#interactions: link

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WHO: Link Adair & Finn Fox (@gravefed) WHERE: Borderline Hotel, bar

Link wouldn't hesitate to say that the Borderline Hotel was like his second home. He didn't even mean to claim the place as his hangout spot, but after accidentally stumbling in after a night of aimless wandering, he decided he liked the atmosphere. It certainly helped that the staff were all friendly, and the more time he spent in the hotel, the more he could watch Yue and drum up ideas on how to woo her.

Of course, there were other reasons to hang out at the hotel other than obsessing over a crush. One of them happened to be FINN FOX. He was a man Link had grown comfortable with over the past few months, and he almost saw the man as a pseudo-father figure. He liked to imagine the bartender as a cool, seasoned version of himself, and perhaps that's why he never hesitates to speak freely when around the man.

❝Do you know any cool bartending tricks?❞ He asked, resting his arms on the bar as he watched the man before him. ❝I want to impress my boss. They always seem so grumpy and serious. I want to see if they're able to actually smile.❞ He assumed they knew how to smile, but he wouldn't be able to confirm until it happened. ❝I tried juggling some glass cups the other day, but I dropped them and got yelled at. I guess shattered glass isn't cool enough for them.❞

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WHO: Link Adair & Lux Hernandez (@burninqhill) WHERE: The Godfather

When Link saw a big crowd forming outside, his immediate thought was that people were lining up to try his cocktail creations. He had thought he was getting better at making drinks (he hadn't mixed up tea and Long Island Iced Tea since the Halloween incident), and that the crowd was due to the hard work he put in. It wasn't until he spotted LUX HERNANDEZ with a bat that he began to wonder if the mob outside wasn't solely here for the drinks and ambiance provided by The Godfather.

Still, he hovered by the entrance just in case. He could hear pounding on the other side of the doors, and his eyes kept flicking between the entry and his boss. He was told he asked too many questions and that most of his inquiries should be placed in a box outside of Lux's door, but he figured there was no use in wandering upstairs when his boss was right in front of him. He paused a bit before asking, ❝Are you sure we can't let them in? They might be hungry or need to use the bathroom or something.❞ 

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WHO: Link Adair & Maddox Luo (@yuungmenace) WHERE: The Godfather

In another life, Link could've been a true musician. In this life, however, he couldn't be further from that goal. He admired the art form from a distance, but he never had the skillset to show for it. He tried playing the recorder back in his youth (at least, that's what his programmed memories showed) but it resulted in nothing other than aching ears and shattered dreams. He tried a few more times to obtain that musical ability, only for him to accept that the closest he'd get was his poetry.

That acceptance didn't stop him from bombarding the jazz musicians with questions every chance he could. He had been watching the musicians rehearse all afternoon, but it wasn't until he was allowed to go on break that he took a chance to go over. He initially wanted to bug one of the saxophone players, but after noticing they already left for their lunch break, he pivoted towards MADDOX LUO instead.

He tried to smoothly lean against the piano as he watched the musician, but his hand slipped and wound up hitting some of the keys. A wince echoed through his body before he tried to adjust himself. After a moment of awkward repositioning, he finally spoke, ❝Do you guys ever take song requests?❞ The question had been lingering in his mind for a while. ❝If so, I heard this cool, retro song that might be fun to play. I think it was called the Cupid Shuffle. It's not jazz but I'm sure the audience would love it.❞ 

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WHO: Link Adair & Pilar Estevez (@relcpse) WHERE: Borderline Hotel, floor 2

Link always felt comfortable within the Borderline Hotel's walls. Even though he wasn't a resident or employee, he felt welcomed as soon as he entered the space. This feeling led to him hanging out in the hotel whenever he had spare time. It didn't occur to him that his presence may be unwanted. No, all that mattered was that the area was fun and open to the public (in his mind).

