first heist; waking up + exploring

[beguiledcard]

WHO: akira kurusu
WHAT: this isn't where he parked the monamobile...
WHEN: 01/12
WHERE: keeping this open for genessia city itself!

NOTES: this post itself is spoiler-free!!! just let me know in the subject line if you'd like to avoid spoilers!

[ After taking a moment to wrap his head around this new situation, he can be found exploring properly...

For a little while, he can be found hanging around Genessia Commonspace, peering down at his new phone in a tense kind of thought (yep, just staring for a bit until he finally sends out a message). In most cases, he doesn't do more than glance up when someone walks by. After all, he's just some perfectly normal, high school-aged kid, playing with a phone? Nothing to see here...

But, in the event someone seems to be taking a moment to study him out of curiosity, he will lower the phone. ]

Been here long?

[ He's a pretty simple guy, so conversations with him are likely to be short! As for that mass message he sent out, it's text: ]

My name's Akira Kurusu, and I'm looking for anyone who might recognize me by name.






How's Moonbucks?

[ Look, he has an intense need for something to get him through the rest of this day...

Somewhere along the lines, he does stop by the public school. Uhhh... should he be considering... enrolling for now? Is that a thing he'll get in trouble for not... doing...? Just how strict is the law around here?

Hmmm...

In any case, that Moonbucks place he was talking about is somewhere he does eventually stop by! He can be found hanging around outside of it for a little while as he checks his phone, and then he'll be heading inside to order... ]

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[effinskull]

[MOONBUCKS! he said he would be at the moonbucks! ryuji had seen the text, briefly before he literally dropped his device on the ground. scrambling he had picked it back up and saw the leader that they all admired. he was here, seriously?! for real?! the blonde beamed and then took off running.

luckily, the training the two of them had done back home really helped him with his leg, but of course he still had to stop and take breaks or else he would have just fell over in pain. once he made it to the moonbucks, he thumped his thigh with his fist, cursing at it before pushing inside.

where was he, where.... oh!]

Akira! [ryuji jogged up to him, out of breath and covered in snow. don't ask.]

You're.... hahh... I saw your text 'n I... [whew. he took in a deep breath.] Dammit man, 'bout time! I knew you'd pop up here eventually though! Hahh.... Futaba has really missed you. And I have too, dude. [casually slipping that in there yupyup.]

Have you been shown the ropes yet? [well not like ryuji knows much, but he knows some!]

ryuji...! (wait why are you covered in snow???): the tag

[beguiledcard]

[ He hasn't even ordered a drink yet when Ryuji spots him, but he's just about to make his way up to place said order when he hears that voice.

There's a blink before he turns around, eyes quickly landing on that familiar face (one he just saw, according to his own memories). His own brightens and he doesn't hesitate to properly face his best friend. His best friend, who is... covered in snow???

Ryuji...

For now, he doesn't ask. He listens to those words, a brief, relieved smile surfacing. Until... those words. 'Bout time...?

And why is he only mentioning himself and... ]

Huh...? Was it just you and Futaba until now? [ uhhhh... ] How long have you guys been here?

[ As for that last part, though! ]

And... I did look through some information with Yusuke, and we saw the maps and the message from the girl -- Weiss Schnee? Aside from that, we're definitely still learning the place.

[ Yep, he sure did just casually drop a friend's name like that. ]

because he's a vulgar boy

[effinskull]

[oh. right. this guy wouldn't really know much about this place, or think that they hadn't been apart for very long.]

Been here uhhh.. 'bout a month now? Yeah. Been gettin' along pretty well. There's been a lot of stuff here that I wish you coulda seen! [like a dating auction.]

Yeah, it's just been us. And well... Akechi is here too. [wherever that guy went to.]

Yusuke's here too?! Shit yeah! The gang is slowly comin' back! We just need more of the girls and we'll be all set! [SO EXCITING! as they were talking he was also walking up to the counter, getting ready to order something.]

That Weiss girl is pretty cool, she knows a lot about this place. All I was really able to get so far is that this definitely isn't a palace... even though I thought that when I first got here.

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[moviemagic]

[Krista had gone to Moonbucks for her usual latte. It was good stuff okay, though she found a lot of coffee to be good, especially those with decent flavor. So taking a tip as she left she found herself nearly bumping into the other.]

Ah, sorry cutie. I was focused on my latte. My bad.

