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]

[You're on a train. Did you catch a glimpse of someone familiar out the window? Well, never mind that. The train's starting to move, and soon you'll be home, if you can even still call it home. Meanwhile, a late boarder silently takes seat next to you.]

[tookyourheart]

[The buzzing of his phone distracted him, and by the time he has the chance to look again, the familiar face is gone, the platform emptying out.

Well, it was probably just his imagination anyway.

Ren pulls down the blind over the window and takes off his glasses, closing his eyes to rest for the remainder of the journey. He doesn't so much as glance at the person taking the seat next to him; he just wants to relax while he can.]

[afailedmurder]

[It's tempting to tap him on the shoulder, but funnier to wait until noticed. For now, Akechi will read the book that he brought.]

[tookyourheart]

[Morgana is no help in this situation, the black cat tucked away asleep in the bag at his feet. He doesn't doze off for long, though, because after ten minutes, there's an announcement on the intercom that jerks him awake.

He scrubs at his eyes and yawns, peering bearily around to check which stop they're approaching next, when his eyes fall on Akechi.

Oh.]

Mornin'.

[afailedmurder]

Good morning.

[Holds out a container of Jagariko]

Travel snack?

[tookyourheart]

Thanks.

[He takes one, munching on it absently, when he seems to notice this is, in fact, a thing that is happening.]

--Akechi?!

[afailedmurder]

In the flesh.

[only the most obnoxious of winks. can you tell he's been looking forward to this]

Long time no see.

[tookyourheart]

Yeah... [squints, wondering just how much effort he put into setting up this exact scenario]

What are you doing here?

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[afailedmurder]

I'm on the run.

[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.

TFLN - 22/5/2020

[tookyourheart]

@ omit

[tookyourheart]

[continued from here]

I'll pick something out for when you get here, in that case.

And I appreciate the thought, but I definitely haven't been stabbed, and have no plans to get stabbed in the near future. Or ever, to be honest.

[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.

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[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.