Egocentric Police Dick [Action, Video]

[adachi_did_nothing_wrong]

01. [ACTION] Getting your feet wet

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[First, the bad: his game was up. The bedlam he'd caused to try and spice up the horrifically dull, podunk called "Inaba" had, apparently, come to an abrupt end. And it was just coming to the good part.

He'd blearily stepped out of his pod, only to be greeted by Weiss' hologram. Which meant he had to endure Genessia's tutorial by his most despised kind of person. Once it was over, he bore it a grimace.]

Man. What a stuck-up bitch.

[Last and least, his feet were wet. That's the cherry on his, so far, shit sundae. For the good? He still has his gun. And he had his other weapon: the blood-red persona that practically gave him a migraine to bring forth. He could feel it within him, as though he were in the world of shadows. Wonderful.

Once he made his way out of The Bay, things looked to be turning up. The world was new. He was in a city again. He was out of the sticks! With a wad of cash. Maybe this wouldn't be so horrifically dull after all. At least he could get beer past evening now.

Along the city streets, he walks around with a sense of fresh purpose. He might actually enjoy this. This world seemed a lot more interesting than the one he was steering to ruin before. If it were from someone less bitter, it could be described as happiness.]

You know...this isn't too bad. Guess I should go to that GSRF place to see what's up. On the other hand, I could use a drink.

[Decisions, decisions. Wanna save him from talking to himself and show him a good night on the town?]

02. [VIDEO] Introductions

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[Even a new world can't shake off old habits. He still feels the need to put on that dim, nice guy facade he'd used to cope with the reality he so despised. Might as well introduce himself, and fish for a job while he's at it. Give him a moment to get into character. What comes into view is a dopey looking, Japanese man shy of thirty with an off-center tie and a disarmingly innocent smile.]

Oh, uh, looks like it's working! Guess I should introduce myself.

[He cleared his throat.]

Umm...I'm Adachi, and I'm new here. Gotta say it's...pretty wild! That hologram back there looked like something out of a sci-fi movie. And I'm...whoa, speaking English! Don't remember taking classes for that, but I won't complain, heh. Wonder why that is? Oh, I'm from Japan, by the way. If that means anything.

Anyway, I'm a police detective, or...was, I guess. Is anyone hiring for that? I uh, don't have my papers on me, sorry. Will credentials be a problem? Hope I don't have to go through the academy again.

I, uh, do have my gun though. Am I in trouble? They were pretty strict about those back home; couldn't really take them out of work. Heh, guess it'd look pretty bad for an officer to break the law on his first day.

[Gee, he's just so shy and harmless, isn't he?]

Sorry, guess I'm pretty boring. Oh! But Check this out.

[The phone trades his shy face to focus on his hand, holding a 500 yen coin. It's only value lies purely in entertainment now.]

Okay, watch closely.

[He grasps it in his hand, then pumps it up and down.]

Are you watching?

[After that gripping suspense, he opens his hand. His palm is bare. The coin is gone! Wow!]

Ta-da!

...well, maybe it's more impressive in person. Guess if law enforcement doesn't work out, I could always be a magician, right?

Comments

[Video]

[petergraham]

Shouldn't you be investigating why we're all kidnapped?

Re: [Video]

[adachi_did_nothing_wrong]

[First person to talk to him on this thing and he's already annoyed. Where do people get off, telling him what to do all the time? Someone should teach this guy some manners. He just might. In his usual, passive way, of course.]

Nice to meet you too...

[Video]

[petergraham]

[He's also just arrived so is anxious about the talk of being kidnapped, as he's been told.]

Uh. Sorry. I mean, hi, but if you're with the police...

[He'd like to think that makes a responsible adult.]

Re: [Video]

[adachi_did_nothing_wrong]

[Adachi would love to bust this guy's chops and explain to him what the police are really like. Exhibit A: himself. But nope, it's put-upon every man for him.]

That's a big "if". It'd be nice, but I doubt this place...uh, Genessia, right?

[Of course it's right. He read the pamphlets. But when has playing the bumbler failed him?]

It probably doesn't recognize the authority of the NPA. Hate to say it, but I might be between jobs for a little while.

video.

[saxophone]

There are actual wizards here. You're going to have to do better than that.

Re: video.

[adachi_did_nothing_wrong]

Uh...you mean like a famous astrologer or something?

[Genuinely clueless, or playing dumb? The world may never know.]

[saxophone]

I mean like wands and incantations. Not magic tricks, but magic.

[ He wiggles his fingers at the end of that to emphasize the word magic. It's still something that leaves him in awe. ]

[Video]

[uglypet]

You made it disappear!

[At least someone is impressed with Adachi's sleight of hand. Too bad it's a weird alien bug lady!]

Where has it gone?

[She hopes that isn't a trick he'll perform regularly, think of all the money he's bound to lose!]

Re: [Video]

[adachi_did_nothing_wrong]

[His eyes do a little bugging out themselves as he marvels at whatever the hell he's looking at. The shadow world held some trippy stuff, but nothing quite like her.]

Uh...yeah! Whoops, aheh.

[He regains composure quickly enough, resolving to prolong the act as he pats himself down, turning out pockets in an effort to find the missing money.]

