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[Oh, if that's all.]

No, that's fine... as far as I know. You had me worried there for a moment, Miss Velveteen.

[Whatever would he do if his new blue heart turned out to be a criminal???]

What sort of games do you play?

[ OH!?!? SHE GOT UPGRADED... WAS THIS A HEART EVENT IN DISGUISE???
> GORO LOOKS SAD, WHAT DO YOU DO?

> USE THE COMFORT WORDS
> FIND SOMETHING ELSE TO TALK ABOUT
>BITE INTO THE FIRST FRUIT YOU PULL FROM YOUR BAG ]

Online multiplayer mostly. My latest is Last Fantasy XIV—have you heard of it? It's rather wonderful, and you certainly don't need to play the other games in the franchise in order to enjoy it. Past that, I enjoy horror games and puzzle games. There's something incredibly thrilling about them both.

Oh, and Cryptid Crossing. That one's also fun—the latest is about being the mayor in a town of cryptids, such as the Loch Ness Monster and Mothman and the like. It's very relaxing as well! I've managed to collect most of the insects in my town—there are a few that are a little harder to catch, and fishing is near impossible without a good bout of luck in your day.

[ ...thanks you unlocked one of three things she'll never shut up about? ]

[ACTUALLY, YES, IT WAS. THAT WAS SOMEHOW THE BEST OPTION FOR FRIENDSHIP POINTS.]

I like Cryptid Crossing too, actually! It's very relaxing to play. And I've heard of Last Fantasy in general, but I was never sure if I could get into it... not just because of how many there were, but because the fans seem a little, ah, strict. I suppose.

[Elitists. Also: You have found something in common with Goro Akechi!]

I'm not sure I'd have the time for online games, especially once the school term starts up again, but perhaps I could join you for the summer? Just to try it out.

[ HEADS UP AKECHI YOU'RE A MESS. ]

Well, the summer's nearly halfway over, but I wouldn't mind spotting for you if you'd really like to try. They have a free trial for about a month regardless. [ An incredibly thoughtful look. ] I wonder if I should give up playing once school starts as well... I'll definitely have to limit my time clearing content, but most of my FC is in the same situation as well, if not older, so I'm certain they'd understand if we'd have to take a break from anything but casual play.

[ And then Retrospec's FC isn't really like, serious anyway, so whatever. ]

Regardless—you shouldn't pay those stringy people any mind. It doesn't matter when people get into it, whether it's the first game or the very last. What's important is that they do. Besides, outside of a shared world between most of the games—and not even in the sense that they're actually in the same one, rather, more like it's the same setting with generally similar characters that don't affect each other much at all, and then there was that one where the world was mere fairytale—there aren't many direct sequels or even a linear plot to follow.

[ ...Breathe, Elizabeth??? She's pulling out another fruit—putting it back, that is an orange, where's an apple... There. A scornful bite, though her expression hasn't changed much. ]

[YOU WERE THOUGHTFUL, EVEN IF IT WAS IN A VERY WEIRD WAY. THANK YOU?

AAAAND YOU JUST LOST YOUR FRIENDSHIP POINTS. Goro had been intently listening and then you did that, Elizabeth. He cannot hide his discomfort.]

I... Um. Right.

[... Anyway. Denny's hails them in the distance, siren's call for shitty cheap food and neverending refills from a tired waitress awaits.]

What is an "FC"? [Let's. Start there.]

[ it's just an apple this one didn't even wiggle that much you can pretend it's not even dancing. ]

"Free Company." It's their term for a player-run guild, as opposed to the larger guilds encompassing entire cities story-wise, the "Grand Companies."

[It has a face, Elizabeth.]

That's certainly something. Is the story good?

[ wait until she starts peeling them in front of you. ]

Absolutely! One of the best I've ever read, honestly. [ she loves it. ] Do you have time for a brief summary of it? Oh—well, it can wait until we're eating. Something such as this should not be discussed on an empty stomach!

[Please refrain.]

I don't mind the least bit, Miss Velveteen, a game's story is as important as its characters to me.

[Let's!!! Go to Denny's!!! Get us that pancake tower!!!]

