(this is formatted as if i was giving the characters an interview, btw. what i "say" is in bold)

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thanks for joining us today, connor!

C: *raises eyebrows* um, did i really have a choice?

um, no, i guess not, sorry, if this is bothering you or something, i can just lea-

C: *eyes widen and shakes head* no, no, it's fine.

okay, then. first question is from @PresidentSodapop. "What size of hoodie do you wear?"

C: *shrugs* depends on where i'm getting it. since i'm tall, but not defined whatsoever, it's usually a men's large. women's hoodies are nice, too.

you get women's hoodies?

C: *glares* don't judge me. they're usually a lot more comfortable. i don't know why. also, don't tell evan this, but when he wears those, they fit him... *clears throat* *blushes* a lot better than the men's ones.

i'm not judging. break those gender boundaries, connor! smash the patriarchy!

C: if you want to talk about social movements, go to alana. next question?

right. @OtherGayShitTM says, "CONNOR! THIS IS VERY SERIOUS!"

C: it probably isn't, seeing that your statement isn't professional whatsoever,

connor. no. *clears throat* "Ideal date? *takes out a notebook and reaches for pen behind my ear* TOTALLY not asking so I can pass the info to Evan..."

C: *blushes* o-oh. umm... honestly, it doesn't matter what i'm doing. as long as i'm with evan, i'll be happy. but it might be fun to get him on a rollercoaster.

you're adorable. next question is from @llams4ham . "What is your favorite part of being an emo rainbow slinky?"

C: what don't i like about being an emo rainbow slinky?

GraceLeeMarlow wants to know "What's your favorite thing about Evan?"

C: *blushes* um... physically or personality-wise?

i'd say just answer both.

C: well... physically... *blushes harder* everything, honestly, but zoe says i have an unhealthy obsession with his eyes in particular. and personality, also everything, but i love how kind he is to everyone. you could be the worst person in the world and he would still forgive you and sit with you and give you a hug. of course, there are a few exceptions.

like justin?

C: yeah, justin. and evan finds it hard to forgive his dad, which is understandable. that's because neither of them regret what they did. *smiles* but as long as you show that you regret something, evan's going to forgive you.

@gwendolyn147 wants to know "What are your top 10 favorite books?"

C: wow, i actually had a list in the yearbook in like, eighth grade. it's changed a bit since then, so here it is with modifications:

1: i'll give you the sun - jandy nelson
2: speak - laurie halse anderson
3: everyday - david levithan
4: thirteen reasons why - jay asher
5: to kill a mockingbird - harper lee
6: carry on - rainbow rowell
7: the fault in our stars - john green
8: we were liars - e. lockhart
9: we all looked up - tommy wallach
10: will grayson, will grayson - john green and david levithan

@AwesomeFuzz asks "Do you like to draw?"

C: yeah. when i was younger, i drew a lot more because i had the time. once i saw evan, i learned how to work with colors, which changed a lot, but i still drew every now and then. currently i haven't been drawing a lot because i'm technically an adult with "adult responsibilities" or whatever.

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hey, evan! how are you today?

E: um, i-i'm okay, but i, um, i'm kind of confused and a little bit nervous...

that's understandable. you don't have to do this if you don't want to.

E: no, no, i-i w-want to!

okay, if you're sure! first question is from @PresidentSodapop . they ask "How do you feel? Also, tulips or lavender?"

E: i-i'm feeling, um, okay. s-senior year isn't as b-bad as i thought it would b-be. *smiles hesitantly* and i'd have to s-say, um, lavender! i adore the s-smell.

okay, so next we have a comment? i think? it's from thotamus_prime , and they say "you're a v soft boye"

E: um, thanks? i d-don't know what y-you mean by that but thanks anyway!

now we have a suggestion from @OtherGayShitTM . "How about you plant some flowers in a planter to go with the bonsai tree Connor got you? It'll be cute! Maybe some blue and black flowers? I like Bat Orchids and Forget-Me-Nots! Gardening can also be a very good anxiety relief."

