regarding AU-- one potential game, and another seeeecret AU~

[penaltykicktothehead]

Superpowers.

[Charlie simply cocks a brow, looking massively unimpressed at the prospect]

I know, you're expecting something like 'just pick a theme and stick to it' but this really isn't necessary. I'm fine just the way I am-- without all the frilly special effects, so knock it off already!

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[doingthemistything]

We might consider them rather silly in... uh, meta things like these, I guess, but in the universe that game takes place in, they're... kind of a big deal.

[penaltykicktothehead]

Ah... pardon my language. [a frown] It's just-- frustrating because she's treating it like a game.

After all, the implications of my going there are, as you had put it, kind of a big deal.

[doingthemistything]

True, true. But really, a game is all it is to these muns. Or at least, that's how it seems.

I understand how it'd be frustrating, though.

[penaltykicktothehead]

Being new to this, I suppose it's something one has to get used to. But... moving all the way to America in the middle of an investigation? It's not that I couldn't handle it myself, but I'm not sure how long my old fart of a father would last all by himself.

[doingthemistything]

Any sort of move would be difficult, middle of investigation or no.

[A pause.] Are you worried about him?

[penaltykicktothehead]

You-- you're of Japanese descent, correct? I'm assuming you went through similar, then...

[Charlie hesitates before answering, grumbling quietly] Let's not be silly! He just doesn't know how to properly take care of himself. I'd hate to see the state of the house whenever I got back to Paris, hmph.

[doingthemistything]

That's right. One of my friends came with me... although, he flew back to Japan not too long ago. In-game, I'm assuming it was due to family matters... [Since... yeah, older brothers in hospitals.]

So more of a case of "what's he going to do without you?", then?

[penaltykicktothehead]

I'm assuming it's not permanent, though...? Given the circumstances.

And certainly. The last few years weren't easy on us, and I've a feeling even with a rewritten past... that fact won't have changed.

[doingthemistything]

I can't really say one way or the other. I'm not entirely certain that his mun will re-app him or if someone else will pick him up.

Unfortunately, that seems to be fairly common. Another person that my own mun plans to send to that school has his past... changed very little. Aside from some major details, of course.

My own mun gave me a more difficult time, in my case.

[penaltykicktothehead]

Ah... I see. In any case, I hope he comes back to you one way or another! It seems like one would have an easier time of things with someone from home along...

In a way I can understand that mentality-- keeping true to the past that's already in place, I mean. From an investigative standpoint, it usually makes things easier.

...Pardon my prying, but how exactly? You needn't answer if you don't want to, of course.

[doingthemistything]

I certainly hope so, too. But at the same time, back home, he can also keep an eye on some teammates that Shindou and I have left behind.

... Well, my mun has already assumed that I had trouble with bullies normally, when I was younger... due to my appearance. In my rewritten past, while I had the same issues... I also lost what few friends I did have at the time due to people's prejudice towards mutants that they had instilled in their children. As much as it pains me to say it, I've honestly never really trusted anyone but my own mother since then.

[penaltykicktothehead]

...Your mother... [she looks a bit distant for a second, but manages to shake it off.

It does give some food for thought, though. What would her father think of her if she turned out to be... hmm.]

I see...

[doingthemistything]

My father was strongly against mutants, according to my mother. I've never known him myself. [He shrugs.] She was surprisingly accepting... I'm glad, though.

... Unfortunately, not everyone's that lucky.

[penaltykicktothehead]

I can imagine. It's hard enough getting people to accept one as who they are normally, and with an even greater difference to factor in... there are likely to be many with worse fates than those who end up at that school.

[doingthemistything]

Yeah... I'm just satisfied to count my blessings for the time being.

... It'll be nice seeing you there. You play soc--uh, you call it football, right? [Terminology differences @.@]

[penaltykicktothehead]

Well, if it means anything, you're certainly stronger than you look at first glance. A middleschooler going through all this... you've got a lot of guts!

[She grins, though tipping her hat out of embarrassment...] That's if this one can keep herself focused enough to send me in. And you'd better believe it!

And don't worry about the wording so much. A sport's a sport no matter how you say it, oui?

[doingthemistything]

[Oh wow compliments uh--] Ah, thanks...!

My mun can keep reminding yours if necessary! And reserves just opened up, so...

[The grin earns one right back, though.] Right! Shindou... sort of started a team, but we don't have enough members yet...

[penaltykicktothehead]

[She calls 'em like she sees 'em!]

That'd be much appreciated! It's been a long time since she's been in a proper game.

Did he, now? Well, you can count me in once I'm good and signed up! Can't afford to get rusty just because I'm abroad, heh heh.

[doingthemistything]

Great! We'll be glad to have you!

[maracahero]

Superpowers? Sounds like you're getting an upgrade. Don't be so fussy about it~

[ Yo it's your neighbourhood uninvited guest appearing at the most inconvenient of times! ]

*O*

[penaltykicktothehead]

I'd prefer getting them by my own steam, not just tacked onto--

YOU!!

[you're lucky she left the handcuffs at home, boy]

*w*

[maracahero]

Now is that an acceptable way to greet anyone.

[ he shakes his head in a scolding manner. ]

always good to see more RT players, huhuuu~

[penaltykicktothehead]

Oh, I'll give you a better one if you want a do-over. [After all, Charlie's always got a football on hand for such occasions--]

most definitely uvu. Where are the rest of us!!

[maracahero]

--I'm not sure if your idea of a good greeting quite matches up to mine.

[ R's not in the mood for being kicked in the face by footballs, nope. ]

I only know one other person on here, cry

[penaltykicktothehead]

Like a thief is one to talk about manners! Hmph.

[It builds character! Besides, at least they're not superhuman magic footballs.

Yet.]

that's;... not a lot of people at all;;;

[maracahero]

Even a thief needs to have manners.

[ He breaks into museums with as much as he can manage for, you know, breaking in.

..."yet". ]

maybe there are more! I tried to lay out papa bait but it didn't work. :(

[penaltykicktothehead]

Nevermind that. What do you think of all this superhero nonsense?

[It's true that he returns things, but it's still breaking and entering! And stealing! For shame!

What would you prefer, Phantom R? whirlwind-powered shots? endless supplies of summoned ammo? MAGICAL GIRL SPARKLY SOCCERBALL ATTACK?]

WE'LL JUST HAVE TO LAY OUT BAIT HARDER. or in more quantity idk.

[maracahero]

Well first off, I don't think it's nonsense. It's a fantastique idea.

Just don't go falling off any buildings while you're at it.

[ you can hurt him now.

...Can he have none of them? all the options look painful and point towards his untimely demise. ]

more people need to play this game. Q_Q

[penaltykicktothehead]

[PENALTYKICKTOTHE-- well, you know the drill~]

Har, har. You're hilarious.

Yes they do. It's a real shame it's not more well known :c

[maracahero]

[ If you start kicking hissatsu, R is not going to stick around. ]

Thank you, I'm glad you think so.

somedaaaay ;O;

[penaltykicktothehead]

[But, but Phantom! I wanted to show you my new Eiffel Drive~*~*~ ♥]

Gros malin. What about you, then? If what I heard was correct...

JUST. GOTTA SURIVIVE UNTIL THEN. and when it gets popular the hipsters shall be us //brick'd

[maracahero]

[ NOPE.AVI. As cute as it sounds, there are too many sparkles in there for it to be safe, coming from Charlie.

R pauses and blinks. ]

What about me?

all, "we were here from the BEGINNING~" hon hon hon hon

[penaltykicktothehead]

[I-it's not cute. It's manly as hell. (#｀ε´#ゞ]

Are you being sent anywhere?