OPEN POST: Ren Amamiya (Joker) - Persona 5

[tookyourheart]

henlo friends it's that time again, toss in a prompt/starter/idea so we can thread

I've played and completed Royal, but I would prefer to remain unspoiled for Scramble!

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[afailedmurder]

...Just kidding. It seemed like a good time to get out of the city for a while.

[tookyourheart]

Where do I even start with that?

[are they really going to have to have another 'why aren't you dead' talk...

also he's taking another Jagariko stick, thanks]

[afailedmurder]

We can cut to the chase and note that I'm alive.

...However, I'm a bit vague on that point as well.

[tookyourheart]

Your memories were a little hazy last time, too, right?

What's the first thing you remember?

[afailedmurder]

Waking up in a hospital. I'm told someone found me near the Diet building.

[tookyourheart]

And not Odaiba? Interesting...

How are you feeling now? All better?

[afailedmurder]

Well, it happened several months ago.

And I'm not dead, which certainly exceeded my own expectations.

[tookyourheart]

I wondered if something like this might happen. You owe me, after all.

[reaches into his pocket and produces Akechi's glove]

I'd be disappointed if you didn't make good on your word.

1/2

[afailedmurder]

...You still have it. On your person, no less.

[afailedmurder]

[bursting into mildly-hysterical laughter]

What is wrong with you! Idiot!

[tookyourheart]

Come on, keep it down.

[They're getting a dirty look from a man in a suit in the seats opposite, and even Morgana is grumbling sleepily in the bag.]

I already kept it this long, did you think I'd just throw it away?

[afailedmurder]

Sorry, sorry.

[hunching and covering his mouth until he's got it under control]

Even as I get to know you, you become no less difficult to comprehend... I wonder if that will ever change.

[tookyourheart]

You'll get there sooner or later.

[puts the glove back in his pocket]

That is, if you're sticking around this time. Besides taking a break, what's the plan?

[afailedmurder]

...Honestly? I have no idea. I hadn't planned for this contingency.

[tookyourheart]

Me and Morgana are going back to my parents' place for the new school year. Want to come with? You'd have a place to stay until you figure things out.

[afailedmurder]

Would your parents appreciate that? You're already bringing home one stray...

At any rate, I shouldn't need to impose. I had enough foresight to bring some hotel money.

[tookyourheart]

I already asked them if my friends from Tokyo could visit, and they said it was okay. Sojiro put in a good word for everyone.

I won't force you, but the offer's there if you need it.

[afailedmurder]

[quiet for a long moment]

I don't think I'd be especially comfortable around someone's parents, but... I'll consider it.

[tookyourheart]

You seemed to do all right around Sojiro.

[but he can also see why he'd feel that way, so he won't press]

Anyway, my number's still the same, so you know how to find me. I'll be getting off at the stop after this one.

[afailedmurder]

I may as well do the same. Any recommendations for a good local cafe?

[tookyourheart]

I wasn't really a cafe guy before Leblanc, but I know a place a couple of blocks from the station. I can you the way, since it's on the way home for me anyway.

[afailedmurder]

I'd appreciate that.

[a pause]

By the way... do you still have the app on your phone?

[tookyourheart]

[checking his phone, just in case, now that Akechi is mysteriously here]

Nope. Do you?

[afailedmurder]

[doesn't need to look]

No.

[tookyourheart]

Mine disappeared after we defeated Maruki, the same as everyone else. The Metaverse is gone for real this time.