Case File 02 [Voice/Action, Early evening]

[greatinspector]

[Zenigata has spent the better part of the last month stalking around the village, looking surly and generally pretty cranky.  Anyone who tries to bother him was pretty much ignored, as the Inspector seemed somewhat absorbed in his own thoughts.  Today, however, is a little bit different.  He's finally over his...brooding and grumbling and seems to have flopped down outside his apartment building in the early evening.  Anyone who happens by can see that he's taken a bit of booze from one of the bars, and is just kind of flopped down, staring off into the sky with a vaguely thoughtful expression.  Periodically, he rambles into the journal to nobody in particular, and he seems receptive to anyone who happens to come by, offering booze to adults]

Y'know, its times like this where I wonder why I became a cop in the first place.  I mean, yea, I'm good at it and all, but that doesn't make it an easy job.  I work hard, every goddamn day to keep jerks and thugs off the street, and I don't get a lick of thanks from anyone.  Hell, most people back home laugh at us cops, think we are all good for nothin' lardasses who like eatin' donuts and harassing people for no good reason.  But here, theres...no real need for me ta be a cop.  Kinda gets me thinkin' about all the stuff I coulda done with myself besides bein' the best damn cop Interpol has.  Coulda been a better husband, coulda taken better care of Toshiko, and been a better grandad too.  Bah...

And thats another thing.  Its damn weird being one place for so long.  How do you people do it?  Its kinda freakin' me out, not running off after Lupin every week, and actually having...a house instead of a hotel room.  I have a feeling I should start decorating or something, and having more food around than ramen and booze.

Comments

[Written]

[shadedsunlight]

Nothing is stopping you from changing your job here. And we all could have been a lot of things.

[Voice]

[greatinspector.livejournal.com]

Yea...I guess thats true. But...when I get back I can't just...y'know...stop being a policeman. Hell, I've been a cop for nearly 25 years. All those instincts don't just fade away.

[Written]

[shadedsunlight]

Then you take your instincts and everything you've learned on the job and adapt them to something new. Got skills you can teach? Yeah them. Have something new you've always wanted to try? Try it.

[Voice]

[greatinspector.livejournal.com]

[He sounds like he's slightly sobered up...slightly]
Eh? Teach? I...guess...I could do that. Could give lessons on handcuffing scumbags from a distance. I guess...I just never thought I'd be stuck in a place where being a cop is pointless, and where I'd actually be...y'know...settled down.

[a pause, then the satisfied grunt of a man drinking a shot of something strong]

Who the heck are you anyway?

[Voice]

[mistlegacy]

Picking up new hobbies helps. Perhaps try a new routine or weapon at the Battle Dome, or stop by the open courses at the school? Or take advantage of the warm weather while we still have it, and an outdoors activity instead.

Re: [Voice]

[greatinspector.livejournal.com]

Hmm...that is an idea. A hobby...geez, I never figured I'd find myself with time for an actual hobby...

[Voice]

[mistlegacy]

Is there anything you're interested in? We might have the resources for it around here.

[voice]

[justicereigns]

[Comes and sits down next to him. Wow his two best friends are super drunks. This either bodes well for him in comparison, or really badly.]

For justice. And you should probably have a little less booze.

[Action]

[greatinspector.livejournal.com]

Yea...justice. But...is there really any justice in this place?

[Action]

[justicereigns]

Tsk. Of course there is. You just have to find it for yourself. No bosses, no one to to hold yourself accountable to other than the people around here. Justice isn't just laws and enforcement of it.

[voice]

[samurinjathief.livejournal.com]

Doing good and keeping the peace is its own reward. You should fulfill your duty because it is right, not because you seek appreciation.

Re: [voice]

[greatinspector.livejournal.com]

Thats pretty funny coming from you, Goemon. But yea, I guess you're right. I guess more what I'm gettin' at is, y'know, is it really my duty anymore? I don't think I have justidiction here.

[voice]

[samurinjathief.livejournal.com]

[Zenigata won't be seeing that slight frown of disapproval, for obvious reasons, but it creeps into Goemon's deep and otherwise fairly even voice.]

That may be so - but it does not change the fact that it will still be in your power to do what you can to protect others when there is danger. There will always be someone in need.

[Video]

[sea-king-bait.livejournal.com]

Not everyone can leave and go out on adventures. It actually sounds kind of nice.

[Video]

[greatinspector.livejournal.com]

Anyone can have an adventure. All it takes is the willingness to go out and do it. Then there are the people that don't know how to sit still

[Video]

[sea-king-bait.livejournal.com]

If only it was that easy. Even leaving my island is kind of a big deal, where I'm from.

[Voice]

[redhairedknight.livejournal.com]

The way I see it, as long as you're making the world better with your work, you don't need thanks. It doesn't matter how many incompetent officers there are out there as long as there are still a few good ones who won't give up.

[Voice]

[greatinspector.livejournal.com]

Yea, you are right. I know that. Just...frustrated y'know.

[Voice]

[redhairedknight.livejournal.com]

Well, you don't need to be. You're apparently good at your job, and if you have problems with your family, you could try to fix those once you get home, right?

[doubleppk]

You can come chase me~

[But no really, she's just trying to be a pain.]

[greatinspector.livejournal.com]

Yea, I could, but you are a bit easier to catch than Lupin. I don't chase YOU around the world, I chase him and you happen to be there.

[doubleppk]

[Rolls her eyes and mumbles a few choice words, but dude, so not going there.]

I am not easier to catch. Remember the year he spent in prison? You didn't see me doing something stupid like for pride, do you? Che... idiots... just because I don't get caught up in your giant chess game of cat and mouse...

[It's a good thing she's not sure where Zenigata is or she would totally throw something at his head.]

[Video]

[mush-monarch.livejournal.com]

Why would people say things like that about the police? Doesn't... sound very nice.

We don't have a police force back in my world, but we have guards and they are always respected by other people.

[Video]

[greatinspector.livejournal.com]

You don't have a police force? Then what happens when something gets stolen, or somebody gets hurt? You live in one of those medieval towns or somethin'?

[Video]

[mush-monarch.livejournal.com]

Oh, no. We don't live in the medieval times.

You see, aside from the royal guards we have Mario and his brother Luigi. We can always count on them to solve all kinds of problems.