((ok its time for lunch and then some chores so replies will slow a bit but im still focused on here today))

if you say so...just try to be less sneaky next time. *stepping forward and linking their arms. posture a bit stiff at first, but settling into his presence soon enough.* you may. ///

*doing some math in his head. the late hour blurred some details, but from what he could gather....* and you've been out here ALL DAY???? you could've at least knocked on the door or something, i would've come around for you sooner if i knew you were still here. *now he just feels bad.*

just...standing around waiting for me??? *glancing around to see if anybody else was there. friend or foe, the more eyes on them the better...he was starting to get freaked out.* the fact that you still haven't figured out how this sounds is actually impressive.

*visibly jolting at the sound of his voice, quickly whipping around to face the man.* ...how long have you been standing there??? and i told you not to call me that.

um....no? if i did, i wouldn't be speaking to you at all. i was just curious...most passengers come back after every floor, but certain ones stay in the elevator and don't return after leaving, and you're one of them. i was wondering if that was because you liked wherever you were going? +

...i wonder if he'd still be willing to share those drinks.

opposite sides of a conflict, huh? that's one of the places i've actually been. i get that. *trying to think of some way to comfort them. he has no idea what was going on or who this mystery person even was, but judging by the former admin's words, things were getting beyond dicey.* +

*....breathing out a sigh. he was annoyed, but he didn't mean to make the guy upset....crouching down and putting a hand on his shoulder.* hey, look. at most i could tell you what /not/ to do, but if you really care for them, you have tons of better people you could go to for advice. +

i....you....okay you're just saying words at me now. i've taken an interest in some people, yeah, but theres no way any of it is going anywhere serious. seven is the only one things are working out with. . . . stop treating life like it's a story, for one. that's no way to find a happy ending.

and also im not giving love advice to a guy whos PLOTTING TO MURDER ME WITHIN EARSHOT.

i....WHAT??? now i know you have a screw loose, i don't know anything about love either...! trust me. if you want whatever it is with whoever it is to actually work, i am NOT the guy to go to.

hey, i've heard all i need to. i just hope for their sake that your treat them better than you've been trying to treat me.

*wait...he knows those avoidance tactics. he literally just used one and the jerboa was none the wiser.* wait...you did? is it just another person to bother like me or are you actually serious this time???

unfortunately yes.

so like where have you been lately anyway? you havent come to bother me in a long time. did someone else catch your eye or something?

god damnit not again. ill be right over

???? why would i keep my wallet on me when i'm literally on the clock and have a specific room to put my valuables in

WJAT ELSE COULD YOU HAVE POSSIBLY BEEN TRYING TO DO. i literally felt your hand dude

a bit late on the jump there pal. the c00lkidd army has wanted me dead for weeks now keep up

gaslight me into....what?

i havent seen you around at all lately actually....why is it always stuff like this that catches your attention

no.

*randomly blowing a kiss to the sky????* for...well, they know who they are. *they do not know bro you have like 50 billion love interests*

YES.

i will admit i am pretty scared right now

?????? WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU

you say that, but that's how it happens more often than not where i'm from! my customers, my coworkers, my family...i'm in a position where they depend on me to keep things running smoothly. i guess it just became a habit for more than work after a while. it's nothing i'm not used to, really.

i find some of the floors fun!! some of them are frustrating though, and others are....pretty scary...;;;;; there's rarely a chance to relax save for the shop floors. it's a lot to take in all at once, isn't it? *the conversation was a bit stilted, but he'd dealt with awkward customers before. +

geez, no need for all that!! i just need someone to keep an eye on the stove while i'm busy mixing together certain ingredients, layered things like that. recipes with a lot of moving parts are tricky when your brain needs to be in so many places at once.

(.....focus on lunch, elliot, focus on lunch.....;;;)

well it just isnt easy to make a full breakfast for so many people. i CAN, but lately i've been having a bit of trouble managing all the moving parts for some reason

oh so youre nowhere to be seen when i need a hand in the kitchen but suddenly you pop up when you have a reason to give me funny looks

i need to finish making breakfast. ....but maybe afterwards. its not like i have much else to do besides this...

you're just lucky you didn't wake anyone else. = =;;;

its way too loud is what it is!!!

*finally getting a moment to step away from the breakfast he was making for everyone, heading out to the front porch. looking around the forest, then just calling out into the morning air.* can you PLEASE keep it down???

<- resisting the urge to answer the call and response of the song so hard. his teammates were asleep he didnt want to contribute to the noise but this was near instinctual

well that's no surprise. there are usually more passengers, and crowds....well....i get why. *a little surprised by the voice, but it was a welcome change. small talk was where elliot excelled, and so he was able to keep the ball rolling with ease.* +

*...oh. that isnt the reaction he expected either. he was starting to feel a little small, though that could easily be brushed off as being caused by their height difference.* well...my only goal is to make people happy. i don't mind making a few sacrifices for that...

... ........ ....sooo, are you a regular passenger here? i'm a bit new as you've probably guessed. *trying to start a polite conversation at least!!* i've seen you a couple of times, so it's made me curious.

no, it's okay. ive always known that i have two left feet. ^^;; even if you're laughing at me i still count it as a smile!! same with making fun of me. as long as it entertains you somehow, yknow?

m...me?? i'm the pizza? *mirroring him, awkwardly pointing to himself. looking around, but the elevator was pretty empty...* i'm sorry, but i'm not particularly edible...^^;;;

oh :(

heh, uh, yyeah...! did you want to order some? ;;; i think nonos is closer to here than builder brothers though...

@hejsted.bsky.social hi

*oh gosh...hes seen this guy in the elevator a few times. she always creeps him out...;;;; waving back nonetheless.*

can you please be nice to me.

build my.....erfans idk.

STEALING MY IDENTITY????????