dreamcrystals | open 💀 second recording

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open 💀 second recording | passive dream + extra

Sender: Beat
To: Everyone
Subject: Passive Dream Recording
Warnings: Some spoilers for the OG The World Ends With You. Will update as needed.

A smartphone is shoved in front of your face, and confusion takes over, not sure what exactly you're looking at. Then you realize that it's an innocuous advertisement for a piece of jewelry that had shown right before the video played. You turn to the owner, and it takes you a moment to recognize her, your sister Rhyme. She's young, with short, blonde hair framing either side of her face. Her usual beanie is absent from atop her head.

"It's cute, right?" she asks. She's never really had any interest in jewelry before, which only further added to your confusion.

She smiles back at you, noticing the look on your face. "Don't worry. I don't plan on buying it. I probably wouldn't be able to afford it anyway."

A sigh escapes her mouth before she withdraws her arm, turning to lie back on the bed as she proceeds to watch the following video that starts to play.

For a moment you wonder what that was all about before you turn your attention back to the skateboard you'd been working on.

- - -

It's morning and you've been in line since the crack of dawn. You're not a morning person and you let out the biggest yawn, not even bothering to cover your mouth.

A few hours have passed since you got here, able to get a spot in line toward the front of the pack, only beaten by those who camped out the night before. You decided to come out this early only because you learned that the item was limited. Seeing all the people in line before you makes you realize just how coveted this might actually be. For a while, you wonder if you even have a chance of purchasing it.

There are a few whispers from further back in line, and they don't make an effort in keeping their voices down.

"What is he doing here anyway? He looks completely lost."

"Stop that. Maybe he's buying it for his girlfriend or something."

A rush of heat color your cheeks, but you're quick to shoot a glare their way, baring your teeth just to drive the point further. They see you and all of a sudden they have nothing more to say.

- - -

The box in your hand is wrapped messily, the bow atop it leaning off one of the corners. Maybe you should've let someone else do it instead. But it's too late for that now. You rap your knuckles against the door.

It opens to reveal Rhyme. A large smile adorns her face as she greets you but she quickly sees the box in your hand. "Huh? What's this?"

You hand it over to her.

"For me?" She examines it for a while before looking back up to hold your gaze. "Can I open it?" You nod and she immediately begins tearing through the wrapper. When she opens the box within, her face immediately lights up, and whatever anxiety you had felt coming into this washes away.

"Oh gosh! You actually got it." She holds up a cord with a large, brass bell pendant hanging at the end. It's the very same one as the piece featured in the video ad.

Before you can even get a word out, she throws herself at you, jumping to curl her arms around your neck. "Thank you so much, Beat!" A warmth spreads throughout you and you smile, bringing your arms around her to return the embrace, hugging her tight enough to make her giggle in your ear.

And then you wake.

Sender: Beat
To: Close CR (except for Gina and Futaba)
Subject: a little help?
Warnings: Cursing. Will update as needed.

[Forward dated to the 23rd.]

yo i kinda got myself in a predicktament
and i aint sure how im supposed to

[There's a long pause before he continues writing this next part.]

deal with this one
so imma need some advice
any of ya got some time to help a brother out?

[If you're unsure if your character counts for this second part, feel free to poke me at

riyuji or at Riyuji#9693 on discord.]

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I... [The query gives him pause as if he had forgotten that he shouldn't be thinking about this too hard. But though it takes him a little longer than the rest, he somehow finds a way to give an answer quickly.]

I wanna help everyone that I can, yo.

[His resolve when it came to these sorts of things had always been the same, unwavering regardless of the danger. It was why he had been gutted when he saw everyone on the ground after Eustace's own nightmare episode. Not being to help those he cared for had always been his biggest fear. Especially those closest to him. That alone shapes his answer.]

But I'm prob'ly gonna make sure they aight first.

[This time he doesn't press him and waits. And the answer is about as he expected.]

I think that's enough.

[Congrats, Beat, you passed the interrogation—]

It's clear you like the girls and there is some interest. However, you shouldn't rush into it.

...Especially if you may have to choose one. I don't know how it was with Ori, Thoma, and Diluc, but it seemed all three of them had interest in each other. That would be the only way for such a relationship to work, if that's what you're interested in.

Regardless, you need to consider the thoughts and feelings of each girl separately. I don't want you fooling around with either of them because of your own uncertainty.

Wasn't sure when you was gonna end, yo.

