True enough. [it's an easy sort of agreement, but they don't linger on that for long. instead, there's a nod. they know Enough about gojou's backstory to understand what isn't being said and they don't ask further questions. they don't have to given they got the answer they were looking for anyway.
a reform...it makes sense.
they almost seem surprised by the sudden redirection of the topic. it isn't that greed isn't used to questions, but they aren't always forthcoming with information about themselves anyhow. you know. as you do.
the answer itself is complicated anyhow if their pause is any indication.]
Before becoming an Avatar? I suppose you could say I had dreams once, but those changed very early in my life. My path was written for me. [there's a moment they look away, examining one of their claws.] For many years, there were things I believed in without question...but now things are different. There's a different goal I'm after.
Written for you... Sounds like you had a lot chaining you down, but I guess the universe gives us a hand of cards and we need to work with it. Carving your own path isn't so easy for some people.
[ Some people have it all—like him. Gojou sets all the chairs and tables properly after he's done picking up the bigger messes on the floor. The rest will have to be vacuumed later since they're talking.
He doesn't have any doubt that Greed will accomplish what they set out to accomplish, instead: ]
I hope it's worth everything you endure, but it has to, right? Who else better knows that than ourselves.
[ Speaking about desire. ]
In a way, I'm glad I came here, even though I didn't need to.
...something like that, I guess. [the universe, quite frankly, can fuck right off. greed does not say that though and there's a stiff sort of nod to follow that. they continue to watch him go and pick everything else up, still not bothering to help but mostly following him with their eyes curiously.
they don't quite agree with that either, so there's another nod and they focus instead on that last sentence. gojou can think what he wants and greed is perfectly alright with that.]
If it was unnecessary, then why did you? A better chance than doing everything on your own?
[ Gojou Satoru: 100% faith in himself at the very least. ]
... I was stuck in a box with nothing to do. [ THAT'S IT, I'M SORRY. ] If I could learn something from here even if the desire thing is a sham, then that's enough for me, but if it's real? Who am I to say no to power?
[ power tasty. power delicious. ]
Didn't expect it to be like this and for stitches to be here.
[HORRIBLY, THIS IS ACTUALLY A VERY RESPECTABLE ANSWER? greed is a workaholic, of course they're going to approve of anything that even sounds like "i wanted to make a better use of my time."
so. yeah. a nod.]
The Mahito was a surprise. [deadpan.] But it's as we've said. Everything must be earned.
Do you feel as though you've learned anything at all so far...?
He usually bothers to speak with me once a week or so, just like the others. [but they think on this...]
He's bored when we discuss a few subjects, but he seems most interested when I give him something to do, or when he's trying to figure out what exactly I am.
That's generally how conversations work, yes. [that is to say they expected this. there's a pause.] Considering I've already had my some of my private affairs aired out without my permission I would rather answer things myself.
[ Snickers... The unshattered tea sets are put away. ]
I actually didn't expect Gluttony to be a kiss and tell kind of person?
[ But he isn't going to pry into that. He doesn't care about sex lives. ]
How do I put this! I'm not the most personable guy? I don't think the same way as usual people, so I find it difficult to handle them outside of business. It's been easier now that I get to spend more quality time, so I have several references... There are a lot of nice people on the station. They don't just write me off as someone who can always take care of himself, too. Having no powers makes it easier, though I think it has also changed my mindset. I don't think myself as someone separate from the rest all the time.
[ Hmmm. ]
I wouldn't say that I've become the kindest and most compassionate person here, but it's something. I might be able to support my students better than I did before.
Yes, well. [they seem to wave that off a bit. gluttony is gluttony and while greed is going to be fussed about it for a while they don't feel like lingering on it. instead, they listen to gojou's explanation.
hmm, indeed.]
Without your typical job and your original set of abilities, you find yourself having more in common with the collective as a whole due to having additional time to learn about them. Less of an outlier due to being on a more even playing field.
[huh.]
I'll admit that wasn't what I was expecting. [but it's not bad either.]
If this place is supposed to cultivate my desire to kill for what I want, it's not like I don't have that already.
[ maybe??? he guesses that's impactful. People, by default, don't want to kill and learning that sometimes they have to is one of the biggest hurdles. ]
Perhaps he has. That doesn't change that his focus is drifting when it shouldn't be.
[mineo needs to focus on himself more.]
It depends on the things. If a bad thing doesn't change at all, then I would hardly call that comforting. Though, of course, if there's something stable and good...most people would find that helpful.
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a reform...it makes sense.
they almost seem surprised by the sudden redirection of the topic. it isn't that greed isn't used to questions, but they aren't always forthcoming with information about themselves anyhow. you know. as you do.
the answer itself is complicated anyhow if their pause is any indication.]