[ Pancake!!! Tower!!! ]

So you're the type that enjoys characters then... [ Elizabeth'll direct him to a booth and put her wiggling bag of happy fruits in the corner. And finish the apple she'd been eating, too. ] I certainly can't fault you. I believe a character could make or break its story.

[... This is so sketch. Please no one think this is weird. Hello waitress, two waters and pancakes ty.]

But if you have wonderful characters and a lackluster story, no one's going to want to see it through with them in the end. They go hand in hand. Gameplay is also rather important, more in regards to how easy it is to learn than actual challenge, and art design is subjective.

[ What about this is sketch, they're just two teenagers hanging out at Denny's at who knows what time, with one in a shady hoodie and carrying a bag of fruits.

This is perfectly normal!!! ]

Without a doubt. Though spite is certainly a decent motivator for all of these. [ Not that she's every played a game out of spite... Ahem. She'll bring up LFXIV's races in image form and slide her phone over. Check these out. ]

Speaking of art, which of these catches your eye most? That is, which one would you be more inclined to make a character of.

[Oh, they're nice... Hmm.]

They're all very nice designs, but I think the elf-ish ones are the prettiest... that must sound typical though, doesn't it? The... children? No, they're just small, they're adorable as well, but I'm not sure which I'd make a character for.

[He says, blatantly lying to himself, because he's a Miqo'te bitch.]

[ That's right, join the Miqo'te bitch squad. ]

They're not children, they're just a very small race. Think... Oh, gnomes, I suppose, except much cuter. [ hahaha. She'll tap Miqo'te and Lalafell with her fingers. ] I have one of each of these. There are different subsets as well...

[ ...and so on and so forth, let her regale you with the stand-ins for everything in this fictional universe. She'll stop when their pancakes and etc get here though, setting her phone aside. Pancake tower....!! ]

These look lovely, for a fast food establishment such as this.

[Fascinating. He's absolutely going to do the cat people, even if all he can think about is Cleo and her unfortunate situation with the ears.]

It's a little surprising, isn't it. There's a kind of surrealness that comes with being here so late, Miss Velveteen, but I just think that they have more time to get things right since we're practically the only ones here.

[Mmmm, pancakes. Soak it in syrup and let's dig in.]

[ No way, the only way to eat pancakes is to put an obscene amount of whipped cream on it? Everyone knows this?? ]

It's truly remarkable! Unparalleled, even... Perhaps I shall only dine here and at other establishments that are awake this late at night, in that case. And perhaps a wealthy tip as well... [ ...She can think about that later. ] I must thank you, though, for thinking of bringing me here this late. I would have never considered it myself.

[ just doesn't cross her mind because she doesn't go outside to go eat because she never has anyone to eat with. ]

[Your wealth is showing, Liz. Syrup is the way to go, whipped cream has no place on pancakes.]

Just make sure you have someone with you when you're out so late. As quiet as this place can be at night, every city has its share of dangers.

[ Syrup and whipped cream. How about that. ]

Does it? I didn't encounter any trouble getting here.

[ ...which means she will never encounter any sort of trouble ever, clearly. ]

[A joining of two worlds?! Unprecedented.

... and then he seems lost in thought for a moment, tilting his head and staring at his plate. He looks up with a start, blinking rapidly at Elizabeth, as if seeing her for the first time again. Talking, they'd been talking, about what.]

Ah, well, um. Sorry, could you repeat what you said? I... have a habit of getting lost in my own head.

[Even if it wasn't quite like that, less deja vu and-- this is what Silver was talking about, wasn't it, he's not sure he likes the hallucinomemories. A TV station? He was set to appear again? For what... and those students...]

[ Elizabeth stares for a moment, tapping her fork on the plate, then shakes her head. ]

It was nothing very important. A ten for your thoughts?

Isn't it "a penny for your thoughts"?

I unfortunately don't have any pennies on me.

[ ...but she has tens, so? ]

[... Is she really going to give him ten bucks.]

You're going to pay me to talk?

... Do people not actually give a penny when they offer it?

[ ????? ]

No, not... usually.

[... Odd girl.]

That aside, it's... nothing. It's been an unusually eventful night, that's all.

[Yes, that must be it.]

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