redjacketthief | 10th Turn [Voice/Action]

[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.]

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[Lupin keeps his jaw set and his eyes firm as he watches the strange man make his way closer, shoving his internal anxieties away even as his intuition screamed warnings.]

...What did we talk about before about getting all up in people's space, Scorpy? [He kept his tone mild, cool, even as he stared up at him.] It's also a very uncool thing to do.

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Fortunately, cool is something I strive to be. [And then he goes to grab Lupin's wrist. His intention is to lift the hand up, and then hand him the pulse pistol. He needs to test something, after all. As he does this, he explains in an almost bored sounding tone]

I require another important test, Lupin. Namely... I require you to fire the weapon at me from a decent range so I can test it's penetrative power. [Of note: the tree it hit probably has a huge hole in it and the ground is littered with them, after all, pulse pistols can blow up jeeps and helicopters in the Terra Firma episode with a decent shot] And I believe... you would be rather comforted to shoot me. [Inhale] I also believe, I would like this to happen on my terms.

[It's a conscious effort to steady his breathing even as his hand is grabbed and the pistol is placed in his grip. The weight and feel of it is curious...but there were terms.]

State them clearly and concisely then, and I'll give you a hand.

[Despite the fact that his balance was thrown off, despite the lethargy that was a side-effect of those medications, and completely ignoring the fact that his aim was as thrown off as his balance, Lupin decides to just play along.

Scorpius spoke truly. Lupin would very much like to shoot him.]

Very simple ones, actually. [With a smile, as he lets go of the pistol, smiling at Lupin. he takes one step backwards, the smile still there] You will shoot me anywhere except my face on my mark, and you will return the weapon afterwards.

[Another step back.]

All right--that sounds reasonable.

[Given the craters, and the fact that the man probably didn't have a death wish, he didn't blame him for those terms. Lupin pushes lightly off of the tree and plants his feet firmly in the dirt at shoulder's width. A martial artist would recognize it as a modified version of the classic horse stance, courtesy of his years watching Goemon and his training with Smoker over the last several months. With both hands on the grip he levels his aim with the sight...dead center for Scorpius' chest.

A small part of him prayed that his aim was true this time. While in the Battle Dome he figured that he could aim all right if he made like a sniper and used a prop to keep the barrel level, shooting with the finesse of James Bond was still a little beyond him. He had to, however. A deal was a deal, and he couldn't show weakness before this man.]

Give me the go whenever you're ready.

[Given his training with Katoya, Scorpius does recognize it... albeit by a different name. He growls something under his breath and once he's several meters away from Lupin he turns and spreads his arms]

And my mark.

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[Lupin didn't need telling twice. It takes only a second to readjust his aim, but he's not at all satisfied. His arms waver slightly, just enough to ruin any possibility of a clean shot.

A finger twitched on the trigger and the pistol fired an inhumanly bright blaze--]

[--And sails into the woods to the right of Scorpius.

Lupin grit his teeth, keeping his frustration and disappointment in check. He couldn't reveal too much--couldn't!]

Oh! [with a mock gasp. He keeps watching Lupin's thermal read, and even turns his head lightly to see where that shot strayed too. Nice]

[The man was clearly playing with him. Lupin grins, all confidence and attitude. It was a show--it was always a show.]

Yea, sure. Laugh it up, Scorpy. I'm just getting started.

Then by all means, continue.

[That smile--

Without bothering to aim this time, Lupin fires off the pistol once more--

and it hits the ground near his feet!]

Edited 2012-07-25 17:06 (UTC)

10th Turn [Voice/Action]

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As determined by d20 roll...

HE FAILS SPECTACULARLY!

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Derp. Rolled a 1!