[ It's certainly a lot to consider. Maruki doesn't think of abilities in terms of equivalency and exchange like that, diametric halves of a whole concept – as ever, he's too focused on the individual in question, a single tree in a massive forest. Dazai sheds light on the broader implications and unsettles something deep in his soul.

It really is a phenomenal amount of power concentrated in one reality that they have here. A powder keg, in more ways than he realized. Even if they did give enough power over to Vaeros, it could very well still explode. ]

You always give me a lot to think about, Dazai-kun. [ A quiet, thoughtful statement, and not without its own amount of gratitude. ] I can see why you're considered a tactician. Someone like Vaeros might do better consulting you on matters like this before taking action.

[ Someone like Vaeros. Someone like BB. Someone like Maruki. It's all the same.

He exhales, quick and sharp, and turns away from the crystal. ]

Standing around watching others dither on sacrificing won't change anything. Do you want to go grab a drink? I need a break from counseling.