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1st Turn: [Accidental Voice/Action]

[There is a man in the woods. His hair is a mess, and his clothes are way too plain for his liking. Residents would recognize him as a new feather--he just thinks he had way, way too many drinks the night before.

Somehow he lost his jacket.

And his shoes.

And his composure.

His only clue was that book he found--that annoying book. It wasn't useful at all.

Arsene Lupin III throws that book to the ground, swearing. It lands open, with its pages in the dirt.]

Aagh...this isn't working. [There's a shuffle of pages--he's kicked the book.] Guess I gotta regroup. Eeegh. Woods, Lupin. Think!

Looks like walking north isn't enough. [He starts pacing] And without a map...aa, this is really annoying. [The pacing stops--he has an idea.]

HEY!! IS THERE ANYONE AROUND HERE!? WHAT IS THIS PLACE?!

[Because shouting is such a productive idea...at least he feels a little better.]

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[Zenigata nods and walks up to the counter, placing an order before returning with a couple of warm cups of tea. He slides one over to the thief before taking a sip from his own]

Give it 10 minutes.

[He drinks again, exhaling sharply before giving Lupin a look.]

Told you before. Luceti is...a really weird place. Its some sort of alternate reality that sucks people in. There are people from...hell...everywhere. Some things aren't even people. There've been talking ponies, giant wolves, and even people from comic books. I don't know whats up with the barrier, but the Malnosso put it up. It makes superpowers weaker, which I guess doesn't affect us much but something good ta know.

[a pause]

Any specific questions? I can keep goin' but if you want something more specific tell me.

[Lupin also drinks the tea, grateful for the warmth it brought him. He held up a hand when Zenigata made his offer.]

I can read most all of that in this book, right? Talking ponies...well, that's no wierder than these wings and gods, right? Though the super power weakening effect is interesting...

[That wasn't his point. He levels his gaze on the inspector.]

It sounded like you had other things you wanted to say.

[Zenigata nods]

Yea, most of it you can figure out in the book.

[Zenigata returns his rival's look and speaks in a more...quiet tone]

But yea, I think there is more to say. The book doesn't really talk about how crazy the experiments here are. Hell, they are just fucked up, in ways you can't even imagine. But those Malnosso bastards recently...well...they recently started recruiting folks who live here to go on missions for 'em. Even offering rewards for doing it. Sometimes its nothing, sometimes its going out beyond the barrier and doing things like spying and fighting. I was thinking 'bout taking them up on the offer. Maybe use that time to do some puttin' together means to fight back. I mean, if nothing else, I say we, meaning you, me, Fujiko, and Goemon and other folks we can trust, and at least do somethin' to tell 'em we ain't just playthings.

Clever, clever Pops...

You know? That's not a terrible idea.

[He gives the inspector a mischievous, almost cocky smile, and matches his tone.]

It's nice seeing that people haven't been sitting still. I'll tell you what, we're gonna need to get together, all four of us, and put our noodles together and come up with something.

How does that sound?

[Zenigata nods]

It sounds....[Suddenly Pizza!] Oh, thanks! [Zenigata smiles at the server]

Eat up! Hope you don't mind salami and bacon.

[Zenigata eats a bit, but bends in]

It sounds like the best plan we got. Could get us all turned 3 inches tall or something for a week, but if we can inconvenience them even the slightest...well...that'd suit me just fine.

[Salami and bacon...that works!

Lupin dug in greedily, not caring if the meats on there clashed a little with his idea of pizza. It was greasy, and delicious.]

Awesome! [he spoke between bites.] Looks like we have the beginnings of a plan, then.

[Zenigata tucks in himself]

Absolutely. Fujiko lives near me, and Goemon out by the lake house. You and I should pay 'em a visit later this week.

Can and will do.

Tell me, Pops. How are the living arrangements here anyway? Do we at least have the comforts of home?

[He didn't ask where he would be staying. He figured on crashing on Zenigata's floor in the worst case scenario.]

For the most part, yea. There are some houses, and apartments set up. Goemon lives out in a hut by the lake, Jigen used to room with 'em. Fujiko's been here a while, she has an apartment like me. Theres plenty of space if you wanted an apartment.

Nifty.

...You know. I think I'll think about finding a place to stay in later. I still need to see Fujiko and Goemon, and still need to learn more. Gotta get the lay of the land, figure things out. Usual stuff, I guess.

[Zenigata nods and stands up]

Well then, if you'll excuse me. I'm heading back out to look for New Feathers. Sorta my job around here now. Just bug me in the journal if ya need something.

[He walks off, turning just before he exits Azip]

Oh, and Lupin. Try not to get yourself into too much trouble.

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