[CONTINUE + 4] INTRO

[foundationmods]

[After so long a trip, you're all finally here. Taken through a hidden passage inside of the very mountain itself, you find yourself standing in front of a field of flowers, growing well due to the open roof above it. If you look up, you can just make out the shimmering colors off of the barrier - looking almost like the shine off of a soap bubble.

Try not to trample on the flowers as you approach the open, purple gate. And remember to wear your masks, now that you're here!

...Still, the sight of the yellow flowers waving in the wind....such a cheery sight fills you with determination for what's to come.

Welcome to the Underground.

...Again. The loop happened again, and you're here. Everything is the same.

Someone who was dead is alive again.

The trial...it was...you remember only up until Gilgamesh was FOUGHT against, and then...nothing.

You feel you shouldn't try to remember anything beyond that.

Not only that, But more monster names have faded from your memory.

...When will this end?]

Comments

[onemolife]

You can test it out on me first. There isn't much left that can actually break me at this point.

[accessorytomurder]

...Xian-kun...

[onemolife]

It'll be fine, Hitoka. I do have you to spoil me if it winds up being too much, right?

[accessorytomurder]

I... I'll say right now that I don't think you should volunteer for this. But, um. If you can't be convinced not to...

[She reaches out and tugs on his sleeve, looking up at him with big, brown eyes.]

...hug me while it happens. So... so you don't get scared alone.

[onemolife]

I do like having an excuse to hold you extra tight.

[ There's a pause as he considers it... ]

Remind me to tell you some day about everything. Ango has accidentally seen quite a few memories and I've told Dazai quite a bit.

[ He just glossed over the more fucked up bits but look it's fine. ]

[accessorytomurder]

...

[She goes up on her tiptoes, and kisses him with a light, lingering tenderness they haven't always had the time for, his cheeks cradled gently in her hands.]

...no matter how much you've been able to bear in the past... I-I'm always going to want a gentler, better life for you, Xian-kun. In... in any aspect I can manage.

[onemolife]

[ This is some whiplash between her and Dazai's reaction to the thing he's tempted to do.

Giving a smile in return as he gives her a quick peck in return. There's a quiet sigh. It is strange someone does want to give him a better life, but he's not going to share that much. ]

A gentler, better life does sound like it would be great. It might have to be put on hold until after we're done here. Then we can take off and enjoy this world.

[accessorytomurder]

...yeah. I-I'm...

[She smiles up at him, tremulous and still a little teary around the eyes, because as Inaba has learned she's not playing fair, right now.]

I'm falling for you, you know? So, um... so, please. Don't... don't make me break over losing you again, okay? I, I... this week, it's... it's pretty obvious I'm still not really... stable again, yet. So.

[onemolife]

[ Oh no not the tears. He feels his resolve crumbling at that as he reaches to brush his knuckles against her cheek.

He can feel his own heart beat picking up a bit at that. ]

Aiming for the heart, are you? That isn't very fair you know... It's okay. I'll see how Drew does first before making my decision, okay?

[accessorytomurder]

If it works with Drew, we won't need other volunteers.

[She nestles her cheek into his hand.]

...I-I can try bribes next?

[onemolife]

I am quite bribable, but I think someone else might need your brand of bribes at the moment.

[ Dazai is having a bad time ]

[accessorytomurder]

...This is one way you need to stop bullying our boyfriend, Wei Wuxian. I'll save laundry-type promises for later.

[onemolife]

I wouldn't call it bullying, just sharing the affection.

[ Also Dazai deserves it way more ]

[cw_suicide]

Bullshit.

One word: dogs.

[onemolife]

[ There aren't any dogs though they have all vanished? ]

[cw_suicide]

[BARKS.]

[onemolife]

[ FLINCHES ]

Dazai... are you worried about me? You already know I've been through quite a bit...

[ He just doesn't the full scope of it... ]

[cw_suicide]

I've also been through "a lot". Should I offer up myself instead?

Or what about the kids who have probably died more times than you, should they be offered up?

[onemolife]

[ Lifting his hand up towards Dazai, before dropping it. ]

I've already stared at oblivion before.

[ Though it looks like Drew is going to be a volunteer ]

cw: suicide

[cw_suicide]

So have I.

[holds out his arms in a way so his wrists are facing up. they're covered in bandages but. point is clear.]

The difference is... I didn't die.

cw: suicide

[onemolife]

[ This time, he will make contact. Catching Dazai's arms to push back the sleeves as he leans down to try to press a kiss against those bandages. ]

I wouldn't ever want you to go through it again, Dazai. I am quite the selfish person.

[cw_suicide]

Sweet-talking me about this will only make me angrier...

Do you really think I could tolerate someone not listening to me as they turn their backs again?

[onemolife]

[ He put that expression on his face. Curling his fingers around Dazai's wrists. ]

If it means helping the two of you get out of this dangerous situation... but I am willing to listen to you. I'll wait to see what Drew says first after she returns the memories to him.

[ Him knowing might be all that is needed in the end, and he is the oldest of the group. ]

[cw_suicide]

[it's not. completely saying he won't. but it is actually listening and probably that is more what has Dazai's expression start to crumble again, though his lips just keep more or less in that position. it's definitely a bad habit. reaching out is so terrifying and this time, for now maybe, he didn't miss]

Right. Let's wait on Drew, at least.

[onemolife]

[ Sliding his hands lower to lace their fingers together to give him a squeeze. ]

I do want to hold you in my arms while we wait.

[ He is selfish and really... it isn't like he's not afraid. ]