Vincent/Dialogue

* Ep 3
* Heaven's Gate

* [19:52] C: Good evening.
* [19:52] C: I'm sorry, I'm afraid I'm busy outlining the script for the new story installment right now.
* [19:59] C: Thank you for understanding.
* [20:02] C: Your submitted illustrations for the new chapter were wonderful.
* [20:06] C: No, seriously.
* [20:08] C: The designs are wonderful. Especially the ones for White Queen and Xenon.

### 625 Days Until the Trial

* [18:14] C: I'll be leaving to the Heavenly Kingdom soon.
* [18:16] C: Yes. It's my final decision.
* [18:17] C: It's understandable. I'm sorry for burdening you like this.
* [18:18] C: Will you really come?
* [18:19] C: Looks like it.
* [18:19] C: I'm sorry.
* [18:20] C: Thank you.
* [18:20] C: For... understanding. It means a lot.
* [18:22] C: Good night, Charlotte.

### Rooftop

*First and final meeting with Charles*

* Ah-- Yes, it's nothing. For a second I thought I'm being pranked.
* Thank you for coming. I really appreciate it.
* To be honest, I didn't think I could do it alone.
* Seems like it.
* ...
* Are you... disappointed I look like this?
* Ha-ha. You're more vitriolic in real life.
* Mm.
* I don't think bodies or names are that important.
* It's you who's standing before me right now, and it's all that matters.
* In all honesty, I'm only relieved.
* We're more alike than I initially thought.
* Ah... sure.
* It's Vincent.
* It's nice to meet you, Charles.
* Ah.
* I've thought a lot about it.
* And concluded that our souls are the source material for universes, confined in our bodies.
* When a person dies, their soul data gets released, and explodes like a Big Bang.
* Then, a new universe is born.
* It can become a hellish place, or one alike to paradise, depending on your mind's state.
* That's why there are myths of Heaven and Hell.
* One could put it that way, yes.
* Everything that you were inside gains shape and form, and life is born.
* Exactly.
* And I'm not against the possibility that the entirety of our life was scripted in advance.
* Ha-ha. Right. But then, the ending to our stories would be already pre-determined.
* Say. What would you do if you became a god?
* Allow me to argue with you on this matter.
* I think it's not the originality of an idea, but its execution that matters the most.
* It's so easy to dismiss concepts as overused, but isn't it a wonderful feeling when you accomplish making a sincere story?
* Moreover, I believe everyone can get better with time.
* Hahaha.
* Haha.
* Right.
* Well then.
* See you.

### Epilogue

*Vincent's face being used by Charles*

* By the way, "Wordsworth" is a surname I made up. It has nothing to do with the real Vincent.

### #1 Vincent Fennell

* They're so small.
* Look.
* We must be like gods to them, don't you think?
* With those words, Vincent picks one up.
* Just one tug, and...
* What are you being so upset about?
* Hmmm. It's just a bug though.
* My mom says bugs are annoying.
* ...

### #2 Tazos

* Vincent is surrounded by children, who are moveling at his collection. (of tazos)
* It was in my chips.
* Do you...want it?
* I don't mind.

### #8 Reunion

*Texting about a group project*

* Great work!
* Let's do our best tomorrow.

### #13 School trip

*Asking to sit next to Vincent*

* Not at all.
* You can just change with someone if they get carsick.
* I, for one, can't sit in the back. I always get dizzy.

*After waking up*

* Good morning. I didn't see you last night.
* Of course.
* Why, I have a high alcohol tolerance.
* Unlike many.
* Ah. Unpleasant, isn't it?
* Hahaha, is that so? I thought you'd be the type to talk a lot.
* You sound like you speak from experience.

*On the stairs*

* --ler.
* Eyler.
* You'll catch a cold if you sleep here.
* Just wanted to get some fresh air.
* I do enjoy night walks.
* Then, may I aks why you're here.
* Haha. Okay.
* I'm guessing there are problems with your roommate?
* I could use less pretty words, but it'd leave a bad taste in my mouth.
* It's nice here.
* So quiet.
* I don't have to wake up to shouting.
* Sorry, I said too much.
* That being said, do you plan to return to your room?
* I see.
* Well, good night then.
* It's my pleasure.

