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Clifside Viewpoint
Somewhere in n the nexus, Ina is sitting at the top of a cliff. She watches the stars as she lays down.
"Wow, the stars look so beautiful tonight...."
The stars look so washed out by the city lights.
*Mariko was there, and she was standing and looking up.*
Nothing here is quite the same, is it?
A man with a staff in his right hand would wander into the area, there's a small light flickering on top of it as he looks ahead of himself. Upon reaching the cliff, he'd look over toward Mariko, having overheard the woman despite the distance.
"Yeah, I've gotten used to it by now but I used to live out on a farm actually... You could always see them out there, ya know? But here? The city lights are most of the sky, there's a certain appeal to both though don't you think? The country is things mostly untouched by humans, but isn't it impressive how mankind can build something like a massive city? All those single unimportant lives coming together to make something, it's kind of neat when you think of it that way."
It is impressive, though I don't think I'll ever fully adjust to the city. Well, I suppose in time I'll have to. Not that I intend on staying here forever, though!
In a sudden surprise, a certain small Sylveon wraps its ribbons around Ina.
Surprise~
Ina let's out a tiny squeal as the ribbons touch her. She quickly turns around to realize that sylveon did it
"*sigh of relief* It's just you, Sylveon."
Who did you think it was? a scary stranger looking to kidnap a foxgirl and take it back to their secret hideout~?
Satisfied, the Sylveon retracts its ribbons and sits down.
"No, the ribbons just kinda reminded me of something I don't like to talk about..."
She shudders, then sits up and looks at the stars.
Oho? do tell. Or don't, it's all the same~
The Sylveon looks up at the stars. Who knows what it was thinking.
Hmmm, quite a different sky from what I'm used to. Alas, I'm getting accustomed to this one. Sleeping under the stars is a treat in itself~
"I know, right? Don't get me wrong, I love having a roof over my head, but being able to just go to sleep under the light of the stars at any time is just great to me!"
And they said the upper-classes have the most fun~ that never applied to me.
Of course, I wouldn't actually know what to do with a lot of money... I simply work for what I can get.
*Johnathon walks up to the top of the cliff trying to get a bearing on his location, as he walks closer to the other 2 they can see a scabbard on his right side with a short sword in it. However once he hears the Sylveon talking he just stands a few feet behind them shocked. I don’t blame him, I would be shocked if I heard an animal talk*
"Meh, you can't do much with money. If you want you can get video games and stuff like that, but otherwise, everything involving money is serious. "
A girl in pink is wandering around nearby obviously lost
Wow..... This place is huge......
(edited by Ina)
*Johnathon finnaly manages to get over his shock and calls out to Ina and the Sylveon*
Excuse me, could one of you tell me where I happen to be? The last thing I remember is walking through my village, next thing I know I’m here.
"*Sigh* Looks like there's a new person."
Ina turns around to face Johnathan.
"OK, long story short, there was some sort of portal or something, and it must have brought you here, because this isn't where you're from. This is the nexus, a meeting point of the dimensions where anyone can appear at any time."
Video games are hard for me. As you can see, I don't have fingers~ I do like some accessories and carriables, though. Food as well, obviously.
The Sylveon waves at Johnathon with a wink.
Welcome to a little piece of paradise, good gentleman~ I do wish I could answer your question, but truthfully, I do not know where I am either. There are a lot of humans and humanlike creatures here, however.
Upon hearing Ina's explanation, the Sylveon nods in... Seeming understanding.
Hmm, seems like an oversimplification, but, I'm no worse for wear, atleast~
(edited by Sylveon)
*He sighs to himself* Well, thanks, I guess. I suppose I’ll walk around until I find another village. *He turns around and walks off, he can tell he isn’t going to get a cohesive answer here, then again, he still thinks he’s in a medevil time period*
Seeing the other people, Yumina walks up to them timidly, making sure to keep clear of the pokemon
Umm.... H-hello?
Are you NPC's?
Or..... wait..... umm....
Ina turns to Yumina.
"Oh, hi!"
She smiles.
The smile helps her calm down a bit
Hello......
Umm....
My name's Yumina....
Are you....?
She tilts her head, looking at Sylveon
Is.... that your pet?
"Huh? Oh, no, she just follows me around alot and we hang out sometimes. Oh, I'm ina by the way."