[beguiledcard]

[ This guy doesn't even seem bothered, and just gives her a small shake of his head. It happens!

Though, uh... being outright called "cutie" doesn't happen super often? So, there is a soft blink when that part sinks in. ]

I'm just glad it didn't end with you getting burned.

[ He glances briefly to the menu. ]

Come here often?

[moviemagic]

Even if I did, pretty sure there would be someone who could fix me right up.

[Not that she was actually sure about that but there seemed to be a lot of people who did the whole healing type deal.]

Daily actually. I needs me some hot beverage before I go to work or... Whatever it is I need to do that day. [She paused for a moment.]

Are you new around here?

text;

[truesmiles]

Depends on the exact people you are looking for. But I assume people from your world, correct?

As for Moonbucks, I wouldn't know. I think my cafes would be insulted if I drank anywhere else.

[beguiledcard]

Can't say I've done much world-hopping before now, so I'd prefer people from my world. It's a pretty long list, so I thought I'd keep it simple for now.

You have your own cafes here?

[truesmiles]

Chexk your phone. if they are here there names will be on the list of contacts.

I have four, yes. Three of which are pet cafes.

text;

[hopeschild]

Moonbucks is great, some of the best coffee around and made by some of the best baristas, myself included.

[beguiledcard]

Quite the bold statement...

What would you recommend to someone who really needs a kick to the face via caffeine from that place?

The Bay

[pursuitofbeauty]

[Waking up from the pod feels like something from a fairy tale, quite lovely in Yusuke's opinion. The pendant is new, the key not one of the ones on his belt loop, but the phone is familiar at least even if it's not the one he had before. He slips the necklace on and starts reading the pamphlet-- Genessia, huh?-- when he catches a glimpse of someone familiar in his peripheral vision.

Ah, their fearless leader. Yusuke smiles as he starts walking toward Akira, raising his hand in greeting.]

Akira! It's quite a pleasant surprise to see you here. Did you just awaken as well?

[beguiledcard]

[ Oh-!

There's a blink of surprise at the sudden voice, but he doesn't hesitate to turn and face the familiar person -- his dear friend, and someone Akira's face brightens up at seeing. Relief swells within him, because... good. He isn't alone, and he won't have to wonder where the others are and how they're doing, right?

He gives a small, relieved smile and nod, though there's still a tension of some worry and confusion, as well as the product of his protective leader side remaining at the surface. ]

Just a few minutes ago. I was about to investigate.

[ He holds his phone up -- the new one. ]

They were pretty generous, for being kidnappers.

Text; 1/?

[alihacka]

[Futaba has gotten over shutting herself inside her apartment for long periods of time -- luckily her job is something she can do at home -- so leaving isn't really an issue per se. It's more like... she just hasn't found much motivation to leave. If nothing else, she occasionally texted Seth to accompany her somewhere here and there, but she's been mostly in the apartment.

So she wasn't out by the Bay this time or even Moonbucks. And with how cold it was, she was content with staying inside. Seeing the text on her phone though... She did actually check that after a while of it sitting there. She assumed it was a random person just coming to Genessia and while she wasn't wrong, she didn't pay much mind until about an hour later.]

Text; 2/2

[alihacka]

[And then she realized who it was from. Seeing the name flash across her screen made her pause for a moment. She had to be imagining things. Akira left a month ago or so. Was he really back? She instantly unlocked her phone to start a text.]

Akira...? You're back...?

[That seemed like a stupid question though so he'll get another text.]

Moonbucks... Are you still there? If so, I'm on my way.

[Which means she's already actually putting on real clothing as her pajamas that she was currently wearing to leave to go meet with him. If he was really back, she wanted to see him.]

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[heroes_never_die]

[Angela isn't quite off work yet, but she's on break. She had quite a bit to work on, so she figured a coffee break was in order. She noticed the boy standing outside the store for a while. Normally she would have just gone inside, but...]

Excuse me, are you new here? [He seemed lost.]

[beguiledcard]

First day, in fact.

[ He's had some time to settle in just a little -- Yusuke's off getting food, probably, so Akira's stuck... Well, with his own thoughts? It's actually kind of nice to have the interruption from those.

