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| The Lazy Detective | Independent RP blog for Shouhei Narumi Please read the READ ME tab M!A: None/Accepting

[sinmenon]

[toastandcigarettes]

I updated some things on the blog, and am probably going to continue updating little bits of info here and there, but will say so if there’s anything major. The one thing I’ve updated on the rules page that I’ll say in this post is that I am comfortable, happy, and more-than willing to roleplay with multiple versions of the same character. So if you see me interacting with a character by someone else, who you also roleplay, that’s no problem to me.

[thatpinkmustache]

don’t tell me “you can’t do that” ‘cause I will do that

[toastandcigarettes]

mal-fortuna-juvat:

“I’m… sorry?”

It had caught him off-guard, and he wasn’t really sure what to say in response. Sure, other people always told him about to rest, but he never did. He never allowed himself to do so, because he wasn’t supposed to be so selfish. Raidou was… definitely a piece of work. Maybe a messed up one, but a piece of work. 

“I appreciate the concern, but I don’t think I can afford to take any time off.” He added as an afterthought. 

“No apology needed, and that’s nonsense if I ever heard it!” 

Narumi’s usual smile and relaxed demeanour returns, and he chuckles slightly. He wouldn’t say it to his face, but he honestly felt that Raidou had a stick up his backside at times. The young summoner was far too serious for his age, and gave Narumi a run for his money in the maturity department. Perhaps it was why they made a good and balanced team.

“You may be the Capital’s protector, but the Herald left me in charge of looking out for you, not just providing you somewhere as a cover. Take the day off today and we’ll head out somewhere, Boss’ orders. The Capital isn’t going to burn down if you do.”

[toastandcigarettes]

​ @flynntstone

When he walks down the steps there’s a rather strange looking gentleman standing outside of the building where the Narumi Detective Agency is housed. At least, Narumi hasn’t seem him around, but something about his getup reminds him of his assistant, and for a moment he wonders if he’s a summoner from out of town. Narumi’s learnt not to judge people based on appearances alone -- a sweet dame he tried to pick-up had turned out to be a spider demon, of all things, after his own life -- but he can’t shake the feeling that he’s not exactly what most folks around here would call “normal”.

“Can I help you?”

[toastandcigarettes]

@thedetectiveofinaba

“Now, now, officer, cut me some slack. I know my agency’s name means something around here, but holding me to the same standards as my founders is a little...”

This happened from time-to-time; certain police departments who knew of Narumi’s family history couldn’t help but poke and prod him, tease him, even use his first name in such a way it felt like a mockery. This is why I keep most people on a last-name basis. ‘Shouhei’ is strictly off limits.  

It wasn’t often that he visited in person, he was far too lazy most days and preferred phone calls (it was easier to hang up on people that way, harder to do so in a face-to-face conversation). Today was different though, after hearing about another heir to a certain family name. Apparently this one was younger than he was, and he was rather curious himself. Why not meet the fellow detective he’d more than likely cross paths with at some point anyway?

At least this way I can make myself be seen in a better light right off the bat...

[toastandcigarettes]

coughing fits are playing up and I’m suffering this evening, so that’s it for tonight

also; another starter call! like this and I’ll work on a starter for you when I’m back online

[bestofyosuke]

a hero

[sinmenon]

[vykodlak]

There’s more to summoning than being really, really ridiculously good looking

[toastandcigarettes]

mal-fortuna-juvat:

“Is… is something wrong?”

Raidou glances over, having picked up on the other’s tone. He tries not to fidget, though with the little motions, the small twitches of his fingertips betraying that he had been extremely worried about Narumi in his absence. He would never actually say it, he always had to stick to the most rigid sorts of laws and traditions. It was a little heartbreaking how high of a standard he held himself to. 

“Listen, Raidou,” Narumi starts, lighting a cigarette and getting to his feet.

