10th Turn [Voice/Action]

[redjacketthief]

[July 9: Voice]

Hey, Luceti.

[The thief speaks clearly over the public audio feeds very suddenly that night, with a level of calm that is surprising for some residents he spoke with over his most recent transmission. There's no laughter in his tone, nor any bitterness. He speaks as if he were holding a casual conversation.]

I just wanted to let you know, for those of you who knew him, that Detective Inspector Zenigata Koichi has returned home. Don't worry--he's just gone back to doing what he does best, even if he hasn't yet succeeded. Never let there be a doubt, he is the best damn officer that the ICPO has to offer. 

We're down another lawdog, guys, but we'll manage. Let's make the old bastard proud!

Also...he wasn't here for very long, so I don't know how many people he knew, but Jigen Daisuke has also returned home. Don't worry for him either, because its better for him to be out of here. He's quiet, but places like this never got on well with him.

If you want to honor them in some way, have a few drinks and a few smokes. If that's not your thing, then have a bowl of Miso Ramen for Pops. It's his favorite dish.

[Filtered to Smoker: Unhackable]

Captain? Pops left you something if you want to come get it.

[Considering recent weeks and the whirlwind of events, Lupin appeared to be taking the loss of two of his best friends rather well. Residents of Community House 5 would have noticed the sheer delay he took in actually investigating Zenigata's apartment on the third level. Whether out of physical necessity or his own misplaced lonliness, Lupin spends the night there.]

[July 10: Action]

[Residents of the village will be able to catch Lupin between several places the next day, largely in the area around Community House 5, the Barracks, and the Battle Dome. Although he's physically not fully adjusted to the current conditions left on him by the Malnosso, Lupin treks his way over to the Dome to make use of one of the simulation rooms for target practice. His aim went with his balance, and he intended to rectify that as soon as possible. Acquaintances could call him out on his poor coping skills once more, but that won't stop him from trying.

It's late afternoon by the time he's satisfied enough to leave, although he doesn't quite make it back to his room. Wandering villagers will find him napping anywhere around the Barracks or Community House 5, although a preference for sleeping under or in trees is noticeable. Just...don't ask him if he needs a hand.

If his refusal for aid is unaccepted, he will not be directing people to his apartment in the community building, but to House 46 on the other side of town.

His friends insisted on the change, and he was in no position to argue.]

Comments

[redjacketthief]

Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. [Because he did need to get out for a little while, and spending the night out with Smoker sounded ideal. Between his training efforts and bearing his emotional burden, he was starting to feel the strain...

"You don't need to try so hard." There was a point there.]

You know, Captain. I was going to have it be a surprise, but...I'm gonna steal that fountain one of these days. We all need a good laugh, and that will be the best joke this place has seen for a while.

[justicereigns]

[His ears just flick at that.]

Is that even possible? [Seriously. How much does that thing weigh anyway?] What are you even going to do with it? [It's... a fountain after all. It doesn't do much other than decorate town squares.]

I appreciate the heads up though. [That way he won't try to stop and/or chase Lupin. Since it's not like it belongs to anyone other than the Malnosso, and fuck those guys. Then again, it does sort of belong to all of them too.] You are going to return it eventually right? Keimi loves that thing.

[redjacketthief]

I've stolen bigger. [Much bigger.] And all I'd be doing is relocating the thing for a few days...

It would be returned, no worries. My plan is to show people that we can do something around here, and that we have no reason to give up. This place is too quiet, and...it feels like the population is broken. [It's hit a point where he wonders if its affecting him too...]

I hate seeing a place in stagnation. Really, I do. Moving it, even an inch, would change the playing field. Hopefully it will be enough to get people to smile again.

[justicereigns]

[Small grin as he gestures for them to head out the door, though he waits to give Lupin an elbow in case he needs it. Not a date.]

You know, I think the Inspector might have had a point after all then. You're secretly pretty heroic sometimes.

[redjacketthief]

I'm not that heroic...

[The elbow is accepted, though. The medication that Law prescribed is starting to work, but it didn't help the original balance issue. It's not a date, but he wants to have some manner of independence too.]

Don't you go accusing me of going straight either--it'll ruin my rep around here! [It's said in jest, though he has a feeling that his 'rep' is all ready ruined.]