E: *face lights up* oh! that's adorable! i'll d-do that. thank you f-for the idea! i'll n-name a flower after y-you, if you d-don't mind!

you're way too sweet. can you name one after me?

E: u-um, i was p-planning on b-buying a m-moon flower for y-you?

awww! i was joking, evan, but the fact that you're actually going to do it just made my day! now we have a couple questions from GraceLeeMarlow . "How are you, hun? Also, have you considered buying mini terrariums and putting little succulents in them and hanging them in your apartment?"

E: i'm actually d-doing okay! and i h-have, but then i'd g-get anxiety over the p-plants falling, and it's just, um, not, not really a g-good situation? they look c-cute on the internet, though!

same here, evan. now, a very important question. fandomnebula asks, "whats your favorite tree?"

E: well, it, um, it u-used to be the w-willow t-tree? but ever since c-connor and i had our d-date in the park, it's b-been the oak tree b-because it reminds m-me of the d-date.

@HermioneJGranger2002 asks, "Why do you love Connor? Besides being soulmates."

E: *blushes* i love everything about h-him. it's like we were m-made for each other. specific reasons would b-be, um, he always m-makes sure that i-i'm comfortable with, with everything. i never feel l-like i'm forced to d-do anything when i'm w-with him. and he knows h-how to g-get me to r-relax. he just always k-knows exactly w-what to do for me.

last question, and then you can go back to connor.
@AwesomeFuzz wants to know "Can I hug you??"

E: o-oh... sure! i don't know h-how you'll, um, hug me o-over the, the internet, though.

do you just want to send a virtual hug?

E: *perks up* *smiles* sure! i'm s-sending a virtual h-hug to y-you right now!

*mumbles* you are too pure for this world oh my god.

E: w-what?

what?

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jared. the whole fandom loves you. so obviously we have some questions.

J: *slightly blushes, but ignores comment* yeah, yeah, whatever. let's get on with it, shall we?

wordpass12 wants to know "If I give you bathbombs and hugs can I be your friend"

J: i don't eat bathbombs! *whispers* tell them i like the space-themed ones the best, they're all glittery!

@AwesomeFuzz asks, "Do you like cats? Also, can I have a hug?"

J: i adore cats. i think i was a cat in a past life. and yes, since you asked so nicely, why not?

fandomnebula wants to be your soulmate.

J: i don't believe in soulmates anymore. sorry, sweet cheeks.

GraceLeeMarlow says, "Can I hug you and be your friend because I know how you feel about Evan and the heartbreak you're suffering. Also, I'm sure you'll find your soulmate one day, even if you don't believe in soulmates."

J: oh. sweet of you to say. but i've given up. *sad smile, shrug* i'm just one of the unlucky ones, i bet.

finally, @PresidentSodapop and @OtherGayShitTM send hugs.

J: i send virtual hugs back. not much of a hugger, but this interview got me emotional. thanks a lot, internet.

look, jared.... *places hand on jared's shoulder* i know you're in a tough spot right now. but that doesn't mean you should give up, okay?

J: *looks down* *sighs* thanks, luna. i appreciate the efforts. it's just hard.

i know. *hugs* just stay insanely cool, jared kleinman.

J: *smiles a little* of course. as long as you stay wild, moon child.

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zoe! hey, what's up?

Z: nothing much, but this interview is going to be fun.

our first question - well, it's a suggestion - is from @PresidentSodapop . "Get an aloe vera plant."

Z: wow. very direct. *laughs* thanks, but plants are more evan's thing. if i had one, it'd probably die.

now, we have an actual question from @OtherGayShitTM . "How are things with Alana? Favorite thing about her?"

Z: *smiles widely* oh, my baby girl and i are doing great. i'm so proud of her, she's doing so well in college. my favorite thing about her, if i had to choose, would be her determination. i love her with everything in me, more than i thought was possible.

you guys are so cute. i'm trying really, really hard not to squeal right now! next question, from GraceLeeMarlow - "What's your favorite thing about dating Alana? Also, ya like jazz?"

