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standalonehuman) wrote2030-01-27 12:00 pm
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Togusa
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I don't know how much I want to spread this around.
We don't have an official investigation because we can't have one, but if people know that any reports are also meaningless, I worry they'll stop reporting anything to us. But is it better to let them think that we can do something that we can't? Frankly, it's accurate for people to lose their faith in us.
We don't have an official investigation because we can't have one, but if people know that any reports are also meaningless, I worry they'll stop reporting anything to us. But is it better to let them think that we can do something that we can't? Frankly, it's accurate for people to lose their faith in us.
"What makes you so sure we lost our childhoods?" Dante shakes his head, disagreeing. "I don't know what your memories have shown you, but mine have been different periods of time. When he's on the island with his friends, he's younger than I am--at least, I think he is. He's shorter and it just feels like I don't know as much as I do in other memories. But I remember going in and out of the simulation of that city, and I'm taller. I've got broader shoulders. I feel older. Nobody said we're remembering these things at the same age we were when they actually happened, you know."
Now he's lying, and it's in classic Dante fashion. Because he's shorter and slighter when he's inside Castle Oblivion, when he kidnaps that princess and when he's so certain he died. He's shorter and slighter when he closes himself in side this world of darkness he's remembered, an afterworld that must somehow have a passage of time, since he remembers himself later on, taller and broader and with that underlying sense of regret. Yes, he might be remembering things from a wide span of time, but that doesn't negate what it is that Togusa's saying, that they were kids when all of this began.
But he also can't let Togusa's opinion of their apparent lost childhoods prevent them from learning as much as they can about their pasts, either; and neither can he let that be a reason why they shouldn't utilize the skills they're being given.
Now he's lying, and it's in classic Dante fashion. Because he's shorter and slighter when he's inside Castle Oblivion, when he kidnaps that princess and when he's so certain he died. He's shorter and slighter when he closes himself in side this world of darkness he's remembered, an afterworld that must somehow have a passage of time, since he remembers himself later on, taller and broader and with that underlying sense of regret. Yes, he might be remembering things from a wide span of time, but that doesn't negate what it is that Togusa's saying, that they were kids when all of this began.
But he also can't let Togusa's opinion of their apparent lost childhoods prevent them from learning as much as they can about their pasts, either; and neither can he let that be a reason why they shouldn't utilize the skills they're being given.
Togusa thinks he has such a good read on Dante by this point that he doesn't question it. He nods along slowly, until a sharp frown comes to his face. "How can people be remembering things from later in their lives?" It's a more comforting idea, by far, but his mind briefly rebels at it.
"If that's true, then I'm right, and these are memories of another lifetime entirely. It's not us." And the fact that the concept backs up that idea is probably why Togusa hinges on it so much. "It's still- not the easiest thing to see. But maybe better. Maybe James was a cop, or a soldier, the other version of him learned it all later in life. It still isn't fair to shove that on someone so young."
But there's a relaxation in Togusa's shoulders. "But I'm willing to admit I'm being unfair about this. I just still can't find a good reason for it in my mind."
"If that's true, then I'm right, and these are memories of another lifetime entirely. It's not us." And the fact that the concept backs up that idea is probably why Togusa hinges on it so much. "It's still- not the easiest thing to see. But maybe better. Maybe James was a cop, or a soldier, the other version of him learned it all later in life. It still isn't fair to shove that on someone so young."
But there's a relaxation in Togusa's shoulders. "But I'm willing to admit I'm being unfair about this. I just still can't find a good reason for it in my mind."
Still, even if it becomes known that the reports are becoming meaningless, the fact that there are officers still willing to help must mean something? In my eyes, it certainly does.
At this point, it's not our willingness I'm questioning. And I doubt it would be what comes to others' minds, either. It's our ability. How much good does it actually do to involve us, if this is the result?
Me, your brother. Matsuoka, Sakakura, Lou, Kadam. Even Kihara, even though he's not field. I know we're in this for the long haul. None of us would back away by choice. So the willingness is what people can count on.
Maybe I really need to talk this over with them.
Me, your brother. Matsuoka, Sakakura, Lou, Kadam. Even Kihara, even though he's not field. I know we're in this for the long haul. None of us would back away by choice. So the willingness is what people can count on.
Maybe I really need to talk this over with them.
I heard about a scam that's been going around town. There was an article about it- is the RPD up on this?
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
We're counting this now? All right. All right. What is Retrospec's obsession with this song, anyway?
We're counting this now? All right. All right. What is Retrospec's obsession with this song, anyway?
Retrospec's super late to the meme, are you kidding? No better than I'd expect from Jim of curse.
Still thinking Rickrolling is funny. That'd put him at my age or a little older, about what I'd been guessing from his behavior so far. 30?
It's funny how easy you fell for it, does that count?
[she can't even drink legally for a couple weeks still, Togusa, don't make her feel old :c)
[she can't even drink legally for a couple weeks still, Togusa, don't make her feel old :c)
Since I did technically just help you out, does that mean I get to ask what it is you're playing for?
I probably wouldn't have bothered with Jim's game if I hadn't spotted that code on it like we found in the subway.
I probably wouldn't have bothered with Jim's game if I hadn't spotted that code on it like we found in the subway.
To find out what happens. Good enough reason for you?
I mean, and the QR code thing.
