[open] change even the weakling in the mirror into gold

[wolfpuppy]

Who: Ryuuga wolfpuppy & OPEN
When: 6/9-6/17 IC, 3/20 OOC
Where: Throughout the Colony
What: Catch-all patrol log mk.2! Sightings of a golden wolf! Mistakes will probably be made.
Rating/Warning: None atm - I'll change accordingly.


[Even despite his first attempt at this didn't really yield much in the way of results, Ryuuga's undeterred. Even if he doesn't seem to have to worry about Gates or Inga for the most part, he's still checking things out around the city when he can. There's multiple ways that someone can run into him:

a.) He's back in his Knight uniform, patrolling alleyways and other shady areas for trouble, breaking up fights if necessary, but always going for disarming an opponent quickly over anything else. Though with some of these fights, he does look like he's having a good time. Almost feels right, honestly.

b.) Some might see a streak jumping across rooftops and ledges (or run past you if you're up on the roofs as well), the glint of gold unmistakable as a figure in wolf-like armor takes great leaps in a huge hurry. Do you dare follow?

c.) Or you may have seen him in one of his few moments of respite, eyes closed and resting for a few moments as he's leaned up against an empty wall or bench before he starts up again. He's used to running on little to no sleep considering his job back home, so this isn't too much different.

d.) Others might see him hanging around the edge of the labyrinth, looking incredibly uncomfortable but still determined. This place creeps the hell out of him for sure, but he can't help but feel the need to investigate. He's got his duties to think of, after all - even if they're technically moot due to the nature of this place.]

(Aw yeah patrol log, take two! Feel free to tag in, just put location and day in the subject line pls - choose your own adventure or simply do a wildcard prompt, I'm flexible! If you want to plot, feel free to PM me on this account or PP tyrantrave!)

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b- 6/9 at night

[niceguypose]

[Rock Lee was out for a walk after he had returned home from the cultural festival. But then, he noticed a golden streak moving along the rooftops!

Seized by curiosity, the ninja quickly moved to investigate. He parkoured his way up the nearest building and started to run towards where he saw the golden aspark moving!]

[wolfpuppy]

[Honestly it kinda was nice to be able to move quickly in the armor - with nothing to really fight at the moment unless Jinga decided to swoop in like an asshole, this was about as much use as the armor got these days. Granted, he's been pretty good about keeping it to later when people were too busy with the nightlife or too tired or drunk to even notice him.

At the moment, he hasn't taken notice of Lee, too preoccupied by his own thoughts. That might change in a moment while he's twisting around in midair, just to be fancy -]

Huh?!

[niceguypose]

[Rock Lee keeps on moving forward as the figure notices him, in order to catch up. He's not sure what to say, aside from uttering a friendly-]

Good evening, sir!!

[wolfpuppy]

Uh, hi?

[Forgive him, Lee, he's not used to this, never mind the youthful enthusiasm.

So much so, in fact, that when he tries to turn back around to land on the next rooftop, he nearly botches the landing and is forced to scramble back up the rooftop with a leap before he lets out a couple breaths. It was getting close to the time limit, anyway -

And with a flash of light, the armor flies off, revealing one slightly bewildered Ryuuga.]

Can I help you with something?

[niceguypose]

[He comes to a stop, and his eyes widen at the flash of light. He is a normal boy after all.]

I apologize! I saw you from a distance. So I knew that I had to pursue you as a challenge. But now? I see that you have been a young man all along!

[wolfpuppy]

It's fine, honestly, I guess I was just more surprised that someone noticed me up here. Or at least made the effort to actually follow me, I guess.

[He gives a bit of a shrug.]

Was that your first time seeing armor like that?

[niceguypose]

I like to rise to any challenge!

[He smirks and nods.]

Yes, I do not believe that I have seen armor like that before! It is very interesting... Is there something speci about it?!

[wolfpuppy]

[Despite his surprise, the enthusiasm's infectious, and Ryuuga can't help but let out a bit of a chuckle and nods at Lee's question.]

Yeah. That armor is given to the one who's earned the title of the strongest Knight and the hope of the current generation - "Garo".

[niceguypose]

[Lee looks very impressed by this and gasps softly.]

Th-the strongest knight?! ...The hope of the current generation - of youth?! I never hard of such a thing. "Garo". But... but...

[Tears shimmer in his eyes.]

You are so cool!!

[wolfpuppy]

Huh?

[To be honest, this is probably the most positive reaction he's ever seen to someone seeing his armor, even from those that knew about what kind of significance it carried beforehand. It's a bit odd, and Ryuuga ends up scratching the bridge of his nose with a bit of a sheepish grin.]

Oh, uh. Thanks.

I'm Ryuuga, by the way.

[niceguypose]

It - it is an honor to meet you, Ryuuga-kun! [He chatters excitedly and then tries to pose for dramatically.]

As for my own name?! I am Rock Lee, Konoha's Beautiful Green Wild Beast! I also try to be a defender of the springtime of youth, but I have nothing on you, Ryuuga-kun!

