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Episode 4 Summary: Emil is putting in hard work on the Celestion-5, but on the brink of burnout, is hard work more detrimental than helpful? If only there were someone to help him.
Episode 4 Start:
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“Your hair looks less poofy than usual.”
“Oh really? I haven’t had a chance to look at it recently.” Weird. His afro usually maintained itself without that much picking throughout the day. He felt it for confirmation. It didn’t feel that much flatter, but maybe he should’ve taken his comb with him.
“I meant metaphorically speaking.”
“...What?” This confused him even more.
Aiden seemed to notice. “Get used to it, she’s been speaking in riddles all day.”
“I don’t remember telling you any riddles! It must’ve been hyperbole, since I tend to exaggerate things for--Anyway!” Roxie placed her hands on the table. “Emil, what I meant to say is, the hair of your heart is less poofy.”
Emil glanced at Aiden for hope of an explanation, but he only returned a look that said “I told you so.”
“Do you mean... my chest… hair…?” The lieutenant glanced down at his chest.