(edited by Ina)
Oh. Sorry~
Call me Yu-chan.
She bows deeply
So... she's like a stray?
Have you considered adopting her?
She looks soft.....
The girl relaxes, even returning a smile of her own
She's pretty~
(edited by Yu-M1N4)
Sylveon watches Johnathan in confusion as he walks away.
Hmmm? well, atleast he's a free spirit~
Upon Yumina's appearance, the Sylveon waves at her. When she suggested that it was Ina's pet,
Sylveon smirks and instantly wraps its ribbons around Ina, hugging her while looking at Yumina.
Yes! I'm Ina's pet Sylveon! Mistress treats me really nice~!
"Actually, I have thought about that every now and then. I'm just wondering if she already has a trainer and I wanna make sure she doesn't before I do. And it's no problem."
Ah..... Trainer?
.......................
Ah!
Yumina jumps in surprise at the creature speaking
O-oh!....
You can talk.... I'm sorry.....
I should have introduced myself!
She bows to Sylveon quickly, then points above her head, at which point the characters Yu-M1N4 appear in bold pink letters
C-call me Yu-chan....
My tag is.... well... a mouthful.
Of course I don't have a trainer. I wish to stay far away from those balls of slavery... Free I am, and free I will always be~
The Sylveon stated, smirking arrogantly. It seemed a little lonely behind the smile.
I can be a good pet to Ina-chan without her putting me in a ball, though~
Sylveon winked and bumped gently against Ina before turning attention back to Yumina.
Hmmm, codenames? even we don't get those. However, I will not pry~ it a pleasure to make such a lovely ladies acquaintance, Yu-chan. As for talking, well, I'm surprised you all can understand me too~
Sylveon extended its ribbon to Yumina, as if looking for a... Hand-ribbon shake, perhaps?
"Well, Yu-chan, I'm sure we're gonna be great friends!"
She smiles again.
I'm... not exactly used to this place yet.
Sorry about that... you reminded me of something from a game....
So I didn't even consider that you could speak......
............. Keep forgetting that this isn't Menslo.....
Yu gingerly takes the ribbon in her hand as if to shake it before smiling at Ina
Right. It'll be nice to have friends....
.............
Oh! Wait!
A semi-transparent pink menu appears in front of Yumina as she scrolls through them till reaching a window with FRIENDS LIST on the top bar, tapping a + icon in the top right
Lets see if this works......
After a loading icon, two similar menus appear in front of both Ina and Sylveon, Dialogue confirmation boxes for a friend request
"Huh... This is interesting. I've only seen these kinds of things in MMOs and stuff."
Ina selects yes.
A confused Sylveon looked upon the friends list. Hmm, so its assumption was correct. This girl was an android. Well, no matter~ she's a cutie anyway, it thought.
It clumsily pressed the "Accept" key, assuming it is a touch screen.
As the two hit Accept, The windows disappear, and their names appear on Yumina's own window, much to her joy
It works!
Hehehe~
My first friends~
Thank goodness......
She looks at the two names with relief
Ina-san and Sylvy-san.
Ah.... You two don't have menus... do you?
So you can't add me.....
"Did I hear something about... "Yu"?"
Teddie approaches, his eyes seemingly closed and a smile on his face.
"Anyway, what are you..."
He takes a moment to inspect the strange people around him.
"..."People" doing here?"
I'm afraid I'm 100% all natural flesh, dear~ well, aside from my bag.
The Sylveon winks with a giggle before noticing the odd bear enter the fray... Sylveon looks at him with a tilted head.
Hmmm? what kind of Pokemon are you supposed to be?
"Yeah, I don't know how that menu thing of yours works. I see that all the time in MMOs, but never in real life. Interesting....Really cool though!"
Yeah.... I came fro-
Interrupted by the..... thing? Yumina turns her attention to it
We're making friends....
This place is.....
It isn't somewhere I wanna be without them....
Are you a monster?
Ina notices the bear-looking-thing.
"Huh. It's some sort of weird, giant Teddie bear."
Teddie looks confused. Monster? If only they knew.
"A Poke...Mon? A monster?"
He returns to his seemingly happier state.
"No no, under this suit I am as human as it gets."
While not entirely true, it's what he's going with.
