[ eren moves out of his seat to take one next to yusuke, leaning over to watch him work. he keeps tilting his head to see the angles and whatnot, see if it looks right. it’s a good thing he’s not afraid to say so. ]
Here eyes were opened wider.
[ uh— ]
There were frills here, too. [ he points, finger hovering over the hem of her nightgown. ] Tiny ones.
[ but other than that— the rest is approved. eren only watches quietly now, hands rubbing together nervously. ]
[ These are easy tweaks, and with Eren correcting him as he goes it doesn't take long for him to get a base sketch down - frills on the nightgown and all. He takes a moment to brush down the front of the paper, before holding it up for Eren to get a proper look at. ]
Here.
[ If he approves it, Yusuke can neaten and bold some of the lines, and add more life to the piece. ]
[ eren nods with approval, and his expression might as well be awed at how perfect it came out. especially with the extra pop yusuke seems to be giving it. it’s exactly the way he remembers.
which, comes the weird part. ]
. . . Yeah. Well— no.
[ eren opens his mouth yet again but no words come right away, trying to think of how to actually word it. ]
They’re not my memories, I don’t know who she is. But I was seeing through her eyes.
and stating the obvious. accidentally. (no he just prefers grunting) ]
I don’t know, but I’ll find out. [ there should be other people around the network that could shed some light on it. directly or indirectly. ] I remember a while ago, someone asked something similar. I just don’t know if this is something the past me could do or if the app is having problems and giving me someone else’s.
Is that possible...? It's confusing enough getting all these memories that do relate to us, without mixing in memories from people who aren't us as well. And if we are receiving other memories, does that mean there's something going wrong with the app...?
[ He's paused for the moment, pencil set flat against his sketchpad. ]
That’s what I wanted to ask the network, with your sketch.
[ he gives a brief point to it, glancing down and observing the woman. he wonders who she is, but at the same time sort of dreads finding out. he wonders why that feeling comes into the mix, maybe slight fear of having his memories switched, or perhaps having more than one life really involved with him. one was enough. ]
If there’s something wrong with the app, there’ll be bites. Someone might even know this woman. Or is this woman.
[ Sort of. It's concerning, to think that their memories could be fair game to anyone. Remembering the raw feelings of having some of the most fragile points of his other self's life on display in the subway... makes it worse. ]
And if there is something wrong? These are fragile, precious things. Imagining that anyone could see them without prompting is... concerning.
[ yes!! yes, yusuke gets it. they are on the same page. eren nods as he speaks, agreeing with everything thus far and glancing down directly at the drawing. he can’t get her out of his head. ]
If it’s a problem, we’ll bring it up with Zee. [ but, since yusuke doesn’t seem to have experienced anything . . . ] Noticed anything weird with anyone else?
[ taking the paper, eren gives it a long look. it was still like looking into a mirror. wondering what this could even be, he puts that up to whatever reveal was coming, him going after it or not. giving a nod, he wets his lips, picking the rest of his things up. ]
Thanks. [ it’s a fairly thought thank you, soft in his words and lacking any ruggedness. after a pause: ] How much do I owe you?
[ well. alright. he can do food, he and akira still needed to go to an all you can eat. maybe he’ll . . . do something (cook for y’all on elliot’s behalf). although he does look confused for a second! ]
[ either it’s the motion sickness or figuring out— wait . . .
that sanji is totally not the right guy for him!! of course!! who would date a guy who’s smooched it up with boses, the moose messiah! (that’s baren). eren, after a moment of contemplated staring, finally nods. ]
. . . Glad it helped, then.
[ he knew punching could snap loose screws back into alignment. he so knew it. so with a bow of his head to nod, he goes for the door. ]
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Here eyes were opened wider.
[ uh— ]
There were frills here, too. [ he points, finger hovering over the hem of her nightgown. ] Tiny ones.
[ but other than that— the rest is approved. eren only watches quietly now, hands rubbing together nervously. ]
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Here.
[ If he approves it, Yusuke can neaten and bold some of the lines, and add more life to the piece. ]
Is she someone from your memories?
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which, comes the weird part. ]
. . . Yeah. Well— no.
[ eren opens his mouth yet again but no words come right away, trying to think of how to actually word it. ]
They’re not my memories, I don’t know who she is. But I was seeing through her eyes.
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I thought we only saw our own memories...? How are you seeing through the eyes of a stranger?
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[ eren rubs his temple a little, beginning to rest his arms on his legs again. ]
I had one imply that I could see my other dad’s memories somehow— but she’s not my dad.
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[ ... Um. ]
I, yes. Yes, I had assumed this young woman was not your father.
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. . . Don’t make me sound stupid, Yusuke.
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Not yet. [ but . . . nervously: ] But I think I will.
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... That's possible? Seeing a memory directly through someone else's eyes, instead of just generally or through your own?
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thinking out loud
and stating the obvious. accidentally. (no he just prefers grunting) ]
I don’t know, but I’ll find out. [ there should be other people around the network that could shed some light on it. directly or indirectly. ] I remember a while ago, someone asked something similar. I just don’t know if this is something the past me could do or if the app is having problems and giving me someone else’s.
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don't do that again ]
Is that possible...? It's confusing enough getting all these memories that do relate to us, without mixing in memories from people who aren't us as well. And if we are receiving other memories, does that mean there's something going wrong with the app...?
[ He's paused for the moment, pencil set flat against his sketchpad. ]
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[ he gives a brief point to it, glancing down and observing the woman. he wonders who she is, but at the same time sort of dreads finding out. he wonders why that feeling comes into the mix, maybe slight fear of having his memories switched, or perhaps having more than one life really involved with him. one was enough. ]
If there’s something wrong with the app, there’ll be bites. Someone might even know this woman. Or is this woman.
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[ Sort of. It's concerning, to think that their memories could be fair game to anyone. Remembering the raw feelings of having some of the most fragile points of his other self's life on display in the subway... makes it worse. ]
And if there is something wrong? These are fragile, precious things. Imagining that anyone could see them without prompting is... concerning.
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If it’s a problem, we’ll bring it up with Zee. [ but, since yusuke doesn’t seem to have experienced anything . . . ] Noticed anything weird with anyone else?
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[ In case it becomes a problem, later on. ]
I... can't say I have. I'm not experiencing anyone's memories but my own though.
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[ don’t leave what you can do today for tomorrow, as they say. ]
If it has to do with me, there won’t be a second mention. At least I used all my options.
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Solve it now if it can be solved, whether it involves multiple people or not.
[ He brushes his hand across the paper, taking shaving and eraser dust with it, before holding it out to Eren to look over properly. ]
Here.
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Thanks. [ it’s a fairly thought thank you, soft in his words and lacking any ruggedness. after a pause: ] How much do I owe you?
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... You can get me food sometime. Consider it a discount for some of your help and advice during last month.
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What help?
[ the motion sickness . . . ?????? ]
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Regarding figuring some things out.
[ Cryptic.... so that I don't ruin things timeline wise with Eren having his epiphany regarding helping Yusuke realise who he likes. ]
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that sanji is totally not the right guy for him!! of course!! who would date a guy who’s smooched it up with boses, the moose messiah! (that’s baren). eren, after a moment of contemplated staring, finally nods. ]
. . . Glad it helped, then.
[ he knew punching could snap loose screws back into alignment. he so knew it. so with a bow of his head to nod, he goes for the door. ]
I’ll see you later.
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Ohhhhhh, Eren. ]
Yes, I'll see you later.