woopdy:
Like in what world do they have the reason to be that mean to a literal stranger? A stranger that has similar interests as you and also like saved you once? Do they have no manners??
In my opinion, Neil and Sea are both stuck in their own comfort zones, whether it's positive or negative. Neil is still mourning the loss of his brother and seems to be in a state of depression, lacking motivation and needing external encouragement to make changes. It seems that he's not yet ready to make those changes. I think his treatment of Sea is his way of shutting himself off from the possibility of moving on from his grief and attempting something new that he's afraid of.
Sea reacted defensively to Neil's behavior. Imagine being a musician facing an idol who played a significant role in introducing you to music during a tough period in your life. Now imagine this person evaluating your talent based on your age and professionalism. I interpret Sea's aggression not as hatred, but as disappointment in his idol's conduct.
It's his introverted side, not wanting to admit that maybe he did want the job and was upset that things didn't work out. Remember, his friend signed up for the job interview. At first, he didn't want to go, as he mentioned that he made music for himself and not for anyone else.
Their interactions are simply a tug-of-war between what they want and what they fear. Neil is at a point where he's questioning what's happening to him and why this new stranger is eliciting emotions from him when he's probably been closed off for a while.