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[niko blackwood]

N I K O You control the pace a lot with the drums too. Which you wouldn't think, and I like that. I'll get there. I seem to have more time on my hands these days. I like to workout, read, write some music. Tell me what else you like to do. And also, what kind of food you like.

[naima bell]

Nai oh. i see. so you like to be in control then? you could always roadtrip back to cali! i like art - creating it, looking at it, watching others make it. video games, concerts, book stores, cat cafes, arcades, themed bars. i am that girl who gets festive with the seasons & holidays, you've been warned. i also love bees, don't ask. i love west african and japanese food. i don't eat meat though, btw. you?

[niko blackwood]

N I K O Of music, yes. From Indiana? Sounds brutual. I won't lie. I need to know more about the bees? You can't say don't ask. Just needed to know where we're going to have a casual, friendly dinner. Thai is my favorite.

[naima bell]

Nai is this the best band you've been in? maybe if you got a bus or rv. but then that would basically be a tour. i just think they're so cute, have you seen pictures of them sleeping in flowers? i like collecting stuff with bees, it became a thing over time. thai is always good, i like noodles in asian food but not italian?

[niko blackwood]

N I K O Yes. My last band is a close second though. Can't say I've ever seen a picture of them sleeping in flowers. I'll have to take your word. It's definitely different. I think pizza was my favorite until I was 18.

[naima bell]

Nai it's the most precious thing. and they're very important and really smart. this is why i said don't ask, don't get me started! standard american child haha. is niko short for nikolas?

[niko blackwood]

N I K O Keep going. You've already started. It's short for Nikolai actually. My mom went through an obsessed with Russian history phase I think.

[naima bell]

Nai noo i can't tell if you're making fun of me. i'll tell you more in person so i can be sure. fun mom. i was named for a song, my sister was named after lenny kravitz' daughter.

[niko blackwood]

N I K O Promise I’m not making fun. Jazz right? Sounds luke your parents are a fan of music too. Are you all close?

[naima bell]

Nai do you have anything you collect or really like like that? yep, coltrane. they are big music heads. the 90s sound wild. we're all pretty close, my parents aren't married anymore. how about your family?

[niko blackwood]

N I K O No surprise here but since I’ve been in the band I’ve been collecting guitars. Finding some really cool ones, and have a whole room dedicated to them. What type of music do you listen to then? I feel like you listen to a variety but I could be wrong. Was it hard for when your parents got divorced? My parents and I are close. I have a brother and we don’t really talk anymore.

[naima bell]

Nai that's amazing. and approximately how many guitar picks do you have? nope you're right, i'll listen to most anything! i love all the pop girlies right now, k-pop, hip-hop, r&b. okay maybe i'm not crazy about country or metal. did you always grow up in rock? it was hard at the time, but looking back it was necessary. they're good friends still, it wasn't super traumatic. was it a falling-out or do you just not get along?

[niko blackwood]

N I K O You know, I’m not sure because I’m constantly losing them? I knew it. I could tell. A variety is good, never understood people who only stick to one genre. Hm yes? But also my money was obsessed with hip hop. Funny right? Everything was always playing at our house. Sounds like the best scenario. For you guys. We had a falling out, then me leaving Indy didn’t help.

[naima bell]

Nai ooh wait, were you a skater too? or like, a proper punk? why's that? please don't say because drake is from toronto. aesthetically i try to give off more 2000s r&b group girl who dabbles in k-pop. that's sad, i'm sorry. were you close?

[niko blackwood]

N I K O Both?? Haha no. Not because of drake. Idk you just seemed well versed in a lot of things whenever we’ve talked in person. When we were younger. We’re just different.