[Event Post]

[fearthearrow]

*So, as you may know, Kou has been working at DA now. This isn't too much of a secret, though he hasn't really given a reason for why he's doing this.

Well, you may find him acting upon one of these reasons, later in the night on the island or in the city [You Choose Which]-- perhaps you're someone who just doesn't follow the rules of curfew or you're late coming from things you had to do, but you'll find some guy following another, certain creepy shut-in dude.

If he's in the city, he's in his dumb incognito outfit, but if he's on the island, he isn't bothering with it. Stands out too much in that situation.*

Comments

[knowinginthedark]

*you probably do not.

He turns to leave, going deeper into the woods for the time being.*

[fearthearrow]

*... only finally relaxing after several seconds pass. Tarou's probably far away enough now to not notice him.*

That felt close...

[frozenperdition]

She lets out a near silent sigh as he disappears.

"Holy shit, he usually doesn't exude that aura of... whatever the hell that was.

That was too close. Way, way too close.

... I think I'm a bit in over my head. Sorry if I messed up your... whatever."

[ogrewarrior]

He nods slowly.

"... is there anything I can do to help?"

[fearthearrow]

No, that's fine. *we can probably talk at least at... not-whisper volume, just keep it low.*

I'm not surprised someone else managed to find that guy suspicious, anyway.

[fearthearrow]

Do you know at all who he is?

Re: [City]

[das_yubel]

These are more than just random things scratched into the ground...

*She glances over at Kou.*

What exactly is going on here, undercover boy? Do you know what these are?

[frozenperdition]

"Yeah, he's super weird. Trena and I did some... 'research' with him. He was weird the whole time. And, uh, history teach also gets the jitters about him."

[ogrewarrior]

"Nope, not really."

[fearthearrow]

Yeah, I know.

I'm working with the "history teach" to figure this out.

[fearthearrow]

*... he thinks. wait, you were at LDS, so...*

Do you know someone named "Yamada, Mamoru"?

[frozenperdition]

"Oh. Sorry. Been under a metaphysical rock the last... long while.

Tezaki, right? You, uh. May not recognize me, but I'm Renat Briar."

Re: [City]

[fearthearrow]

*Kou lets out a sigh, he wasn't really expecting you-- or to be giving him questions, but...*

It... It's just my gathering of how this has been, but I think the markings are meant to be a trap he ends up triggering, once he has the right "target".

[fearthearrow]

... Wait, you're-- but--

Actually, nevermind, I'm not going to ask questions. *mentally filing that away...*

And this isn't something that's exactly advertised.

[ogrewarrior]

A nod, then a huge grin.

"Probably my best friend, honestly. .. I don't know who that reflects poorer on."

He takes a long pause, closing his eyes. Connecting the dots, then frowns.

"... That weirdo is one of the alternate wackadoodles running around?"

[fearthearrow]

I don't know.

But I do know he's been extensively researching into this friend of yours, when he's not out and being creepy like that.

*shaking his head a little, looking back at the shrine.*

Whatever he is, he likely doesn't have anything good planned for him.

[frozenperdition]

"Look, it was the occult club. Or the void. I dunno, I'm just rolling with it.

...yeah, well, I was offering to try and get info on him."

She stares at the spot in the river.

"... wanna check it out in the sunlight, see what he was doing?"

[fearthearrow]

Little too dark right now, so I'm gonna have to wait until daybreak... *oh right, it is... night time.*

You should try to get back to the dorms. I know you feel like you can handle this, but I don't know if this guy's gonna try to double-back or some--

Wait, he knows you, right? You said that?

[ogrewarrior]

He heaves a big sigh and starts scratching at his cheek.

"Great. Some weirdo extensively researching... Wait. How extensive are we talking? 'Cause if he leads back to the other island out there...

... wanna go get a drink? My treat."

[frozenperdition]

"Yeah, I worked with him on stuff before I got, uh. Sidetracked. ... am I bait now? Because I can absolutely bait."

Re: [City]

[das_yubel]

And what exactly is this trap for, once he has required his 'target'? What purpose does this all serve?

Re: [City]

[fearthearrow]

Best I can think of? And keep in mind, this only has a 90% chance of being correct...

But he might be eating souls.

*well that isn't an answer you might've expected.*

[fearthearrow]

*... he does the math.

... he's at least pretty sure you already know who he is, anyway. and again, you're not a Signer.*

... Fine, I guess you'd wanna know what all I've seen him carrying around, anyway.

Let's go before he pops up unexpectedly.

[fearthearrow]

If you don't mind being at least a bit of bait. Just... To see how he'd react if you mention that you spotted him... doing that.

Don't worry, I'll be nearby in case he tries anything weird.

[ogrewarrior]

he nods.

"That'd be real helpful, yeah. Let's get the hell out of here. There's a pretty seedy place that won't even care if you have your hood up I sometimes go."