Wow at both these things. Because he can't really see that well. It might be best just to answer yes anyways. After a moment, he'll give a nod before tapping his ear to indicate he heard. ]
[ It's probably Ayabe's notebook since he keeps one with him at all times, but unless Dazai knows to flip towards the end of the book, he'll be writing over words that are already there. It's fine; Ayabe can still parse through them. ]
What scratching noise? Where? I can't hear, so I missed that.
There's no way. Plum wouldn't allow rats in the house.
[ LITTLE DOES HE KNOW but also, he's not the one with sight taken from him, and he would know if there are rats. The creatures are very good at hiding, but there's signs he absolutely wouldn't miss, like droppings or spilled food or corners of things chewed up. ]
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Wow at both these things. Because he can't really see that well. It might be best just to answer yes anyways. After a moment, he'll give a nod before tapping his ear to indicate he heard. ]
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Yeah.
[ to answer what he takes Dazai's question to be, whether Ayabe still can't hear. ]
I wasn't close, though. I usually get up earlier, but not today... I was worried there was something strange at breakfast that did that to her.
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Though at this point, he's just going to move away to grab whatever notebook that is closest. He doesn't even check to be sure it's his.
Just going to write on it... Then he'll flip it around. ]
Food is fine.
Heard scratching noises after
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What scratching noise? Where? I can't hear, so I missed that.
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Downstairs. It sounded like it was in the north part of the hallway.
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Missile?
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[ LITTLE DOES HE KNOW but also, he's not the one with sight taken from him, and he would know if there are rats. The creatures are very good at hiding, but there's signs he absolutely wouldn't miss, like droppings or spilled food or corners of things chewed up. ]