[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

[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.

[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."

[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.

[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?"

[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.

[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?"

[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?

[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."

[fearthearrow]

...

I think you should absolutely bother him about this.

In fact, you should be inviting him for drinks instead of me, I think.

[ogrewarrior]

"All in their own time, Ko-koudo. Kiddo.

I ought to treat ya for helping bring this all to my attention anyway."

[fearthearrow]

*... hngmh.

He at least lowers his face mask, but he's keeping the hood up.*

It's fine, just don't say my name out loud, if you're already going to know it.

[ogrewarrior]

"Sorry, it was an honest slip of the tongue.

Tell ya what, as soon as morning comes, I'll talk to Mamoru. Tonight, I help ya investigate. I need only a few hours of sleep to keep running, so an all nighter ain't outta the question for me."

[fearthearrow]

... Fine, that works for me.

Just pretend after that, that you didn't see me.