#like timeline-wise if the elmer one is... literally any time between 1932 and 1990 then this could be after that before 1972

[empiriical]

despite czes' misgivings, the other boy seems normal. irritatingly energetic, maybe, but czes has always had a bit of a soft spot for kids, even with the harsh exterior he fronts. "my family owns the this place," he says bluntly, an easy lie. "just don't cause trouble."

the last thing i need is for maiza or ronny — or even worse, firo — to see me hanging around this kid if anything happens. i don't like interfering in their business for this reason. it's dangerous... he thinks back to the events that occurred on a certain train. i'd feel bad if they got hurt... ugh that's so unlike me.

still, he grits his teeth && plays along. "there's a couple who always comes in here dressed funny," he says, not feeling the least bit guilty for using isaac && miria as an excuse, "i'm looking for them." then, heaving a sigh, he forces a smile at the other. "i'm tho—" the name gets stuck in his throat. czes' eyes widen, && he breaks into a coughing fit to hide the panic in his expression as a cold sweat spreads across his back. "t—" why... "s-sorry," he chokes out, tongue unsticking as his mouth forces out his true name against his will, "i'm c-czeslaw... meyer..."

why...? is this kid an immortal too? it's not possible....!

a pair of hazel eyes meet with the other kid's, and it's like his whole world lights up. a dangerous-looking shine, widened eyelids, shoulders hunched just so - gasping a little, he chuckles once he realizes just what's being asked.

"really! then what about you?" they sway back and forth, regarding czes with a playful smile and a voice just a little too loud for polite conversation. "i don't see anyone chaperoning you. guess we're both a couple'a rulebreakers, huh? hahaha...! what're you lookin' for anyways? we can make it a scavenger hunt!"