Good question! Maybe you can help me out. See it anywhere?

[With her creepy, obsidian eyes?]

[Video]

[uglypet]

Noo...

[She tips to either side as if that might help her discern where the money is hiding. She even touches her fingertips to her mouth, because the last guy who did magic caused her to cough up a card. No coins come out.]

I apologize for being unable to assist. It has perhaps returned to your wallet?

[Video]

[myfayevalentine]

*For a start, this guy talks way too much. Then he's doing lame magic tricks. That makes her smirk a little, because at least it worked. Plus, that coin wasn't going to do him any good around her*

Man of law, hmm? Wouldn't go waving that gun around too much if I were you... You never know who's watching or what kinda trouble you'll get into...

*Why not tease the new guy?*

Re: [Video]

[adachi_did_nothing_wrong]

[Yup, letting things slip when it'd be better to shut it is a fatal flaw of his. "Better to remain silent and be thought an idiot...". But being an idiot works sometimes. Like so:]

Ah-hey! I wasn't waving anything! I'm a professional, on and off the clock!

[He nervously tugged at his collar. Someone looks hot and bothered!]

[Video]

[myfayevalentine]

A professional?

*Call her sceptical, but Faye doesn't believe that one for a minute. She eyes him over and in her judgement just raises a brow. He looks like that and people wonder why she doesn't trust the police*

Sure. Whatever you say.

action;

[charmingdeception]

Hello there!

[Aurora was doing a bit of exploring today, seeing what was around and how often people might find themselves arriving in the Bay, just to give her some ideas about this place and how to best blend in. Today's blending in brought to you by her so-called positive self she maintains because people like nice people right?]

Did you just come out of the Bay? Like the really creepy place.

Re: action;

[adachi_did_nothing_wrong]

[That's been Adachi's experience. Positivity = popularity, or at least more than his usual sullen self. Have some feigned happiness right back!]

Ohoho, good guess! Wait a minute, creepy? That's not very nice. That cocoon was strange, but very comfy.

[He playfully yawned.]

Think they'll be mad if I take a nap in there, or is it a one time only thing?

[She's not the knockout babe he prefers, but she's better than Weiss' hologram. Which isn't a high bar to clear, but still. Yet it reminds him that he's still irritated about the state of his footwear. He lifted his heel to hold in his hand.]

Ach, my socks are soggy, and I didn't bring any spares! Know where I could buy some? What's your name, anyway? Are you part of the welcoming committee?

action;

[charmingdeception]

I mean it's creepy if you have a fear of small places and darkness... or water. But that's a strange fear and it's not much water.

[She paused for a moment.]

I don't think they open back up once you leave them, so I think you're out of luck there. But hey for a month you have a free place for a month. Whoever kidnapped us is also weirdly nice kidnappers by doing stuff like that.

[She moved her hands behind her back, keeping up her chipper demeanour.]

I know where to buy socks and my name is Aurora and nope not part of a welcoming committee...I think that's the hologram.

[video]

[howamanlives]

Huh, you were a police detective? I was sort of a police guy for a while myself.

[Says the young man who is clearly still an older teenager.]

Re: [video]

[adachi_did_nothing_wrong]

[Youth. Spunk. No doubt some stupid, idealistic interest in justice. Almost certainly naive. Congrats! He reminds him of Yu's gang, which pisses him off by association. But don't let the icon fool you; on the outside, Adachi looks *way* interested in his no doubt awesome life!]

Wow, pretty cool for someone your age! What does a sort-of-a-police-guy do, huh?

[video]

[howamanlives]

Mostly? Run around fighting monsters and keeping them from becoming known to the public.

( video )

[alternas]

Iiiii'm not sure I'd quit the day job, if I were you.

Re: ( video )

[adachi_did_nothing_wrong]

Ehehe, like I've got a day job to quit. Thanks for rubbing it in.

[alternas]

I mean, you said you were a cop, right? I'm sure there's some kind of equivalent around here, if you wanted to get back into it.

Unless you're seriously considering a career in coin tricks.

[Video]

[draconixaviarix]

[HOLY. RABBITS. Hana visibly and loudly gasped through the screen at such..magic!!!]

How did you do that? What kind of magic did you use, that was amazing..!

Re: [Video]

[adachi_did_nothing_wrong]

[The people that are impressed so far tend to be girls with mentalities far younger than they look. Like he was back home entertaining Nanako again. What's with these chicks? Well, he can't say it's not fun, albeit a little strange.]

Oh, you know, just your average, everyday kind of magic. Nothing special. But that's just the tip of the iceberg.

[Back to the hands the camera goes. He produces another coin, pinching it in on one hand while tapping his other.]

Trying to see if I can pass it all the way through. Just gotta find the soft spot...ohp, think I found it. Just a few taps, and...

[Three presses on the top of his hand, then presto! The tapping coin is gone while another falls out of the other hand, making it look like it went right on through. Magic~]

Re: [Video]

[draconixaviarix]

[Her eyes glistened at such..SUCH A THING..! Hana hushed herself saying]

Maaaagic...! That is beautiful, sir..! Are you a wizard of sorts? W-what do you mean by everyday kind of magic?