[semi-open] i'm not the same ghost i was before

[verghese]

WHO: Nick Verghese & YOU! (and a few closed prompts)
WHERE: Around Kaisou
WHEN: Throughout January!
WHAT: A catch-all for any open / one-on-one threads this month!
WARNINGS: none for now!

[OOC: If you'd like to plot out a thread with me, feel free to contact me @ wolfnoir or via Discord at wolfnoir#4990 or this plotting post!]

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[nmc0204]

[ Despite being the half of this duo closest to college aged, Ryoko looks distinctly uncomfortable and out of place here on campus. I would love to tell you it's because she has some sensible concerns about this whole thing but I think it goes without saying that's not quite it. ]

It's the best lead that we have. If it runs completely dry, at least we can be confident we've investigated as thoroughly as we can.

[ Not that Ryoko at ALL wants to investigate this place. They haven't even gone inside yet and the noise is already giving her a headache. ]

And if nothing else, they might be able to give us some clues on how to proceed.

sorry for the huge delay LOL

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[Nick nods, bracing himself to enter the dorm.]

Right. Just be cool, and, uh...try not to wave around that gun unless absolutely necessary, okay?

[Little does he know that they're doomed from the start.

From within, the two can hear what sounds to be raucous laughter, loud, booming dance music. The stench of alcohol and old cat litter lingers by the entrance. Nick wrinkles his nose, then rings the doorbell. The noise from inside dies down. Footsteps can be heard approaching the door, and when the door swings open, a scruffy, lanky dudebro greets them.]

'Sup, dudes? You here to join the party?

some crimes can NEVER be forgiven

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[ Be cool he says to the girl somehow radiating more intense cop energy than the actual cop here. But she just huffs and gives a sharp nod. ]

Fine. I won't cause any trouble if they don't.

[ ... Or so she says, but she can't keep her expression from turning increasingly sour the more time they spend here. The noise is bad enough but the reek in the air is worse – she's full on scowling by the time the door gets answered and thoroughly at the end of her patience.

Oh boy. ]

Not exactly. [ Not on your life she almost says, but manages to catch her tongue in time. ] We're here to pick up your guest. Assuming she's still here.

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[The frat bro frowns, raising an eyebrow and leaning up against the doorframe. Perhaps in an attempt to intimate them with his lanky stature? Nick is certain that, under normal circumstances, he'd be able to just bowl right through him, if not for the werecat thing.]

Umm, I don't know what you're talkin' about, dude.

[Nick's face remains stoic. From his pocket, he pulls out a picture and flashes it to the frat bro.]

Researcher. Daughter of a very important person who is worried about her.

[Here, the werecat takes on defensive body language--crossing his arms and sneering with distaste. Elsewhere in the house, there's a commotion. Nick and Ryoko can probably spot heads poking out from the hallway and various doors, eyes shining eerily in the dim houselights.

Reinforcements, maybe? Nick took a small, inadvertent step back.]

You the fuzz?

[A low, rumbling growl.]

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[ While Nick takes a step back Ryoko, perhaps unwisely, stands her ground. Though she should know better than to pick a fight right now, especially when they're so outnumbered, being here has her in a foul enough mood that she kind of can't help herself. In a way, her sour attitude is a bit of an asset – she manages an utterly withering look, like she's just been asked a truly braindead question, and sets her a fist on her hip with a stance that could not more clearly telegraph fight me. ]

I'm sixteen. [ And absolutely not remotely up to snuff, physically speaking, for any sort of policing work. She's pretty sure that goes without saying. ] And I'd sooner live on the streets than work with the cops for a living.

[ N–no offense, Nick. Presumably. ]

We're just here to make sure there's no trouble where there shouldn't be.