mayfield_rpg | case 4: Henshin/Hero

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case 4: Henshin/Hero

[Action A: 3472 Erwin Road. Locked to housemates.]

[Shoutaro is cleaning a bit on his porch, when he spots a box next to the stoop. He picks it up, spotting his name on it.]

Could this be...?

[He dashes inside to open it up...]

[Action B: John Doe Park: Open]

[Shoutaro is standing in the middle of the park, looking around. He wants to make sure there aren't any people nearby.]

It didn't look damaged...but I should take precautions before needing to use this...

[Since the Lost Driver he received is as garage-made-looking as it looks...and he isn't anywhere near technologically-capable to actually CHECK the driver...he has to test it out. There is literally no way he can really truly just check it.]

Here goes....

[He clicks the Joker Memory.]

Henshin!

[JOKER!]

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Hm...have you had much of a chance to test it out?

I was just giving it a run through now. So far, no glitches. Just haven't tried a Memory Break.

[He peered at a tree.]

Seem like a good target?

[Hajime follows Shoutaro's gaze to the tree.]

As good as any.

All right then.

[He pops out the memory and shifts it over to his hip...where he hits air, plunging it in.]

W-what!?

[He's now searching frantically for his Maximum Drive Slot.]

[Well, THAT looks good. Hajime walks over to see what Shoutaro might be searching for.]

Having problems?

[He freezes, realizing this is totally not-hard-boiled. He rises, and clears his throat.]

I...seem to be missing the drive slot.

I...can't do my kick.

[Hajime actually looks somewhat sympathetic.]

They didn't return my bow or any of the cards I use to attack with, either.

At least I know I'm not alone.

[Though...now he's wondering if Decade had gotten his buckle back yet. Or Date for that matter?]

It's still better than fighting as a normal human, at least.

[He looks thoughtful.]

I'm not sure they returned weapons to anyone, really.

True. Looks like I'll just need to train more.

Then why bother giving us the belts? Must be some kind of mindgame.

[Hajime shakes his head.]

I wouldn't put it past them. What with the pranks and the body swapping, mind games seem to be what this town is best at.

[However, the thought of training has brought a rare smile to his face. It is somewhat of a sly one. He also produces a Rouse Card as he speaks.]

If you wish to train, I wouldn't mind sparring with you.

Body swapping? I thought Tsukasa was acting strangely at work.

[Sorry Shou...you met a pirate that day.]

Joker vs Chalice huh? Let's do it then.

Yes, it was...an experience.

[Traumatic flashbacks to getting switched with his not!wife. He'd really rather not remember that day at all.

But hey, now he's distracted with a little sparring match. His belt materializes around his waist, and he runs the Rouse Card through it. His belt sounds off as his form ripples like he's been dunked in water.]

CHANGE

[Chalice is now standing there in a battle-ready position. He appears to be waiting for Joker to make the first move.]

[Shoutaro began with a bit of a circle, studying Hajime's stance. Thinking he has an angle, he starts off with a punch. Simple, and towards his chest.]

[There's a reason Hajime let you go first, Shoutaro. He was anticipating such a half-boiled first attack, and he'll be sidestepping that, though just barely.

He's also now bringing his leg around in an attempt to sweep you off your feet.]

[Shoutaro feels it coming, and blocks with the pad of his foot, bringing another roundhouse punch towards Hajime.]

[Hajime will bring his arm up to block that punch while attempting to respond with a punch of his own.]

Not bad.

[Shoutaro uses an overhand to lock it, trying to push in with the punch he threw before, effectively locking them up.]

Been a while since I've had a good fight like this...

[Hajime manages to pull free from the locked-up grapple, and he's backed off now to circle Shoutaro warily.]

Yeah. I thought I was going to stiffen up a bit after a month of doing nothing.

[Shoutaro circles carefully. He knows Hajime can be dangerous...he just needs to keep up the defense.]

I've been getting some exercise, but nothing quite this entertaining.

[Hajime decides to take the offensive. It's a risky move--he's up in the air and launching himself at Shoutaro in a kick. Nothing special about it. It's just a flying kick.]

I'm glad I could help you out then.

[Shoutaro twists his wrist and decides to throw his own kick into the mix, doing a leaping roundhouse.]

[Hajime's still adjusting to his now-fully-human reflexes being a little slower than the Undead reflexes he's used to. That kick manages to graze him more than he'd like, and he's off-balance for a few seconds. That seems to irritate him slightly, and he'll rush at Shoutaro with a punch.]

[Shoutaro scrambles up after Hajime passes him, only to take the punch directly in the face. So...what better way to thank him for it, then to return it in favor?]

[That hits. Hajime reels back from it. Once he's recovered from the hit, he's taking somewhat of a lower combat stance. He doesn't seem to be ready to make another move as of yet, and he looks like he's re-evaluating Shoutaro.]

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