[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.*

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[frozenperdition]

Well, yeah, but I'm not exactly going to call him out on it.

"Is there? It's also fine if ya thought I was one of the duel bears or something and walked into the water to get away from me. A little weird, but whatever works, y'know?"

Oh god I did, I sort of called him out on it.

Re: [City]

[das_yubel]

*Looking at the mark when he shows it to her, you see an expression that tells you that she knows exactly what that mark is.*

So you're a signer.

I had heard mentions of something setting off the marks of the signers in the city, but I didn't really pay much attention to it.

[knowinginthedark]

*well, of course, it's only natural*

If I thought you were one of those dueling bears, I'd have not bothered to partially undress.

Re: [City]

[fearthearrow]

Yeah. And I'd appreciate it if you don't advertise it. Not sure who you'd say it to, anyway.

Whatever he's doing, it's been activating the marks. I've been trying to figure out what it is that's happening, and why it'd be setting them off at all.

[ogrewarrior]

"I mean... Yeah. Actually. I could see that absolutely making him weird. I have a very good friend who studied that and, well. I think they're a few cuckoos over the nest, if you know what I'm saying. I contract out my real weird stuff to them.

... but I getcha. Maybe we can rescue people and they'll only need years of therapy instead of being in some Shadow Realm for eternity."

[fearthearrow]

I can only hope so, but...

Like I said, I can't act on "maybes". He's only done this sort of behavior a couple times since I've started watching him.

But the fact that he went back to that shrine bugs me...

[frozenperdition]

"Yeah, that's reasonable."

She snaps.

"Oh, man, if there's maybe a vault though, we can bust out some scuba gear or something!"

[ogrewarrior]

"A coupla drinks kid, and then we'll go back. Just take the edge off. Because if that had gone south, well. I hope you're associate would know what to do if ya vanished.

But also have people been disappearing since you started following him?"

[fearthearrow]

No, and that's why I can't attack him yet.

But it doesn't help that I only pinpointed him after the big disappearance at the shrine.

[knowinginthedark]

That might be a plan.

Though... *he adjusts his glasses slightly*

Why were you following me, anyway? It is rather late...

[ogrewarrior]

A grunt.

"My first instinct is a real amoral one. He clearly knows you're following him, so if it was me, I'd lay off the heat for a bit and then once someone else disappears, you've got your proof.

... but I get that ain't the good guy option."

[frozenperdition]

"... honestly I was hoping that you'd lead me to a site I ain't checked out before because the faculty deems it 'too dangerous' or 'secret.'"

[fearthearrow]

Not really, no. There's other methods of tracking him, but they're not exactly as reliable as being right there.

*shaking his head a little*

I don't... want to miss this and have it continue, if that's what's happening, you know? I know logic says to lay off the heat, but...

I have a feeling like if he does this, it's because he can't avoid it.

[knowinginthedark]

Huh. Well, I guess you were on the mark there.

Did you see anyone else, by the way?

[ogrewarrior]

"Like he's compelled to disappear people?

That's... creepy. And you're hoping to be able to catch him when he does, huh?"

[frozenperdition]

"Sorry. Once I realized ya knew I was around, I figured I'd come clean.

I thought I caught a glimpse of someone else, but I wasn't sure."

[knowinginthedark]

Well, that's to be expected.

I've been followed for quite a while, now.

*... so he definitely knows.*

[fearthearrow]

Yeah, basically. If I can see him doing it, then I can at least know what to do next.

And... context in itself is pretty important, too. I'm hoping if I follow him, I'll figure out why he's doing it. But the most I've gotten was... about your friend.

[frozenperdition]

"Did ya piss off some duel ninja clan or something?"

[ogrewarrior]

"I mean, there's ten thousand reasons to stalk Mamoru, considering all the stuff he got involved in...

Especially if he's researching the same stuff Mamoru did before he, uh. ... retired. From his field. Ugh, should I even bother him with this stuff?"

Re: [Island]

[weekendwitch]

::Pulling out her student issue smartphone and typing a DM to someones.::

[fearthearrow]

I think you should try to warn him, at least. I think even if you don't bother him... he's going to end up dragged into this anyway.

*pausing*

... you mentioned something about doppelgangers or whatever?

Re: [Island]

[fearthearrow]

*... ?? what exactly are you doing here...*

[knowinginthedark]

Oh, no, probably not that.

I barely even duel at all, anyway!

[ogrewarrior]

"Ah, forget it. He's nowhere lanky and weird enough to be Mamoru.

Mine looks like I did at fifteen, just without the weird childhood."