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[OPEN] Survelliance and Lolita Cafes
Who: Kurapika and YOU!
When: Dec 13th~16th
Where: Cosplay cafe, CERES research tower, residential district
What: Trying to snoop into/get hired at the research tower. Also, crossdressing.
Rating/Warning: None.
a; cosplay lolita cafe
[For once, the crossdressing was not his idea. Kurapika had earnest such an infamous reputation at his job because of his temper, the only way to remedy it had been to give him a professional make-over, from boyish aristocrat to classic lolita. He was now the designated tsundere--twin-tailed wig and all.
It was completely degrading. Kurapika loathed every moment of it, but the customers who sat at his tables loved it. Lucky for him he wouldn't have to deal with this job much longer, if his plans for the CERES Research Tower pulled through...
For now though, he was begrudgingly waiting his next table, eyebrows knit with irritation.] May I take your order?
b; research tower
[Kurapika was wearing another one of his disguises again, this time dressed up as a modest secretary. He figured it was an innocuous enough role to infiltrate CERES with, and it--hopefully--kept his identity hidden.
But before heading inside he hung out nearby, asking anyone who looked like they were heading into the building:] Excuse me. Do you work here?
c; residential district/choose your own adventure
[As he made his way through the residential district, Kurapika was carrying a bag full of candles, tea, flowers, and one mysterious cake box. So many candles. Did he not have lights in his apartment?
(He didn't, actually. He took all his light bulbs out after realizing they might have surveillance devices in them.)]
When: Dec 13th~16th
Where: Cosplay cafe, CERES research tower, residential district
What: Trying to snoop into/get hired at the research tower. Also, crossdressing.
Rating/Warning: None.
a; cosplay lolita cafe
[For once, the crossdressing was not his idea. Kurapika had earnest such an infamous reputation at his job because of his temper, the only way to remedy it had been to give him a professional make-over, from boyish aristocrat to classic lolita. He was now the designated tsundere--twin-tailed wig and all.
It was completely degrading. Kurapika loathed every moment of it, but the customers who sat at his tables loved it. Lucky for him he wouldn't have to deal with this job much longer, if his plans for the CERES Research Tower pulled through...
For now though, he was begrudgingly waiting his next table, eyebrows knit with irritation.] May I take your order?
b; research tower
[Kurapika was wearing another one of his disguises again, this time dressed up as a modest secretary. He figured it was an innocuous enough role to infiltrate CERES with, and it--hopefully--kept his identity hidden.
But before heading inside he hung out nearby, asking anyone who looked like they were heading into the building:] Excuse me. Do you work here?
c; residential district/choose your own adventure
[As he made his way through the residential district, Kurapika was carrying a bag full of candles, tea, flowers, and one mysterious cake box. So many candles. Did he not have lights in his apartment?
(He didn't, actually. He took all his light bulbs out after realizing they might have surveillance devices in them.)]
Aaaaaaay
I'll have some black tea, thanks!
[there's a beat, but before 'she' can leave, he takes a furtive glance around the room and then cheerfully quips]
Hey miss, for such a cutie, you're looking pretty pissed off. You need me to beat someone up for you?
you just go away
Kurapika's entire half-assed persona drops, and he opens his mouth to say something along the lines of "get out of my section." But before he can Leorio opens his own big mouth, and his train of thought grinds to a halt.
Leorio doesn't recognize him, okay, but he was flirting with him. Kurapika draws his hand up into a fist, holding it beside his notepad and snapping the pen in hand.]
Does that offer apply to yourself?
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Come on, that's just impossible... [actually with Leorio's ability it probably isn't, but like he's gonna fess up to that. It's not going to be so easy to flirt with this one, though, is it?
Oh well. He'll pull out a spare pen. eh?]
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Are you really this stupid, or is this meant to be a joke?
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- What the hell?! What are you doing here, Kurapika?
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Shhh! [He slaps the notebook over Leorio's mouth, eyes narrowed.] Do you always have to be so loud?!
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He shoves aside the notebook and whispers loudly]
Don't shh me! You're the one breaking stuff! Anyway, what's with that getup? I didn't recognize you at all...
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I wouldn't have to if you knew how to keep it down! [Kurapika shoves the notebook back in place because Leorio is so loud. His own voice is low and sour as he responds, obviously exasperated and fed up with this position as it is, but now with crossdressing on top of it...]
What do you think? It's my job.
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[though he guesses that explains his bag.]
Oi, are you into this kinda thing? Dressing up?
[between this and york shin... he's gotta wonder]
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I'll have you know that necessity and enjoyment are two different things, Leorio.
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[At least he owns it.]
