Private Conversations

[dominioned]

The confessional before you is ornate and well maintained, ebony colored wood embellished with the visage of two angels. A jet black curtain separates the confessional from the rest of the Church, offering a surprising degree of privacy to any eavesdroppers nearby. Unlike the rest of Krakow, the inside is dimly lit by a small light bulb securely attached to the ceiling which emits a faint red light. While the atmosphere isn't exactly cozy, it is private.

A smooth voice calls out to you once you've sat down, familiar enough to identify the speaker despite the partition between you.

"Welcome welcome. I take it something is on your mind?"

We're in a museum now, Harry.

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[pr159]

I can't say I'm that familiar with inheritances.

[ Not personally. Obviously he knows they're a thing; that's why he hates Cumore. ]

So was it money?

[dominioned]

No, not at all. If I wanted money I would have removed all of it from Krakow and your persons, and left shortly after you awakened. [ That would have been something. ]

[pr159]

Of course. I didn't think it was, actually; the Lady said she wasn't paying you in money either.

[dominioned]

For now then, that's all you need to know. What I and the Lady want is different, but in the end they are complimentary to each other.

[pr159]

I don't doubt it.

[ He's got some theories at this point. ]

Compensation aside, I do still want to know what kind of work you were doing. You can ask me some questions in exchange, you know; I don't mind talking about myself.

[dominioned]

My former employment isn't a subject I like to talk about. However if you are willing to exchange information, while learning about you does hold merit—I am rather curious as to what you all actually discuss at the meetings. Aside from chastising Dazai, that is.

[pr159]

[ Okay, well, the meetings are a much less interesting conversation topic than he is, in his humble opinion.

But fine. ]

About what you'd expect, probably. We compare notes on any newly accessible areas and anything interesting that we came across while exploring, and theorize about the Lady's plans. And to a lesser extent, your role in them.

There's some discussion about the motives sometimes, since they're usually scheduled for the same day or the day after -- individual reactions to them and debate about how plausible they really are.

[dominioned]

I see, I see... and what do you make of the newly restored electricity?

[pr159]

Having it at the lab is definitely welcome, though I wish you would have restored it to the bar before the fast food joint.

[ Yeah, he knows that wasn't really the question. ]

[dominioned]

[ He hums. ]

Only the opera house was my doing, for all other electric related grievances you'll have to address the Lady.

[pr159]

In that case, I might drop off a few suggestion cards for her.

[dominioned]

Of course, feel free to. Though I doubt she will be very receptive. [ From his side of the partition, he taps against the wood rhythmically. ]

[pr159]

I wouldn't expect otherwise.

Is that your subtle way of telling me it's time to go?

[dominioned]

In part, yes.

[pr159]

Hm.

[ Should have asked him about himself instead, he would have given you more interesting answers instead of vaguely redirecting!! ]

One more thing before that -- what happened with Yuzuru yesterday. What brought that on?

[dominioned]

[ Maybe next time! ]

Eavesdropping is terrible, yes?

[pr159]

Depends on exactly what one is listening in on, I suppose.

[dominioned]

In this case, the very definition of a private conversation. The Lady couldn't very well permit such a terrible grievance, and so Yuzuru was dealt with.

[pr159]

I see. I'll be sure to keep that in mind.

[ Probably a good thing to know since he actually loves eavesdropping.

Well. ]

Next time, then.