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

[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.