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Kotone "sleepy bitch disease" Shiomi ([personal profile] orphne) wrote in [community profile] expiationlogs2024-01-10 02:41 pm

[open mingle] dazai's radio show - live and in person -

Who: yall
Where: Bar Lupin
What: An open mingle for characters who would come hang out in Lupin per Dazai's radio show, especially those suffering from corruption
Warnings: cw: yall tell me if you do anything that needs warned for

Per Dazai's radio show, Bar Lupin is open as a safe haven for those who are worried about losing control due to the spreading corruption. Employees were promised extra pay for their work during this trying time, so the bar is operating as normal! Of course, as Dazai said, there are no free drinks -- it is a bar, after all, not a charity! -- but there's some good company and the relative safety of knowing that for those with powers that they fear losing control of, Dazai's ability can stop them in their tracks.

Probably!

There's enough space for quite a few people to sit comfortably -- there are tables, a private room, and seats at the bar. Still, it's not that big, so expect to be sat with another Chosen should the seats start filling up. The menu consists of your normal bar fare and plenty of drinks, but the staff (and Dazai himself) will discourage any damage done to the bar itself. If you're going to be violent to each other, that's fine (though certain members of the staff might step in) -- just don't break the bar! There are some board games and decks of cards, as well as a beat-up old stereo that some might recognize as the same kind of tech as the tablets. An early 2000s MP3 player seems to be plugged into it at the moment, playing an assortment of classical music. If anyone chooses to mess with the music, they'll find a mix of J-Pop, electronic, and some non-Japanese music in addition to the classical playlist it's programmed with. The intent is for a cool, somewhat relaxing atmosphere, but considering the people involved, that may not last too long...

[This is a mingle for the duration of the event! Surely gathering all the people suffering from corruption in one place won't cause any problems. This is of course not at all mandatory -- while Dazai recommended people come to Lupin if they fear they might lose control, no one is going to collect them and bring them here. Damaging each other should any of the more aggressive characters decide to fight is perfectly fine, but should it look like damage to the bar will be done, staff will step in to either break up the fight, or force them outside into the cold.

Further reference photos for Bar Lupin: 1, 2.]
murderingjustice: ~antibiotical (02)

[personal profile] murderingjustice 2024-02-02 01:09 am (UTC)(link)
[He just likes stuff, okay.

Of course Akira's behavior bothers him. Otherwise he wouldn't have brought it up, but he'd rather look into it himself first before raising up any further worry. There must be a logical explanation to his boyfriend's unusual behavior. And really, he'd rather not to bring their domestic issues up like that. Not without a warranted reason.

Though, he chuckles a little at that comment and leans a bit to his side, bumping his shoulder lightly against Scott's.]


Ah. So, it is the good old fashioned power of friendship, I see. [The thought of it still sounds pretty silly to him. But he supposes that the emotional effect of having someone you know around is helpful.] Honestly, it would be pretty worrisome if you went out of control. I don't think there are many who can stand up against you.
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[personal profile] laserguy 2024-02-02 02:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[A tired, but genuine smile forms when Akechi bumps his shoulder against him.]

Yeah, guess it kind of is.

[Wait, does that mean him and Akechi are friends now? Since when??? Scott's not sure when that changed; the last time they met was in December and he was pretty mad about having to kiss him and everything. He's sure that he didn't give Akechi some great revelation from that kiss, so... weird. But this is a good weird, right? He doesn't want to bring it up again and risk souring his mood.

Totally fine just going along with this. It's nice anyway and right now, that's all Scott really cares about.]


Do you think you'd be able to stop me? [Honest to god question.]
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[personal profile] murderingjustice 2024-02-02 07:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[And Akechi returns the smile at Scott.

Are they friends? Kinda. They might not be super close, but at least Akechi thinks that comradeship could be counted as some form of friendship. And honestly, in a dire situation like this one shouldn't be picky. Instead of reject they should lean against each other for help and support.

