[ Atsushi hasn't forgotten his main objective, of course: to keep an eye on the proceedings of the Family he's infiltrated. But he also happens to be one of those painfully honest, painfully susceptible people who is easily affected by the people around him, which means that Lili's question is met with an earnesty that belongs nowhere in a profession that has everything to do with deception.
(Dazai knew this about Atsushi: the best spy is someone who can even deceive themselves.) ]
—Prove myself? Ah, of course— where do you want me to take you?
[ His expression brightens, weight rolled up to the balls of his feet. Like a dog who's been promised for a walk, someone eager to do what's been asked of him.
no subject
(Dazai knew this about Atsushi: the best spy is someone who can even deceive themselves.) ]
—Prove myself? Ah, of course— where do you want me to take you?
[ His expression brightens, weight rolled up to the balls of his feet. Like a dog who's been promised for a walk, someone eager to do what's been asked of him.
She wants to sneak out?
Unwittingly, Atsushi is her guy to ask. ]