Z: i love dating her because i know she's always going to be there for me and because she has given me the chance to always be there for her. i feel very, very lucky. also, i like all jazz, but definitely jazz band jazz!

gwendolyn147 asks, "Has Alana recommended any books to you? If so, have you read/liked them?"

Z: oh, yeah, she gives me new lists every week. the most recent suggestion was two books by ned vizzini - it's kind of a funny story and be more chill. be more chill was fabulous, and i haven't read it's kind of a funny story yet. i was excited to read another book that he would hopefully write, but i found out from alana that ned vizzini committed suicide a few years ago.... i was disappointed, to say the least.

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alana, i can't believe you took a break from your law studies at columbia university to talk. it's an honor.

A: trust me, the honor is mine.

let's get started. wordpass12 asks, "How are you and zoe doing?"

A: *smiles brightly* it's perfect. wonderful. amazing. i never thought this would ever happen to me.

@PresidentSodapop wants a handshake.

A: oh, uh... send them a virtual handshake. nice to meet you.

@OtherGayShitTM wants to know your favorite thing about Zoe.

A: i love everything about her. but if i had to pinpoint one thing? her smile is definitely something else. i've studied space for years and i've never come across something brighter.

that was really cheesy, but also cute. since when do you get all daydreamy?

A: since zoe murphy turned me as helpless as eliza schuyler.

GraceLeeMarlow asks, "Have you and Zoe been on any dates?"

A: she took me to the library once, and that was so fun. we barely even talked, honestly, we just sat next to each other reading and holding hands. but it was one of the best things i've ever done in my life.

fandomnebula wants to be close acquaintances.

A: *perks up* oh, wow, really? of course! i'm nothing special but this should be fun!

finally, gwendolyn147 asks "What's your favorite book?"

A: the harry potter series will forever hold a special place in my heart.

after all this time?

A: *smiles* always.

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*rolls eyes* justin.

Ju: *smirks* luna.

i'm going to remind you not to be too much of a pervert during this interview. i created you - you're MY CHARACTER - and i can erase you as well.

Ju: keep on saying that, babe.

don't call me babe. don't call me anything. may i remind you that you're in a jail cell right now?

Ju: *takes out cigarette* let's just get this over with. *starts smoking*

whatever. i'm so glad we only have two questions for you, and one isn't even a question. first is from @OtherGayShitTM . "Why did you take Evan? The hell mate? What did he do to you bro? Have fun explaining that one to the unfortunate soul that is your soulmate..."

Ju: oh, it was nothing personal, just business. *blows smoke into luna's face*

*coughs* dude, what the hell?

Ju: uh oh, you cursed! someone's been a very bad girl...

shut up. i didn't create you to be this much of a jerk. @PresidentSodapop says to go away. that's exactly what i'm going to do right now, actually. have fun rotting in jail for the rest of your miserable existence.

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um, hello, thank you for joining us.

Anon: mhm.

i understand you're the gunman from the famed theatre shoot?

Anon: that's correct.

get ready for some hate.

Anon: understandable.

some of these comments are really similar, so i'll probably group some of them together. fandomnebula , @AwesomeFuzz , and @PresidentSodapop all have similar comments, a sort of overall "what the hell?"

Anon: *shrugs*

oooookayyy... wordpass12  and GraceLeeMarlow want to know why.

Anon: it's all a plan.

you're not very talkative.

Anon: *shrugs*

@HermioneJGranger2002 and @-linmanuel want to know what you're doing.

Anon: what does it look like i'm doing?

@lafayettebaguette_ says "can you please stop? thank you very much"

Anon: whatever.

the most elaborate message is from @OtherGayShitTM . they say "F U C K You my good (terrible) sir! What the HELL is your problem?? Kindly *points to my left* use this door to GET OUT OF MY LIFE."

Anon: gladly. *walks out of room*

ummm... okay then, that was weird...

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*bursts into restaurant* *sees blonde bun* SKYE!

S: *spins around* luna! hi! *hugs*

hey, i know you don't have much time, but there are a few questions for you.

