Round 4 PC post with Dazai

[guileturncoat]

Dazai's quarters can be found in the studio building. It's one of the doors off of the main hallway, not far from the stage itself. The door itself is labeled with his name. Most of the time it is unlocked, but he does lock it at night or when he's with someone else.

There is an open parlor area, with a couple couches and a low table. Off to one side of the room is a taller table with some booze bottles on it, all still mostly-full. On another wall is a door, which presumably goes to another part of his quarters, maybe his bedroom? And there is also a table and desk chair to one side, which appears to be a working space. All of the walls are lined with bookshelves, which are full of countless books.

Feel free to knock, or walk right in if the door is open.

Comments

[darkova]

But a poisoned tea is certainly still on the table.

[guileturncoat]

Of course, he doesn't care nearly as much about tea.

[darkova]

Ah... this is just making me thirsty. I should bring tea next time.

[guileturncoat]

Next time I'll have tea ready for us, since I'm sure you wouldn't like my usual drink.

[He jabs his thumb over at the many, many bottles of booze on a small table nearby. Bottles which are nearly full, interestingly enough.]

[darkova]

Oh, you think I don't drink?

[guileturncoat]

I think you wouldn't drink to the point of getting drunk. It's an important distinction.

[darkova]

Not anymore no- it wouldn't be safe. But I used to enjoy a bit of wine now and then.

[guileturncoat]

I could get some sparkling grape juice if you want? It's the same flavor and bubbles, but without the alcohol.

[darkova]

No need to go out of your way on my account.

[guileturncoat]

[He just smiles there.

The next time Ingway visits, there will indeed be sparkling grape juice available.]

[darkova]

[le sigh]

Drinks aside, I suppose I should ask about this cuff. You realize I expected you to cut my hand off?

[guileturncoat]

I'm sure a lot of people expected it. This is far better, though.

[darkova]

You could feel the tension leave the room when you just cuffed me. SHould I worry about it not changing with me when I shapeshift?

[guileturncoat]

....actually I hadn't considered that. It might break off entirely if you do that.

[darkova]

Or tear my hand off. Either would be interesting. I suppose if I keep to shapes close to my own it should be fine.

Though trying to slip out of my sacrifice certainly doesn't seem fair.

[guileturncoat]

It wouldn't be. So don't use your curse.

[darkova]

It's not that simple, Dazai.

[guileturncoat]

Yes, it is.

You have several people here who can help you. You can help yourself by staying calm and slowing the progression, and then reaching out in your moments of weakness.

You have the power to stop it, but you choose not to out of a sense of pride and stubbornness.

[darkova]

[Ingway looks, for a moment, like Dazai slapped him. Then his face and ears turn red]

What, now you're going to start preaching I should think good thoughts and all my worries will disappear?!

[guileturncoat]

"No matter how hard you look, the world will only be what you expect it to be."

[Hmm. Those might be important words.]

You bury yourself in your curse. You say 'I deserve this' and leave it at that. If that is the only possibility you allow yourself to accept, then your future has already been decided.

But it doesn't have to be that way.

[darkova]

[He bares his teeth, but the Darkova is well asleep with Dazai there, so that's all he does]

I don't want any future where I get to live and she doesn't.