I mean, and the QR code thing.
Just curious. Some people have been looking for something specific, hoping to get a detail that matches up with something they've seen before.
But, yeah, the QR code thing. Place your bets now on what they do?
But, yeah, the QR code thing. Place your bets now on what they do?
I'd give *great* odds on Jim embarrassing himself again. That or it blows up your phone, but my money's definitely on Jim here.
Ah. Of course. Janet rejected his proposal, so the next video is proposing to Maurice?
I'd go with 'Somebody to Love' for the thematic similarities.
I'd go with 'Somebody to Love' for the thematic similarities.
backdated to any time in the past two weeks, any time at all, it's fine
frostythehitman
2017-07-30 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
I'm sure you've already figured it out by now, but Retrospec sent me a gun.
It's an M1911A1.
It came with ammo, too.
It's an M1911A1.
It came with ammo, too.
Togusa what the hell is happening
[ it probably says something that, upon suddenly remembering retrospec and all things related, gabranth's first and immediate instinct is to text togusa. well, after he'd dealt with that message from prompto, anyway. speaking of which— ]
Prompto sent me something about whether or not he's "kidnap material"?
Is something going on that I should know about
They've switched my memories off and on again like some kind of bloody lightbulb and I feel I've missed something very important
[ it probably says something that, upon suddenly remembering retrospec and all things related, gabranth's first and immediate instinct is to text togusa. well, after he'd dealt with that message from prompto, anyway. speaking of which— ]
Prompto sent me something about whether or not he's "kidnap material"?
Is something going on that I should know about
They've switched my memories off and on again like some kind of bloody lightbulb and I feel I've missed something very important
[M1911. Didn't Yoon-sung say that he'd gotten a World War-era pistol in his car? Kudos to the man for never saying who had claimed the gun.]
Well, you all but let it slip at the range. If you hadn't gotten one yet, I figured one was on its way. Thank you for telling me.
Something that old is odd, though. There's lots of modern variants on the 1911, I think. I should ask Fynn. He'd know off the top of his head.
Well, you all but let it slip at the range. If you hadn't gotten one yet, I figured one was on its way. Thank you for telling me.
Something that old is odd, though. There's lots of modern variants on the 1911, I think. I should ask Fynn. He'd know off the top of his head.
[On his end, Togusa lets out the most relieved sound and actually half-collapses into his couch. One thing is going right this month.]
Sir. You have NO IDEA of how glad I am to hear from you.
For starters, don't worry about Prompto, he sent just about everybody that question, but he's Not Talking To Me right now, so I haven't been able to ask where it came from.
There's a lot to cover. You sure you're okay doing this over the Network?
Sir. You have NO IDEA of how glad I am to hear from you.
For starters, don't worry about Prompto, he sent just about everybody that question, but he's Not Talking To Me right now, so I haven't been able to ask where it came from.
There's a lot to cover. You sure you're okay doing this over the Network?
I figured you already knew but I had to say it anyway.
[ Mostly because Yoon-sung (and his own conscience) guilt tripped him into it. ]
And yeah, that's why I was using the Colt at the range. It's supposed to be a pretty similar variant. It was as close as I could get to the real thing without actually dragging it in and probably causing a whole scene.
[ Mostly because Yoon-sung (and his own conscience) guilt tripped him into it. ]
And yeah, that's why I was using the Colt at the range. It's supposed to be a pretty similar variant. It was as close as I could get to the real thing without actually dragging it in and probably causing a whole scene.
No I'm not
[ it's a bit late for a meeting at the precinct, no matter how surreptitiously they pull it off. still, he's also not sure if he can let this wait until monday. ]
I can come to your place or you can come to mine
Unless you've got a better idea
[ it's a bit late for a meeting at the precinct, no matter how surreptitiously they pull it off. still, he's also not sure if he can let this wait until monday. ]
I can come to your place or you can come to mine
Unless you've got a better idea
I can come to you. I'll bring what I have, but I will warn you now, it's going to be less than you'd like it to be.
[It feels strange, but Togusa would rather do this on Gabranth's territory. Everything he has is his own writeups of things, because once he figured out what was going on with their records? He wrote a backup based on what he could remember. He heads over immediately.]
[It feels strange, but Togusa would rather do this on Gabranth's territory. Everything he has is his own writeups of things, because once he figured out what was going on with their records? He wrote a backup based on what he could remember. He heads over immediately.]
Well, I've got bad news and worse news, you can decide which is which. The handgun age limit is federal, so regardless of local laws, you're not allowed to own that gun. But I'm pretty sure I shouldn't waste my time confiscating it, because I throw that in an evidence locker, it is going to find its way back to you.
But it also means you can't register it, yourself.
You got anybody who can take a look at it, something that old, make sure it's still in fireable condition?
But it also means you can't register it, yourself.
You got anybody who can take a look at it, something that old, make sure it's still in fireable condition?
Of course not. I'm 16, who could I possibly take this to who wouldn't have me arrested and ruin my dad's career?
I think people will place faith in that willingness, regardless. There are not many avenues others can go to for help, at least not in terms of any real authority. And while your abilities may be limited for now, no one plans on keeping it that way.
You should tell them, I think. They'll have a better perspective on it than I, an outsider.
You should tell them, I think. They'll have a better perspective on it than I, an outsider.
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