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[anamnestik]

 [When he returned to normal, Eliot found himself with two very different problems on his hands:

Problem #1) His room was full of "treasure" that he unfortunately realizes he has stolen. Bitty Eliot was a terrible pickpocket and planned to pawn this stuff off on Rip.

Problem #2) RIP.
At least we can all count on Eliot to solve his problems in a calm, calculated fashion. Fortunately? He was set back in a pre-hypnosis state. So at least it's grouchy Eliot solving this rather ditzy Eliot. ]

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I want to keep this quick: Last week, the "younger me" went and pickpocketed a bunch of you. [He swings the camera to show the pile of stolen goods,] If something is missing, let me know and I'll check if I have it. I'm really sorry about that.

[He sighs, clearly exhausted. Anyone paying close attention will notice that grouchy Eliot hardly blinks.] Ms Rip. Please return my pocket watch. I need it. When I returned to normal, they returned me without my hypnosis.

[And he needs that pocket watch in order to seal his memories again. In case Rip decides to be difficult, Eliot adds:]

Alternatively. If anyone here can read sheet music and has access to a piano: I need a favor. Please. I'll do anything. I can't take another second of this.

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[Catch all for the event post that mun forgot to post. Feel free to leave a request for a thread with Bitty!Eliot. Get pickpocketed by a six year old.]

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[youfool]

...Would not a state of non-hypnosis be normal?

[Eliot what's going on with you weirdo]

[anamnestik]

I usually seal my memories away. It's a headache to remember so much in perfect detail.


[He rubs his eyes, tired,] Can you play the piano?

[youfool]

Ah...

[He says, as though understanding perfectly the mental stress many memories make and how a pocketwatch would somehow relieve.]

Er, I think I can still do "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Suppose I could learn, or find another pianist. What would that provide, aside from pleasure?

[anamnestik]

[He reaches off screen, then holds up a sheet of music.]

This is the melody that activates my hypnosis. Then I can forget for a while. [He’s not exactly interested in taking the time for explaining in detail. This Eliot is exhausted and on the edge of insanity.]

I have my doubts as to whether or not the person with my pocket watch will return it to me easily. Otherwise, it can play the melody for me.

[youfool]

I understand.

[He's really good at taking things at face value. He studies the sheet, and while he's confident he could read it, having sung many a church hymn, reproducing it is another story.]

Has, er, Ms. Rip got in touch with you lately?

[Cause boy does he not want to contact her personally.]

[ Voice.]

[singinghuntress]

I vas vondering vhere my little apprentice got to. Pity you're back to normal. I liked you az a child.

[ soft chuckle]

If you vere still zhat brave, ve vould get along beautifully.

[anamnestik]

Sorry to disappoint.

Do you have my pocket watch? I don’t really want to talk to you right now. Torment the other me.

[singinghuntress]

Pity.

I haf your precious pocket watch right next to my own. Zhough vhether I give it back to you or not iz anozther zhing. I think I like zhis version of you more zhat zhe idiot veakling teen.

[anamnestik]

I don’t care what you like or do not like, so think up a better reason.

Now, give it back. I don’t want to argue... my head hurts.

[singinghuntress]

All zhe more reason to keep it from you.

[ she sighs softly.]

You depend on zhis zhing too much.

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[lullabyatsea]

It has been some time since I've had access to one, but I would likely be able to play the piece you have.

[He's far more proficient with the flute, but he'd developed some skills from his past incarnation. Genbu had been quite fond of the piano.]

I'm sure I would be able to access Genessia's arts theater for it.

[If not when it was actually open, it'd likely be easy to find a way in when they were closed.]

[anamnestik]

That would help a lot... I compose the melody to be simple enough to play. It's just hard to find a piano here.

I can pay you, if that's an issue.

[lullabyatsea]

Even if the theater fails me, I will be able to track one down regardless, as I cannot imagine it'll be difficult. I can make my way there now to inquire about it.

[It sounds like it's a case of the sooner, the better. He shakes his head.]

No need. I do not need compensation for taking the time to simply play piano. It isn't that this is an inconvenience.

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[ivegotadream]

I can read sheet music, no access to a piano still that isn't at a music store.

[Still had no room where she lived.]

[anamnestik]

Ah, Rapunzel...

[Averting his gaze awkwardly now. Eliot feels like he's such a burden to her when he's like this. She's a ray of lovely sunshine, and he is the Grinch.]


Thank you for thinking of it... But no. I couldn't trouble you can further. You deserve better.

[ivegotadream]

What do you mean by that?

[She doesn't get it.]

[anamnestik]

I mean that I'm a miserable, grouchy jerk and you... [He sighs.] You don't deserve to deal with people like me.

[ivegotadream]

That's just what makes you, you. At least it's one part of you, I don't mind.

[phoenixstrut]

I don't know how to play piano, but I could... probably figure out how to sing it, if that helps...

[anamnestik]

I appreciate the thought, but singing probably won't help...

Thanks for offering. You're one of like... 2...

[phoenixstrut]

[She nods with an apologetic look.]

I'm sorry... If i find anyone, I'll definitely let you know. If there's anything I can do, please just... say the word. [He had been kind to her when she had first arrived, so really it's the least she can do, even if he...doesn't really sound much like the guy she's met.]

[anamnestik]

No, don't trouble yourself too much over me. I kind of deserve this, to some degree. The little me robbed people and now I've been robbed. Too bad the six year old isn't here to learn his lesson.

[Eliot grumbles hatefully at himself and his own behavior. Then directs the camera to Bitty Eliot's loot.]

But if you recognize anything here... I do need to find a way to return it all.

[fadedscarlet]

Hah! You stole a lot of great goods, look at you! You should keep them, kid!

...You were smaller than you are? Weeeeiiird.

[anamnestik]

Stealing isn't something to be proud of!

And yeah, I was six. Did you miss that?

[fadedscarlet]

I did~ I just got here, and it SUCKS! I want to be here for chaos!

[groans, scratching their head and hair]

And why not? Stealing is a very gray and neutral thing, kid. And hey, YOU were a kid. Kid's are pretty much mindless.