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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[ Why not? Sasuke is still in the village, and he's still trying to keep as far away from Naruto as possible. Which typically means staying away from areas he thinks Naruto would go, and for the time being that place is right here.

Near the barracks.

Where he is throwing shuriken at a tree. It couldn't exactly be called shuriken practice, but he's doing it anyway. ]

[Thunk.

The thief barely stirs at the impact, until another thunk catches his attention. Once is random; twice is a pattern...

He opens his eyes to take a peek--]

[...]

EEEEEEHHHHHHHH!?

[ Sasuke stops at that loud, borderline obnoxious "EEEEEEHHHHHHHH!?" He looks up only to see—yep, someone in a tree. ] I'm not going to hit you.

[ As if that's any comfort. ]

[Lupin wraps his arms and legs around the tree and twists to get a better view--instantly regretting it, but good god Sasuke!]

You--YOU DON'T THROW SHURIKEN AT A TREE SOMEONE'S SLEEPING IN!

Edited 2012-07-10 16:19 (UTC)

[ He doesn't want to say "I wasn't paying attention and you may have done something near sneak up on me" so he'll settle for something else. ] If you were sleeping, it shouldn't have mattered.

Edited 2012-07-10 16:23 (UTC)

It matters when you miss your target!

I'm not going to miss. [ For emphasis he throws another shuriken right next to the last one. ]

[A chill goes down his spine at the sight of those cold eyes--not even Goemon was that frightening!]

I don't feel very reassured...

Then should I aim higher?

Sorry 'bout your friend, Lupin. Didja like your brownie?

...you're kinda mean, you know that?

[Damn. Zenigata was pretty much the only lawdog friend Smoker got along well with in Luceti, so it shows in his voice. He never was good at hiding his emotions.]

Yeah, let's meet for ramen and a drink. Where are you?

It was a good brownie--thanks!

...and don't be sorry about Pops. He belongs at home. This place was too quiet for him.

[He drops his joking tone:]

His apartment. I'm...gonna need a pick up. Things happened, and we need to talk anyway.

Understood. I'll be right over.

You're welcome! I hope your work went well!

'Kay. It's still a little sad when a friend goes far away, though. So be sure to keep smiling!

Thanks.

[He doesn't say more when he closes the journal, knowing that sometimes words were unnecessary to understand the Marine. Instead he settles back on the couch and lights a cigarette for the old man, pondering over how empty the apartment felt without Zenigata's stolid, bear-like presence.

The cigarette is still lit when Smoker arrives, but Lupin doesn't bother with smiling this time. There's something wrong, and he knows that he has no chance of hiding it.]

A smile is all we have in the end, Ikki-chan. You don't need to worry yourself about it.

Well, as long as you're happy I won't worry!

Need help with any of this?

[He's gruff, the voice rumbling as ever. He had no luck with keeping friends here. He'd been the only marine from his world except Coby for over two years. He's trying not to be selfish about it, but it's hard.]

[Be as selfish as you want, Smoker. Lupin is irritable too. He doesn't stand--not now--but he reaches into his pocket for Smoker's gift.

It was a pair of handcuffs, ICPO Standard. Lupin holds them out to the Marine, the steel bracelets dangling from his hand.]

There was nothing but these. [And a note for Lupin himself, although he doesn't say that.] I think he wanted you to have them.

Thanks.

And you're sure they're not meant for you to put on yourself? [Lightly teasing. It's the best he can manage right now.]

[He manages a smile at the light joke.]

Why would he give me a pair of cuffs? He doesn't work with thieves, you know!

Like I said, to get you to arrest yourself.

[But he'll takes those cuffs and pocket them for now, taking note of which side the seastone's ... Oh hey. His seastone cuffs are missing? :| WELL. He'll deal with that later....]

At least he'll be back at work at home.

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