Ah, kiddo. It is hard, I won't lie to you about this. One thing, however - you don't have to make sense of it now. Perhaps it doesn't even have to. It's what you do with it. I could be using my own ability to make your life a living hell, but instead, I'm using it to look at you! Everything is different every passing moment, we just can't see it that well. You'll find your footing, just like everyone else is trying to.
[Right, he has time to figure shit out. That's good to know, even if he still is lost in many ways. But guess that's fine too?? Scott feels like he should have some idea, but maybe he's just thinking about it too much.
There's one thing he's sure about though.]
I won't use my powers to hurt people. [Not intentionally at least--] I want to help others, like you.
I've used it to hurt people. It's part of what makes me want to help others today. It's all a big path, kid, you're walking yours? Just be patient, ok? Yeah?
(poor q. the kid used as a mass weapon, just a kid -- a monster of a kid, but dazai can't blame them at all. that said, isn't that his own leverage to his life? values, morals, all things scott will find for himself in due time.)
[He doesn't think too hard about Dazai admitting that he hurt people in the past. Probably an accident or maybe he was a pissed off teenager as well, but yeah, he's not going to place much thought on it. Besides, he's helping people now-- and him. That's what matters, right?]
Okay.
[Scott finally agrees before slowly pulling away from the other man, although he keeps a hand gripped in his so he doesn't accidentally blast him, might ruin the moment. He gives Dazai a slightly watery smile and his eyes are pretty bloodshot now, but he definitely seems better.]
You're a good kid. You don't get to forget that and let your anxiety take over, alright?
(is he not giving permission, putting himself in a position of mentor once again, or is he simply motivating? who exactly knows. dazai's hand comes to rid scott's cheeks of any salty water that might still be drying, and he smiles.)
I'm also going to take care of you, so you don't need to worry so much.
[Does he have anxiety?? Oh god, was that his anxiety getting out of control?? Scott didn't know he could get like that, but the teen slowly nods, managing not to spiral in front of Dazai again. He's got things handled now. 100%.
Doesn't stop a few more tears from slipping from his eyes when Dazai finishes speaking, just overwhelmed and comforted by his words. Scott tries to snort, almost play it off, but he's not fooling anyone, not with the sheer relief coming from him along with a more genuine smile.]
You sure I shouldn't be worried about that? [Letting Dazai take care of him... but he's okay with that.]
(ay, kiddo, he's actually taking his handkerchief to give him. it's fine to cry -- like dazai said, it's fine to make any expression he wants to make. those are his feelings, after all, and all he can do is be there for them.)
Ah, probably not. Kotone-chan is breathing, and I take care of her often, down to the point we braid her hair and do her nails, and all that. You'll be fine. I can assure that.
[He takes the offered handkerchief and wipes his eyes with it. Ugh, they're starting to sting a little from all the crying he did and that's a little embarrassing, but he also feels a whole lot better. Kind of weird to have them hurt from something other than his optic beams too.]
You're not painting my nails. [Scott retorts with a small smirk, but he's pretty much fully accepted Dazai's care and help. Looks like he's stuck with another teenager for good now--]
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There's one thing he's sure about though.]
I won't use my powers to hurt people. [Not intentionally at least--] I want to help others, like you.
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(poor q. the kid used as a mass weapon, just a kid -- a monster of a kid, but dazai can't blame them at all. that said, isn't that his own leverage to his life? values, morals, all things scott will find for himself in due time.)
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Okay.
[Scott finally agrees before slowly pulling away from the other man, although he keeps a hand gripped in his so he doesn't accidentally blast him, might ruin the moment. He gives Dazai a slightly watery smile and his eyes are pretty bloodshot now, but he definitely seems better.]
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(is he not giving permission, putting himself in a position of mentor once again, or is he simply motivating? who exactly knows. dazai's hand comes to rid scott's cheeks of any salty water that might still be drying, and he smiles.)
I'm also going to take care of you, so you don't need to worry so much.
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Doesn't stop a few more tears from slipping from his eyes when Dazai finishes speaking, just overwhelmed and comforted by his words. Scott tries to snort, almost play it off, but he's not fooling anyone, not with the sheer relief coming from him along with a more genuine smile.]
You sure I shouldn't be worried about that? [Letting Dazai take care of him... but he's okay with that.]
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Ah, probably not. Kotone-chan is breathing, and I take care of her often, down to the point we braid her hair and do her nails, and all that. You'll be fine. I can assure that.
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You're not painting my nails. [Scott retorts with a small smirk, but he's pretty much fully accepted Dazai's care and help. Looks like he's stuck with another teenager for good now--]