[The conflict with Mimic... His breath hitches at the mention of them, he squeezes his eyes shut, he's quiet as Dazai continues.
Four years since nearly everything was taken from Oda, since he lost his humanity to grant all they wished for, since he joined Gide in a suicidal last dance..., and since he gave the last remnants of himself to Dazai before dying in this man's arms.
Oda brings the glass to his lips for a sip before he finally opens his eyes. He's been too quiet, lost in his thoughts despite listening, and he could feel Dazai's gaze on him before he takes a deep breath and faces Dazai again. And then he studies the other man as if seeking answers in his expression.]
...Is that so? Can't wait to see how much taller, then. Guess we'll see on the way out?
[His expression has shifted, a hint of amusement in his eye; he'll take his cues from Dazai. Yet he feels a stone-like lump forming in his throat.]
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Four years since nearly everything was taken from Oda, since he lost his humanity to grant all they wished for, since he joined Gide in a suicidal last dance..., and since he gave the last remnants of himself to Dazai before dying in this man's arms.
Oda brings the glass to his lips for a sip before he finally opens his eyes. He's been too quiet, lost in his thoughts despite listening, and he could feel Dazai's gaze on him before he takes a deep breath and faces Dazai again. And then he studies the other man as if seeking answers in his expression.]
...Is that so? Can't wait to see how much taller, then. Guess we'll see on the way out?
[His expression has shifted, a hint of amusement in his eye; he'll take his cues from Dazai. Yet he feels a stone-like lump forming in his throat.]