Sometimes, he forgot that not everyone was off at the same time as him. He had originally ventured to the hotel to visit his favorite bartender, but after spotting a few guests at the hotel's bar, he decided to wait until business died down. To help entertain himself while he waited, he decided to use the empty hallway to practice his skateboarding.

Of course, the idea didn't go as planned. He didn't realize the carpet would snag on the skateboard's wheel. The sharp stop caused Link to lose his balance and fly off the board. He landed a couple of feet away, wincing as he sat up. His eyes slowly readjusted to the light, just in time to see PILAR ESTEVEZ in the formerly empty hallway. He flashed a sheepish smile at the owner as he called out, ❝I was uh... testing the floors for you in case a guest asked about the skateboard quality of the hallways.❞ He motioned toward the skateboard behind him, ❝You can now confirm that the hallways aren't great for skateboarding. The parking garage, however, totally rocks.❞    

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WHO: Link Adair & Valla Paradiso (@ofcruelheart) WHERE: Cuts of Paradise

A vision of a sterile room implanted itself in Link's field of vision. He watched as individuals wandered past him with unfamiliar tools dangling from their uniforms. A shifted gaze would come to find discarded junk on the bed next to him--- the memories of the trash piles seen near The Burnout. Voices became fuzzy as his field of vision began to disappear, leaving behind a void of nothingness. All he could make out before the scene abandoned him were the quiet whispers of 'status report for l-104'.

He blinked, a dazed look draping across his features as he adjusted back to the present. The visions had been occurring ever since his accident, but they never lasted long enough for him to piece together their meanings. That's why, in a bid of determination, he found himself at VALLA PARADISO's business. If she can take away memories, maybe she could help him piece together the fractured elements of his own mind. It was a half-baked idea at most, but Link knew it was worth a try.

❝Uh, excuse me?❞ He called out, eyes fighting to pinpoint any living being. He began to wonder if his plan was a mistake. Maybe he should've just gone to his sibling and explained his weird, frozen moments. Another part of him knew this was better--- that his sibling would just worry if they knew the truth. That validation caused him to take another step into the establishment, voice steady as he tried again, ❝I'm here to see the memory lady.❞ 

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WHO: Link Adair & Adeline Underwood (@proeliums) WHERE: The faceless ship, level 4

Link realized that, in all his years of living, he had never stepped foot on a boat before. He didn't travel often, but if he needed to go somewhere, he usually used his car or a skateboard to navigate around. He was a bit nervous about wandering away from the land, but the moment he heard there's a carnival on board, he found his nerves melting away.

He felt like a kid in a candy shop as he watched the performers navigate the ship. Link always had a soft spot for the performing arts (he was an aspiring poet himself, after all), and seeing them perform stunts in these circumstances utterly amazed the replicant. His eyes were glued to the show for several moments, only peeling away once he noticed a presence appearing alongside him. He glanced over at the stranger, a goofy grin hidden behind his mask as he asked, ❝Do you think they'll teach me how to swallow a sword if I ask nicely?❞ 

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WHO: Link Adair & Lukas Ohtani (@upgradcd) WHERE: The Godfather

Ever since his car accident, Link has felt like his memories were scattered. He didn't have too much trouble remembering the normal things, such as drink orders or his name. No, it was the new memories that locked him in a state of confusion.

They would come the moment his body freezes, and they would disappear once he began operating again. Each supposed memory features a lab and scientists, but no matter how hard he tries, he can't make out any of the faces or any details about the location. He's only left with unanswered questions and a sinking feeling in his chest.

The same feeling lurked behind his kind smile as he wandered back out to the bar. He tried to push the memory of the glitch away and focus on the customer before him. His eyes examined LUKAS OHTANI, trying to figure out whether he had already taken his order or not. Instead of playing the guessing game (a game he often loses), he chose to blurt his question out, ❝Sorry, have I taken your order yet?❞ He suddenly felt sheepish at the question, reaching out to rub the back of his beck as he added on, ❝I was in a car accident a month ago, so sometimes I forget stuff.❞