[wolfpuppy]

[Okay the posing might be a little over-the-top though he really can't talk, he's done his fair share of dramatic posing after the armor's been donned (shut up it's totally a legit tactic). Still-]

Hey, don't sell yourself short. I might be considered the strongest Knight back home, but that generally doesn't mean much to some people around here. It's all relative.

[niceguypose]

[This is just the beginning of the over-the-topness.]

Thank you for such kind words, Ryuuga-kun! [He bows.] I will not underestimate myself. But, what you are means a lot to me! I will always cheer you on, Ryuuga-kun, champion of youth!! [That's what Lee got out of all that.]

A! I hope this isn't too late?

[good_ideas]

[Shiho would be the first to say that she's totally got everything under control.

Which is why she isn't even fazed at the fight that breaks out in the alleyway, neatly (and precisely) sidestepping an unconscious brawler that stumbles out and falls in front of her.]

Oh no. Help.

[Her voice is completely deadpan and she's totally prepared to keep walking and ignore it when she catches sight of Ryuuga.]

not at all as long as you don't mind me being a bit slow!

[wolfpuppy]

[The deadpan-ness is noted, but the fact still remains that he nearly knocked that guy right into someone, which ... was obviously not his intention. He won't fret over her, per se, but he does at least make sure that the guy he just knocked out was upright against a wall before glancing back - the others had decided to beat it in the interim - which was good, last thing he needed was to start another round.]

Sorry about that!

I don't mind at all!

[good_ideas]

[He really doesn't have anything to be sorry about.

Not that she's planning on telling him that, of course.]

You aren't fighting, are you? Isn't that like...against the law or something?

[If he's caught, that is.]

[wolfpuppy]

[Sadly, it wouldn't be the first time Ryuuga's run afoul of the law if he was caught. Even with all of the Makai Order's rules about trying to keep people out of their affairs as much as possible, it wasn't always possible. That and half of what happened with Vol City stemmed from someone seeing what he could do and thinking that he was some sort of cold-blooded killer when he was the one trying to protect people from Horrors.

So he'd honestly be used to it by this point.]

Maybe? But I was trying to break up a fight. They just though it meant I was joining in.

[He shrugs.]

[good_ideas]

That's why you break up fights from a distance.

[Shiho sighs at that shrug and then lifts her hand briefly to put it on the wall and see whether or not the others have left for good.]

You know, like with cats.

[They don't seem to be coming back yet, but Shiho can't read intent without taking off her limiter and she isn't doing that for what should just be a bunch of thugs. Well, at least he can probably deal with it if they do come back.]

[wolfpuppy]

Don't know if they would take too kindly to being treated like cats, to tell you the truth.

[Not that he gets the feeling she'd really care one way or another. Plus the direct route worked best for him in the first place. It's just how things ended up turning out for him.

He pauses as he notices her put her hand to the wall, but doesn't say anything about it right away. Instead, he lets out a sigh as he looks over the thug he had knocked out again, shaking his head.]

All that just for a few lousy credits...

[good_ideas]

If they're going to fight in an alley, what do they expect? [...probably not to be treated like cats, but Shiho is going to continue to disapprove of their behaviour and she won't let anyone tell her otherwise.

She doesn't need to keep her hand there, and she pulls away soon enough, acting as if it were nothing at all.]

For you, or for them?

[wolfpuppy]

Them.

[He says quickly before grabbing the thug's jacket for a second, shutting his eyes. ... yeah. Nothing outside the usual punk mentality at this point, it seems. Ryuuga straightens with a huff, looking mildly annoyed but otherwise fine.]

Probably should get moving, though. [He motions for Shiho to follow him. No point sticking around if they're going to be getting up soon anyway.]

[good_ideas]

[For a moment there, she'd actually thought he was going to rob the thug. Instead, what she sees is him...shutting his eyes? She's seen enough espers at work (and is an esper herself) not to disregard something out of place like that.]

Sounds like a good idea.

[Except she has one hand lightly against the wall, making sure she knows what's happening around her in case he was leading her into a trap as she picks her way around the fallen thug and follows.]

[wolfpuppy]

[Nah, no trap - that requires too much planning ahead and there's only one particular person on the colony he'd attempt anything like that with anyway.

Once they're in the clear, though - Ryuuga's first thought is to head over to a streetside cafe. Might as well regain energy from this whole thing. It's actually one that he heads to semi-frequently, and thanks to that, one of the baristas immediately recognizes him with a cheery greeting and asking hi about "the usual". Ryuuga gives a nod before finally taking a seat.]

[good_ideas]

[Why...a cafe of all places. That's what Shiho is wondering even as she follows him in and gives the barista a bow and a bright smile before she turns to give Ryuga with a quizzical look.]

...Why did you come here?

[wolfpuppy]

[Before he answers, his body apparently does for him - his stomach letting out a bit of a growl. He glances down, letting out a small laugh.]

That would be why.