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

[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.

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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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I think about death a lot.

It seems like there's something interesting... poetic, almost, about a drug overdose. Unintentional suicide, very tragic, desire that outweighs rationality. Desire is very human, and it's always fascinated me, and this image of someone, pale and cold and lifeless because they desired a different state of consciousness...

I think the idea is very beautiful, myself. Strange and overwhelming and pathetic, and yet transcendent. It's a type of death that would really suit Haru.

But... exploding just ruins all of that. It's almost comical, and... that unevenness in mood and tone messes with me.

[It's a good thing that L can't see Leo's face while he listens to him. His expression goes from amused straight to mildly disgusted and then angry. Fuck yeah, exploding really wasn't romantic at all but to compare it to some random gag- !

His voice has turned into a low growl when he replies.]

Did you ever see a body that was torn apart by an explosion? I can guarantee you that it's not funny at all.

Yes, I have.

Objectively, you can guarantee nothing.

Maybe I can't, but neither can you.

I never said that I could. I know my limits. Especially when it comes to eliciting laughter.

It doesn't happen much.

I'm not surprised.

Anyway, ya got your answer. Are ya happy now?

That's a strange, complicated question. I do not know how to answer it.

Then try thinking about it until the next time we meet.

I could be thinking about it for a long time. I don't get the feeling that you like me very much.

What, really?

It's nothing unusual. I don't feel bad about it, and neither should you.

[There is a startled pause that is followed by a short barking laugh. Him, feel bad? About disliking a human?]

Thanks for the gracious offer, but I'm fine hatin' humans by principle.

By principle? It's something you're in the habit of doing, then?

[He shrugs his shoulders, not that L can see it.]

It comes with discrimination. One side hates the other and after a while you just start hatin' them back.

Would it change things to know that I am largely ambivalent towards most sentient life forms?

Why would it? Even if you don't hate us we still have more than enough reasons to hate you.

Haru likes me.

Is that one reason you don't?

No. [That answer came maybe a touch too quickly. It's one of his reasons to be even more wary of L than he would be usually, but not the main one.]

Haru's an adult guy, he can do what and whoever he wants. I don't give any fucks about that.

[That was quick.]

You don't agree with his lifestyle choices, do you? Whether you give any fucks about it or not?

His 'lifestyle choices'? He's a whore, so what 'bout it?

Also a dedicated junkie, from what I understand.

Yep~

Edited 2012-06-02 01:52 (UTC)

Recreational drugs also fall under the "lifestyle" category. You only commented on his sexual practices.

Yeah, so what? [His voice makes it clear that he's not planning on giving L any information without fighting.]

So... it's something you disapprove of. I don't think I'd be wrong to assume that.

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