### #14 Passwords

*Texting Charles*

* Would you mind joining me for lunch?
* Yes.
* I'll be going ahead, then.
* Depends on what you define as a "flaw".
* If the main objective of education is discipline, then it is essential to have a hierarchy.
* No, not really. I just learned the material needed to answer the questions.
* Okay, I understand where you're coming from.
* "If you can't find use for theoretical knowledge, then it's meaningless.", right?
* However, I wouldn't use this statement as an excuse to slack off.
* Or accuse people of using bad teaching methods for that matter.
* I'm relieved you understand.
* I think it's not just the education system that uses keywords, though.
* Words that carry no meaning litter our speech in everday life.
* ...While the hidden objective may be entirely different.
* Haha, don't worry about me.

### #15 Puberty

*Texting about Heaven's Gate*

* You mean Heaven's Gate?
* Actually, I helped copywrite the contents for the site.
* Of course.
* Any kind of content has curators.
* This one was meant as a prank, though.
* You don't actually believe that we're puppets on strings, do you?
* Hahaha! I'm honored.
* We wanted it to seem big, despite it being a prank.
* Doesn't it sound like something promising?
* It doesn't mean anything, really.
* Just like Heavenly Kingdom doesn't exist.
* That would be silly, don't you think?

### #17 Trust

* Are you writing something?
* Are you dissatisfied with what you're making?
* Hm.
* Do you think your readers are stupid?
* Then, do you not trust them?
* I see.
* If you can't bring it around no matter what...
* Why not prove that you yourself can be trusted?
* Show that you've done your research.
* That you're knowledgeable about the subjects you're handling.
* That you're involved as much as your reader is.
* That you're prepared to bare your mind and soul.
* Yes. It'll make you vulnerable.
* It'll leave you in the open.
* Naked in public.
* Guts out.
* Come, cop a feel.
* For $1.99 only.
* Thrilling, right?
* Yet still, you'll be the one in control.
* Because it was your conscious decision to reveal the information, and you hold power over it.
* Having nothing to hide puts you at both an advantage and disadvantage, but my opinion is that it's worth it.
* Yes. I'm not saying my approach would work for each and every person.
* You should choose what suits you best.
* But most importantly, don't underestimate your readers.
* Make them feel like your story is the best thing they'll ever experience.
* Make them feel like they can only feel that way with you.
* And there you have it! A story you can be proud of.
* Haha! Does it?
* I'd call it sharing.
* Besides, being insincere in your work will result in flavorless throwaway texts.
* Do you want to write disposable garbage like that?
* I'm just saying what I've learned from more experienced writers.
* And, I suppose I'm really passionate about writing.
* You just looked like you needed advice.
* Were the words I chose enough?
* Sure.
* Don't expect mercy.

*School council*

* Didn't you mention that you wanted to influence school life, if possible? (Talking to Charles about the student council.)
* I believe it's a good opportunity to do so.
* And right now I'm using it to convince you to try it.
* Success! You'll definitely regret it.
* Hahaha!

*Leaving the school*

* Mm. I can understand that.
* Haha!
* I just enjoy good discussion.
* Thrilling, isn't it?
* I'm joking.
* It was indeed a bit tiring.
* I'm not a big fan of the noise.
* However, I don't feel like going home just yet.
* Alright.
* Should we walk in silence for a while?

### #19 Possessions

*Vincent in Charles' house*

* Eyler.
* You look proud of yourself.
* Good.
* You seem to be especially scrupulous when it comes to organizing.
* Must be tough.
* My workspace isn't very organized in comparison...although I don't have many personal possessions.
* That too. And, perhaps I'm not very sentimental.
* Yeah. Everyone was crazy about trading.
* Why?
* You must've loved them a lot.
* Having things you love doesn't make you seem infantile.
* Ah...no.
* I only bought popular things regardless of whether I liked them or not.
* Then I threw them away as soon as they became useless.
* Yeah. That must be it.