S: really?!! i'm honored! i've got a few minutes, fire it at me.

first one's from GraceLeeMarlow , who asks "How long have you lived in New York? Have you done any auditions yet?"

S: oh, it's been about a year now, actually! and i've had quite a few. i've actually understudied for a couple of the big names - a very big honor for me! i've yet to hit it big, but it's so close i can taste it!

@gwendolyn147 asks, "Would you like to audition for Waitress the Musical? I think you would make a great Jenna."

S: i actually have an audition for that this weekend! hopefully it turns out well!

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and it looks like we have some questions for me, as well! let's see here....

@cocok1326 asks "How did you come up with the story idea?"

well, i was in new york city in early june taking a (very expensive) school trip. i was squealing over soulmate au's for dear evan hansen (specifically treebros) on the bus to one of my close friends. she was squealing along with me when she suddenly gasped and said "what if you wrote a soulmate au where evan got lost and connor had to find him?" i started writing the story a week later. so the credit for the base idea goes to her. everything else has been birthed from random scribblings of mine at 3 am.

AnotherKatie asks, "If you don't mind me asking, how old are you? (you don't have to answer) also, have you heard of CJL?"

well, first of all, i can't tell you a specific age due to me being a private person who has constant anxiety about being kidnapped or stalked. (not that i think you would do that specifically! i just don't know if someone else would. i watch dateline way too much) (this is also the reason why i write under a pseudonym - luna isn't my real name) but i can tell you that i am a high schooler! and no, i haven't. i tried to google it and it took me to a camp in georgia and a jewish center at princeton university. let me know if either of those are what you're talking about, and if they aren't, please tell me what it is! my curiosity is peaked now!

@destinyxdreams asks "what other musicals do you enjoy listening to?"

oh boy, the floodgates have been opened! i guess i'll list some of them off from the first one i listened to, to the one i most recently listened to. the ones in italics are the ones i listen to the most. here we go:

- wicked
- the phantom of the opera
- the last five years
- my fair lady
- funny girl
- mamma mia (i grew up on abba okay)
- oklahoma!
- gypsy
- kinky boots
- hello, dolly!
- west side story
- la la land (yes, it counts as a musical, fight me)
- hamilton
- in the heights
- 21 chump street
- chicago
- rent
- heathers
- les miserables
- dear evan hansen (gonna go ahead and list it even though it's obvious)
- matilda
- be more chill
- the addams family (my school's doing it this fall, so i'm trying to prepare!)

wow. so yeah. and there's probably more, honestly. those are just off the top of my head!

ginger_fandom_trash asks, "Which part of this AU did you enjoy writing the most? (Your writing is fantastic and I'm sooooooo excited for chapter 14)"

well, first of all, thank you so much for the complement! i really enjoyed writing all of this, honestly. i think my favorite chapter to write would be either chapter 4 or chapter 10. oh, and, of course, the prologue. i love this book with all my heart.

@PresidentSodapop asks, "How are you feeling?"

well, thank you for asking. i know i did tell you guys about my long, drawn out, two-week anxiety attack, which was the reason why i was struggling to do pretty much anything. i am doing better at the moment. i talked to a few people, including my former teacher who minored in psychology, and most of them were very amazing and supportive. not to mention the support i received from you guys is astounding and really helped. i've done some more research than usual and i'm getting close to figuring out exactly what type of anxiety disorder i have. it's one of those that hangs in the balance between generalized and severe, so it's picky.

@OtherGayShitTM says, "*hugs* thank you for a wonderful story"

*hugs back* thank you for reading it!

GraceLeeMarlow asks "*hugs and love being sent* what's your favorite song from deh"

*sends hugs and love back* and wowowow um i guess if i had to choose i would pick words fail? it's very relatable for me. i also really like waving through a window (but who doesn't tbh)

@AwesomeFuzz asks "Can I hug you??"

of course! *sends virtual hug*

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so there you have it! this was really fun, thanks for asking so many questions!

i'm still working on chapter 14 (sorry guys! theatre camp is busy!) but hopefully it's out within the next week or so.

love you guys! have an amazing day!