A man in a trenchcoat with a staff in his right hand would wander up the cliffs, upon seeing... Some animal, a bear suit, and a damn foxgirl the man just sighs to himself and shakes his head. He's seen some pretty weird stuff since coming here, but this is starting to make him feel like he's wandered onto the set of some surreal movie shoot... And there's MMO girl again too, might as well go say hi in that case.
"So how goes it this fine night? Nice weather, nothing trying to kill me, all in all things are pretty good here. Though I can't speak for you folks of course. Either way, Harry Dresden, Wizard, and it's nice to meet ya I'm sure."
He'd then turn and address Yu directly, looking the young woman over curiously considering she'd been so freaked out last night.
"And in your case, it seems we meet again huh? Geez talk about weird odds of that happening but well, weird is the norm for me so I'm not too shocked by anything at this point. As long as it doesn't start raining frogs or something, that would be pretty strange even by my standards."
A strange man with a camera is crouching taking photos of the stars. He seems slightly agitated,
but makes no effort to openly display it. With a click of the shutter, he smirks cockily.
"Picture perfect."
He takes several more photos before letting his camera rest about his neck. He lies back on the grass before throwing himself to his feet. He saunters over to the group gathered near him.
"Lesse here."
He begins pointing at each person one by one.
"Mascot. Normal. Cosplay. Talking dog? Probably right. Yeah you guys. Mind if I get some quiet to take some pics here? I like some focus, but I get if y'all wanna keep talking. Just be aware of your surroundings for little ol' me."
The man then jogs away into a cartwheel which he lands kneeling with his camera angled toward the heavens.
Ah! Dresden-san!
Yumina seems overjoyed to see Harry as he speaks
It's great to see you again~
We were just talking to this mascot character.
With the window still open, Yumina taps the + icon again, and the same friend confirmation dialogue appears in front of Dresden
My friend list still works.....
So I thought i should add you....
That way I can always find you if I need help or something.
"I mean, he looks like a mascot character. Maybe he's a robot or something?"
Ina keeps looking at Teddie, trying to examine him.
Photos huh? Harry would take a few steps back from the boy out of habit, not that it would do his camera any real good against the hexing but well the thought counts for something right? Those descriptions though... almost sounds like how Harry would name mooks in a case file or something.
"Cosplay? You mean the fox or me? And if it's the first one, I'm 90% sure she's an actual Kitsune or something. Oh, and it's Harry Dresden."
Harry would stare the menu in confusion for a moment, some kind of tracking magic she's manifested a video game... Well, he's always had a weakness for pretty girls anyway so despite any second thoughts the man would shrug and accept the request.
"Sure thing, I was a little worried about you anyway honestly. You don't really seem too used to dealing with the strange... Either way, if you need anything dealt with of the strange kind well, look me up and all."
That name though... What is he some old man? Who the heck calls him by his last name, except Murphy but well that's a whole nother can of worms.
"And call me Harry would ya? I'm not from around here and the whole san thing doesn't quite fit with my name. And as for "Dresden", pretty much nobody calls me that."
Hmmm, interesting~ I'm sure you look better out of it.
The Sylveon winks at Teddie before curtsying a bow to Harry.
Good day to you~ I am Sylveon. Someone like yourself doesn't seem like the type to stargaze... But appearances can indeed be deceiving, yes?
The Sylveon chuckled. That last comment probably sounded sinister, but there was nothing really behind it but idle conversation.
It's expression changed to one of actual poutiness, the "talking dog" comment probably directed at it... But the sudden leave of the human makes it impossible to counteract.
Ina looks right at Harry.
"You got that right, Harry! I'm a Kitsune!"
Her tail wiggles around.
(edited by Ina)
The man would snap a photo, but he stays focused on his shot.
"Don't like cameras, pal? Guess that's understandable. Alright, one time exception, the camera's goin' away, see?"
He puts the camera away in his bag.
"Actual kitsune you say? Meh, I've heard more impressive. I've talked to a ghost once you know. Guess I didn't give you my trademark blurbs. Gramps? Nah nah. Wait, hmmm. Gramps might work here. Eh, you don't look all that old, grizzled yeah, but you've got that cane 'n' all so. Gramps it is! Nice to meet'cha gramps! Welcome to the crapshoot that is the Nexus! How'd I know that? I get around's all."
Teddie doesn't mind Ina inspecting them. He just stands there and stares at them.
"Alright, don't touch the mask and we won't have problems. Got it?"