### #22 Care

*Vincent is writing*

* I think there are two ways to go about writing.
* To be the one in power, or to give power to your readers.
* You can write a piece so flawless and complete that your awestruck reader will be rendered speechless...
* Or, create a flawed, seemingly incomplete work, prompting the reader to contribute with better ideas.
* Which would you prefer?
* So?
* I see.
* Me? Well, what do you think?
* Well, looks like I'll be one of the few people invited to the awards ceremony.
* Haha. I didn't really have a choice.
* Do you think you'll be able to graduate with honors?
* Hahaha.
* By the way.
* How's your mother feeling?
* I'm sure of it.
* You were a child.
* You didn't know any better.
* ...I see. So that idea isn't foreign to you, too.
* It's nothing.
* Don't worry.
* Thank you.
* I would hate being pitied.

### #25 Love

*Walking in the rain*

* Oh, there's something I've been meaning to tell you for a while.
* Almost.
* I've been writing a novel.
* Aether Almanac.
* I'm still in the process of writing it, and frankly, there's a lot to do, but I have published some chapters already.
* If you're willing to give it a read, I'll be happy to share it.
* Haha. Thank you for your trust.
* It's a collection of short stories centered around one divine being.
* It needs a lot of improvement, and I don't expect my target demographic to be older than myself.
* Still, it's a work I love dearly.

### #29 Exams

*Imaginary Vincent*

* "How dissapointing. I can't seem to find any topics to discuss with you, Eyler"
* "The very fact that you thought of me like that makes you the petty one."
* "I understood that the way I use words impacts people around me, so I decided to distance myself from people who are easily influenced."

### #30 Graduation

*In the crowd*

* Eyler.
* You look different.
* Haha! Do I?
* Well, I suppose I'm not really fond of long ceremonies.
* Is miss Warhol not with you?
* I have to agree.
* But, there's nothing much we can do about it, right?

*Leaving the hall*

* Just taking a walk outside.
* It's a bit noisy in here.
* See you.

*Grabbing the coat he forgot*

* Ah, thank you. You needn't have run.
* I would've come back for it later.
* Haha, is that so?
* ...
* Sure.

*On the rooftop*

* It's pretty high up here, isn't it?
* I like them, though. Even the air here feels clearer.
* Being above everything.
* Leaving all the noise and commotion below.
* Don't you feel the same?
* Mm. I see.
* Oh...Are you alright?
* What*—*
* Ah. I see.
* Should I say what you want to hear, then?
* Or agree with everything you say, like you always do?
* Does it?
* I'm led to believe that you're as much of a control freak as I am.
* No matter how much others worry about you, you decide to shoulder everything on your own.
* But if I asked for help, who would provide it?
* You?
* The only one who sees a problem in it is you, Eyler.
* You're not the solution to my problems.
* Neither am I to yours, even though you seem to think otherwise.
* I'm a bit envious. I have no one like that.
* There's only myself. Always have been.
* I have no role model, and have a hard time finding a reflection of myself in other people.
* It's like standing on the other side of a one-way mirror.
* But, I don't think of others as inferior to myself.
* In fact, I like people a lot.
* That's why I try to show it with appropriate words.
* Language passwords. Just like we discussed once, remember?
* *"Friend," "soulmate," "partner"*...these are all very easy to say.
* The only difference is that while they have a meaning to others, these words sound empty to me.
* I've never felt close to anyone.
* The kind, understanding Vincent Fennell didn't exist until I created him.
* ...
* You're right.
* I don't mean it, either.
* It's like there's a wall between myself and the rest.
* Ever since my childhood.
* I've been trying to break through it by trying to be someone I'm not.
* Yet, it's meaningless.
* Even if I make it seem like he exists, I can't become him.
* Deep inside, I must be the same child who laughed at the ants whose wings he tore off.
* ...Just because it was the only time when he felt like he was in control over someone's life.
* Because he lacked control over his own.
* ...
* ...
* That's just a life narrative you constructed for me.
* It's nothing that pretty.
* I can't be proud of being a hypocrite.
* I don't want that, either.
* Both choices are wrong.
* There's just no hope for me, is there?
* This life...
* I already tried to put an end to it.
* A month ago.
* I didn't think much of it.
* It was something I knew would happen one day or another.
* Naturally.
* Yet, I ended up not going all the way.
* I thought, "Ah, I still haven't returned the notebook."
* I was supposed to put an end to everything.
* For a ridiculous reason like that, I didn't.
* Don't push yourself. You're already doing enough.
* I see.
* Congratulations on graduating, Charles.