Though, his question makes him frown a little before huffing out a nervous laughter.]


Me? Hardly. All you need to do is take a one look at my way and I'll be a goner. Like a Gorgon herself.
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[personal profile] laserguy 2024-02-03 04:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[He looks down at his mostly empty cup, a little upset that he's already drank most of his coffee. Man, where did it all go? Oh, guess in his stomach, but it was so good, he didn't even realize it until now. It seems a bit much to ask Akechi for another cup, so he does his best to hold that in, hands curling around his drink.]

Your Persona wouldn't be able to help at all?

[Wasn't he super proud of his ability, 'call of chaos' and everything? Scott is pretty sure he's remembering that right, but guess even Akechi is a bit wary of his optic blasts. Since they tend to destroy everything in their path... it's not an unreasonable reaction at all. The thought doesn't make Scott feel good, it's not like he wants to be dangerous and harmful to anyone.]
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[personal profile] murderingjustice 2024-02-03 04:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[Optic blasts like that are hardly a laughing matter. Akechi remembers clearly the damage Scott's powers had done to a marble statue all those months ago. There's even a faint memory of him trying it on an invincible wall, but the details of that incident escapes him. Oh well, couldn't be important.

What he says next does catch his interest. Because the words don't make sense to him as they are. His 'Persona'? Is he lacking context of a joke?]


I didn't know you had read Jung, Scott. Would that make your power a Shadow, then?
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[personal profile] laserguy 2024-02-04 09:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[......wat.

Scott definitely doesn't know who Jung is either--]


Huh? No, I'm a mutant-- [He starts frowning again, unable to stop himself, because he's getting that feeling again that something isn't right. It's stupid, he should be happy that he's spending time with a friend and everything and he doesn't want to think about anything else, but.]

You talked about your Persona before and you were very proud of it. The 'call of chaos' and everything.
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[personal profile] murderingjustice 2024-02-04 09:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[Gosh, what do they teach you at the school??

But yeaahhh. Everything Scott says just goes right past him. Akechi keeps looking at him with an interested expression on his face, nose wrinkling a bit at the mention of "call of the chaos." What a silly name. Like something right out of video game or something...]


No, I don't recall ever talking about the theories of psychoanalysis with you. [Although, that does sound something that he'd do..] But somehow I doubt that's what you're referring to. Is this a game of sorts?
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[personal profile] laserguy 2024-02-05 03:20 am (UTC)(link)
[...This is the part where warning sirens blare, huh?

Scott slowly pulls up from his more slouched position, hands leaving his cup as he looks at Akechi with a slightly scrunched face, as if he's the one talking weird shit between them. It's not like he lost his memories, because he still remembers Akira and him, but asking Scott if he's playing a game about his powers and stuff...

The first thought is corruption. He doesn't see any markings on his skin, although it's not like he can see all of the other teen and he's not about to ask him to strip--]


You... you really don't remember Personas?
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[personal profile] murderingjustice 2024-02-07 02:25 am (UTC)(link)
[Look at this face, Scott. There's no thoughts there. He's clearly not following you at all.


The frown on Akechi's face deepens as he keeps pressing on, growing mildly frustrated by the question. He already stated that he doesn't know what he's referring to...]


Not without a context, no.
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[personal profile] laserguy 2024-02-07 07:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[...What does he do? Something is clearly wrong, but asking Akechi about it probably won't go anywhere and he sees how the other teen is getting frustrated about his questions. Still, he should dig further, maybe even ask Kotone or one of the other Persona people about this, tell them to check on Akechi... but Scott just doesn't feel like it. All of that sounds exhausting.

Besides, Akechi will probably be fine. Like everything else going on, whatever's afflicted him will run its course. What if he just wants to sit here and chat with someone and feel good for a change?]


Sorry, it's nothing really important. [Although, lying also sucks!! Scott stares down at his empty cup, just feeling like he can't win no matter what.] Um, yeah, I'm glad I still have control over my powers and everything.

[Especially now!!]