[weaponry]

[ Despite the fact that Tenten may not interact with the old inspector and the people from his world, she has a deep care for all of them. They've been so nice from what she's seen! From Lupin to Fujiko that helped her out when she first arrived and influenced her to talk to Goemon about swords, to the inspector, they're all like a crazy family and she thinks of herself as a family friend.






It's weird. ] Well, he can't really catch you if you're here right? I mean, I guess he can try to catch the you when you return and stuff. [ Or however time works at Luceti. ] And I know, he's probably a lot happier not in Luceti, like we all are. But it's always sad when a friend leaves.

[ Tenten isn't aware that he's musing to himself. She thinks it's actual conversation. Oops. ] I'll be sure to have some tonight. If I have any left... [ Damn your love for ramen, Naruto. ] He was a great man with a great sense of justice. He wasn't a typical "do it for the glory" type of guy. He just really wanted to help. Thank you for the compliment. [ It means a lot to be compared to the inspector!! ]

[justicereigns]

[Another quick laugh.] Around here I'm not sure it matters much. Between Trafalgar Law and Straw-Hat, "villains" have to take a backseat here.

[Takes his time leading Lupin out so he can get a better grip on balance and adjusting to it.]

[tellmejohn]

Your hearing is surprisingly sensitive for a human, Mr. Lupin.

[He doesn't turn to look at him. He heard the guy coming]

[redjacketthief]

...I've heard that we're returned to the exact moment we left at, so you don't need to worry about Pops not having anyone to chase. This is a weird pocket universe, really. You don't need to worry about that either--though, I doubt either of us will ever really win.

And it's not a compliment if it's true. You're a smart girl, with strong morals. He would be proud...we just have to remember his sense of justice.

[redjacketthief]

[Balance, adjustment...there were so many things that he just didn't need to think about before. His posture and foot placement used to flow so naturally, but recent days left him bracing a hand against walls as he moved or just giving up and lounging all day. Even having a friend as a guide felt better than that.]

What difference does it make anyway, when we all share an enemy that we haven't found a good way to touch yet? It's just easier to call a truce and deal with it.

Pops and I did that on a number of occasions...and it tended to work.

[redjacketthief]

It helps me with my job.

[No, he's not playing.]

Care to tell the audience why you're shooting at nothing?

[Action]

[i_speak_softly]

[On the other hand, you could just give up on shooting. Don's not a fan of firearms.]

[justicereigns]

Exactly.

Though I'm sure my truces are a lot more tentative than yours. Maybe it's the number of years.

[tellmejohn]

Calibrating this pulse pistol. [In fact, let's push this part back in before shooting in Lupin's direction. Not at him, but it'll hit a nearby tree]

[Action]

[redjacketthief]

What? I'm a thief and I like my Walther, okay?

[redjacketthief]

Maybe. Who knows? Luffy does genuinely like you, so maybe he'll find a way for you two to team up some day. Kid like that...he's got determination.

[Action]

[i_speak_softly]

[He didn't say anything! He puts on his most innocent I-don't-know-what-you're-talking-about face.]

[justicereigns]

I'd rather he didn't all told. Since that would mean he found a reason to make me risk my entire life's work and go against the brass even more than I already cross the line.

[Not to mention Luceti already gives too much for Smoker to thing about when it comes to moral ambiguities, the only consolation prize is that back home he won't remember it.]

1/2

[redjacketthief]

[Wait--what?]

2/2

[redjacketthief]

[Yea, that last shot was too much Scorpius.]

You don't need to fire at people to calibrate a gun!!

[Action]

[redjacketthief]

...this is gonna make talking to you really hard. You know that, right?

[redjacketthief]

Understood, Cap'. [He offers a playful salute.] I still think it might be good for you eventually. Even if it is only here.

[Action]

[i_speak_softly]

[Nod. He is quite aware.]

[justicereigns]

[Snorts.] It's fine the way it is for now.

[Mind you, the minute he canon updates this will all have come to pass, but hell if he knows that. Luffy might when he returns though....]

I'm still trying to work out peace with his brother, and that's easier since I know I don't have to deal with him back in our world ever again, and yet it's still harder than it should be. [Because of his own stubbornness? Meh. Too much thinking it over.]

[Action]

[redjacketthief]

...oh dear. Yea. Uh...do you think we could try teaching you sign language?