Audience: Ashiya Douman

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You got something this week, right?

[he settles in, getting comfy.]

Guess that's already not enough for you, huh?

[commedia]

Oh? Well, I simply thought that was your gift to me. Making others envious, after all.

[But good to know. They let their forehead rest against Envy's, letting out a sigh.]

But there's no chance of my onmyoudo returning, hm...?

[commedia]

So you are all working for your desires, as well? And here I thought Avatars were the type to not want for much.

[A sip of the tea.]

If that's the case...then is this truly a competition, as some people have said?

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It is as much of a competition as the lot of you make it.

[they delicately pick up a cup in their clawed hands.]

[commedia]

[They purse their lips.]

I see. But you...do you want to fight for your desire? I can imagine the Avatar of Despair may have an incredible wish to work for.

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Honestly, I don't know...? You've seen we can give you other things, but I don't know if we can actually restore that.

[he's just leaning right into that contact.]

[commedia]

Ah, well, it was worth asking.

[And then a pause.]

...Mmm, but I have been rude. Talking about myself. How are you?

[probe]

Right now, my duty is overseeing all of you... difficult as some of you are determined to make it.

[they may get the distinct impression despair rolls their eyes, behind the hood.]

[commedia]

Ahaha. Let this humble priest guess - making messes and the like everywhere did not at all help our case.

[A light smile. Well, they didn't make any messes!! They're good!!]

Mmm, but more seriously. Is there anything that can be done to make your burden a bit lighter?

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Me? I'm fine! We've been a little busy, but, you know. Part of the job.

[he sounds pleased to have been asked, though, smiling fondly.]

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Aside from attempting to ensure your compatriots exercise a bit more respect for their surroundings, no. There is not.

[commedia]

A shame.

[A light huff and shrug.]

Do you do anything outside your duties?

[dude do u have hobbies]

[commedia]

[A smile.]

You call it a job, but that just makes it sound like you were hired!

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Why, every minute of every day is spent with my full focus upon all of you, of course.

[they say that so dryly, chin resting in one palm, before they wave their free hand.]

I prefer to keep to myself, really. On occasion I play an instrument or three.

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Not really? I'm just kind of here!

[commedia]

Oh, as if we aren't all a headache and a half.

[A smirk twists up to the side.]

A instrument? You're a musician? What do you play?

[commedia]

Were you...always here?

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Strings, largely.

[of course string instruments vibe the most with someone associated with despair.]

Of various sizes, though I do prefer the deeper tones.

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I've been here a pretty long time, but- not always.

[commedia]

I don't expect we'll hear a concert from you anytime soon? Or at the very least, I would like to hear it. This humble priest can't exactly recall the last time they heard performed music like that...

[commedia]

Oh?

[Leaning forehead against forehead again.]

Where were you before?

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No, I do not expect you will. I do not make a habit of performing in public.

[and, considering the way despair does not move or offer to remedy the fact they haven't heard a performance like that recently... a performance will not be forthcoming now, either.]

[probe]

Home. I don't think you'd know where it is.

[commedia]

...Ah. Yes, yes. I apologize. There are such things that are better for the soul when done on one's own.

[And a pause - there's a bit of a bittersweet smile on their face as they sip at their tea.]

Honestly, I didn't indulge in such hobbies when I was alive. I had so much work, day in and day out, and I...thought that was all this humble priest had to do, considering the amount of work I put on my own plate to keep up with the rest. [A hum.] So, looking back, I admire that. Finding something to soothe the soul for yourself.

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...Do you miss home, Envy?