[Should Oda be surprised that Dazai so easily accepts him? As if he could do no wrong... To be sure, Oda has always done the best he can, but he has his weaknesses. Dazai must know that as well.
His hand gently slips away from Dazai's face, moving downward to catch the hand that just released him, to take that hand into his own and lace their fingers. A soft squeeze, assuring the hint in Oda's expression.]
Then, let's stay together here. As long as we both can.
[Still holding Dazai's hand, Oda turns back to his drink and finally takes another sip. More casually:]
How long have you been here, anyway? What have you been up to?
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His hand gently slips away from Dazai's face, moving downward to catch the hand that just released him, to take that hand into his own and lace their fingers. A soft squeeze, assuring the hint in Oda's expression.]
Then, let's stay together here. As long as we both can.
[Still holding Dazai's hand, Oda turns back to his drink and finally takes another sip. More casually:]
How long have you been here, anyway? What have you been up to?
[What should Oda get up to, anyway?]