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... 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.]

[ ... She's not embarrassed by her misstep at least, or doesn't seem to be. ]

I have to agree. I've had many a conversation and theory-crafting session already... [ Let her check her Retrospec stuff, actually—she'll type some replies out, hmming softly. ] ... It's strange, isn't it, to feel as if you know something and then find out all of a sudden one night that it was a mere lie instead, and that no matter what you tell your kin, they won't believe you, not unless they're on the app themselves.

[ Just. Idly. A fact, really. ]

Yes, precisely. I'm not looking forward to the morning at all...

[Talking to his mom is going to be an Adventure, he's sure.]

You've talked to your caretaker about it?

[ ... Huh. ]

Why would I?

It feels as if you talk from experience, that's all.

Others have had the experience, not I.

[ ... ]

My caretaker has told me not to worry over it, however. I asked him a few questions before I left. [ So. Slightly the experience, maybe. ]

[Slight experience. Yeesh. So looking forward to explaining to his mom about the fruits, if she asks.]

I see. [...] It is strange though, that it's like this. It seems as if they'd like the whole city to encompass their userbase, in my opinion, if there's a steadily growing number of people who become aware every so often. But why? What is their purpose in releasing it a bit at a time, why not all at once, why not seek volunteers instead of their generous use of the word "selecting"?

[He pops another piece of pancake into his mouth, the taste oddly bitter on his tongue.]

Well, it isn't a mystery that can be solved all at once, [he finally decides.] No doubt more questions will turn up as time goes on as well.

Perhaps the app can only handle a certain amount of users each time, and they're working on expanding its capabilities between selections. I'm not entirely sure why they don't take volunteers instead, but I believe that sounds the most reasonable for why they don't just take everyone all at once.

It would run the risk of crashing otherwise. [ A common enough occurrence. Mmm... ] I wonder... It sounds very Orwellian, though I'm not certain if we're the ones trapped beneath Big Brother's boots, or if those who are not on the app are. In that case, wouldn't Retrospec be freeing us from brainwashing?

Or is it... [ ... She hesitates, then shakes her head. ] Well, it's no matter. You're right in that it's nothing that's solved overnight. Or over pancakes.

[... Brainwashing is another thing, that's new, that's a good an idea as any. Whether it's the government's fault or Retrospec itself, it doesn't settle easy on him.]

If only everything could be. Maybe we should try waffles next time, just to see if there's a difference.

Maybe we should. After that, we'll move on from breakfast foods and onto lunch.

[ They'll eat their way through the city to figure out what's up with Retrospec— ]

[That actually sounds like a great idea???]

Hopefully we'll have something by the time dessert arrives! Ah, but I have something of a sweet tooth, so perhaps we could skip dinner..?

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[ this is it this is his social link with liz, i guess. ]

I'm partial to sweets as well, but I believe dinner is very important. It's where one shows off how much another means to you! The more you spend, the more you care.

... Or something like that. [ Heehee. ] Take that to heart for your significant other, Akechi.

[this is absolutely it, this is their social link, like a true guest and attendant]

I'll keep it in mind should I ever find myself having one in the first place, Miss Velveteen. [...] Though I think that something homemade may get across one's feelings better than any amount of money.

[ TRULY... ]

Something homemade... Does that mean you can cook?

Decently enough, I think. My mother's work keeps her out late at times, and I find it oddly fulfilling to watch things like that come together...

[Dishes, baked goods, small dinner spreads...]

It's a necessary skill for one to have when they're planning to live on their own, too.

Hm... I may soon find myself at a disadvantage then. [ Guess who doesn't cook.

... It's her. ] And simply ordering food is not considered a wise choice when one lives on their own?

Not if you have a finite amount of money, no. It's simply more economical to buy groceries, cook dishes that last as delicious leftovers, and focus your resources elsewhere.

[... For a rich person, or someone dependent on another, that doesn't matter.]

I see. [ Hmm. ] I appreciate the advice. Perhaps quitting my job at the flower shop would be a poor choice, given that I'm not certain anywhere else would take me at the moment. I was only hired because of certain connections in the first place, anyway.

It would be best to stay with the job you have now, but I'm certain you can find something outside of that as well. You're a very charming young woman.

[So she'll have no problems!!]

I was hoping to change jobs since I'd likely be staying at the university, and making the trip between Apprassage and Tisse would be very... taxing, especially with my chosen schedule.

[ ...so ideally, she'll get a job in Apprassage!! Ideally... ]

[Ah... It's easier for him, since modelling brings him wherever they need a shoot, but that would be a problem, wouldn't it.]

You do have the rest of the summer to find one closer... I wish you the best of luck in that regard, Miss Velveteen. My own job allows me to have more freedom where I can live.

[... Even if he wants it to be closer to Tisse so he can be near to his mom just in case something happens to her.]

What sort of thing would you like to do?

[ What would she like to do... ]

I'm not sure.

[ ... That's a good start. ]

Most of the things I enjoy are simply hobbies. [ And escapism. ] I'm not sure how I'd feel doing them or being surrounded by them for a job.

They say you should do the job you love, even if most people tend towards hypocrisy by taking on careers they only get money out of. [Like him. Modelling is kind of fun? But it's just a job he tolerates.] I think that looking into your hobbies and exploring the possibility of enjoying them full time is a good idea though.

[He's going to work at an agency when he's able to, after all. Being a private investigator... it's the long game, but he's working for it.]

Besides, wouldn't it be invigorating to find others who share your interests? Your passions? They are the kinds of people who make any job worth it, in my opinion.

[Why he's not working at the cat cafe he frequents with startling regularity is anyone's guess!]

You're very passionate about jobs, aren't you.

[ JUST AN OBSERVATION....... ]

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