[ can a god even get drunk?! That was a pretty weak drink, too, so he must just always be like this. Which also explains why Majima is sticking with him. ]
It's more like I just got the feeling he wasn't going to be joining me and Beauty-kun. [ he's not really pretty enough ANYWAY... ] We are friends, though. That's why I wanted to talk to you! I want to learn what you're all about.
[Indulgence places the cocktail glance on top of his head, balancing it perfectly as he steeples his hands beneath his chin.]
What are some of the worst things that can happen to a civilization? Poverty, starvation, homelessness, discontent. All these things lead to resentment which lead to wars which lead to death, slavery, cruelty, you name it. All of that is what I'm going to rid the world of. I'll get rid of hunger, I'll get rid of the possibility of going cold on the streets. I'll get rid of listlessness and I'll get rid of colorlessness.
What? No, you got it all wrong! I love it! I ran a perfect world as an Emperor, and I'm going to run a perfect world as a God! Why? Because I'm a giver. The only reason it hasn't happened yet is because everyone else keeps getting in my way. They don't get my style, so nothing's coming out right. I just need to win this thing, and everything will fall into place exactly how it should. Make sense?
[ they answer flippantly, but they don't look annoyed or anything... just kind of amused. ]
But that's okay. I can tell you're serious, so I'll be satisfied with that. [ they shrug their shoulders. ] Indulgence-san, what do you think about the competition so far?
Not a fan. N-O-T. Blood and guts and gore is really, really not my style.
[He shudders like he's a giant squeamish baby which he probably is honestly.]
And anyway, I'd rather have as many people her as possible for as long as possible! What kind of a game is one where all the players keep dying? And how is anyone going to see how great I am if they're dead?
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[ Mizuki crosses their arms, relaxed. ]
I think I can already see why Majima-kun stuck with you. You two are a little alike.
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[Indulgence laughs. He doesn't sound drunk, exactly, but I mean, he's acting drunk? Maybe this is just kind of the way he is...]
We definitely get each other, that's for sure. Can't say I've gotten that impression from anyone else here.
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It's more like I just got the feeling he wasn't going to be joining me and Beauty-kun. [ he's not really pretty enough ANYWAY... ] We are friends, though. That's why I wanted to talk to you! I want to learn what you're all about.
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[I'll throw up.]
Well, you came to the right god. I am the most interesting in every conceivable way.
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I'm confident I can handle anything you throw at me, Indulgence-san.
[ mizuki will not be thrown off by this!! they put a hand on their hip. ]
What kind of world are you planning on making? We can start with that.
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[I'm sorry that he's like the least helpful god in this entire competition, Mizuki. I really, truly am.]
You can take everyone else's vision for a world, wrap it all up together, tie it up all pretty in ribbons and lace and I'll top it.
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Well... Can I have any details? For example, Beauty-kun told me he wants a world where everyone can live freely, that sort of thing...
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[Indulgence places the cocktail glance on top of his head, balancing it perfectly as he steeples his hands beneath his chin.]
What are some of the worst things that can happen to a civilization? Poverty, starvation, homelessness, discontent. All these things lead to resentment which lead to wars which lead to death, slavery, cruelty, you name it. All of that is what I'm going to rid the world of. I'll get rid of hunger, I'll get rid of the possibility of going cold on the streets. I'll get rid of listlessness and I'll get rid of colorlessness.
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Is it actually possible to get rid of things like that...?
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Man, nobody here really has a lick of faith in me. How's a guy supposed to stay inspired that way?
[Indulgence turns in a circle. The glass doesn't waver. Balance!]
Look, I get it, sounds lofty. But here's the truth: I've done it before, and that was when I didn't have godly powers at my fingertips.
i figured out who indulgence is and i love it
Really? Then why'd you become a god...? It seems like it's been a lot of trouble.
thank you for being the only one not to curse my name
I LOVE OUR IDIOT PANTHEON!!!!
[ they answer flippantly, but they don't look annoyed or anything... just kind of amused. ]
But that's okay. I can tell you're serious, so I'll be satisfied with that. [ they shrug their shoulders. ] Indulgence-san, what do you think about the competition so far?
they're such a PROBLEM
[He puts a hand to his chest, shocked! Hurt! Offended! Scandalized, even!]
I think it's been a helluva mess, I'll tell you that much. Yeesh!
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[He shudders like he's a giant squeamish baby which he probably is honestly.]
And anyway, I'd rather have as many people her as possible for as long as possible! What kind of a game is one where all the players keep dying? And how is anyone going to see how great I am if they're dead?