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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[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.

[His first instinct is to deny it, but that would be a lie. Leo is no fan of the Candy, no matter who takes it. He's seen what it can make out of people and knows that Ryoki and Haru are addicted enough to it to let it destroy their lives.

He exhales.]

The Candy's bad stuff. [Bad, but also oh so good. He can't blame anybody for wanting or taking it.]

You're conflicted. Addictions are like that... I understand.

You do?

[He laughs haughtily.]

That's a good joke!

I actually don't think it's either of those things.

And I'm not actually conflicted about that kinda thing.

It's not a conflict. It's a desire to avoid suffering, in every case of addiction ever.

Hmmmn. Cold. Very cold.

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