On tentative plans for City of Ariel and a rusty voice

[lost_her_head]

Please reconsider this! You already know how complicated it's going to be to get me to fit with the setting, and I'm not sure how many people are going to share Shinra's...appreciation for how I look.

Yes, I suppose someone should be there to keep an eye on Shizuo and Izaya but why does that someone have to be me? Don't you think I tire enough of that where I am, and to ask me to do that without my powers...

You're insane. I realise I must be too if I'm trying to reason with you. But that doesn't mean I don't think this is a big mistake.

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[lost_her_head]

You only ever mean whatever amuses you best at the time. Kind comes into it only when it suits you.

[knifedances]

So scathing! And here I am, only trying to help you out.

[lost_her_head]

I'll survive without your "help"

[knifedances]

I wonder ☆

[lost_her_head]

You can wonder all you like. It doesn't change anything.

[knifedances]

Tempting as it would be to prove you wrong on that account, I have no real interest in playing with monsters.

Anyway, all I mean to say is that you'd hardly be the most outlandish thing I've seen here. I'm sure you'd settle in just fine.

[lost_her_head]

Somehow that doesn't reassure me.

[knifedances]

Haha, well. Suit yourself, you can't say I didn't try. Though really, it's a city that advocates pleasure. What's not to like?

[He could list any number of reasons, and yet he won't]

[lost_her_head]

Pleasure of a very specific kind. And not the kind I want to be pushed into sharing with just anyone.

[knifedances]

You'd get used to it.

[And while it fails to translate through text, there may be a hint of bitterness here, considering recent events. There's a distinct lack of sympathy, most certainly]

[lost_her_head]

I don't want to.

that icon is so cute

[knifedances]

Unfortunately, I don't think your wants and needs are going to be taken into account. It's sink or swim, I'm afraid.

It is! I need to go hunting for more too

[lost_her_head]

Yes, that appears to be the way of things when it comes to these people.

[knifedances]

Then you'd better take my advice and learn to make the best of the situation. I'll even give you that one for free, I'm in a generous mood.

[lost_her_head]

Your generous moods never bode well for anyone but yourself.

[knifedances]

So pessimistic, Courier! But once again, suit yourself.

[lost_her_head]

Is it still pessimism when it's true?

[knifedances]

That's assuming it is true.

[lost_her_head]

Find me something that disproves it and I'll reconsider.

[knifedances]

Can you prove beyond all reasonable doubt that my generosity always comes at the expense of other people's peace of mind?

[lost_her_head]

Of course not. Doubt is your shield. Though that in itself suggests that other people's comfort is not your priority.

[knifedances]

Now you're reaching, don't you think? If there's any doubt that my generosity or actions in general can be held responsible for other people's distress, then therefore the possibility exists that I can't be held responsible, which leads to the conclusion that not all of my good moods can be considered less than altruistic.

[lost_her_head]

The possibility exists. But I don't believe it's likely.

[knifedances]

belief isn't the same as proof. I'm not always such a bad guy.

[...hmm...]

[lost_her_head]

And that, you will have to prove to me if you want me to believe it.