redjacketthief | 6th Turn [Voice/Action]

[It's mid-afternoon when the journal post is made by a familiar voice in an unfamiliar mood. A quick look at the image reveals a face that is both familiar and unfamiliar--but that smile, with it's odd curl and suppressed mirth, can mean it is only one person.]

[Failed Filter to Mine Fujiko: Completely Readable]

Hey...Fujiko? Remember that game you gave me at the end of the last month before you went on your mission? It was very clever, and the prize has been a joy. How did you know I liked history books? I'm wondering, though...why are you having me read about your ex-boyfriend's grandfather, after you made it clear that you don't want to think about it?

[There's a pause as the man notices the feed.] Oh... blast it! I messed, Fujiko. Want to meet in my place?

...Everyone, disregard that.

[Later that day the man wanders the town, his hair in a mussed disarray and red jacket noticeably missing. Instead he wears dark colors, fitted but more casual clothes, and his wings are for once in the open. He's headed to the library to return some books, gather others and other supplies. Early that evening, another journal post is made. This time, it's intended for anyone.]

Evening, Luceti, this is Red. I was just wondering...is anyone else around here missing about twenty-one hours of their weekend? Does anybody who isn't know what happened? It's just a question for inquiring minds.

Also--has anybody actually given the Battle Dome a good once over after last week?

[He's serious in his words, even if the smile is light. Ladies and Gentleman, meet the man who's going to be adamant about calling himself Red...someone you're more likely to know as Arsene Lupin III. He's not going to stand down from that either.]

[OOC: Details about how Lupin has been shifted, for the curious, are here. He has a number of physical details in terms of style that are changing beyond what's available to me in normal fanart and screencaps, so I've had to choose a PB, ~~Emiya Kiritsugu~~ a man from another anime that I've yet to actually see. Replies will have appropriate icons, thanks.]

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Since when are they ever that nice? [He huffs at this, in his frustration...

But this was Helios.]

I'm planning on doing some recon later this week--since when are you interested in tech, though? I thought you were into magic.

[ A shrug on his end. ] It could happen, you never know. People have the capacity for change and all that. [ Bold optimistic words given his work but, ah, well he was an optimist at heart.

There's just a scoff from him and then a laugh. What? Seriously? ] I've always been interested in it. Ah. Me and my laptop we've been through so much together, isn't that right? [ A tap as he gives said appliance a hearty pat. ] But, magic, hm. [ How strange. Why would the other think that? ] I mean aside from my little encounters with the filial spirits and maybe if you count dungeon and dragons and the occasional video game or two..

[ He's not seeing where he's ever been deeply involved in it. Sure it was cool and impressive and he'd love to get more information for his database. But magic certainly didn't exist in his world at least. The only magic he's ever known was the good ol' internet. ]

For better or worse...

[He trails. Having seen many, many changes in the people he knew over the course of the Galactic Civil War, including a frightening dip into darkness for one and a move toward being respectable for another. It could go either way, he learned. balance.

However, if Helios were there in person he'd be on the recieving end of a very curious look.] Wierd. How do you explain your kitchen explosion from the other day, and your mess of sugar?

[Dungeons and Dragons? Video Games? Pardon the spy for a moment, as he's quite confused.]

Oh, good lord. People remember that still. [ Augh his life! Helios gives a sheepish laugh. ] Eferin. Even after two years I still don't have the hang of these spirits.

[ It was a gamble on his part, talking to them. But having the urge and skills to find out and seek all available resources and knowledge about this place, especially when Ginia got here, well, he has to admit he didn't think himself any wizard but he does have a pretty good grasp on how to use their magic. It's almost as if it's genetic. But, ha, that's laughable. But hey, who knows. Maybe if he puts on robe and a wizard hat next time he'' be able to do it without exploding anything. ]

...It was just last week, and it's a little hard to forget when I spent the day helping you clean it up.

[Even if he didn't want to believe it, this exchange gave credence to Fujiko and Zenigata's explanation of Malnosso kidnapping and a possible Shift. This wasn't the Helios he knew or remembered, just by this conversation. While they didn't know eachother well, certain elements were noticeably missing.]

I suppose you're right. Thank you...for helping again. [ Helios is going to have to do some investigating over the journals. This is too weird even for him. ]

So when are you planning on heading over to the Battle dome? And is anyone else coming? I know there's a good few of us around who enjoy a bit of investigating and data collecting.

Gambit wanted to come along, and Ginia suggested I ask Bliss, Hornblower, Kennedy, and the Vice Admiral. Really, though, anyone can come along if they think they can help.

I was planning on arranging it for later this week, as soon as I work out arrangements.

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