He takes a long drawl and puffs out the smoke away from where Raidou’s facing him, then takes a step forward and places a hand on his shoulder. Sometimes he forgets the person in front of him is the Capital’s protector when he walks out the door on a case, into danger Narumi’s only really had a tiny taste of during all the big cases they’ve had, but on quiet days like this it’s at the forefront of his mind. “If you ever need a break at all, a day to yourself, just say. You carry the world on your shoulders, and take it from someone who knows that it’s not good to burn yourself out.” And I worry are the words he leaves out. Too sappy for Narumi’s tastes, and the last thing he needs is Raidou thinking it’s because he doesn’t think he’s capable when it’s quite the opposite.

[toastandcigarettes]

kunaiflourish:

People don’t usually take too much note of his existence so long as he had the Junes apron and they weren’t in need of direction.  As a result, Yosuke frequency heard people’s conversations while stocking shelves or cleaning tables around the food court like he is now.  While he knows he shouldn’t be eavesdropping, it’s not like he could ignore people talking loudly.  Most conversations weren’t even all that interesting.

The man on his phone isn’t much different from the rest.  At least, up until he puts it away and starts talking to himself.  While Yosuke doesn’t know anything about demons, personas and shadows were a different matter entirely.

Dragging a washcloth across a table, Yosuke stops midway and stares at the older male.  No one should know about personas and shadows other than the rest of the Investigation Team.  And he doubts anyone has mentioned either of those to anyone outside the group.  

It’s a little suspicious that the guy looking for shadows and personas came here.  To their meeting spot, only a floor away from their entry point.  But he’s not going to glean any information by staring at the guy.  After setting everything down, Yosuke walks over to his table and sits across from him.

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to listen in, but um… shadows and personas… how do you know about those?”

Narumi has his head down, but as soon as the words he uttered to himself are spoken back to him -- shadows, personas -- his head shoots up so fast it almost gives him whiplash. No one else should know about that information. These things weren’t normal; to Narumi, who liaised with the Herald and took Raidou under his wing as his apprentice, a devil summoner, it was just a normal day in the office... but to some kid in a rural town? It shouldn’t have been possible.

Personas are different... The cat -- the damn cat -- had laughed at the fact Narumi of all people had wound up being someone with that kind of potential, yet still not able to see a demon poltergeist that was messing around with his hat. At least they had both sides of the supernatural covered.

“That game you young'uns like to play?” Narumi chooses his words carefully, “Tell me; if something uses ‘agi’, what’s it likely weak against?” 

If the boy answers correctly, then this town has a lot more going on than he first thought, and he’ll answer his initial question. The last thing he needs is to continue a conversation with someone who hasn’t got a clue, only for someone who does to overhear him. He’s already had this slip-up, and he doesn’t need another one to get him in trouble. 

He doesn’t look like a fighter... then again, neither does Raidou. I shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.

[toastandcigarettes]

“Goddamn bugs going around, the last thing I need is to be coughing all the time.” 

Oh don’t worry, Narumi, that will continue if you keep up the smoking habit.

[toastandcigarettes]

mal-fortuna-juvat:

“No, no trouble. It’s been quiet.” 

He avoids the question about how he is. It’s never been a question he is really good at answering. The room is spotless, showing that he has definitely been just cleaning the entire time. 

“That so?”

A quick look around the office has Narumi sighing; even the cigarette dish on his desk is sparkling in the light. A more-than thorough clean that thing needed, so it’s evident Raidou has gone to town. It’s shameful, really, on Narumi’s part. One of the many things outside of Raidou’s remit. “You certain?” he asks again, voice taking on a slight serious tone. Kid never reveals anything, even when I’ve had to bandage him up.

[rpmusings-galore]

One thing you should know about me:                                                             I am very good                                                          at making very bad                                                                  decisions

[toastandcigarettes]

Not around for long this evening, still ill, got an interview tomorrow as well, so it’s good night from me in this part of the world. I’ll get to starters when I’m next online.

[toastandcigarettes]

mal-fortuna-juvat:

“Well… this isn’t the worst I’ve seen you…” 

Not encouraging, but he moved to start making coffee for the more than disheveled detective. “Get some rest.”

“Thank goodness for that, eh?” 

But not the best. He can hear it, Raidou doesn’t even need to say it. He moves, choosing to sit on the couch rather than at his desk this time. “Will do, but who’s the Boss here, kid? Let me ask how you are. Not got into any trouble while I was away? Demons or otherwise?”