Before becoming an Avatar? I suppose you could say I had dreams once, but those changed very early in my life. My path was written for me. [there's a moment they look away, examining one of their claws.] For many years, there were things I believed in without question...but now things are different. There's a different goal I'm after.
Becoming an Avatar simply just happened.
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[ Some people have it all—like him. Gojou sets all the chairs and tables properly after he's done picking up the bigger messes on the floor. The rest will have to be vacuumed later since they're talking.
He doesn't have any doubt that Greed will accomplish what they set out to accomplish, instead: ]
I hope it's worth everything you endure, but it has to, right? Who else better knows that than ourselves.
[ Speaking about desire. ]
In a way, I'm glad I came here, even though I didn't need to.
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they don't quite agree with that either, so there's another nod and they focus instead on that last sentence. gojou can think what he wants and greed is perfectly alright with that.]
If it was unnecessary, then why did you? A better chance than doing everything on your own?
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... I was stuck in a box with nothing to do. [ THAT'S IT, I'M SORRY. ] If I could learn something from here even if the desire thing is a sham, then that's enough for me, but if it's real? Who am I to say no to power?
[ power tasty. power delicious. ]
Didn't expect it to be like this and for stitches to be here.
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so. yeah. a nod.]
The Mahito was a surprise. [deadpan.] But it's as we've said. Everything must be earned.
Do you feel as though you've learned anything at all so far...?
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In the middle of cleaning, he snaps his fingers and points at them. ]
Before I answer that, I want to know... Patchface has been talking to you once in a while, right?
[ ... ]
Does he seem bored at all? Like even a bit. You should be able to tell by his body language, the tone of his voice, or the look in his eyes.
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anyway.]
He usually bothers to speak with me once a week or so, just like the others. [but they think on this...]
He's bored when we discuss a few subjects, but he seems most interested when I give him something to do, or when he's trying to figure out what exactly I am.
[don't sound amused about it, asshole.]
Why?
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... He's been visiting me more lately and that's concerning. It means I'm the most interesting thing to him for a while now.
And that won't last.
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...I see. [they pause again, index finger tapping on their elbow in thought.] So what would be the solution? Or, I suppose, what are your thoughts?
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Don't worry about it. I'll figure something out before he tries to create his own version of fun.
[ He thinks that's enough for Greed to figure it out. Moving back on topic. ]
Being without my cursed techniques has been interesting and annoying, but I think I learned a lot here!
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Alright. [but hm...]
What do you think you've learned? [this is now just greed being nosy.]
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Curious about lil' ol' me again?
[ him! cleaning up the tea room! in a playboy bunny suit! cursed!! with ass!!! ]
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Yes. I believe I am.
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Oh, this time he is actually surprised that he drops a teacup he was holding. It's fine. He catches it easily. ]
You know this means I get to be a bit nosy, too.
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That's generally how conversations work, yes. [that is to say they expected this. there's a pause.] Considering I've already had my some of my private affairs aired out without my permission I would rather answer things myself.
[gluttony :unamused:]
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I actually didn't expect Gluttony to be a kiss and tell kind of person?
[ But he isn't going to pry into that. He doesn't care about sex lives. ]
How do I put this! I'm not the most personable guy? I don't think the same way as usual people, so I find it difficult to handle them outside of business. It's been easier now that I get to spend more quality time, so I have several references... There are a lot of nice people on the station. They don't just write me off as someone who can always take care of himself, too. Having no powers makes it easier, though I think it has also changed my mindset. I don't think myself as someone separate from the rest all the time.
[ Hmmm. ]
I wouldn't say that I've become the kindest and most compassionate person here, but it's something. I might be able to support my students better than I did before.
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hmm, indeed.]
Without your typical job and your original set of abilities, you find yourself having more in common with the collective as a whole due to having additional time to learn about them. Less of an outlier due to being on a more even playing field.
[huh.]
I'll admit that wasn't what I was expecting. [but it's not bad either.]
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[ i would never play Gojou, otherwise. Anyway, he's glad that Greed understands. ]
What were you expecting?
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[but they shake their head.] To be honest, I'm not sure. Perhaps something less...impactful.
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If this place is supposed to cultivate my desire to kill for what I want, it's not like I don't have that already.
[ maybe??? he guesses that's impactful. People, by default, don't want to kill and learning that sometimes they have to is one of the biggest hurdles. ]
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Given your profession I would be more surprised to hear you didn't have that to begin with. [it's just a fact of life for some people.]
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[ He squints. ]
... I guess some people can come out of this more open-minded?
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[and greed doesn't even dislike them but sometimes people are tiring to argue with.]
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[ Gojou is fond of that one among others. ]
You don't think it's comforting that some things don't change?
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[mineo needs to focus on himself more.]
It depends on the things. If a bad thing doesn't change at all, then I would hardly call that comforting. Though, of course, if there's something stable and good...most people would find that helpful.
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