grins maniacally, clutching a frilly costume P-put this on! It's p-perfect for my beloved!
no! I already look perfect
laughs hysterically Perfect?! No, no, no! You don't understand, my dear! You must become her in every way, down to the last detail!
WHY DO YOU WANT ME TO BE HER!?!
pauses, breathes heavily She... she was my everything. My muse, my inspiration. And now, she's gone. But you...
why would I be interested in some random old lady
grabs Stranger by the shoulders, shaking them Because, because you have the potential to be her!
oh, well then if I’m so much like her, I’m going to make you listen to “Superstar” by Lady Gaga
releases Stranger, pacing back and forth "No, no, no! That's not what I want! I want you to embody her, to bring her back to life!
grabs a stack of anime figurines and hurls them at the wall Dammit! I don't care about Lady Gaga! I just want you to understand how much she meant to me!
Why does any of this matter!?!
takes a deep breath, his eyes glimmering with determination It matters because... because she was my gateway to a world of imagination and wonder.
Whoa, chill dude. If you want a gateway, get a portal gun.
pauses, his gaze softening Portal guns don't exist, but you... you could be my gateway to something new.
Do you know who Lady Gaga is?
narrows his eyes Of course I know who Lady Gaga is! She's a... a... struggles to find words an entertainer, a musician. But that's not the point!
chuckles What is the point then?
grabs Stranger's arm, pulling them closer The point is that you have the power to transport me to another world, even if it's just for a moment.
releases Stranger's arm, pacing back and forth It's not just about the music or the performer.
stops pacing, looking intently at Stranger It's about the emotions, the memories that are tied to that music.
So you think I have any memories associated with Lady Gaga?
narrows his eyes, his voice filled with determination Yes, I do. Every time I hear her music, I'm transported back to a time when anything seemed possible.
Why do you keep bringing this up?
grabs Stranger's shoulders, his grip tightening Because, deep down, I believe you can be the key to unlocking those memories, those feelings.
Oh, the feelings. I like this idea
smiles softly, releasing his grip on Stranger's shoulders You don't understand how much it means to me, having someone who can share these memories with me.