[ the distance between isn't bypassed, after all fyodor has no recollection of being here, of their talks, of anything but he isn't above pretending otherwise until dazai figures it out. it wouldn't be difficult, after all, the first sign is already there with the refusal of said invitation. ]

Force of habit. If you're going to do this, you must do it properly. All these failed attempts make me think you're not very committed to the act.