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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I don't know Helios. Wouldn't really make much difference if I did. Its you thats acting funny.

Bah, its these fuckin' Malnosso. This is all clearly an experiment.

...I'll agree with you on the experiment, but are you sure it's not you who's been effected? I mean, maybe those of us who went missing for the day were spared some strange, dark influence ocnjured up by the Malnosso because they wanted to rival the Emperor and spread distrust and discontent amongst the population, then laugh and drink their blue milk as we destroy each other. For a week everyone will be dead, and everyone will have forgotten any of this happened.

Lupin. You are making even less sense than usual.

[And with that, he stalks off, muttering to himself]

[Once he's a good distance away from Lupin, Fujiko sneaks up on him.]

PSST! Pops! Over here. [Gestures to... behind a bush. Because Fujiko is special.]

[Zenigata somehow knew this was going to happen, but he wanders over anyway]

He's totally lost it.

Oh good, so you noticed too.

[Which means she can preemptively snap out of it before digging out an Elvis costume and being extra insane.]

What the hell is going on??

Oh nothing. He just thinks he's from Star Wars or somethin'

[Deadpan. Completely serious]

So that's what it is? Are you sure it's still even... Lupin?

Its an experiment, clearly. I'm just gonna let it run its course. He looks so stupid in that getup.

He doesn't remember us at all though... I mean I guess it's good that he forgot Goemon being gone or whatever but still...

Yea, he's definitely off his rocker. I mean geez, he didn't even call me Pops.

So he's not just pranking us, right?

Stupid Malnosso I can't believe them...

Nope, he's telling the truth. He really believes he is this...Red...character.

Have you talked to him yourself, Fujiko?

Yes. Some. We're meeting for coffee tomorrow. Think I should just... bonk him over the head until everything fixes?

[Okay so she's having a Jessica Rabbit moment here, it happens to the best of us.]

I think maybe you should just let the experiment end. And maybe have fun making him feel awkward. Because you'd do that anyway.

[Grins at that.]

Oh I will definitely do that. [Winks playfully.] What about you Pops? No secret deviations where you think you're from a video game or something?

[He narrows his eyes, then just starts laughing]

No. I've just been working on that stupid shack, it'll be done next week. I'm still the same old Inspector. Y'know, TAIHO DA! and MATTE! and all that.

That's a relief. [Digs the toe of her boot into the dirt and fidgets, looking down at it.]

These things never last too long I suppose... so it's just a little while...

[Except he forgot her! Bwaaaah. She will sing so many unrequited love songs at Ginia's bar.]

Fujiko, are you alright?

[He gives her a worried look. He knows that she really does care for Lupin, despite that she'd never, ever, EVER admit it]

[And she will, of course, never ever in a million years admit it.]

Of course. Now he's just a fluffy-haired idiot instead of a monkey-looking one.

Right. Sometimes I wish he'd be able to sit still. Geez, that guy is so troublesome.

Agreed. I guess he's Luke's responsibility now though.

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