[Well, it shouldn’t be hard. This man been here for more than a year. It takes a moment for Akutagawa to reply. He’s staring questionably at his device as the message place. He still remembers this person, and Dazai’s words about him. Finally… Akutagawa hits reply as well, video on. The once young teen now older, but his features stayed somewhat the same.]
No need. [He’s surprisingly content. As if talking to a mafia member.] You fell deeper into a rabbit hole, Odasaku. How was your trip?
[No, this certainly isn't the 16-year-old brat Odasaku once knew. How long has he been dead? It doesn't seem to be news, at least - nor does whatever the Hell else is going on.]
You've been here a while, then, I'm guessing.
You'll fill me in, won't you? Seems there's a lot for me to catch up on.
Over a year, yes. [And his birthday passed, but whatever.] Of course, as you senpai, it’s my responsibility.
[Dead or not.]
This world is known as Somnius. Fantasy based, we’re all summoned here from various timelines all because of a so-called ‘wish’ we desire. People come and leave. Whether their wish was granted when they left is unknown.
["Senpai" is technically right, but Oda struggles with it at times, if only because the Akutagawa he remembers is so young. Maybe "-san" instead. Besides. He isn't in the mafia anymore.
[Right?]
I understand that much, thanks. [He's not being short about it - he really means it.] I've been reading up on this network as best I can, but it's better to hear it from the horse's mouth.
Let me ask you something more specific. Is there anyone else here from our world?
[Ah. Good, he’s doing his own homework. There is a small sigh of relief from Akutagawa. That saves his breath.]
Only two. The clown Nicolas Gogol was a terrorist. [Was for a reason.] He’s a gift user as well, be wary of him. Another one is—- Jinko. I’m taking care of him.
[He wonders who "Jinko" is (seems like a nickname, given "Nikolai Gogol" - first and last - was the alternative example), but if he doesn't recognize it, then it's probably someone after his time. He'll learn.]
Got it. [He'll be contacting her right away.] What kind of mess are we talking? [Akutagawa sounds like he has information.]
There’s a certain pattern. Every month something befalls in this place. One month is something simple. Following month is disorderly. The landscape suddenly undergo a change, new foes, and—-[Tsk! His eyes narrowed, but more away from Oda, he was quietly pissed, recapping the last event.]—mind games.
[Though, he’s not completely sure if Oda has an ability or not, he speculated it at the time. He imagines this man will on work getting it back as well.]
I also drank the red potion granting me fire ability.
["Thanks for your permission," he thinks, but he knows better than to say so. The kid is genuinely trying to help, at least. It's more than a little baffling. The last Oda remembers Akutagawa, he was akin to a snarling, rabid dog. A lot changes in four years - five, really.]
I appreciate your help.
Suppose I'll see how much something like a healing ability might be necessary before making that decision.
[Well, he wasn’t exactly trying to act like some boss. The PM here has no meaning nor purpose without a leader. Still, as a higher up, Akutagawa will maintain his duty to watch the peers, even if they expired 4 years ago.]
Fulfilling my role.
[He really has no control whether Oda takes the potion or not.]
Plenty. [But he and Akutagawa don't know each other well, and most of it, he can find from reading through the network.]
I'll continue gathering information on my own. No need to bother you. If you'd answer when I call, though, I'd appreciate that. You have a lot more experience than me when it comes to this. [Apparently, anyway.]
Of course, I extend the same courtesy. ["Courtesy," because no, neither of them are in the Port Mafia while they're here.]
[He remembers that day too - how Dazai politely informed everyone that Odasaku could (by his assessment) kill everyone in the room before the could even draw their guns. He also remembers Dazai cracking Akutagawa's head on the floor and then shooting at him.
[All at once, he feels bad for the kid. It's not his place, but he still feels it. He seems to have grown up a lot, somehow...
[Even so, he doesn't particularly want to fight anyone, especially if he doesn't have to. He's never enjoyed it.]
Let's discuss that once I actually have my ability back.
[The saddest thing about his past experience, he accepted it and carried the teaching for sometime until.. something, or someone else entered his life what it seemed like an obstacle.
