Arranged Marriage

Meeting M*ri

Dazai was the first of them to wake up. When she looked at the time it showed 04:30. Even though most people would just go back to sleep, when it came to the PM you always need to wake up earlier, because you don't know when you'll be assigned a mission. She was too young for missions, but she had to go to M*ri for her daily training that starts at 06:00. She got ready in her attire and decided to wake Fyodor up for breakfast.

She entered the room, and slowly and quietly came closer to the boy. When she tried whispering in his ear, Fyodor got her trapped in his arms. She was frustrated, by the action taken by the sleeping boy. They stayed like that for about 15 minutes, until Fyodor finally opened his eyes and meet the eyes of the girl in his arms. Embarrassed, he said to the girl:

- Ангеп, I'm so sorry for wasting your time and holding you like that!

- Fedya, you don't have to worry at all. I was the one who got myself in this situation, afterall and I have to say I enjoyed it quite a lot, and if we hurry a bit, surely we'll be at M*ri sensei's office on time.

After that, they both got out of bed and they managed to show on time. When they entered, Dazai made the introductions:

- Mori sensei, I would like to present you my fiancé, Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky.

- Fyodor, the man standing in front of us is my mentor, Mori Ougai.

- A pleasure to meet you, Mori-san.

- The pleasure is mine, Fyodor-kun.

Mori turned his head towards Dazai as he said:

- Dazai-chan, I prepared a special case for you to analyze. Could you be a sweetheart and resolve it while me and Fyodor-kun have a talk. I would suggest not to enter this room, until I'll call you. Did I make myself clear?

- Yes, Mori-sama, said Dazai as she went to the room next to the office.

- Dazai-chan is such a calm and obedient girl, don't you agree, Fyodor-kun?

- I do, but I would like to know what important matters you want to discuss, so that my дорогой cannot attend our talk.

- Brief and to the point, I see. I want to know more about you and about the book.

- A book? What kind of book are we talking about?

- Boy, do not play the fool with me. I know you are searching for it, but I would like to know the reason behind it.

- Fair enough. As you know, the book is a self contained novel in which anything you write becomes reality. Humans are sinful and foolish. With the help of the book, I will be able to persue my goal, more precisely, to eliminate all abilities and create the perfect world.

- A noble reason, but I'm afraid you won't be able to reach it first. At least not alone.

- If I asume right, you intend to make a deal with me in which you'll help me find the book, but is it in for you?

- I simply wish to observe your mindset and skills. From what I can tell, you are very similar to Dazai-chan. A gifted child who is underestimated by the others because of their background. If you wish, I can try convincing the Boss to partnership you both. This way you two can search together for clues. But this way, you'll also be needed to go on missions. Before seeling this deal, can I trust you to protect Dazai-chan from any danger that might occur?

- Of course. I would give my own life if it means protecting her. I also have one condition.

-Oh... What might that be?

- I would like to be the one to inform Dazai about the book when I consider it needed. If you agree to this condition, then you've got yourself a deal.

- Then it seems like we have a deal. M*ri turned to look at the clock. Ah..look how at the time, surely Dazai-chan is dying of boredom waiting for us.