By all means, put my life in danger by doing that! I'm truly not opposed!

(and he has no idea how much his suicide tendencies upset scott - but to be fair, there isn't any version of him who doesn't yap or crave for it. either way, it's an act that he is asking to put up for others - they can restart themselves.)

We can start over, but between us, how about that!?

(his hand stretches forward, an invitation for a handshake. if this kid spent enough time with him, he figures there is no need to warn what his touch does. he might go for it, he might not.)

Then let's go drinking and turn that frown upside down. I'm Osamu Dazai, Armed Detective Agency lead detective, and you aaaaaaare?