Ok Harry-san.
Yumina bows lightly smiling broadly
Thank you~
I'll be sure to rely on you then.
Ina wiggling her tail makes Yumina notice it, her eyes widening as she suddenly realizes that Ina isn't human
W-wow!
It looks..... so....
Fluffy........
Ina looks at Yu.
"It is definatley fluffy. But I don't really like people touching it or my fox ears, they're kinda sensitive. I only let people close to me touch them."
Oh......
Yumina looks a little disappointed, but smiles back regardless
Ok. Sorry about that.
Ghosts? Heh, talking to ghosts... CANE!? HE'LL KICK THIS BRAT'S ASS FOR CALLING HIS STAFF A DAMN CANE!
"It. Is. A fucking. Staff. Do not insult the tools of my trade foolish boy! I am Harry Dresden, wizard! Detective! And all around facer of various supernatural evils!"
The man would begin cackling like some kind of super villain and toss his arms up into the air.
"You call meeting a ghost impressive? I've faced down legions of the dead! Warlocks, vampires, and werewolves oh my! But most of all... DON'T CALL MY STAFF A CANE!"
He'd then look down at the Sylveon and return to a more normal style of speaking, clearing his throat for a moment before responding to her.
"And yes quite so, I am kinda fond of stars and such honestly... Sometimes it's nice to get away from the city and just see nature, magic is life ya know, and nature is a big part of that to be sure."
"It's OK Yu-Chan! I'll let you touch them every now and then! Like right now!"
She stands next to Yu.
Teddie sighs after a bit of uneventfulness.
"At least you're good at following orders."
...............................................................
Yumina looks at Harry surprised, not expecting the outburst and making a mental note to never say anything that would imply Harry was old
W-wow.....
Those all sound like high level enemies....
Turning her attention to Ina, Yumina's expression lightens
Really!?
Hehehehe~
She gently cuddles the tail happily
Soooo soft and waaarm~
The man smirks. Bingo.
"Sorry 'bout that gramps! I had my own fun too, but I feel like killing the dead is a bit redundant, yeah? Also a wizard detective? I know two of those, but I guess someone stirred your pot a bit too hard."
He does a salute in a quite mocking way.
"I'll be sure not to call your cane.. I mean... your STAFF a cane. Just, humor me a little, by definition, a cane IS a staff. You might've well had just said 'Duh, don't call my husky a dog!' I mean really, but I said I wouldn't do it. Scout's honor!"
He's very obviously trying to hold in a laugh.
(edited by Gou_Shijima)
Sylveon was impressed with Harry's speaking style. What a man of mystery, it thought.
You certainly have a way with words, don't you? truthfully, I am accustomed to this view. Human cities are entirely new to me... But they present opportunities and things I've never seen before. I very much enjoy the experience~
The Sylveon giggles and adjusts the ribbon on its chest.
Places like this exists, so I believe technology and nature are in perfect harmony in these lands~
(edited by Sylveon)
Ina's face blushes a lot, but at this point she's kinda gotten used to it, so the blushing dies down.
"It really is soft, isn't it?"
Sooo soft~
I could cuddle it forever~
Hau~
Despite what she says, she barely is able to seperate herself from the tail
So soft~
I want one~
Somewhere nearby the group, a boy wearing a beanie that's covering his blue hair is sitting down, looking up at the stars in awe.
"Didn't expect the skies to be this clear tonight. Hell, I don't even remember the last time seeing stars in the sky."
Teddie checks a watch that isn't there.
"Wow, you guys sure know how to make things uninteresting huh?"
He shrugs.
She giggles a bit.
"I'm glad you enjoy it. I wish I could give you a real tail, but I can't, sadly. Buuuuuut.....There is an alternative. I'll be right back."
Ina runs off really quickly, leaving a fire trail. A few seconds later, she comes back with a fake fox tail and fake fox ears. But they have a button on both of then.
"Try these on, and press the buttons."
Ok~
Yumina takes the accessories and puts them on, pushing the buttons and waiting excitedly
"Alright, now take them off."
Hmm, so this kid is just poking at him huh... Well two can play at that game, and it's not like Harry really wants people to think he's actually competent or anything. Outwardly, the man just sighs and shakes his head at Gou.
"Yeah yeah, the point is that a staff is a very specific type of thing used by wizards. But I digress, don't I! Who's the other wizard ya met that does detective work? I doubt I know them, but I can't help being curious."
