[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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[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.

[good_ideas]

...Fair enough.

[At least she's pretty sure there's no one who can just make their stomach growl on demand. And she's always up to eating, especially after using psychometry.]

Excuse me.

[She actually has manners (?!) as she addresses the barista.]

I'll have a latte, please.

[wolfpuppy]

[Patrolling works up an appetite, what can he say. Even if the patrols aren't exactly necessary, at least getting to do something resembling his old routine back home helped him to adjust to this place better.

Once the barista's gone with both of their order (Ryuuga's "usual" consisted of a few sandwiches and a strong cup of coffee with some cream - he practically runs on caffeine considering everything he does), he does at least let out a sigh, rubbing his face.]

So what brought you out there, anyway?

[good_ideas]

You mean a girl can't take a walk whenever she wants?

[In a dangerous part of town? She knows that sounds suspicious and doesn't bother to explain it other than to be rude as heck.]

[wolfpuppy]

Far be it for me to stop you - I mean, I know some girls that can kick my ass easily-

[Yeah because one of them is the girl you have feelings for but are too chickenshit to admit it to, you moron. Never mind that she is an incredibly capable fighter, personal feelings aside.]

But you're exactly who those guys would've gone after if they hadn't had me stepping in earlier.

[good_ideas]

Isn't it great that you were there, then?

[Otherwise she'd have had to use her psychometry to run away and a petty, dangerous lolicon would be going after whatever was left of those goons.]

[wolfpuppy]

... I guess.

[WHY IS THAT NOT REASSURING.]

[good_ideas]

[Shiho continues on as if he were completely reassured.]

So we don't have a problem, then. I mean, besides the one where you're wandering around alleys.

[wolfpuppy]

Would you believe me if I was saying I was patrolling?

[At this point he might as well just come out with it - at least to an extent.]

[good_ideas]

That depends. Are you going to say it convincingly?

[Also why was he patrolling? Besides to beat up thugs, that is.]

[wolfpuppy]

[Uh. Well. He might get into the whys if pressed. But not right away.]

Yyyyyyyes?

I was patrolling to keep an eye on something.

[Or someone, more specifically. Even if Jinga can't pull any Gate bullshit, there's at least something in making sure nothing like it crops up.

Maybe.]

[good_ideas]

That's not convincing at all.

[She'd planned on saying that no matter how he said it.]

Something? Like what? The peace? Justice?

[wolfpuppy]

Cut me some slack.

[There's a bit of a grimace at that point, even though he seems to be taking it all good-naturedly.]

The peace, mostly? And I wanted to make sure there wasn't any new bullshit after ... y'know. Everything.

[Old habits die hard.]

[good_ideas]

No way. It's my job as a cute high school girl to never cut anyone any slack. [Go back to your detective job, Shiho.]

And you're going to have to be more specific since this place loves to throw that kind of thing at us.

[wolfpuppy]

Well, I tried.

Pockets of negative energy? Though the next step in that doesn't seem to really be showing up around here at all. It's nice but ... weird. I'm too used to how things work back home.

[good_ideas]

That's so defeatist.

[Shiho you were the one bullying him in the first place]

Oh? And how do those "pockets of negative energy" work at home? [Does it cause monsters to burst from flowers in order to take the pure hearts of those all around them?]

[wolfpuppy]

[It's fine, he gets bullied by his not!girlfriend all the time.]

Well, it's a gateway of sorts for the monsters I usually fight. [That comparison's actually not completely off the mark ...]

They use those Gates as a means to possess people. [Though his expression is actually turning a bit cloudy at this point. he's not sure if he really should continue, considering how gruesome Horrors tended to be by nature alone.]

[good_ideas]

[Does Sail*r Moon know that you're doing this, Ryuuga??]

.......what, like ghosts?

[There's a definite hitch of fear in there on her saying the word "ghosts".]

[wolfpuppy]

[Surprisingly, no. He does notice the slight tension in her voice when ghosts are mentioned, but he shakes his head.]

More along the lines of demons than ghosts.

[Thankfully he's interrupted from explaining further when the barista comes back with their orders.]

[good_ideas]

[She's not sure if demons are better or not but at least her latte is here and it looks delicious. (And more importantly: not occult or even vaguely ghostly.)

Shiho waits patiently until everything has been set down before picking up her spoon and stirring her drink round and round and round in order to make it seem like she's not affected by ghosts at all.]

...Is that supposed to be better?

[wolfpuppy]

[Ryuuga winces before he takes a bit of one of his sandwiches, using his attempt at eating to help him figure out how to really word this. Or just distract himself? He's not even sure himself.]

It's the truth? Though there doesn't seem to be any signs of them coming around, so I might just be being paranoid. Kind of a bad habit.

[good_ideas]

What are...the signs, then?

[You know, asking for a friend and all that.]