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[The screen flicks on and Izaya is leering into the camera. Behind him- the city.]
Tonight's made me realize something.
[A smirk.]
I have better things to do than play with boys.
[The video cuts off.]
Tonight's made me realize something.
[A smirk.]
I have better things to do than play with boys.
[The video cuts off.]
[ must commit this name to memory. y e p. ]
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[Have a cocky smirk.]
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Now now, Aigis, no need to be hostile. ]
I am called Aigis.
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[It isn't asked in a rude way. Actually, he sounds pretty polite. Genuine even but hey- it was the first time anyone seemed to approach him by his first name. Someone he hadn't met before.]
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I've wanted to introduce myself to you. [ There's a pause. ] I wished to start off on a good note.
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[More of a question: has he?]
Well naturally~! Isn't that what most people want?
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[ But, a faint smile lines her lips. ]
I wonder, Izaya, if there is anyone you wish to protect?
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[He smiles comfortably, an expression of enlightenment comes over his face. So this is what this is about.]
No.
[His smile fades to nothing and he stares blankly at the camera.]
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I do not wish to be hostile with you--you've already received enough of that from my... friend.
[ She looks to the camera, smiling sweetly. ]
So let's not discuss it. I'm much more interested in -- [ There's a bit of a hand-wave to the screen. ] -- you.
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Eh that guy who said he'd kill me or whatever?
[No. He isn't phased in the least. You think that's the first time he's gotten death threats?]
Fine. But why? I can only assume it's because of my evening with Minato-kun, nn?
Either way, I'm a pretty boring guy. Not much to know about me.
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[ She shakes her head. ]
I am uninterested in the events that took place. I merely wish to speak with you, as an acquaintance. [ And with that, her expression too, dissolves until it is nothing more than a blank stare, mirroring the one Izaya wore. ]
If it has not been made obvious, I am an android, and I hold a particular interest in human behaviors, simply because they make the least amount of sense to me. That said, I tend to... over-analyze matters, as part of my nature. [ There's silence for an instant. ]
I'm curious how you think others see you, as a person.
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[He trails off and tilts his head to the side just the slightest.]
Ah, I see.
[He blinks and then looks thoughtful for just a moment.]
How others see me? That's fairly easy. Humanity hates me. I don't think others see me as much of a person at all, to be honest with you. Maybe an insect..Or...a parasite.
[With that answer, he gives the android in the camera screen a bit of a hesitant smile. It looks a bit-- but no. He shrugs and looks away from the camera, sighing loudly.]
But maybe one day they will come to love me as much as I love them.
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You see, I find that humans generally wish to be loved by other humans, as you said. But the difference between yourself and others is, that other people modify their actions in order to make people love them.
But that doesn't seem to be the case with you. Surely, you must not think that hurting other people will forcibly make them love you..?
[ There's a sigh and a bit of a head shake, but a fond smile lines her lips anyway. ]
Quite interesting, Izaya.
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Nn, I have done things to earn the hate of humanity, I won't deny that. However, I've also been kind to many humans just as well. It's kind of funny- it seems like either way, it doesn't really matter.
Most people make presumptions and hate me pretty directly. Maybe they get a bad vibe~ or something but- haha! Nya, Shizu-chan hated me before I even opened my mouth. Isn't that funny? And he didn't even know my name- just my face~. That's not too unusual you know! Not that I necessarily mind. Shizu-chan's given me plenty of entertainment over the years.
[Oh right. They weren't talking about Shizuo. He drops the subject. Another shrug, and he laughs. No really, he laughs like he just made the funniest joke ever. It ceases quickly and he stares into the camera.]
If humanity doesn't want to love me, that's fine, but they'll overcome their ignorance one day.
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I do not receive a bad vibe off you. In contrast, I feel a very good vibe off you.
[ She closes her eyes, like she's basking in the joy of his "vibe". ]
You're telling the truth. It's small but... liars are so common in the human world, that people who tell the truth straightforward are... a bit of fresh air, if you will.
That's my interpretation of you.
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[He stares blankly at the camera, but there's something content about his expression.]
That's your interpretation? That I am an honest man?
[Well. He actually is- usually. But he's also one of the worst deceivers around. That usually takes time though.]
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