The man would oddly evade eye contact with Gou, of course, Harry's trying to avoid a Soulgaze but well the guy in front of him wouldn't likely know that. Either way, he briefly turns toward Teddie with a curious look on his face.
"And I guess you have a better idea of something exciting then? I'm all ears strange bear suit guy, since you must have something up your sleeves if you're complaining about it, right?"
*Pop*
Yumina takes them off
Suddenly, very realistic fox tails and ears appear on Yumina.
"Congratulations! With the power of magic and technology, now you have a realistic fox tail and fox ears!"
She smiles.
Ahh~
She squeels in delight as she cuddles her own tail
This is amazing~
Thank you!
Yumina hands the fake tail and ears back to Ina with a bow
I'll take good care of them~
Gou chuckles to himself.
"Other guy? I ain't done much work directly with him, but his style is INFINITELY cooler than yours for sure. Guy uses rings, can't confuse a ring for a stick can you? Word is he's contracted a dragon, his pal contracted a chimera, manticore? I forget. They do some work with the police. Got any more questions, cuz I might hafta start chargin' for this kind of information. Oh, first one's on the house I guess!"
Gou retrieves a small square photo from his bag of a man in a bizarre red and black suit. The red parts seem to be of crystalline structure, with silver lining separating it from the other parts.
"You're Harry, yeah? Of course you are, I heard you say it. I'm a man who believes in exchanges, so my name's Gou. Gou Shijima. You seem oddly more American than the other people here; I like it. I lived in America for a while."
"No problem Yu-Chan! Always happy to help out a friend! Just remember, they're really sensitive, so dont let people touch them too often."
Teddie's smile gets a bit wider at Harry's question.
"Eh, I did have an idea but I don't think many of you would like it."
He puts his hands behind his back.
"Plus I do plan on not getting killed tonight."
Taking a glance over to the group, seeing that the only normal ones there to him are Harry, Gou, and probably the Sylveon, he decides not to approach them and instead continue stargazing.
*Another day, another cliffside it would seem, as Mariko came upon the group.*
Geeze, seems the quiet hill has been found by everyone now.
Got it!
Checking her menu's she finds that her ears and tails count as "Accessory" items, and is able to toggle them on or off at her discretion, but decides to keep them on because they're cute
Harry-san~
Lookey! I'm cute now!
She does a little twirl before turning her attention to the mascot
Idea? Killed?
Is there something dangerous around here?
Work with the cops eh... Part of him wants to rise at the bait, play at being far dumber and more prideful than he really is. But at the end of the day, he doesn't have much to gain by playing stupid with this man right now.
"I can't speak on my coolness, but I get the job done at the end of the day and that's my concern honestly. You seem pretty sharp... And I might just take you up on that offer of info sometime, it's always good to have contacts in this line of work."
That suit is something else, magic? Tech? Maybe a bit of both, people who can mix them seem pretty common around this "Nexus" place in fact. Of course, Harry's magic still blows tech to bits.
"Tell ya what, I'll give you a bit of info about myself in exchange. First off yeah I'm from the US, Chicago to be exact, been there a good long while at this point and I grew up entirely in America. Second off, the reason I backed up from your camera is that my brand of magic doesn't play nice with tech, anything more advanced than a revolver has a habit of going kaboom around wizards like me."
Harry's tone would shift as he goes on, where he would have sounded foolish and joking moments ago, by this point Gou would likely notice the man's dead serious voice and expression... Wouldn't do to come off entirely foolish, not when dealing with a possible informant.
He'd then turn toward the girl... Who even, why. Well he's seen odder things, and she's not wrong about it looking... Somewhat good, not that he should be thinking on that too much.
"Hmm, yeah not bad... And as for anything dangerous, I'm sure there's nothing we can't deal with lurking around here."
There's a pointed look toward Teddie as he says that last bit, the bear might just see some meaning that surely isn't there in the least bit.
"Though I must admit bear, I'm curious even more when I hear we likely wouldn't enjoy your idea. On the other hand, I have plenty of trouble."
(edited by Harry-Dresden)
She smiles at Yu being cute with the fox ears and tails. Then she remembers something.
"Wait, you were cut off before. Where did you come from Yu-Chan?"
Oh thank god, that girl hadn't caught onto his words. He turns his attention to Yumina.
