[ For that frankly cute high five Dazai will hear what is probably the most normal chuckle he will have heard from the clown. Alas, it's short lived, as only a moment later Gogol sighs through his nose. ]

Since the two of you are equal I had wondered if you could've understood it. So, you're close. Oh so close!

[ At some point that smile turns cold. He lifts his finger to wag to the slow beat of a metronome. ]

To prove my free will is enough to challenge the emotional response humanity is conditioned to experience. That's what I want.