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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[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.

[knifedances]

If you can't prove that all my intentions are bad or self-motivated, then it seems unfair that I should have to prove the reverse.

[lost_her_head]

Except that you're the one whose actions have left me with the impression I have of you.

And the fact you choose to stall and dodge the question rather than provide even just one example tells me all I need to know.

[knifedances]

If I offered examplea you'd only claim that I was making them up. But that's okay. I don't especially feel the need to prove anything to something that isn't even human.

[lost_her_head]

I don't think you could, even if you were so inclined.

[knifedances]

Maybe, maybe not. Once again, it's only a matter of your opinion. I guess we'll never know the answer.

[lost_her_head]

No, I suppose not.