"Ah yes, there are plenty of dangerous things around here."
Ehehe~
She blushes lightly at Harry's words
Ok. I trust you.
Ah...
Turning back to Ina, Yumina smiles
I was actually in the beta of Menslo Online before I came here.
It's an MMO, so that's why I still have the menus and stuff.
Looking back at Teddie, his words don't seem to bother her
Well, Harry-san says it's relatively safe, so as long as I'm with him It should be fine.
(edited by Yu-M1N4)
Gou shrugs without care, not a flat out refusal, but not a clear yes.
"I'll see what I can do. You want my info? Well you're gonna have to back me up when push comes to shove. You able to use a phone, who 'm I kiddin' course you can't. Probably. I'd need some specs with what I'm workin' with before you get in on my info network. 'Course only toy of mine you might break'd be the camera. The other gadgets I use seem to have a strange disapproval of exploding because some guy yells hocus pocus."
Gou pulls out a miniature toy motorcycle from his bag. No need to keep secrets, hmm? Well,
not ones that cost him in the long run.
"If I had to guess, your magic is somethin' like an EMP. Get it? Well this bad boy's been through tougher than some magnets, so I think it's safe to put one on your watch. Just call my name and I'll be there lickety split. If I'm not busy. I'll send it back if that's the case."
Gou extends his hand.
"Well Gramps? We got a deal?"
Teddie? What the hell are you doing here now!?
*Marie stopped in her tracks upon seeing the bear. But something as off, something we wouldn't like? Is that what the Wizard Man said?*
"Huh. That explains things. Let me just say this to you quickly. This place has a ton of weird things here, alot are even weirder than me or your menus, so try not to get freaked out by them. Anyways, wanna hang out in the city some time? I might be able to get you adjusted here!"
Ina smiles at Yu.
Teddie turns his attention to Marie. Their voice sounds familiar but he doesn't quite remember the name of the person.
"Who are you again? You do seem familiar though."
He scratches the back of his head.
"Anyway, I have been here for quite a bit now. I have heard of this one guy that took my identity at some point, but I digress."
Hmm... Backup is quite the ask, and it's a dangerous game he's looking into. Tech he might not break isn't a bad thing, and he actually does have his office phone.
"Old school landlines I can use and if you want the number for that I've got a business card... As for backup, depends on what I'd be doing honestly. Tracking things down I can do, some light sneaking, hell even throwing down in a fight isn't beyond me. But first, two things before I agree to a deal."
Harry would raise his hand up and show two fingers, slightly smirking at the younger man as he leans on his staff.
"1, I need to be clear that helping you out isn't going to involve killing anyone. Monsters are one thing, but it's people I'm out, you don't seem the type but I've learned to be upfront over the years. 2, how about... A little exchange of souls if you will, called a Soulgaze and it's why I normally avoid eye contact. Should give us both a feel for each other, assuming you'll agree to those? Then sure I'm in."
If Gou is fine with those terms, Harry would shake his hand for a moment and then take the item he'd been offered... Smart one this Gou, guessing he had a watch to place it on thanks to the nature of his magic. Of course, if those terms aren't fine well then no harm no foul.
Yeah.
Harry-san said that too..
And I'd love to hang out sometime!
"Great! I can't wait!"
Her fox tail wiggles a bit.
Yumina looks over the group
Looks like lots of people....
She moves over towards Harry, but doesn't speak, simply finding comfort in the man's presence
Gou's expression darkens. An expression of disdain briefly flashes over his once happy-go-lucky attitude.
"Listen. Don't. You. EVER. Think I'd put a human life at risk. Second? Go for your soul gaze or whatever, but you might not like some things you find in there. I've made a hell of a lot more mistakes than anyone ever should, and don't think I believe words are gonna make everything all nice again. Deal. Only backup I want is if I get in a rough spot. Informants get the worst treatment y'know?"
Gou locks eyes with Harry, and there isn't a trace of doubt in them.
"Yeah... This used to be a bit of a safe spot for me. Although I have heard that it's a really popular hang out spot. I don't mind people being here, but I still kinda liked being alone, or at least a tiny amount of people being around. That's how I prefer it, anyways."
Someone took your identity? You mean that demon who started the P-1 Grand Prix? Is he here, too!?
