whiterthanblack | (no subject)

Those that don't let the 'higher being' thing go to their head and get all proud, anyway.

With Shiroko, you mean?

That does make me wonder some nights.

Yeah... I... mrgh. Should stop thinking of that as an answer.

...not about me, I hope.

Just remember that any other option comes with it's own risks and costs. Namely, having to trust a psychiatrist that they know what they're doing, and the cost in time. Probably years.

The end result is basically brainwashing, but done to undo the damage rather than cause it.

Just a little bit. All that power and you don't use it.

... And I wouldn't want to burden you with the costs.

... I hate myself.

I'm... really not as powerful as you think. Not yet, anyway.

I thought it's because the last time you tried that we got Shihoko.

Don't. You have no reason to hate yourself.

... Uh huh?

That and I don't want to waste your money.

... I want to reprogram my sister because I'm weak and lazy.

...what?

If it makes you happy, it's not a waste. Besides, you make pretty good money yourself.

No, you want her back before her life has passed her by, while she still has a chance to set things right. You want it fixed by someone you can trust, rather than taking a gamble with someone you don't know again. You want Shiroko back, not whoever might pop out during all the unprogramming.

So what are you then? A demigod?

I haven't made anything in a while.

... She might do that again, huh? But... I still feel bad for it all.

...I'm just me. That's all that really matters.

Well, you still get royalties.

It's possible. Less likely now, I think but... still possible.

It's not wrong to want her to have her life back before it slips away.

k.

... Oh right. I get those. I'm just used to these socks of money appearing out of nowhere all the time.

... Even if its not her at the steering wheel?

...that'd be creepy. Yet handy.

Wasn't half the point to try and keep her at the steering wheel? It's not like we're going to make a whole new personality.

What?

Well... it might as well be a cyborg of her or... something.

Still worst sister ever.

The socks of money thing.

Well, think of it more like she's lost a leg... sure, it may be artificial, but it still makes her complete again, doesn't it?

er. Sacks. Sacks. Burlap sacks of money.

... Kinda. I just feel guilty for being the one who has to decide this, ultimately besides you and Shikou.

And I'm selfish. And I want her back.

Ah. Well, it could have been a much worse typo.

Mmm... it's always hard.

I think everyone does, not just you.

Yeah. Like cocks.

Man. I wish I was a kid again.

... I never get that feeling really outside of like 3 or 4 people.

When things were simpler, and the adults made all the big decisions?

I'm sure it's more than you think.

Yeah.

... Really?

Of course. There's you, Shikou, myself, several of the staff... all at the very least.

... So exactly who I stated.

Though, you promise not to do anything more than necessary?

That's just for starters. You forgot about the student council members. Not to mention Noriko, Desdemona, and I think the yellow guy all have reason to want her back.

...what on earth do you think I'll be doing in there, to ask me that?

When the hell was Desdemona even last around. ... Yellow guy?

Well I know you're annoyed with her about things...

...I honestly don't recall. Yellow dorm guy. You know, what's his face.

A lot of what I'm annoyed with her about is what's wrong in the first place.

... Nope. Any distinct gimmick?

... Heh. Vaguely convenient. But you promise to me and Shikou? He just wants a promise.

Uh... I remember him cooking a lot of curry.

Alright, I'll only do what I view as necessary and helpful for her recovery, at least at the time that I do so.