SWITCHBOARD

[transmittable]

If you'd like to ask the Transmitter something over the phone, go right ahead! The Transmitter will answer the phone as soon as she's available. Leaving messages is impossible, given how old these phones are, but you should be able to reach her at almost all hours.

Comments are screened for privacy; all Patients are offered confidentiality, didn't you know?

Comments

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They do! Wouldn't have to really worry about getting seats either, they make sure those things have a lot of room.

What, uh... What kind of music do you like?

[cadmiums]

That sounds like a perfect date.

Ah, I'm not sure what kind I like the best. My friend is always listening to music when we're not in class, so I usually just grab an earbud and listen to whatever he has on. If I had to pick... classical I think. But I like listening to everything, if it's with someone special.

[transmittable]

Classical, huh? Yeah, that seems to scan. Usually I, uh...find it boring, but...listening with someone else, that could make a few degrees higher of cool.

[cadmiums]

Scan?

...do you think we could do that here? Listen to music together.

[transmittable]

Oh, it's, uh- it's like an expression? ...A weird way to...word? It means it makes sense, basically. I'm not a words-person so I can't really explain it, but it's a thing and I've heard it around, sooo...

[ The Transmitter trails off. ]

A-anyway, uhh. I don't know? ...I think there's some music-stuff in the vending machine. It'd have to be playing on your side.

[cadmiums]

Oh that's cool, I've never heard it before.

I'll put in all my coins and see if I get lucky, then! [ Cause man does he have a lot.] It wouldn't be as good as going to a concert together, but I think it would be nice to have a date like that with you.

[transmittable]

It does sound nice, doesn't it? ...Okay, future date idea. Here's to you getting lucky then!

[ ...wait a moment that's, uh. she sputters. ]

Forthevendingmachine! Obviously.

[cadmiums]

[ Okay he can't help but laugh for a few seconds before he responds, with all the bravado of a sixteen year old boy.]

Unless it's with you, I don't think I'd be interested~.

[transmittable]

[ RIP Ryoji's ears because the feedback grows unbelievably loud, providing a nice harmony to the Transmitter's mortified wail. ]

It's only the second date and my foot's already stuck in my throat, this sucks!

[cadmiums]

Ahh!! [ That is loud but-]

Hahaha, I think it's quite endearing. You're really cute, Mita-chan.

[transmittable]

You know, I'm realizing something. I get...regularly flustered, for a teenage girl with below average dating experience, but you seem unflappable. I don't find that fair.

[cadmiums]

Do you want to know the secret to flustering me?

[transmittable]

...You would just hand me that kind of ammunition? Really?

[ From the excited tone to her voice, it seems like the answer is yes. ]

[cadmiums]

I don't think I could turn down a request from you.

[ There's a moment before he replies-- he had said so teasingly, but now that it's been asked he can't help but to answer seriously.]

No one has ever really flustered me before, but I feel like you could. When I think about going on more dates with you, my heart beats fast. But that's not really an answer, is it? So I guess the truth is I don't really know, sorry.

But you've come really close.

[transmittable]

[ ... ]

I could be the first, huh? I think I like hearing that even more than a definite answer.

[ Her next words are soft, almost lost beneath the static. ]

Hey, uh. Can you tell me... How to pronounce your name?

[cadmiums]

Yeah, I think you will be.

[ Which is almost immediately proven when he hears the next question, the surprise clear in his voice. He says his name slowly, enunciating the syllables as clearly as he can.]

Ree-oh-jee Moh-chee-zoo-kee.

[transmittable]

Like... Ree-oh-jee. Moh-chee-zoo-kee. Like that?

[ She takes a deep breath and there's a small, nervous laugh. ]

I-it's not like I'm going to use it, I still have to... You're still Amiable, and I'm still the Transmitter, but... Just, so I know. ...If I want to.

[cadmiums]

Like that.

[ In a way he sounds almost speechless, his words quiet and soft.]

...I like how it sounds when you say it. That made me really happy, thank you.

[transmittable]

Aw, well, you're givin' me something, so it only makes sense, doesn't it? You're welcome.

[cadmiums]

I hope if I'm patient I'll get to hear it again.

[!!!]

Oh, did you want me to show you now? If we're exchanging gifts.

[transmittable]

Sure! Note, I can see into your rooms and all that, but I've been specifically avoiding yours so I don't spoil anything.

[cadmiums]

[ He totally did call her basically as soon as he woke up, so there is some rustling here as he gets properly of bed. At least he was only topless if she did peek, but maybe he should make sure he's fully dressed in the future. Probably.]

OK! Can you see? [ It's noticeable that he doesn't have his scarf on (it's thrown over the chair) but he looks somewhat put together besides. His room has had some adjustments made to it in the form of overly large duct-tape stars and moon on the walls, which manage to look only slightly gaudy. There's no sign of the gift, but he has both his hands clasped around something, the receiver cradled on his shoulder.]

[transmittable]

[ A small amused noise slips through the static during Ryoji's prep, but otherwise the Transmitter is patient and quiet. ]

Mmhmm, ohh, very nice decoration. Yeah, I can see.

[cadmiums]

Thanks. [ And without further 8hesitation he opens his palms up to reveal... a red origami crane.

It's something he's been working on for the past week, and unlike his past (many) attempts, it's dang near perfect. The red is as vibrant as he could get it with raspberries, which comes off similar to a water color effect, brighter in the middle and fading out on the ends.]

Ta-daa!! I hope you like it, I thought it was easier to make something red than teal. It's an origami crane, I made it because we both like the sky.

[transmittable]

It's... It's lovely.

[ From the distant but pleased tone of voice, she's very pleased. ]

How did you- you didnt have any art supplies.