*She seemed suddenly very fired up at the prospect of whoever that demon was being here. Not in an excited way, either, rather in a generally angry way. Still, something was still naggingly wrong. He seemed suddenly so... professional?*
Yeah.... Alone time is good....
Sometimes loud crowds make my head hurt and spin unless I have some form of anchor....
Usually a family member.... or someone I trust....
Letting out a small sigh of boredom, Jiyu stands up and walks over to the group with his arms crossed behind his head. He takes survey of the group once more, seeing that Mariko has joined.
"Hey guys, I didn't see you there. How's life?"
He glances over to Harry, before turning to face him fully.
"Aren't you that guy from the crime scene back in the city? I don't think I caught your name."
"Well, you can trust me Yu-Chan! I'll be almost like your guide here!"
Ina gives a reassuring smile to Yu.
Teddie shakes his head.
"No, it's nothing like that. I've seen pictures of the guy who did it. Sort of an odd-looking thing. Anyway, you haven't reminded me of what your name is."
Harry grins, that response is exactly the kind of answer he's hoping for honestly... Pissing the guy off might not be good, but he's glad to see such blunt distaste for endangering people. As their eyes meet, Gou would begin to see a vision of sorts, various images of Dresden flash before his eyes but not in any way he can make out details, more like an overview of Harry and his general style. The boy would get the impression of someone who's Hiding a good deal, jokes and messing about that belay a sharp mind. A burning need to help where he can badly covered up with attempts at coming off as some money hungry PI. Something's Harry's done that are... Not exactly good, which the man himself would say, yet all done in some attempt to try and help, Harry Dresden's a good man if one who's willing to go very very far in order to protect those he cares for. Finally, there's something not Dresden at all lurking in there that's of a far more predatory nature, held back by will and stubbornness, but always there. With that, Gou's bit of the vision would close out.
Of course, I can't take pot shots at what Harry would see so that one's up to you Gou.
Of course~
What else are friends for?
She smiles back
Hm?
Noticing the new guy, Yumina thinks to speak, but seeing him talk to Harry she keeps quiet, not wanting to interrupt their conversation
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My name? Mariko, er, Marie.... E-Emmy-chan....?
*She's nervous at bringing up that terrible nickname, and immediately launches into another statement.*
That ring a bell!?
Harry sees some images of a vague figure in white. Harry gets the feeling that Gou, too, isn't all as he appears. Harry can get the sense that most of his past shaped his future. Much of Gou's core seems to be fueled by a deep rage, but it fades to reveal an intense desire to protect the ones he cares about. Any mistake he's made seems to stem from a genuine hope that what he was doing was the right thing. His more recent life seems to be happiness, but there are spurts of sorrow mixed in. It appears Gou's mask of being a carefree photographer is well fitted on his deep rooted antisocial tendencies. Gou seems to share that hidden wit with Harry, but his wit seems much more closely rooted in what he knows than general knowledge. Within the pit of his soul seems to lie two souls. There is Gou's soul, of course, but laced throughout is a quiet and stern presence that seems to watch over what he does.
"Man, that was a trip! I think we'll get along REAL well!"
Seeing that Harry's busy at the moment, it would be best not to bother him right now. He turns to Ina and salutes to her with two fingers.
"Heya, fox girl."
Noticing Yumina next to Henry, Jiyu doesn't recognize her one bit. He would give her a wave just as a small introduction.
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Being waved to, Yumina would shyly smile wave back to Jiyu before turning her attention to the stars, her hood somehow not falling off her head as she looks up, as if it were connected to her head
He starts to remember now. Yeah, Marie, right. Though, "Emmy-chan" that sounds like a dreadful nickname.
"Yeah, all those except... Ugh, "Emmy-chan" bring back memories. It's nice to see you again, Marie."
The man would begin laughing for a moment, yeah that sounds likely considering what Harry's just seen here...
"I think you're right Gou, hmm... Count me in to be sure. I can't say I was expecting to run across someone like you, but it's a good sort of surprise honestly."
Harry casually tosses the device Gou had given him onto his watch, all things told this has been quite enlighting. An info dealer and a detective... A lot more alike than one might think, both as a job, and in relation to this little meeting.
"It's funny don't you think? Info dealers getting such a bad rep, but well you and I both dig up things people don't want to be found and then give them to somebody. Not so unlike when I think about it"
He'd then note Yumina near him... When did she get here!? Geez Soulgazes take focus, but at least this one told him something he's happy to learn. Either way, he's a bit stunned at how much faith she seems to have in him.
