[Oh no, he's been called out. Elliot stares at his phone for a moment like a deer in the headlights. He's not sure how he's supposed to respond, other than maybe find some cliff to fling himself off of.]
You're not?
I mean, I know I screwed up. I'm still figuring out when it's okay to talk about the memories, but I really did go too far to use it that way. It's not like I think you're just like your past self, and I'd never expect you to be either-
[Sorry Elliot, you're friends with someone who's emotionally intelligent. He'll just quickly resolve this though, because he was right on the money--his tone in text did kind of wig out the poor guy.]
Hey, hey...calm down. Do I have to buy you and Rean some ice cream to keep you guys from worrying about offending me too bad?
I mean it, I will
[But more seriously--]
You guys poking fun at me only proves you're getting pretty comfortable with this whole Class VII thing, you know. It's a good feeling
Just
Use em to win arguments when I got a few more under my belt, okay? 😉 I need some dirt on you first!!! And even more on Rean because he takes all the easy money
I mean, maybe ice cream in December isn't ideal, but I for one will take you up on paying back some of your lunch tab.
[All fear the Bank of Rean.]
And I'm not about to get involved in this any more than I am, but hey. For one thing, you can call it "easy money" when you get scratched up as much as I do, and for another, don't be jealous just because I actually keep good tabs on the boards.
[And these two are back to bickering about tabs and jobs. It makes Elliot laugh out loud as relief floods into him, taking a moment to respond while Rean fills that silence. He didn't screw things up too badly, and these two were so nice. ]
Haha. Okay, fair enough. I'll wait until you have dirt on us too. Though I really don't have much else on you Crow...
[Rean there was much more...but honestly, most of his memories about Rean were positive. Past Elliot may have been heavily biased]
You don't have to get me ice cream though! The thought enough is appreciated! Maybe you can put my share on your payment to Rean?
[Elliot is foolish and thinks that'll be enough to cover the bank of Rean]
Going...going...and SOLD for the hot chocolate! Thank you for coming ladies and gents
I'll find us a good place to grab it
[Wait...He reads Rean's text again.]
A small fraction? The hell is your interest rate... Word of advice, Elliot. Don't get into debt with this guy. He'll buy you a coffee and hold it over your head for months even though you didn't even know each other
[He's still not sure he gets it. He even glances over into the mirror on the back of his dorm room door to examine his own face, but doesn't see anything particularly "cute" about it. Ah, well, it doesn't really seem worth arguing.]
If you say so... and hey, now. Blood's worth a pretty penny on the market these days, or so I hear, and this college kid has to get by somehow. Money just doesn't come as easily as it used to!
Yeah. I get up pretty early and scan the job postings for anything that came up overnight, and then I check again after breakfast. Other than that, I just check sometimes because I happen to be on my phone anyway, but it's not like I'm going in under him and plotting to ruin his life.
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You're not?
I mean, I know I screwed up. I'm still figuring out when it's okay to talk about the memories, but I really did go too far to use it that way. It's not like I think you're just like your past self, and I'd never expect you to be either-
[Oh god he's rambling.]
Sorry, rambling. I'll stop.
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Hey, hey...calm down. Do I have to buy you and Rean some ice cream to keep you guys from worrying about offending me too bad?
I mean it, I will
[But more seriously--]
You guys poking fun at me only proves you're getting pretty comfortable with this whole Class VII thing, you know. It's a good feeling
Just
Use em to win arguments when I got a few more under my belt, okay? 😉 I need some dirt on you first!!! And even more on Rean because he takes all the easy money
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[All fear the Bank of Rean.]
And I'm not about to get involved in this any more than I am, but hey. For one thing, you can call it "easy money" when you get scratched up as much as I do, and for another, don't be jealous just because I actually keep good tabs on the boards.
😛
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Haha. Okay, fair enough. I'll wait until you have dirt on us too. Though I really don't have much else on you Crow...
[Rean there was much more...but honestly, most of his memories about Rean were positive. Past Elliot may have been heavily biased]
You don't have to get me ice cream though! The thought enough is appreciated! Maybe you can put my share on your payment to Rean?
[Elliot is foolish and thinks that'll be enough to cover the bank of Rean]
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[Although it did give him a better idea.]
What about hot chocolate, then? Something a little more December-y. How much of my debt would that pay off?
[Be quiet Elliot you're getting sweets.]
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Hm... I'd have to calculate out your interest, but at least a small fraction. Either way, sounds good to me.
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Oh! I like hot chocolate!
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I'll find us a good place to grab it
[Wait...He reads Rean's text again.]
A small fraction? The hell is your interest rate... Word of advice, Elliot. Don't get into debt with this guy. He'll buy you a coffee and hold it over your head for months even though you didn't even know each other
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I'll be sure not to get myself too deep into debt!
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What do you mean Elliot's is interest-free? Is this a bank or a loan shark?
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And as for you, Crow, that's for me to know and you to find out ✨
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Who'd have thought that cute face could be so ruthless...
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NOPE NOT TOUCHING THIS ONE]
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Yeah!
You lure people in with those eyes and your smile and make them think you're just some sweet college kid trying to get by
then
You're out for a poor old man's blood
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If you say so... and hey, now. Blood's worth a pretty penny on the market these days, or so I hear, and this college kid has to get by somehow. Money just doesn't come as easily as it used to!
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I'll have to step up my game I guess....maybe
SIGH
Waking up earlier
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[CROW YOU MADE IT SOUND LIKE HE WAS SOME EVER STALKING VULTURE]
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At least he hasn't garnished your wages yet?
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DON'T GIVE HIM IDEAS!!
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