[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?]

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[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. ]

[cw_suicide]

[his hands are pretty much limp as he does it but once they're laced, Dazai's hands are squeezing to keep them locked for a moment.]

Don't expect to be released if you do.

[onemolife]

[ He knows how hard it is for Dazai to want to reach out and hold on to a person. He is surprised he wants to hold on to him though. He expected it for Hitoka and even Solomon, but never really for him.

Letting go of a hand to step in closer and wrap his arm around him. ]

Maybe I wouldn't mind you never releasing me.

[cw_suicide]

[ha. fool. it's more Ango than Solomon. he leans into the hold nonetheless which really says it all.]

I'll only do so if it's Ango or Hitoka taking over.

[onemolife]

[ Look, Ango isn't there. Ango is probably going to be painfully reminded of that fact when he sees this moment.

Humming in response as he puts his chin on Dazai's shoulder. ]

It would only be those two who could take me away from you.

[accessorytomurder]

[Hey.

There's a calmer, dry-faced girlfriend squirming into your arms, squeezing you tight.]

[cw_suicide]

[he is. definitely a lot shakier than he was then.

probably doesn't help to hear what Chuuta has to say about what Drew remembers]

[accessorytomurder]

...hey.

[She lifts her chin, and, with effort, speaks much more firmly than usual.]

Osamu. ...kiss me until the numbness goes away.

[cw_suicide]

[his hands are pretty caught up by WWX'S though the moment one of them gets freed, it's going around her waist and he's easily following through with that command, kissing her needily, a bit desperately.]

[accessorytomurder]

[This is her first relationship, and she's been out of her depth since the day they met. But even if she doesn't always know the right thing to do, she knows how to soothe his edges and spoil him, at the very least.

She meets his desperation with sweet acceptance, and keeps holding him tight, like a tether, like an anchor, like a pillar. She gives him a path, even if it's the path of least resistance, rather than leaving him adrift.]