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[crouching_sin]

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[enteloki]

A shame you can't become a museum curator in your world.

How many more times will you be born? Given that Kazuya has succeeded - does that mean this is your final iteration?

[crouching_sin]

Generally they want other sources besides 'just trust me'.

Good question. The me in his world would probably say yes. My own timeline, I'm not certain.

[enteloki]

Fair enough, though you would have the skills and education to back up such 'educated guesses' so to speak.

Between your reality and his - what's the difference?

[crouching_sin]

I would. Some people just aren't worth convincing, though.

Ah. A single choice - whether to follow God or turn from Him.

[enteloki]

It's an unfortunate decision he was forced to make. Reality is often unjust and requires such things though. In the end, he made his choice to comply with the options given to him.

But I have to wonder-

If you weren't burdened to play the part of a puppet, what would you have done with your life instead?

[crouching_sin]

[Ah. They're doing this again.]

A puppet I might be, but one who seeks to cut the strings that bind me.

But you mean if I were a 'normal' person? Probably similar things without the addition of magic or demons - programming, puzzle-solving. I can't imagine myself in any life being, say, part of the government without something else going on behind the scenes.

I'd probably sleep better, as well.

[enteloki]

And yet, in all these lifetimes you've been unable to do so. I wonder how many more are required for you to finally carve out freedom.

In any case, programming is something you're well suited for - obvious reasons aside. It doesn't surprise me that even without your overarching purpose, you would continue to do so.

[crouching_sin]

We'll see. It shouldn't take all that much longer.

I enjoy seeing what people can come up with. Sometimes I try to push the envelope myself, but if someone else has a good idea that can advance things, I try to learn from it.

If you weren't a detective, what would you do?

[enteloki]

It's funny - that's a question I get often during interviews. My answer is always the same.

Being a detective is my calling. It's what I was meant to do. The pursuit of justice and truth is what matters to me.

But if I had to choose another-

Perhaps a career where I could see the world with my own eyes. I've lived in Tokyo most of my life and it's unlikely I'll be traversing outside of it anytime soon. I'm fascinated with the world around us - cities, cultures, landmarks, the natural beauty of it all. I want to experience it someday.

[And he won't. ♥]

[crouching_sin]

Ah, but justice according to whom? You, or society?

Hm... why are you not traveling outside of it? I would have thought being a detective would take you all over.

[enteloki]

Mine and mine alone.

Of course, I still follow and abide by the rules and laws society has deemed a requirement. However, my justice is its own path.

As for traveling-

Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way. My job requires me to stay in Tokyo at all times - even school trips are off limits for the time being.

Perhaps in the future that door will open to me.

[crouching_sin]

Perhaps. Where's the place you would like to travel to most?

[enteloki]

Athens.

[There's no hesitation. No pause. No thought given because it's a question he's mulled over before.]

Among many places, of course. If I were given only one opportunity to travel - that would be my first choice.

As of this moment, at least.

[crouching_sin]

An interesting choice. Why?

Is it the history, the culture, or some secret third thing?

[Give him information, Akechi.]

[enteloki]

All of it. Everything.

I've had a fascination with the study of philosophy for some time. That is, essentially, the working area of many prominent figures in it.

To stand where they did - I can think of nothing better.

[crouching_sin]

Do you imagine you following in their footsteps?

Some of them were high and mighty. Others have been less-studied. Cynicism in particular is of interest to me. I wasn't lucky enough to meet Diogenes, but he probably wouldn't have liked me anyway.

[enteloki]

It would be rather egotistical for me to claim I wanted to do such things.

No, I'm only fascinated with the study and those that chose to spend their lives studying human reason, logic and morality.

Cynicism is an interesting one - the joys of living a simple life, virtuous life. I've studied some and naturally have moved on to Stoicism from it. Hegel has been of particular interest to me in recent days - up until our arrival to this world, I had been reading his work. I don't prescribe to any particular viewpoint myself though.

*cries in having to read unedited Sartre for class*

[crouching_sin]

You’re a teenager, egotism is usually expected to some degree.

But they definitely were interesting people. Often misquoted, but it’s fascinating to watch the effect they had on history.

I also don’t prescribe to any particular viewpoint like that either. I suppose some might call me a dystheist or misotheist, but unlike most of them I have proof of my reasoning. In terms of philosophy though… I quite like Sartre, though the man definitely needed an editor.

PATS YOU SO HARD

[enteloki]

[This is exciting. Rarely does anyone match his own knowledge, let alone exceeds it. Akechi's heard the name, but knows little about the philosopher himself.

But his stomach churns, chest aches. He can hear Maruki being an annoying presence at his door.]

When this situation blows over, let's talk more about it in person. I'm intrigued about your viewpoints and want to hear all you have to say on the matter.

Unfortunately, another issue is about to take my attention for the time being.

We'll talk soon.

my own fault for taking existentialism for fun tbh

[crouching_sin]

I see. Take care.

Don't die.

[He's tired himself, so maybe it really is time to lie down.]