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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[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.

[afailedmurder]

I see. Well, that's not unexpected...

[tookyourheart]

Look at it this way: now that it's gone, no one else can abuse it.

[afailedmurder]

We don't strictly know that it's gone, only that we're no longer permitted access.

...I suppose it doesn't much matter either way. It's out of our hands now.

[tookyourheart]

Yeah. Whatever the case, if something else comes up, we can deal with it as it happens.

[pulls up the blind, peeking out the window] Looks like we're almost there.

[afailedmurder]

[ok, subject change. probably for the best]

I'm curious to see it. I haven't spent much time outside of the city.

[tookyourheart]

It's a lot quieter than Tokyo, but maybe you'll like the change of pace.

[Or hate it, we'll see. He pulls his bag up onto his lap in preparation for leaving, and there's a sleepy complaint from inside: 'Just five more minutes...']

[afailedmurder]

[picking up his metal briefcase. does he look a little nervous?]

You'll have to show me what you do for fun.

[tookyourheart]

Before you ask, there's bars, but no jazz club, sorry. [At least, none that he knows of, and it wouldn't hold a candle to Kichijoji anyway.

The train is slowly pulling in to the station, so Ren gets to his feet.]

There's a shopping mall, a cinema, a little concert venue, a bowling alley attached to an arcade... [He stops and thinks.] Actually, I thought of somewhere you might like.

[afailedmurder]

I didn't expect there would be...

[Sliding out of his spot and into the aisle, blocking the space so Ren can do the same.]

But I'm interested in anything you have to show me. Lead the way.

[tookyourheart]

[Slips out of the seats, careful not to disturb the sleepy cat in the bag too much. Would suck to get busted for cat smuggling at the last minute.]

We'll stick with the cafe for today, but tomorrow onwards I can show you the place. You cycle, right?