need some help with Personas later.
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[ Ren doesn't know... He really doesn't. It's sad that in his dreams he remembers there being another twin, a cuter one. ]
... Those are included?
[ That's. Unsettling. ]
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[Souji's cute!! Like a cute raccoon found near the trash]
I-I think so... none of my magic's working, but I still feel like.... there's something there? Something really different than normal...
Haven't messed with it yet though. Felt like a bad idea.
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[ Instead of his body? Akira is a little unsure now. There are so many questions. ]
Don't think about it too much. If you're nervous, they're nervous.
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Nnn, that just makes me even more nervous....
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[ Uhm. What are some positives about this— ]
You can reach the top shelf now.
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Whoa, I can. I didn't think of that.
[Wait that actually worked???]
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Want to give it a try while Yusuke prepares your bath? There's a box of cereal on the top shelf.
[ It's time. ]
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[Heading over to the kitchen!! He moves as fast as he feels comfortable in this weird tall body]
Wow! It's like a whole different view of the place!
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[ He's trying to steer away from the fact that this isn't Yusuke's body, it's Souji's. Ren goes to one of the cabinets, opening it to show some boxes on the top shelf. ]
You know what else you would be able to do?
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[Not a bad move, make him think of it as some neat gimmick instead of being trapped in some other person's body
He walks over, which wow he had no idea the top shelf looked like this! Reaching up to grab that cereal!!]
Um...lift heavy objects?
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But cue drumroll— ]
You can carry Eren.
1/2
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Oh no, Eren! Souji would've woken up in his bed!
[CRAP CRAP CRAP]
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[ Not in a good way, probably, but uhm. Isn't Eren an early bird? They would have heard from him by now if something went wrong. ]
They'll be fine.
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I-I'm not so sure about that! Last time Souji caught Eren by surprise, he knocked him out!
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What's wrong with that?
[ is it not better if souji just
sleeps ]
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That it's my body getting knocked out!
[he doesn't want any permanent damage!! also think of Souji
Nah nevermind don't do that. Elliot will take a couple deep breaths]
I-I'll try to reach him after I clean up. He'd freak out even more if I showed up smelling like garbage.
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... I'll contact him while you freshen up.
[ Shoo, shoo. Ren starts gesturing with his hand for Elliot to head back to the bathroom. It's time to get clean. ]
Don't worry too much about it.
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[Getting shooed! To the bathroom]
Be sure to tell him to drive carefully!
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