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surprisingly it did not take as long as you'd think to learn.
oh! that would actually be really fun, i think? it has been a while since i've practiced with other people but strings are good. i took a break for a few years piano-wise but i'm taking a course this semester....anyway. yeah. definitely.
i'm john. nice to meet you even if it's because of this thing.

i still think it is entirely possible given it shows up whenever it wants, doesn't leave, and can make people do crazy things.
it makes as much sense as the unreality thing people mention.

Nice to meet you too! I'm happy to meet another musician under any circumstance!
I'll talk to my roommate about practicing sometime! Don't worry if it's been awhile for you, we're not exactly professionals or anything. It's just more fun to practice with other people.

Yeah, it does. If only we could call an exorcist on it, huh?

likewise! and yeah, absolutely! i think low key is probably the best thing right now just to have fun with it and see what we can create.
are you a music major then or...?

[Like. Yes, this is about Carlos and the app, but he's curious and he likes getting to know people.]

yeah we thought about putting out an ad for a ghostbuster or an exorcist, too. it sounds a little silly now to say it out loud but that still does not sound like the worst plan.

Ahaha, that sounds great!
Uh, I'm actually undeclared right now. I mean, a music major would be nice, but my family that's paying part of my tuition isn't so convinced...

[It's okay, getting to know people is one of the ways Elliot calms down so this helps]

Hehe, yeah.
It might be worth it just to see what kind of response you get!

sweet! now that we know each other, message me whenever.
especially because yeah...i get it. there is a reason i am a biology major right now. jobs in science, better chances, bluhbluhbluh.

you aren't wrong. people can't seem to help themselves when it comes to chatting with people on this thing. and with people remembering things maybe there are people with real experience or something.

Haha, okay. Thanks.
A biology major? That sound's...secure? Do you like it?

Oh I meant on craigslist or something--
Are there really people with memories of being exorcists or ghostbusters?

[Cause I can't interact with the Exorcist on the network. Every time I try, some weird voice whispers "no selfcest". So weird]

security was sort of what i was going for, and...it is better than a lot of math. calculus i can sort of handle.

craigslist would net a lot of weirdos. [Like this app wouldn't, apparently. What a mysterious force and happenstance.]
there could be! i have a few really weird memories that seem sort of impossible, so why not?
the only way to know is to ask.

Ahaha, no argument about math. [Eff it honestly] Well good luck. My aunt and uncle's pushing for a degree in criminal justice or law enforcement ... but I haven't thrown in the towel just yet.

And this app wouldn't...? [Whatever]
What kind of memories are you talking about?
All I remember from mine was going to some school. I mean, some of the hair colors were weird but...that's about it for impossible.

those sound even worse! keep fighting on that one.

maybe the app would get some weirdos but at least they would be weirdos that could maybe help.
my memories don't involve weird hair colors, but i apparently know a girl with dog ears. and we were traveling on a ship at the speed of light and some other stuff that i do not think is a good idea to say in public.
do you remember what kind of school yet?

Ha, thanks.

Whoa. Those memories do sound really weird. But kinda cool too? Er, unless the private stuff's bad?
Idk the name yet, but from the uniforms it looks like some kind of military school. 😔

they are kind of cool, i think! and i would not say it's bad exactly but uh. there are just things i am not sure i want other people reading just in case it makes them remember something else. that is all.

military? maybe you really DO know how to fight then.

Oh, that's understandable. That's actually really considerate of you!

Hahaha... I think there's several me-shape imprints in the mats used by the self-defense club that'd strongly disagree with that idea.

hehe. i do not know it is really considerate? it is kind of a complicated situation.

everyone has to start somewhere. supposedly we get memories of a whole lifetime. most of the ones i have received are from when i'm 13 and i know i lived longer than that.

Well I think it is, at least.

Only when you were 13? That's weird. But haha...believe me, unless the other me got bit by some radioactive bug, I won't be of any use in fights.

thanks.

as far as i can tell, yes. there are more i am missing, i know that, but everything i have so far has been out of context and also from about that age.

i would say "that isn't possible" but i've been advised not to think anything is a stupid possibility anymore.

A 13 y/o that rides on a ship with a girl with dog ears ... it almost sounds like something from a cartoon show. But maybe you'll get the rest of the years later.

Aha, I've heard that warning too. But I think I'm still trying to wrap my brain around the idea of waking up with a new appearance or powers at all.

if i was not incredibly real? i would almost believe it. i hope i figure out the rest sooner or later.

i am kind of stuck on that, too. i don't think my appearance will change, but is it bad to sort of hope for powers?

I hope you figure it out too!

Hahaha, idk. We're probably not supposed to, but it's a little hard not to hope a little? You know what I mean? And it's not like we choose to be brought into this, so maybe...it's okay?

[You know what, screw it. Might as well ask:]

What kinda powers would you want?

that's sort of how i feel about it, too. if we're here, what is the harm in wanting to know and wanting to change a little?
i've heard about people with telekinesis and super strength and stuff but i do not think i want that.
maybe it's stupid, but i sort of hope i can fly one day. or some kind of magic.
someone i know here can and i think maybe there is a chance i can, too.
i just do not know how or why yet.
what about you? if you had to pick one thing to change or get, what would it be?

I don't think that's stupid at all!
There's someone I know who wants to fly so bad, he joined the air force.
So I think wanting to flying powers is totally understandable!

[And there's a pause as he thinks about what he'd want. He feels like the proper "Craig" answer would be something physical, like super strength. But...it's not like John knew his family right?]

Hahaha, idk.
Magic would be really cool.
Or I remember seeing a movie once where this kid could make anything he wanted while he was playing an instrument.
I think I'd really want that power.

But as long as I could help out or protect people...I'd be happy with whatever I get.

that is definitely dedication to the cause. i would love to fly but the air force sounds too brutal for me.
but i think it is something i have imagined a lot! it just seems fun.

and magic would be really sweet! like maybe even magic that is tied to playing an instrument then when you put it that way. kind of like combining two things you really like into something powerful.

i do not think there's anything wrong with that.
maybe someday you will get lucky and discover that it is more possible than you think.
from what i know? people here had no idea until it started happening anyway.

Ahaha, I know but that's Eren for you.
When he has a dream, nothing can stop him.

Yeah! Just like that! I mean, music's basically the only thing I'm really good at-- so if I could use it as a power, it'd probably help a lot.

Thanks John, maybe you're right.
The both of us might wake up with superpowers yet.

that is actually pretty admirable when you think about it.
a lot of people stop short of their dreams, i think.

i think anything can be a power if you really know what you are doing, and it sounds like you do with music so why not? if i ever wake up with the ability to fly, maybe you'll have the ability to channel music as a power and kick some major butt.
here's hoping.

but until then...good luck with your brother. let me know if there is anything i can do, ok?

Yeah, it is. I admire him a lot.

Haha good point. Fingers crossed! I do hope you get to fly one day.

Thanks. I really appreciate it John. Just talking helped a lot.

thanks! maybe the day i get to fly is the same day you get to try out some magic. that would be really cool, wouldn't it?
if being here has taught me anything, it is that weird stuff is going to keep happening so may as well dream big.
and no problem, i am always happy to do that.