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I'm glad, too. And I mean... I can't say I don't feel him on that one.

[Rean, that's because you overthink literally everything. At least you don't lick people.]

Yeah. I want to live up to their expectations, but the future they had planned for me... no matter how I look at it, I'm just never going to fit that mold. I don't want to be a burden on them like this, but I don't want to be miserable for the rest of my life, either.

[At that last bit, Rean finally looks back over at Elliot.]

...I guess. I mean, I don't really see it that way, but I'm probably the worst judge of my own accomplishments. [He has a feeling Elliot will understand exactly.] So, I mean, I guess thank you for seeing me in a positive light, but... it's not like I can exactly make a living off of that.

[Yeah seriously Rean. Though thank you for not licking people too]

Yeah, I can see that. So...the challenge is finding something that makes you happy, but that they'd actually like as well. Not an easy thing to achieve for sure.

[But surely they can find something right? ]

You definitely are the worst judge your own accomplishments, yeah. [NOT ARGUING THAT. Rean you suck at your self esteem]

I see you in a positive light because there's a lot of positives to you. And...that depends how you go about it, right? There's lots of jobs that help people in different ways.

Let's say...when you help people, what do you like most about it?

[You're welcome. He will continue to focus his oral fixation on the one person who actually wants his mouth and tongue all over them.

Also, hey, pot, maybe don't call the kettle black? Just saying. Anyway.

Rean's quiet, just listening to Elliot. He doesn't look hopeful about this conversation at all, but he does at least look like he's thinking about it.]

Ha... aside from just being happy I'm actually useful for a change?

[He says that as if it's a joke, but...]

That I'm being a positive influence on the world, I guess. That by helping someone, I've given them something they need to move forward with their lives.

[Look he can call it out BECAUSE he's the pot to your kettle and you know it.

In fact he'll give him a small nudge when he says that "joke". quiet boy, you're plenty useful!! ]

Huh...so you like being a guide to people? Helping them figure out how to move forward?

[Rean takes the nudge in stride. He chuckles awkwardly at Elliot's suggestion.]

I guess, yeah. Although, when you put it like that, it seems strange. Like I ought to be the last person guiding anyone else, y'know?

[He shakes his head]

No, I don't think that's true.

You really helped me out during the fires. I wouldn't have been able to get through that without you guys guiding me. Especially you.

Ah...

[That response rather throws Rean off, and his slightly widened eyes give that away as clear as day.]

I mean... I'm glad to hear that. [Which sounds honest, just awestruck.] I just never even thought much of it... it seemed like the natural thing to do.

Well, what felt natural to you felt like the world to me.

[That's right, time to knock you off that negative thought track]

Actually, I'm with a volunteer group that does a bunch of different things. ReVA? Anyway, we're always looking for tutors and mentors for homework help nights.

Could be a good way to see if you like doing that kinda stuff.

[...and checkmate, apparently, because Rean has no argument to that.

Instead, he looks down for a moment, a bit shy, before turning back to Elliot.]

...I'd be interested in checking it out. Let me know when to stop by?

[That's right he wins this one!! Even though it was not an actual competition and he is just helping a friend bruh]

Sure! I think it's on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the evenings, but I'll send you the exact times. It's just at the community center though, in Tribunal Terrace.

[Annd now he looks around at some of the shops they are passing by. One of which is a Daiso]

Oh hey! How about here?

All right. Even if it's not something that works out long term, it sounds like it could be fun, so... thanks, Elliot.

[Oh! This place! He's... vaguely heard of this place.]

Sure. Why not?

[INTO THE STORE THEY GO, with no steed because Elliot is too small and macaroni to properly make this joke]

Haha, sure! It's pretty fun, I wish I had more time with it, but I've been pretty busy myself.

[plus really, not much demand for music tutors during homework help night]

Okay!

[thank you for not using him as a steed. the store itself looks like a mix of a dollar store and an ikea...but with a very Japanese twist. Practical items, Japanese cook wear, decorations- you name it

Elliot's really trying to keep a poker face, but hes bad at it. It's clear he wants to make a remark about heeey what a great place this would be for your new place.

He really

Really wants to say it. ]

Yeah, it's understandable. Between school, and, well... everything else...

[Not hard to figure out why you'd be too busy for volunteer work, honestly.

Rean's looking around, and he seems fairly intrigued by everything... but ah. That sure is A Look on Elliot's face. He just sighs and turns his attention back to his friend.]

All right, just be out with it. I can see you're holding back.

[Elliot's face lights up as Rean tells him to be out with it. Like full on smile as he points out a set of japanese dishes. They are black and red, just like Rean's soul.]

W-Well! I bet Crow doesn't have any of those!

[It's a good thing your joy is adorable, Elliot, because Rean's definitely blushing and sighing a bit! But he's not fighting it.]

You're right, he doesn't. Probably couldn't hurt to have more plates in the house, either...

[Rean, just admit you like them.]

[Yeah his cuteness allows him to get away with so many crimes. It's the perfect weapon honestly]

Yeah, and they're even in your colors!

I mean, you seem to like red and black anyway.

[Rean treat yourself]

[He doesn't even know how powerful he is... truly, Elliot is a terrifying force.]

Haha... yeah. I'm pretty obvious with my favorites, huh?

Tell you what. I'll drag him here once we get me all moved over and settled, and we can pick things out. I can even drag you back if you want to tease the two of us.

[Never underestimate the macaroni that wooed Eren Jaeger]

Hehe, a little. But that's a good thing!

[And yaaaas just what he wanted to here]

Okay! And I won't tease you guys, promise! Think of it as me meeting my Queer Eye quota for the year.

[That was definitely a joke]

[He'll keep it in mind...]

Guess it makes me easy to work with, huh?

Ahaha. I can work with that. ...Buuut if you wanted to at least tease Crow a little, I definitely wouldn't have complaints.

[This is a completely innocent smile.]

Yup! A lot less guesswork.

[He laughs a little] Okay, I'll see how many Japanese names he mangle and go from there, okay?

Sounds like a plan to me.

[He certainly does seem pleased! But then he stops when they walk by a certain display, reaching out to palm the item inquisitively.]

...Health tool? What the heck is this?

[he stops when Rean stops, looking at it with the same expression]

Er...I have no idea.

[He reaches over to poke it]

What would you even use it for? Back scratching?

I guess... the bottom thing looks like it could be for that. Maybe some kind of massager, with the spiky bit...?

Hmmm....

[he takes the thing off the hook, and rubs the spiky bit up and down his arm]

Feels more weird than nice.

Maybe on your feet? I think there are things to roll out your feet like that.

...But, um. Maybe we shouldn't test that in the store.

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