[It might look a little strange to Eustace, seeing Beat this attentive as he speaks. But the usual restlessness is still present, his leg bouncing against the ground the entire time. When he finishes, Beat lets out deep sigh.]

That's the thing, yo. I know I probably gotta choose one a' 'em. I ain't got no plans on messin' 'round. I ain't like that.

And if they both like you?

...If they both like me?

[This had crossed his mind too, but he hadn't dwelled on it for too long.]

There ain't no way that they both like me, right?

[There's uncertainty in his tone as he says that, like he believes something like that seemed impossible. ]

Whether it's likely or not, you have to consider all possibilities.

[Not his strong suit in the least. All he can do is roughly scratch the back of his head, messing up his hair in the process.]

I dunno, yo. I don't even know if they knew each other. So Ori's set-up prob'ly ain't gonna work.

[This is why he's grateful he only fell in love with one person—

Ugh he's getting a headache for you, Beat.]

...Given that you've only realized these feelings, the best course of action is likely to first take a little more time. Continue spending time with them, get to know them further, and see if there's anything more that attracts you to them, preferably one over the other. If you're lucky, you'll get signs they have similar interest.

But at some point, you're going to need to make several decisions.

[He then leans back against the chair and sighs.]

Or let them fight it out.

[He's saying that in jest. Mostly. Jeez, Beat, living the teenage dream, huh?]

[Beat was so used to crashing through things that he sometimes forgets that he can slow down sometimes. And this, even if he had no experience in it, seemed to be something that would be better done slowly.]

Nah, you's right. I'm jus' freakin' out a little 'cause there's two a' them, you know?

[The weight of what Eustace says feels heavy, especially hearing it said aloud like that. But he catches the joke and scoffs at it. Somehow that brings a small smile to his face despite himself.]

Didn't think you had a funny bone in ya, Wolfie.

Woof.

[Yes.

That is his answer.

Enjoy it.]

[The smile on his face grows even more and he's unable to stifle a snort. He nudges Eustace with a playful slap to the leg. Knowing how Eustace can be, that small joke is enough to cheer Beat up.]

Thanks, yo. Wasn't sure you'd be up to helpin' me out.

[He doesn't move at the slap ~~wow so weak~~, but he does offer Beat a light grin before it seems to disappear as if it never happened. But his words make him arch a brow.]

Would you have sought me out if I hadn't answered?

Bein' real? Yeah, prob'ly.

[He leans forward, resting his elbows on his legs as he spoke.]

Knew for sure you'd keep things 100, you know?

[...Keep things 100... Beat you better be glad he's been exposed to the Lowain Bros' slang talk so that he at least gets the gist of it.]

I'm not sure how much help I was in the end. However, if you ever need further assistance or just someone to "unload," I can make time for it.

Hey man, I'mma take whatever y'all can give me.

[With a deep exhale Beat gets back on his feet, stretching as he does so.]

I still don't got all a' it figured out, but I'm feelin' a lot better already. Dealin' with all that was makin' my stomach hurt!

It's not something you'll be able to figure out right away to begin with. But hopefully you'll have a bit more direction.

Just don't rush into it.

[Looking back at Eustace, he turns on his heel, hands buried deep into his pockets.]

Tha's like tellin' me to slow down, yo. But I'mma try not to rush with this. Can't help but feel like I'mma wipe out if I do that. Kinda like the spill from a while ago.

[Now that he mentions it, his hand is feeling a bit better.]

[Just a nod and you know what—]

How's your hand?

[A small glance towards the one shoved in his pocket now.]

It ain't hurtin' as bad.

[This time there's isn't as much resistance as when Eustace had first grabbed it. Removing his hand from his pocket, he looks at the ice patch briefly before holding it up for Eustace to see.]

Ain't as bad as the time you ripped my feathers outta my ass.

[Said without context, but that seems like a distant memory. Enough that Beat is able to laugh at it now.]

[It takes Eustace a moment, brows furrowing before he recalls the memories and half laughs.]

It couldn't be helped.

[A small nod to his hand.]

The ice will disappear once its mostly healed, so you don't have to do anything more to it. Won't melt under water, either.

[Huh, this thing is a lot more helpful than he thought it would be.]

Yo, for real? Maybe you can teach me somethin' like this sometime. In case, I gotta do somethin' like this real quick.

[While he's been able to get his hands on some healing capabilities since then, he was up to learning a bit more dreamotion. And who better teacher than the man who introduced it to him?]

Sure. I'm sure we can figure out something that works best for you.

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