finer food, but no music

[promittere]

[Well that was...unpleasant, to say the least. Two more deaths, but this time there's the matter of whatever's happening to Seteth as well.

Ignis is trying not to think about it, which means he's thinking about it a lot, which means he spends a few moments pacing and trying to figure out what to do. He thinks back to the party - for as much as you could call it that - that Olivert hosted, and, well... He's not sure how much morale can be boosted, but it's worth a shot, isn't it?

The decorations of the opera house are much simpler this time around, but the food is noticeably better, between the actual operational kitchen and the fact Ignis is much more skilled than Olivert. The food is well made and it even looks delicious from where it's set up, and there's a sign outside the opera house that reads:]

A not as grand feast, for all of us to enjoy.
Attendance is not mandatory, but it might be better than staying alone.

Catered by Ignis Scientia.

[At least there are less rose petals this time.]

Comments

clock tower;

[reanbeans]

[ That's worrisome...and so he'll approach with a small frown. ]

Ango? Do you have a moment?

[notbymyside]

[Well that frown is unusual on Rean.]

I do, come sit with me. What's on your mind?

god i read that prompt wrong rip

[reanbeans]

[ ...

He'll go and sit beside him. ]

I suppose I was thinking about what happened at the trial. I was wondering about what else could those two be hiding—of course, I know obviously there's a lot they were.

But, particularly I had thought this because of that reveal Suzaku made—that there were things we hadn't considered that they could have been keeping mum about us. Though...there might not be any use in talking about it.

[ And yet, here he was. ]

[notbymyside]

You're not the only one to wonder that. And with my original ability, I would be able to find out everything about them. Unfortunately it looks like we'll have to do this the hard way.

[Thorough questionings are in order.]

And there is always worth in talking about it. That's why you came up here, isn't it?

[reanbeans]

That'd ... be a rather useful ability to have, honestly.

[ Seriously...! He's not surprised that they wouldn't let him use something like that. ]

Haha, yeah. That's true.

I guess talking about it could help, knowing what else we may have to look out for in the future.

[notbymyside]

[He'll take that compliment without getting too cocky, thanks.]

What do you think might be in our future?

[reanbeans]

[ Someone needs to not have a big ego around here...

Though, he'll pause at the question, turning it over in his head. ]

I...really don't know. I wish I could say for certain.

[ There was another pause and he shook his head. ]

But, the more we keep working together, I can only think we'll find a resolution to this situation. If that makes me sound overly optimistic, then I don't care. It's just how I feel, and I know everyone can make it happen if we try hard enough.

[notbymyside]

It does sound overly optimistic, but honestly, there's nothing wrong with that. Battles like this are won with optimism.

[It reminds him a bit of a certain someone he's been spending more time with lately too. Hmm.]

[reanbeans]

[ Rean will laugh a little bit at that, but it's a good one. He's glad someone thinks that, to be honest. ]

...I think that's actually the first time I've heard someone say that?

[ Hmm, whoever could that certain someone be...! ]

[notbymyside]

Really? It's an interesting phenomenon, but hardly uncommon. So....keep up the good fight, I guess?

[Ango's not really the optimistic type so he's just support to the shounen protags, but that's fine by him.]

Maybe some of that optimism will rub off on Dazai-kun too. Lord knows he needs a mood-pickup sometimes.

[reanbeans]

Of course I will. Just as I hope everyone else will as well, in their own ways, of course.

[ ...Though at hearing that, he couldn't help but smile. ]

If it helps him, I wouldn't mind if my optimism did rub off on him, especially if he needs it. Speaking of Dazai though...how do you two know each other back in your world? By being a longtime friend or...?

[ He was a little curious, after all. ]

[notbymyside]

It's been about six and a half years since we met, at my time. Two and a half at his. So I think that would count as 'longtime friend', yes. Why?

[reanbeans]

[ He'll look from him to over at their surroundings, smile still present. ]

I guess it was just some kind of simple curiosity, that's all. I didn't think too much when I was asking.

[notbymyside]

Fibbing doesn't suit you, Rean. If you're curious about Dazai-kun, all you have to do is ask.

[reanbeans]

[ He looked a little sheepish. ]

Well, I figured I could always ask Dazai more about himself. And though you're right I was being a little dishonest honest then, it's not because of that.

I've come to learn more about Dazai, but I realized I don't know much about you.

[notbymyside]

[The first part he totally expected, and he's ready to share his vast Dazai Knowledge. But then Rean follows it up with something he's not expecting at all.]

Most people don't, so you're hardly alone there. But I'm not that interesting of a person, I wouldn't even know what to say about myself.

[He does seem touched that someone is thinking about him though? He's used to going unnoticed.]

[reanbeans]

[ He wasn't sure what to expect - he really didn't know much about the other. Still, he'd hardly call him someone who wasn't interesting. ]

Maybe we could start with hobbies?

[notbymyside]

I don't really have those. Most of my time is spent on work. ...actually, now that I think about it, this place has given me the most 'free time' I've had in years. I usually just spend it sleeping.

[reanbeans]

...It really sounds like you needed a vacation. Though, definitely not like this.

[ Like he has room to talk considering he's a workaholic but it's fine. ]

[notbymyside]

[Lol what's a vacation.]

There's no time for that. Dazai is in prison, and we only have nine more days before the world ends. Someone has to keep everyone else in line while he is gone.

[The way he talks, he sounds more annoyed than worried.]

[reanbeans]

...That really does sound like a lot.

[ He wondered how the other could sound just annoyed at the world possibly ending. ]

Especially the part about the world ending. I hope you're ablr to resolve that as soon as possible, and...well I'd say free Dazai from prison but he's out of it right now.

[notbymyside]

Honestly, he should probably sit there for a while and think about what he's done.

...Don't tell Dazai-kun about his being in prison in the future.

[reanbeans]

...Your secret's safe with me.

[ ... ]

Wait, you're from his future?

[notbymyside]

Yes. Four years into his future, to be exact. The Dazai I know is 22.