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[If it fools Leorio into thinking he's a cute girl it is definitely too much]
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[Oh his manager is giving him the stink eye. Kurapika scribbles something down on his notepad and tosses it on the table before leaving.
Get out of my section.
Off work at 3:00 pm.]
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After work Kurapika is dressed back up in his usual traditional Kurta clothing, a heavy bag slung over his shoulder containing his work uniform. He's waiting, eagle-eyed.]
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Okay, I'm here. Not sure why I'm here, but yo.
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[Glancing off down the street, he begins to walk.] Come on. It'll be harder to keep track of us if we're moving.
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[does he want them to be cleared up, is what he is asking. But he's following along, because well, they're going to the same place anyway...]
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[His hand clenches noticeable over the strap of his back, and at his side, but he doesn't look at Leorio as he speaks.] I'm getting sick of it, but I haven't found another job yet... I have plans in place to try and get one at the CERES Research Tower, but there's no telling how long that will take.
Likewise, I'm not sure how much more of this I can take. It's demeaning. I don't need to be here. [He's starting to sound a little upset.]
b!
The question's nothing short of unexpected, though. Elliot could just answer it, all implications notwithstanding, but being emotionally obtuse is never that simple. ]
I don't recognize you. What are you here for?
[ JUST THE USUAL, dodging an answer while springing yet another inquiry one misstep away from trespassing research grounds, because that's always a fun way to start the day. ]
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I was hoping to apply for a position--at the research center, in particular. [He'll repeat his first question.] Do you work there?
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He rubs at the flat of his nose. ] The working hours at the research center star early, don't they? Private information wouldn't be readily accessible just because you managed to sneak in.
[ It's not as much an answer as it is an admittance, in any case. ]
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Kurapika looks about as far from a security guard as possible, given the business casual skirt and wig.]
I'm afraid I don't know what you mean. [He wasn't about to blow his cover just because this guy had no sense of subtlety. If he could help it, he'd rather not waste an entire disguise.
However, he realizes the value in someone who shares the same goals as him, and he has nowhere else to start yet, besides trying to get a job at the place. The guy doesn't really look like he knows what he's doing though, so he best be wary.]
Perhaps we should talk somewhere else?
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... I don't plan to out you. [ Or he'd give himself away in the process. It's a precarious position.
He half-asses just about everything, so that explains his discernible lack of composure in the matter as his expression knots into half-cooled discomposure. He's spent the last few weeks traipsing around, never getting close enough for comfort. It's better that he kept his distance, anyhow — no use ruining what was bound to work. But in the wake of Kaoru's sister disappearing, he evidently jumped the gun, warranting the notice of another. Suspicions had only accrued in the wake of the recent disappearances.
Elliot eyes him in lukewarm appraisal. ] If it's something worth talking about, then I'm not disinclined.
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Obviously not, I'm trying to get hired. You make a lot of assumptions, you know. [He's leering now, because if this guy lacks any more subtlety in his general direction, his cover's going to be blown. What if someone from CERES is watching--eavesdropping?]
Why don't you just follow me. [Before you mess things up any further.]
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Yeah, CERES officials are probably live-taping it as they speak. This mission was a bust. ]
Then you don't have to be furtive about it. Directness is key.
[ DESPITE THE FACT HE WAS CREEPING AROUND HIMSELF ... ] What, so you can rail on me? You don't provide much to go on.
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Hmm..? Why are you acting like that? [ He'll speak up the moment Kurapika's done with waiting the table, but while they're still in the restaurant, so the other can't just punch him in the face for it. ] That's not cute at all...
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Unlike yourself, I don't enjoy this. [Nevermind the fact he went out of his way to pick a meaningful name for the get-up. "Noriko", with its law and moral connotations. What a nerd.]
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[ Okay, so maybe the tsundere thing was just semi-dumped on the other, but he's at least bothered to go along with it. Somewhat. Shuu didn't even get an act since he's just.. naturally cute.. when he's not being a little shit anyway. But even that's easy to cover up here with a teehee, I'm so clumsy kind of deal. ]
It's maybe a little strange [ WHICH HE'S SAYING JUST TO EXPLICITLY POINT IT OUT.. ] but.. it's almost as if oyu're more invested in this than me! What a surprise, huh?
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I simply get a job done right the first time. As an aside, it only made sense to pick a second name for the costume.
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Yeah. ]
You even picked a name for it?
[ It's taking just about everything he's got to not burst out into laughter right then and there.. it wouldn't exactly fit his cute image, but god, that's funny. ]
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[Somebody's annoyed. Kurapika looks about ready to throw this notebook he's holding into Shuu's stupid face.]
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Didn't you just want a cuter name, maybe..? Hm? No-ri-ko-chan?