2nd Turn: [Video/Action]

[redjacketthief]

[The video feed opens to a slightly manic grin on the face of the (in)famous thief, Arsene Lupin III. He is dressed in his usual attire of a brilliant red suit jacket and--mysteriously--is carrying a jitte that definitely does not belong to him. The only other thing that seems out of order is his hair which, although hastily shoved into place with the aid of water, appears intent on not staying in its usual slicked back style. That is not what draws the viewer's attention--it's the high energy, mischievous look in his eyes.

The camera wobbles slightly. He's at the fountain, and very obviously walking circles around the perimeter of it. He starts to speak, brandishing the jitte around as he makes his points.]

Good Morning, People of Luceti!! I've been here for a couple of weeks now, and I thought it was high time I made my official introduction to the rest of you. You may have heard mentions of me from a certain Sassy Little Kitten, Mine Fujiko, or from a certain determined Old Man, Inspector Zenigata Koichi--rest assured. I am here now. Any complaints you may have heard about me from them is now, from this day forward, thus alleviated.

Oh, but you'll be wanting my name, won't you? I am the One, the Only, Arsene Lupin III--international man of mischief and connoisseur of fine art and wine!  Ladies, ladies. Take your time. You'll get your turn soon enough!

Now, now. Since we're all trapped in this place, and since I'm sure my reputation has preceeded me, feel free to contact me if you need a partner for a job or just someone to ease your lonliness. I may be a rogue, but I don't bite.

Hard.

[His tone hardens at this point, taking on an edge of knife-like severity. Underneath the mischief in his eyes lies a bold determination and aura of command.]

And, to any unseen and unheard audiences out there who may be listening in, I warn you: I won't stop at anything, I won't be quiet, and I won't make your job easy. I don't know what you were thinking in bringing me here, and I don't think I want to know. Keep in mind, though, that I'm very capable of making your lives miserable.

[He lets the words hang in the air for a lengthy beat, staring hard into the camera. Then, as quickly as it came, the mood vanished.]

Oh. Pops. I think I kinda grabbed your Jitte there. You can have it back when you want it--but I can see why you bring it around some times. It's pretty fun to wave around! [He grins like an idiot as he ends his announcement.]

Comments

[justicereigns]

The superpowers are at a much lesser strength. That's how they keep god-like people here.

[redjacketthief.livejournal.com]

Figures as much--our handlers don't seem to be stupid. I just want to know for myself, really. [He shrugs at this, as if the conversation were about the weather instead of a desperate dig for information.]

[justicereigns]

Feel free to try the barrier. People have tried everything. Flying straight up, digging as deep as they can, running at it, using the Malnosso's pet droids, using a bear -- that's a long story, you could try their new missions system. Maybe getting a better idea of the outside world would help.

[redjacketthief.livejournal.com]

I'm not stupid, Mr. Marine. I figured people would have tried all of the usual roots by now, that's why I'm asking around.

...and I have heard a little about those missions. Depending on the nature of the information I find, I may end up doing so. Ulterior motives and all. You know the drill.

[justicereigns]

Whatever. Have fun researching then.

And give back the jitte.

[ooc: /sobs. As if Lupin's not already trying to do both of those. /headdesk]

[redjacketthief.livejournal.com]

No need to worry there, I had no intention of keeping the jitte anyway. It's not my style, you know?

And, trust me, I'll have plenty of fun researching around here.

[justicereigns]

Whatever.

[Small pause and growl.] What's that supposed to mean?

[redjacketthief.livejournal.com]

Did you honestly think that I don't plan my jobs out? [He shakes his head with the quiet shame of a school teacher.]

[justicereigns]

You stole the jitte, you claim without realizing it.

[redjacketthief.livejournal.com]

And that is the exception that proves the rule!

[He's joking, but underneath the jest Lupin is deeply serious.]

[justicereigns]

And how many more of these exceptions do you have?

Tsk. Not like you'd know of them anyway.

[redjacketthief.livejournal.com]

[Lupin smiled at this.]

You're learning there, Mr. Marine. That's a good thing!

[justicereigns]

Tch. Don't condescend to me brat.