Ten Plucks

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The sudden change in the piece was jarring. The instruments are unfamiliar and one is not sure he appreciates being forced to listen.

And there is sand in one's boots.

And there are female undergarments strewn about one's kitchen.

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[oneeyedbeast]

Troubled, as well?

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The weather was very hot and dry; now it is very cold. It's horrible weather for the preservation of high-quality wooden instruments.

[oneeyedbeast]

Hm. And somehow I feel no pity at all. I wonder why?

Could it be your recent failure?

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Shinsuke...

There is little more this man can do but offer quittance for your satisfaction. You may ask what you will.

[oneeyedbeast]

I expected more from you.

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It is this man's own arrogance that caused the issue. He apologizes that he behaves in such a way intermittently.

Although surely you don't want excuses, Shinsuke.

[oneeyedbeast]

What would you do if I asked you right here before me to break that which you found most precious?

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This man ruined something of Shinsuke's, after all.

[oneeyedbeast]

Mm. But I like the way you play, so I won't ask that of you.

Maybe you can suggest something better?

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Allow one to offer a focus for your warranted frustrations, should you desire a whipping boy during the night.

[oneeyedbeast]

Take them off.

Your headphones.

Then come over here.

I'll only tell you this once.

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Of course. They haven't been working as of late anyway.

Shinsuke?

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[oneeyedbeast]

Your next failure won't be repaired easily with fucking.

Keep that in mind.

{Private}

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This man knows enough to understand that he is not your true desideratum, Shinsuke. A next failure will not occur.

He also knows that a beast will calm if it is allowed to wear itself out.

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[oneeyedbeast]

Oh? And who do you think fits that role? I'm curious.

It won't be sated till it tastes blood.

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The Shiroyasha.

Shinsuke, this man is not afraid to offer his own as atonement for his failure. He simply makes a request that any scars be made below the neckline in the event that one makes it home to his day-job.

One enjoys seeing that look on your face and the noises you make at the sight of it.