mayfield_rpg | Case 6: Guesswork/Trigger

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Case 6: Guesswork/Trigger

[Action A: John Doe Park: Open]

[Once again, Shoutaro finds himself in the park, a new memory in his hand.]

Why'd they send Trigger? Can I....?

[Having never fathomed using Trigger by itself in the Lost Driver, this was the perfect opportunity to test it. So...without a second thought otherwise...]

Henshin.

[TRIGGER]

[Shoutaro quickly checks himself over as the twangy music of the memory subsided. His body isn't too different than it is while using the Joker Memory. And the Trigger Magnum is clipped to his chest as it should be.]

Interesting.

[Action B: MacCready & Sons Law Office: Open]

[Shoutaro's office is a right mess. Covered in the various pieces of evidence and testimonials he's taken or observed from the town. On the wall is the now larger poster board he's trying to fit this on to.]

Man...Phillip would have my neck for being so sloppy in doing this.

[Come in and bug him about the mess if you want. Or just drop by for a visit...that works too.]

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[ Bug him about the mess? Sure, why not? Diana's been a little quiet as of late, what with Ed gone and everything that's been going on, but she's still going strong right now. ]

...Sloppy or just lazy, Mr. Hidari?

[ Yep, she's still doing the whole sneaking up behind him trick again. ]

[He will snap up, but he reigns in his over-reaction this time.]

Diana. Have you heard of knocking?

[He'll wipe his brow.]

It helps to have everything spread out a bit.

[Yeah...sure. That excuse'll fly.]

Yes, but I find this to be more fun.

[ She'll walk up to the board and take a few pieces of paper that were strewn about and begin to piece things together for him. ]

Fun, huh?

[He'll keep going with the pile he's designated 'strange events'.]

I really have to interview the other people who went into the other portals. It would add a lot to this one.

Mmhmm.

[ By the time he does that, she's already connected a few things with strings and push pins while moving to some other subject. ]

Have they been in touch with you?

I've spread out cards and posters. So far, there's not much response. I guess people want to piece things together for themselves here.

[The pile is ready.]

But that's ok. If I can help out where I can, then that's enough for me.

It's admirable and also foolish. What if someone else has information that they don't have?

[ She'll take that pile and move it around on the boards available. ]

Mm, good point.

I have to often wonder if some people have become too acclimatized to this place.

Personally...the wind doesn't ever feel right here. Feels too often like death.

You don't need to be a genius for that. Complacency is often someone's downfall, though maybe that's what they want out of us after all.

It gets hard though, when there's very little information, or even a way to fight back.

But, if they wanted that, they picked the wrong people. There's far too many strong-willed people here.

... Yeah. We can't forget that at all.

[ She had to be strong now. Ed's droned and she wants to make him proud. ]

[Shoutaro picks up a page with the name 'Grey' written on the top, followed by a scattering of notes. Just how much was Shoutaro in the dark about this?]

Nope.

[He'll place that one on top of the pile that Diana took. Guess he wasn't as done with that as he thought.]

Whether it's here, or back in Fuuto, i have a duty to everyone I meet. And staying strong helps keep that promise.

[ There's still a lot of stuff that Diana's not sure about herself, but she hopes those things will be revealed soon. ]

It's...better doing stuff together, too. Even I know that.

[ Maybe that's why she's ready to work on this mundane task with him. ]

Having a partner always makes things worthwhile.

[Though, he is glad Phillip isn't here. Who knows what the town would have done to his new body?]

Mm... I had one back home.

[ Even if she wasn't here, talking about her was okay, right? ]

Same here. Remember how I was acting that one day? Phillip is like that.

[He does have that thrown-together outfit still at the house for some reason.]

Mm. Her name is Olivia Hawk. She's my bodyguard.

[ Which is why she's more proficient with firearms this time around. ]

Bodyguard, huh? I didn't realize you were that high-up in the world.

What, did the suits not give it away? I though you were a better detective than that.

Being well-dressed doesn't necessarily mean someone is up in the world. I should know that...considering some months we barely keep up on the rent.

Too busy or too little cases coming in?

A little of both sometimes. Plus, cases that turn out to have Dopant as the client tends to screw up the old books. For some reason, they don't tend to pay...

[Sarcasm heeavvvyyyy...]

That sounds rough. Have you considered being more forceful with them paying?

They have enough problems. Terui is too busy throwing every rule in the cops book at them.

[Though, he does wish he'd help out a bit in delinquent payments when it did happen. And he wished Akiko would bug him about it.]

I know enough about business to help you take a plan home to make your detective business thrive.

Thanks, but I think I'll survive. We always have.

There's always missing kittens.

[A pause.]

Seriously...there's ALWAYS missing kittens.

[ Then, Shoutarou, enjoy the long stare from her. ]

H-hey. Even kids have the right to have their stuff found.

[As she keeps staring, he'll take off his hat and plug it in her face.]

Don't you want to--!

[ HUFF. How rude! ]

You know, I could just leave you here with this stuff.

[Back comes the hat.]

I don't care about money. A man shouldn't. It's helping people that's important.

Oh, stuff it.

[ she hates when people play that card, even though it's for a good cause. ]

I tried...but then you got huffy.

[snickersnickersnicker.]

The Boss never cared about it, either as a detective, or a Kamen Rider. And it's my duty to carry on his legacy. Hardships and all.

[He'll glance down at his inner pocket, stuffed with the two memories.]

[ Have a small pinch, followed by a slight roll of her eyes. ]

...Carry on a legacy, huh? That sounds noble.

[ Like when she realized she had to become the Avatar of Epyaxa herself... ]

[He'll shrug off the pinch. At least its not a slipper.]

I try not to think about it in terms of nobility. I do it because its worth carrying on. The Boss was a man amongst men.

I really miss him sometimes.

[Ted's not in his superhero suit today, but since this is Mayfield and Mayfield can be crazy, he's got his homemade BB gun in a holster at his hip.

So, he's walking...and waaaaait a minute, that's something you don't see every day. Another bug-eyed blue guy. He's clearly surprised.]

[Shoutaro is still examining the Trigger Magnum, making sure everything is as he remembers it.]

Pivot point still works. I should find somewhere secluded to test if the Maximum drive function works...

[At that point, he'll spot Ted...but, in an opposite viewpoint of Ted, doesn't recognize the man without his suit.]

[Ted's hand is falling quite casually to the BB Gun holstered at his waist. He's not the quickest draw ever, but if this guy turns out to be dangerous, well, he wants to at least try not to get shot without doing anything.]

Interesting suit you've got there.

[If it was a suit. Maybe it was a robot. Or some sort of alien bug-man. Who knew with this place?]

Thanks. Just giving it a test run...so you can relax a bit.

[This was that girl all over again from when he got the Joker Memory back...

Voice is familiar though...]

[Ted's hand falls away from his gun. What, getting twitchy? Him? Nope, no way. Not a chance.]

Interesting tech you have there...

[That voice really is familiar, the more he thinks on it. Given his line of work, you'd think he'd be better at recognizing people in masks...]

Gaia Memories.

[Pointing at the USB in his belt.]

They're...crystallizations of the Earth's memories. Using them can transform you into a superman. Though...they're pretty dangerous. I wouldn't recommend using them unless you have a Driver. And even then....

[He's also been inspecting the gun a she keeps an eye on the other man. Looks...wait...]

Ted?

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