greatinspector | Appointments/Random Poking

[Zenigata didn't even bat an eyelash when the thief entered, barely looking up from the mystery novel he'd buried himself in. This was one time the inspector was going to keep his nose out of it all]

Heh, figured you'd be around.

[Closing the book, marking his place with a napkin, the cop stands up and nods]

Lets go, sit out on the roof or somethin'

[He smiles, the expression more than a little bitter at the sentiment. As always, Zenigata was wholly reliable.]

Sounds like a great idea, Pops. We can look at the stars and talk a little more freely.

Yep.

[He walks over too the corner of the room by the fridge, picking up a cooler and dumping some ice in it, tossing a few beers of his own in before making his way out.]

You seem serious. Whats goin' on?

[It was hard not to be serious. Lupin followed the Inspector with a small smile, internally grateful once again with how perceptive the old man was. Distantly amused, the thief chuckles at the question.]

Did you catch the broadcast from the other day?

I did. Didn't think much of it, its way outta my league.

[He's serious, too. There are gods here. Him? He's an old cop]

You got yourself in over your head, didn't ya?

[And he's just a skinny thief with too quick a brain. Lupin laughs again, chagrinned.]

I don't even need to say it, do I? There was a pow-wow, and I had an idea...and unfortunately I'm one of the best men around here for that idea. This...could get pretty bad~

[They make it up the stairs and onto the roof. A while back Zenigata had moved some folding chairs out there, so he sets the cooler down in arms reach]

Yea? What'd you sign up to do? Break into their secret base and steal their shirts?

[Once on the roof Lupin gives into his nagging temptation and lights up a cigarette. He had been holding off because of the sensitivity of this plan and the danger inherent to it, but he was all ready going to be drinking with Zenigata. A few smokes couldn't hurt. He smiles cryptically as he picks out one of the chair and settles in, slouching with affected nonchalance.]

...something like that, Pops. Funny thing is, I'm not even sure why.

[The cop opens a beer with a pop and takes a swig]

Yea? What is it then? C'mon, spill.

Some of the doctors are hiding the Blue Man, and I'm being a decoy to throw any search parties off.

Seriously? And...you're doing this why?

[Feels uncharacteristically selfless of the thief, really]

[The carefully placed carelessness falters.]

I'm...not even sure. It seemed like a good idea at the time, and I have more experience at disguises and infiltration than a lot of people here. It might be a good way to get info, if this works. But, really? I don't know.

It might be just the chance we need to get some headway here.

But that doesn't change the fact that its dangerous. Whats gotten into you, Lupin? This is really risky even for you.

I know...I know.

[He leans back and blows smoke at the sky.]

It's wierd. And stupid. I know it is...but. The alternative is sending kids in, Pops. Kids. I don't care how powerful they are, kids don't need to face that stuff.

Besides. I've been doing this for their entire life.

You have.

[The cop grins]

Man, Lupin. You're going straight on us. Doin' stuff for the greater good instead of for your own stinkin' pride. Y'know they'll probably kill you for this, right?

[Have a pouty frown in return.]

It's still selfish--I want the info. I'm a geek, remember? Besides, the kids will probably just screw something up and get everyone killed.

For me? I don't fear death. Never have, Pops.

Yea, but that's not what you said first. I think you said somethin' about keeping the kids from gettin' hurt.

Don't backpedal.

[Lupin groans in frustration at this.]

Don't make this harder than it is~!

Wouldn't be doin' my job if I didn't, now would I?

Edited 2012-06-27 05:44 (UTC)

No, you wouldn't be!

So, whats the plan ya big softie?

[Another swig, followed by a grin]

Paint myself blue and wait in Luke's room for the bad guys to come?

[His end was pretty straightforward...]

Look...Pops. I need you to keep an eye on things here. Especially Fujiko. She might do something.

P...p...paint yourself BLUE?!

[NOW he's full on laughing]

Keep an eye on her? Yea, I can do that, but what the hell is she gonna do?

He's blue, Pops. It'll be more than just that anyway.

...and I just worry about her, you know? She's been here longer than either of us. At the very least, could you make sure she doesn't toss my guns into the lake? It was tricky fishing it out last time she did that.

Yea, yea, I know, still its absurd.

And yea, I'll take care of your guns. Don't worry. That woman...she's freakin' crazy.

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