For ninjou.

[tenimuho]

[Tonight, Dazai is really drunk.

This is not different from most other nights in their favorite bar, save for a few things.

1. Ango isn't here.

2. Dazai is really drunk. The kind of drunk that has Odasaku concerned that he might be trying to die through liver failure. That drunk.

And so, it's with hesitation that he speaks up.]

Maybe you should stop drinking for tonight.

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[tenimuho]

[As long as Dazai's into it, that's the important thing here.]

So are you. [Odasaku nuzzles against Dazai's neck.] I love you so much.

[ninjou]

Let's do more later.

[Dazai.....]

You're everything I thought you would be. No, you're more... you're just... I love you.

[tenimuho]

More later sounds good.

[you're both incorrigible]

I don't want to get out of bed for a while. Maybe ever.

[ninjou]

Ever. We'll just stay here.

[Like two boneless lumps cuddled up and in pathetic sappy love. He's nuzzling and petting and embracing and then...

...in the other room...

...a phone rings.]

[tenimuho]

...I should get that.

[He tries to get out of bed, albeit slower than he normally would.]

[ninjou]

[He has a Dazai clutching his arm.]

Noooo................

[tenimuho]

It could be important.

[Tug. Tug.]

[ninjou]

[Sliding off the bed.

Bad idea.

Well, Odasaku can go get the phone while Dazai curls up in a ball.]

[tenimuho]

[Aww. Well, hopefully it won't take too long. Odasaku goes to answer the phone.]

Hello, Odasaku speaking. ...Ah, sorry. I'd like to talk to you normally, but I was in the middle of something. Can this be quick?

[Normally he'd be all for talking to the restaurant owner about whatever, but. Cuddling.]

[ninjou]

[Dazai is being good and not whining in the background. He's finally up and wandering in to drape on his Odasaku while he talks...

And nibble on his other ear...

And his shoulder...]

[tenimuho]

[God, Dazai, can't a man answer a phone call while naked in peace. Odasaku bites back a sound that would have been really embarrassing.]

I see. I'll increase the payment for this month to cover the cost.

[ninjou]

[Dazai blinks at that, pulling away slightly... So he'll be good and just wrap his arms around Odasaku's waist and hold him.]

[tenimuho]

[Better. Thank you for not trying to distract him too much while he's talking about the kids.]

Thank you again, I really appreciate it. - Alright, take care.

[Odasaku hangs up, then turns his head towards Dazai.]

Was that so bad?

[ninjou]

[Dazai is looking at him strangely.]

Do you need money?

[tenimuho]

No, not really. Shinji came down with something, and they don't exactly have health insurance. The medicine is a little pricey, but that's what savings are for.

[It's fine.]

[ninjou]

[These children now have a fairy goddazai. Money is going to mysteriously appear at that curry shop.]

You really love them, don't you.

[tenimuho]

[That was a mental image I never knew I needed, thanks.]

Of course. ...You should meet them sometime.

[Since they're important to Odasaku, and so is Dazai.]

[ninjou]

[Pretty tutu and a magic wand, fuck yeah.]

I'd like that.

[He's very quiet, holding his breath a bit and wondering why he thought it was a good idea to suggest that he, of all people, be allowed near children.]

[tenimuho]

[As long as he doesn't read them his favorite book, it'll probably be fine.]

I can arrange for that, if you're really interested. [A pause.] It'd mean a lot to me.

[ninjou]

[It's a good book. Very informative and instructional. But, wisely, he wouldn't let it within eyesight of those kids. They're as precious to Odasaku as Odasaku is to Dazai. No, probably more. Dazai could never understand that kind of love.

He smiles.]

Are you serious? I'm terrible with kids, but if they're yours, I'm going to do my best.

[tenimuho]

Thank you, Osamu.

...Should I tell them that we're dating? Or do you want to try to keep it a secret from them too?

[On one hand, children have loose lips - on the other hand, they're his children.]

[ninjou]

[They're going to ask so many questions...]

Tell them we're friends.

[Children are vulnerable to attack. Children are an easy weakness. Dazai knows this.]

[tenimuho]

I'll tell them that.

[It's a good compromise. And not a lie.]

[ninjou]

Tell them I love you.

[He grins.]

Ah, what a terrible idea...

[tenimuho]

If I tell them that, they'll definitely demand to meet you.

[But they were going to meet him anyway, so it's fine.]