Which is why there's a hint of relaxation before he speaks again. ]

I'm hoping it won't take too much longer for me to be able to get around without having to look at the map every five minutes.

text;

[lecateleur]

[It took Morgana a while to figure out how to balance his welcome care package - being in his usual cat form and having neither his human servant companion to assist him nor the physiology needed to just pick them up in two paws and walk with the other two - but someone he managed to make it out of the Bay and into the town proper. At which point he promptly dropped his things bat the foot of a magazine stand, off to the side, in the hopes someone might offer to help him. In the meantime, he begins playing with the smartphone provided for him, difficult as it is to operate with a paw. The message that shows up on his screen makes him jump back slightly in excitement.

At first, he tries to type out a response...]

Highccv,gjtegee

[...when he accidentally triggers the voice-to-text option.]

-Akira! That's lucky. I'm by one of the magazine stands just outside the bay place. Come find me, I need you to carry my things. Bring your bag if you have it. Please hurry before someone mistakes me for some stray, okay?

[beguiledcard]

[ You know what's weird?

Seeing a typed message like this that ends on a note of "stray" and suddenly imagining someone like... say... Haru? typing that???? How the hell did this message get typed, though...

Mm... well... ]

sdkjhcxsd... !

[ ... okay enough messing around. Also he's already on the go! Fortunately, he read something in the pamphlet that might be an answer regarding why he possibly got a message from his cat--... not!cat? ]

Talk-to-text...?

[Text]

[youfool]

I recognize you by name. As proof:

You moved to Tokyo from a place so rural you didn't think it worth naming
You're friends with one Futaba and Ryuji
You like a group known as the Phantom Thieves

Not by person, mind. Welcome back to Genessia.

Also, what does "Kurusu" mean? Kanji remains a difficulty.

[beguiledcard]

[ Err... that's... to-the-point?? ]

Thank you.

Though, I'm afraid I can't say I remember being here the first time.

As far as my name goes, it's nothing super special. It basically just amounts to "roost."

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[misalignment]

[ Moonbucks coffee is far far cry away from actual good coffee in Goro's opinion. Forever spoiled by Sojiro Sakura's masterful skill. Moonbucks is a disgrace that pales in comparison to the worst coffee on Leblanc's menu. It also lacks the soothing environment. And staff that can hold any of his interest...

Yet that hasn't stopped him from sitting in there for hours on end at least three times a week. Because it's there and he has a problem called caffeine addiction. Sure, he could just buy his own coffee maker but that removes most of his excuses to be outside somewhere when he isn't working or working out.

It's relatively quiet. He's just staring off in the general direction of the door today and thinking about a myriad of things, as is tradition. A main subject being that apparent "truce" Futaba got him to agree to. He seriously doubts that'll hold if it applies to Sakamoto at all and none of the others are even around to sign off on it so it-

A cup crashed loudly after Akira Kurusu walked in. The sound of mediocre espresso slipping right out of a gloved hand and clanging against its plate and the counter, spilling half-drunken contents.

SHIT.

Akechi cups a hand against his face, ducking his head. The other hand starts hastily mopping up the beverage in front of him with a napkin. A hopefully inconspicuous action. He won't see him. This encounter can be postponed until he's ready to have it -- or just never happen and he can go on with his non-existence. In theory. If he most likely hadn't made the entire place look up. He isn't looking but he can feel the eyes on his back. ]

it's okay akechi u tried................ (p5 spoilers for up to december 25th)

[beguiledcard]

[ Honestly, even if he'd been wearing ear buds, he probably would have noticed the hurried movements in the corner of his eye...

Even learning from Ryuji that their former "teammate" is here was apparently not enough; just like that, there's a cold feeling in the pit of his stomach. Dread? Regret? Anger...? Honestly, there are too many emotions to properly sort out in the span of mere seconds, but that doesn't stop his brain from doing what it does best sometimes: over-thinking.

He has no damn clue how this is going to go... but regardless of the mixed feelings, he can't blatantly deny that there's a strong sense to check on him, to see how he's doing...

Yaldabaoth, Shido, ...entire past aside...

The truth remains that there's the part of him that not only curious, but... genuinely cares. Had genuinely wanted him there to face off against Shido. Against Yaldabaoth. He'd deserved that much, regardless of everything else.

So maybe that's why, after grabbing a few napkins, he walks over to the mess, expression calm as he works to get whatever Akechi hasn't managed to capture. ]

[ Text ]

[mortal_son]

Kurusu?

You're back?

[beguiledcard]

I can't say I remember being here the first time around, but... apparently so.

How long did we know each other?