"Ah, didn't notice you there Yumina... Just had to talk a bit with Gou over there, anyway uh did you need to speak with me about something?"
Good, I was worried for a moment you were the imposter youreslf. So, what's this big plan you mentioned or something? And does it involve Girls, Game Shows, or Food?
Hm?
She turns her attention back to Harry with a smile
No, not really~
Just watching the stars.
Looking back up, she stares at the sky
The stars are a lot different than back home.....
This makes the third different night sky I've stood under in one week......
Gou grins from ear to ear. What Harry said was true, but he had some reasons why he'd think it were so.
"Info dealer is a broader term I guess. Some people dig up the right stuff and give it to the wrong people, then POW! Our rep is up a creek without a paddle. I won't complain though, if I make a small mistake I don't have to deal with the public if that info gets out. Anyway, who's she? Another business partner? Ooooh love interest? Come on Gramps spill the beans!"
Gou seems to have much more concern for this than he should.
Teddie quickly thinks of something.
"Oh uh, nevermind the plan it was stupid anyway. Food sounds good right now though."
Ina stops staring into the distance. She turns to Yumina.
"So, you wanna go to the city now Yu-Chan?"
Since nothing was really occurring at the moment, Jiyu takes a seat on the ground and takes a look at the stars once more. He stretches both of his arms with a small yawn. He takes out his phone, checking the time.
"It's getting really late... Meh, I don't care."
Ah.....
Looking at Ina, Yumina responds
I'd rather not.... Mom and dad always told me not to go into the city at night....
It get's really dangerous at night.....
Sorry..... But thank you for inviting me.
Hearing herself being referred to catches Yumina's attention, listening to the man and giving a slight blush at "Love interest", She bows to the man and introduces herself
Hello.
I go by the Handle Yu-M1N4.
But that's just a mouthful, So call my Yu-chan, or just Yu if you like.
As for our relation....
She blushes slightly again
We met yesterday, Harry-san told me about where I was and helped me get my bearings....
He's been very kind to me, but I'm afraid I don't have an occupation...
And while I trust him, I think it would be a stretch to describe it as anything close to love.....
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"Oh, that's OK then! Maybe tomorrow!"
She smiles.
Love interest... She's likely more than a bit young, and he helps every girl that he stumbles onto.
"Like she said brat, I just ran into her and offered to lend a hand. I'm obligated to help people out where I can as a wizard after all. And besides, haven't you read PI stories? When a girl walks into your office ya gotta do something about it."
Harry would smirk over at Gou as he replies, any seriousness the man had gained vanishes into the air as his usual casual and joking tone returns once again... He can't help but note the girl's blush though, and her refusal to drop the "san".
"And as for the city being dangerous at night, well there's a reason I call monsters "Things that go bump in the night". Lotta stuff like that only gets active after dark, not to mention people who go bump in the night. If you do need to go there, learn to defend yourself or stick with someone who does."
Gou's grin grows in intensity, and it's quite genuine.
"Tough break pal! I've gotta bounce and get diggin' but if I get somethin' I think I should send your way I'll give you a ring, yeah? Seeya, Gramps!"
Gou begins to backflip down the hill with amazing dexterity before disappearing into the night.
Food, huh? Guess you are Teddie, after all. Do you know of any place here that serves those steaks everyone always loved?
Right....
I think I'll stick with you at night then......
Safer that way....
.........................
She thinks to herself, as if she just realized something, her tail flicking back and forth
Ina notices Yumina's tail flicking.
"Hmm? What's up Yu-Chan?"
Well..... I just realized I've had a hard day.....
And that I need to find a place to sleep....
But.... I'm not tired in the slightest.....
She fiddles with her tail
Teddie shrugs.
"I'm not sure, this entire place has a really weird layout."
"You need a place to sleep, huh? Well you can come to my place! And if you're not tired, why not hang out at my cafe? Maybe you could help too! It'd be nice having another person to help!"
She gives a kind smile to Yumina.
Ok, That would be nice.
At least until I manage to find my own place.
Thank you very much.
Where is your cafe?
Yumina opens her menu up to the MAP window and shows it to Ina, on it is a map of the City
Just point to it, It'll mark itself.