greatinspector | Case File 02 [Voice/Action, Early evening]

[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.

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Rivalry eh. Yea, something like that. That bastard is always coming up with insane stunts and getting away. But really, I dunno what I'd do if I really got him. [The liquor is DEFINITELY letting some of his true feelings come out...]

Pinnacle of your career. Unless you found someone else to chase, and even then it wouldn't be the same, you'd be hard pressed to find a way to top that.

Yea, Lupin is one of a kind. Thats for damn sure.

Is he here?

Nope. All his friends are though. But they aren't quite as clever, really.

A single guard dog against the wolves.

Since he isn't here and it doesn't seem like his friends are up to trouble, why don't you relax a little? Find a hobby to occupy your time with. Doesn't mean you can't help out if something pops up, but no need to stay on duty all the time.

Well, yea. Though it'll probably be better for me to use my time trying to like...I dunno, arrest these Malnosso characters somehow. Or maybe set up some kind of actual watch in case something bad does happen.

A watch, not a bad idea. I've heard of a few defense groups, individual patrols, and seems like scouts especially during new cycles, but there's seem like there's any sense of organization.

Yea, its something Smoker was talking about before, but never seemed like it got started. I think maybe we should actually do it. it'd help keep the place more...together.

You know Smoker?

Yea. We're kind of in the same line of work.

So I've gathered.

So...yea...what about you Ginia? What is it you do besides talk to old drunk cops in strange magical worlds...

I do things here and there. I waitress at Seventh Heaven and perform some nights at Cloud Nine. Otherwise I try to do my part to help everyone out when I can. [And other little things like train and hone her fighting skills, keep an eye on the network, and send in biweekly reports on the goings of Luceti in to Smoker.]

Ah, yea. I've seen you around town I think. I just haven't been particularly...talkative lately. Still getting used to this place.

A lot to get used to here. I take it you came in on the last cycle?

Yea, I did. Along with Goemon and Jigen, two of Lupin's buddies.

I believe I've met one of them.

Yea? Goemon's not too bad, but Jigen is a real troublemaker

I'll have to keep that in mind.

Yea, you do that. I think I'mma try and sober up some.

Lots of water, lots of coffee. If you have a hangover in the morning, an egg and bacon sandwich is the best cure.

Haha, yea. I'm Japanese AND a cop, missy. We know how to handle a little hangover

I stand corrected. Have fun now.

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