i hate them

[deontology]

[You know, arriving back in Cerealia after he pulled the greatest stunt of his life is... a bit of a let down. He's left standing there, still sluggishly bleeding from cuts on his face and arms (thanks, Tenka), staring at the city around him with the lingering, wired tension from the climax of his plan leaving him standing straight and ready.

... There's nothing, though. Nothing to be wary of that could possibly pose a thread to him here, and slowly, he relaxes a bit, breathing out the softest of sighs as he... reaches down to tidy his uniform a bit.

Appearances matter, okay...!!

But.

Also, it's mostly because now that he's suddenly here again, he's at such loose ends as to be unsure what to do, with so much pent up energy that he's... fiddling. He's Sousei, and he doesn't fiddle, but here he is, fiddling with his gloves as he watches the city wander by.

Blood drips down his cheek.

Terrible, really.]

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[deontology]

[It was definitely on purpose.

As for that, though... don't call him out...!!

And, well. Sousei has to admit, if softly rueful:]

They... may have decided to join me on my new task regardless. [BUT THE SYMBOLIC DISBANDING STILL HAPPENED.]

[defeets]

Is this how you normally tell stories? Piece by piece, leaving the riveting details out? I can't say it's the best method I've ever seen put to practice......

[EVERYONE'S A CRITIC]

Or do I just have the pleasure of being your first audience?

[look he's just teasing but also,,]

[deontology]

[Wow.

Rude.

But also like, accurate. Sousei just huffs out a breath. And, tartly:]

I never claimed to be a masterful storyteller. Do you want the story or not?

[defeets]

Will I get it before I'm a pile of beautiful bones?

[why would his bones be beautiful]

[deontology]

Your bones will be the same as everyone else's.

[QUITE FRANKLY.]

Now shut up and listen.

[Wow.]

[defeets]

You've never seen a dragon's bones before.

[they could be made out of PURE DIAMOND

but alright fine. he makes a vague waving gesture with his drink, careful not to spill. tell your damn story, sousei!!]

[deontology]

[God Jae-ha you're so insufferable!!

Sousei just huffs out a breath at that (enough about your bones!!) and then instead:]

A drug, created through cruel, inhumane experimentation--one that was intended to grant eternal life, or longevity, or whatever it is such corrupt officials wish for. It...was not something anyone should have been meddling with.

[Orochi cells were far beyond human comprehension, and should not have been touched.]

It is only natural, then, that this greedy corruption needed to be laid properly bare, for all to see.