Action

[eastdetective]

[Nearly two weeks since the incident on Halloween, and Conan had spent his time attempting to occupy himself while avoiding certain questions from Kid and Dairine.  He would have been quite happy to keep the incident in his memories and nightmares, where it belonged.

He certainly did not want to explain or answer any of the questions he was sure they had.

So today he was out on his skateboard exploring Genessia and Attleton. Among other things, this last incident spurred his decision that it was long past time to move out of the children's home. And long past time to explore what other housing options there were.]

Comments

[wizard_redfive]

Don't play dumb with me, shrimp. There were at least three people who figured out your true identity at the castle. I'm sure others have found the truth in your world.

So this Gin is one of those people, is that what you're saying?

[eastdetective]

Not as many as you would think. In the castle, everyone knew that age changing was possible. [Given the sheer number of times people had that as a temporary loss.]

In my world it's viewed as more of an impossibility. People don't jump to that conclusion easily.

As long as he think I'm just a harmless kid, he won't dig deeper.

[wizard_redfive]

Not everyone. Some people were stubborn about what the castle could do. [She gives him a sour glance. While Conan had hardly been the only skeptic in the castle, he had been one of the more obnoxious ones.]

Maybe not, but surely some have seen enough evidence to start questioning it.

[Maybe not Gin, but there are others. People closer to Conan, who have seen more of his deduction skills. Dairine narrows her eyes at his assurance, wondering how much of it was to reassure himself.]

Fine then. How much do you know about this Gin guy?

[eastdetective]

Enough.

[In his opinion he'd already shared more than Dairine needed to know. ]

[wizard_redfive]

[Excuse you, he's only shared two sentences worth of information with her as far as Dairine's concerned. She crosses her arms.]

Hey, if you're not going to bother describing him, our promise is effectively void.

[Hold up your end of the bargain, brat.]

[eastdetective]

You saw him. Why do I need to describe him?

[wizard_redfive]

I saw his appearance. I want you to describe his personality. Habits. Fighting style...

[Whatever he knows of it.]

[eastdetective]

[Conan stops to get his thoughts in order. ]

He's smart and he has good instincts. He's nearly caught me several times. And he is completely ruthless. He bombed an entire skyscraper just to kill one person, and he's sent bobs to hospitals before.

[wizard_redfive]

[Dairine listens carefully. Gin's ruthless behavior doesn't surprise her terribly, considering his dream-self's actions.]

If he has access to so many explosives, does that mean he's high up in the organization?

[eastdetective]

I can't say for certain, but he is most likely high in their ranks.

[wizard_redfive]

I see. Which also means he probably knows more than the rest.

[Though getting answers from a guy like that... Well, it seems unlikely.]

[eastdetective]

It is possible. [But getting answers from him directly was too dangerous for now. Vermouth was a better option, when she felt inclined to deal with him. Even though she couldn't be trusted, he at least trusted that she had a reason to keep him alive for now.]

[wizard_redfive]

Any chance he's their leader?

[Assuming they have a central leader and not a board or committee.]

[eastdetective]

No. He takes orders.

[wizard_redfive]

[Her eyebrow raises as Dairine wonders how on earth he knows so much about Gin when he claims the guy should be avoided.]

Ah. Well, I guess a crime lord would unlikely be so out in the open anyway.

[She goes quiet for a moment, turning to stare at the room, then stands up. It's probably time to give Conan a break.]

Eeeh, I'm not sure about this place. How about you?

[eastdetective]

[He shrugs.]

It looks nice enough.

[wizard_redfive]

I guess, but look at these bedrooms. The walls don't even reach the ceiling!

[She points towards the offending dividers.]

[eastdetective]

[Conan gives her a look.]

If I was back home, I'd be sleeping on the floor in Uncle's room. As long as its an improvement over that, the details of the apartment don't mean much to me.

[wizard_redfive]

[Dairine crosses her arms.]

Well, I'm against it. With bedrooms like these, there'd be no privacy whatsoever.

[eastdetective]

[He shrugs. ]

I don't have any strong opinions about this place. Lets go to the next one.