He finally learned, it wasn’t the way and doubts the system. Kyouka overcame the darkness and continues to prove him wrong. Which is fine, if she is allowed to live in the light, good for her.
There’s much more this place has taught him, some even tried to make him doubt Dazai which.. was challenging. Despite what that man had done, this kid still looked up to him. Even now, some light of hope is finally showing. Very faint, but its there.
One thing is certain, Oda didn’t deny an ability. So that day… it’s as he thought. Akutagawa sighed, not exactly the answer he was hoping for, but it wasn’t an exact ‘no’. He won’t persist, for now.]
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No need. [He’s surprisingly content. As if talking to a mafia member.] You fell deeper into a rabbit hole, Odasaku. How was your trip?
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You've been here a while, then, I'm guessing.
You'll fill me in, won't you? Seems there's a lot for me to catch up on.
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[Dead or not.]
This world is known as Somnius. Fantasy based, we’re all summoned here from various timelines all because of a so-called ‘wish’ we desire. People come and leave. Whether their wish was granted when they left is unknown.
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[Right?]
I understand that much, thanks. [He's not being short about it - he really means it.] I've been reading up on this network as best I can, but it's better to hear it from the horse's mouth.
Let me ask you something more specific. Is there anyone else here from our world?
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Only two. The clown Nicolas Gogol was a terrorist. [Was for a reason.] He’s a gift user as well, be wary of him. Another one is—- Jinko. I’m taking care of him.
[He sends a link soon after.]
Contact her if you wish to arm yourself. It’s about to become a mess again.
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Got it. [He'll be contacting her right away.] What kind of mess are we talking? [Akutagawa sounds like he has information.]
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There’s a certain pattern. Every month something befalls in this place. One month is something simple. Following month is disorderly. The landscape suddenly undergo a change, new foes, and—-[Tsk! His eyes narrowed, but more away from Oda, he was quietly pissed, recapping the last event.]—mind games.
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[He doesn't love the sound of that.]
Do you have your ability back yet, Akutagawa-san?
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[Though, he’s not completely sure if Oda has an ability or not, he speculated it at the time. He imagines this man will on work getting it back as well.]
I also drank the red potion granting me fire ability.
[In case he himself becomes a foe again.]
Have you drank yours?
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The blue potion lends healing magic, right?
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Correct. It’s minor healing benefit for yourself and anyone you wish to heal. You can make it more effective with a wish.
Red grants elements as gold grants animal transformation. Whatever you like to do with your flask is up to you.
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I appreciate your help.
Suppose I'll see how much something like a healing ability might be necessary before making that decision.
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Fulfilling my role.
[He really has no control whether Oda takes the potion or not.]
Are there any more questions?
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I'll continue gathering information on my own. No need to bother you. If you'd answer when I call, though, I'd appreciate that. You have a lot more experience than me when it comes to this. [Apparently, anyway.]
Of course, I extend the same courtesy. ["Courtesy," because no, neither of them are in the Port Mafia while they're here.]
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Thank you, Odasaku. I’ll keep it in mind.
[Still..]
I was told you’re a skill user. [He still remembers that day!] When they are returned, I like to challenge you.
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[All at once, he feels bad for the kid. It's not his place, but he still feels it. He seems to have grown up a lot, somehow...
[Even so, he doesn't particularly want to fight anyone, especially if he doesn't have to. He's never enjoyed it.]
Let's discuss that once I actually have my ability back.
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He finally learned, it wasn’t the way and doubts the system. Kyouka overcame the darkness and continues to prove him wrong. Which is fine, if she is allowed to live in the light, good for her.
There’s much more this place has taught him, some even tried to make him doubt Dazai which.. was challenging. Despite what that man had done, this kid still looked up to him. Even now, some light of hope is finally showing. Very faint, but its there.
One thing is certain, Oda didn’t deny an ability. So that day… it’s as he thought. Akutagawa sighed, not exactly the answer he was hoping for, but it wasn’t an exact ‘no’. He won’t persist, for now.]
Very well. Until we meet again.