Entry #A-12: "Assimilation" [February 13, Audio]

[dead_black_eyes]

[A smooth, soft voice can be heard over the networks.]

I'm getting the feeling that this consumer-driven holiday invented by greetings-card companies is more of an affair in Death City than it was in my own world.

While I don't approve of holidays cashing in by making people feel obligated to buy things for others, I don't have a problem if people feel obligated to buy things for me.

There are some stores selling fine chocolates. I like these in particular, so... as a true gourmand and an expert at gauging human emotions, I will give you excellent, informed romantic advice in exchange for any of the following.

[TEXT]

1. Creme buttermints (package of 12)
2. Vanilla caramel truffles (package of 16)
3. Milk fudge squares (NO NUTS, package of 8)
4. Hand-dipped marshmallow dream bars (package of 2)
5. Cotton-candy heart sticks (package of 1, the most cost-effective option)
6. Belgian nougat sprinkled in gold leaf (package of 1, the least cost-effective option but I'll certainly notice you.)
7. Candied orange slices (Package of 10)

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[conduit]

Hey! Your voice sounds familiar! Do I know you?

[ .... Yep. She doesn't remember that wild drinking spree she had earlier with him, but, his voice does ring a very vague and distant inkling in her subconscious. She makes a note of the list for future reference. ]

[Audio]

[dead_black_eyes]

[...Oh my God.]

You were that drunk, Rangiku?

[Audio]

[conduit]

How do you know my name?! Are you a stalker or something?!

[ GOD L YOU CREEPY. HOW DO YOU KNOW HER?! ]

[Audio]

[dead_black_eyes]

No.

You... visited me. Once. We played a drinking game.

[Audio]

[conduit]

Hey! This sounds like me! [ She beams with pride as she believes his story. ]

What drinking game was it?!

[Audio]

[dead_black_eyes]

[He sighs softly.]

It was "Never Have I Ever."

[conduit]

Oh~! That's my favorite game! [ SHE LOVES THAT GAME! This man is starting to sound more and more credible. ]

[dead_black_eyes]

I don't think you'd ever heard it called that, when we played.

Were you really black-out drunk? Or have you gone and come back to Death City since then?

[conduit]

I have experience in drinking games! Of course I know what it is!

I just couldn't remember anything. I never left Death City. [ ..... She isn't sure what she's getting at here. ]

[Video]

[dead_black_eyes]

[He turns on the video function.]

And now? Do you know who I am now?

[Video] || i am so sorry...

[conduit]

[ ...Hold on! Something's coming to her! Her face is illuminating! ]

Oh my God! You're so cute! You're like one of those little cute drawings all of the kids in the world of the living buy up weekly! You look absolutely adorable!!

[Video]

[dead_black_eyes]

[L just... stares. And blinks. And stares some more.]

I... have to wonder about you. I really do.

[Because no one really calls L adorable.]

[Video]

[conduit]

What are you wondering about?! [ The guy is still a stranger but Rangiku just beams in joy. He's thinking about her!! ]

[Video]

[dead_black_eyes]

How you can like me so much, based on my appearance alone, and not remember any of what happened with the peppermint vodka.

[Video]

[conduit]

I don't know! I just have good instincts! You seem like a nice, cute guy! [ ....Wait? Did someone say peppermint vodka?! ]

Hey? Did you say say peppermint vodka!? Do you have any left?!! [ ...Start your facepalm L. ]

[Video]

[dead_black_eyes]

No. We drank most of it, and I gave the rest to Haru.

Did you have a head injury at some point? I'm amazed that you literally seem to remember nothing about the evening.

[Video]

[conduit]

Ah! Then! I'm glad Haru was able to enjoy some too! [ She beams which indicates that she does know Haru. ]

No. I didn't have a head injury, but, I did have a lot to drink it seems! I didn't expect not being able to remember though... That's never happened~! [ Oh, the side effects of being brought down to a human ): ]

[Video]

[dead_black_eyes]

[And she remembers him, apparently! Lucky for Haru. :/ ]

Did anything else happen that might be responsible for this very unusual occurrence?

[Video]

[conduit]

[ SHE WAS SOBER WHEN SHE MET HIM. ]

It's probably because I'm in Death City~! [ Tee hee. ]

[Video]

[dead_black_eyes]

Never mind. I don't think you're understanding the question, and I'm at a loss for putting it in plainer terms.

[Video]

[conduit]

Well then! You're going to have to try if you want an answer~!

[Video]

[dead_black_eyes]

Would the effort be futile? I try quite hard not to engage in futile efforts.

[Video]

[conduit]

I don't think so! I genuinely want to help but I can't if I'm missing the point to your question!

[Video]

[dead_black_eyes]

I guess... try to explain with more clarity what you mean by "in Death City."

[Video]

[conduit]

Well, I guess since arriving here, my alcohol tolerance has gone way down. Like, way down. A Shinigami is much more durable than a human to all substances, and this includes poison. [ How else would someone be able to survive having their stomach being ripped out? Or chopped in half... ]