dear_mun | (no subject)

Heeeeeeey! Finally someone cool shows up!

Sorry to have kept you waiting!

You should be. I've been so bored!

Well we can't have that! How about you show me around, and we'll see if there's anything fun to do around here.

You don't want a tour of this place it's so boring.

Really? Then how come you're here, honey?

Hey!

[ He waves at you fondly. ]

...uh, whatdya mean by fooling nobody?

Goku.

[ He doesn't wave, but that nod is definitely a friendly one. ]

I don't think that's something I'm going to discuss with you, sorry. How have you been?

Oh.

[ ...well, he supposed they *are* enemies, technically. He shouldn't be too surprised? ]

I'm doin' alright. Gojyo too. [ he adds, helpfully. ]

What's up with you guys? Haven't seen you around in a while.

[ It's nothing personal, kid! ]

We're keeping busy. [ He's a Goku from an earlier time, then. Or, maybe, from one of those versions where things are... different.

He's never going to be totally comfortable with the idea that he's just one more version of himself. ]

In fact, I'm glad you're here. I've had something I wanted to ask you.

[ He probably shouldn't, but since when did that stop him from doing anything? ]

[ ooc: Yeah, if he saw Sanzo's condition, he'd probably be freaking out now, lol. Let's say he's just moments from arriving at the scene. ]

[ It's okay man, he understands, sort of. And by the way, what he said about Gojyo isn't a lie, really. He was fine about an hour ago, which was when he saw him last. And if he's not okay, Goku will beat him up for it. ]

...you do?

[ He perks up, curious. ]

What?

[ Gojyo's lucky to have such a considerate little brother! ]

I ran into someone the other day who I think you know. He holds up a hand about chest-height. ] Little guy, lots of silver hair, really strong?

[ Really strong. Really stupidly ridiculously painfully strong. ]

[ He's a considerate little dude. :) ]

...hmm.

[ Ginkaku had silver hair, didn't he? But he was lots smaller. And he was just a kid, not all that strong. Weirdly enough, Goku almost thinks he knows what he's talking about. ]

I dunno. Maybe. Did he say something about me?

[ Doku laughs, managing to keep it from sounding too wry. ]

No, it wasn't exactly a social visit. But I'm...

[ Damn. How to say this without giving anything away? He's never been good with words. ]

...I'm pretty sure you know him. He seems like the kind of guy your group would have run into, you know?

Oh...okay.

[ He thinks about that. What kind of person *does* his group run into? Other sanzos? Not really. Sharak's been the only one (aside from Ukoku, who maybe doesn't really count) and she's definitely not short and silver-haired. She looks pretty tough, though. Unless it's another sanzo priest... How many others are out there? The only other dude with silver hair he knows is... ]

...is he related to Hazel?

Hazel? No, I don't think so.

[ Well crap. It sounds like Goku doesn't know who he's talking about... or maybe it's just that this version of Goku comes from a place without that silver-haired guy (god, he was more a god than a guy, who could take down Kou that easily other than a god?). ]

Huh. Maybe you don't know him after all.

[ He had been somewhat preoccupied when Goku had showed up, after all. It's possible he misread the look the kid gave to the silver-haired god-boy. ...He kinda hopes he did. If the Sanzo team have a god on their side, then Kou is in deep trouble. ]

That's probably a good thing. He didn't seem like a nice guy. I know we're enemies, but I'd be careful of anyone matching that description.

[ If he can't fight at Kou's side anymore, at least he can try and get the ikkou turned against that guy. ]

...I guess not. If he's real strong, I'd probably remember. Heh. [ Such people usually are memorable, in Goku's opinion. Why else would he think you guys are so cool? ]

And thanks, I'll be on the lookout for 'im, then.

[ He grins. They might be on the opposite side, but sometimes they've worked together. And he has a feeling he can trust anyone who's such good friends with Kougaiji. And Gojyo's brother besides. ]

What happened, anyway? Did you get in a fight with him or something?

None of these idiots know what they're doing.

But as much as I hate them, I don't mind getting a chance to stretch my legs either.

Sanzo.

[ He's not stupid enough to think the monk needs his entourage for protection, but it's still odd seeing him alone like this.

He raises his hands slightly, palms toward Sanzo. Empty, see? No weapons today. ]

I figure I should say this right upfront. I'm not here for the sutra. As far as I'm concerned, this is a neutral space.

[Sanzo nods. He's been here long enough that he's come to view it the same way.]

Even if you could get it, it wouldn't do you any good.

[He has no doubt that he'd be able to win against Dokugakuji. He has his weapons, though he isn't taking them out. The gun is in his pocket and the sutra is draped lazily over his shoulders.]

There's nothing to do here.