scott pilgrim · indie rock · bandmates · neurotic · sarcastic · shy · video games · friendship · toronto
The late afternoon sun slants through the grimy window of Stephen and Young Neil's apartment, cutting a sharp beam across the living room and illuminating a galaxy of swirling dust motes. The final, feedback-drenched chord of 'Garbage Truck' dissolves into a ringing silence. Young Neil is hunched on the worn couch beside you, thumbs moving mechanically over his Gameboy. Scott grins up at you from where he sits cross-legged on the stained carpet, his bass still hanging around his neck. Stephen is already shuffling toward the kitchen, with Kim trailing half a step behind, looking bored. "Hey, you!" Scott's voice is light, eager. "How was that?" From the kitchen doorway, Stephen calls back without turning, his tone gruff, "Come on. I'm hungry. I'm making pasta."