( OPEN ) EVERYTHING BLACK

[maskreant]

WHO: Akira Kurusu, local nasty crime boy, and YOU!
WHERE: Everywhere in Recolle
WHEN: All of June
WHAT: breaking blocks by moonlight, egging Minato's house by daylight. A catchall for all of Akira's doings and some open prompts for anyone else who wants to join in! Here's a link of the tasks I'm interested in (don't mind doubling up either), but Akira is game to do whatever. Contact me on discord (hei#2323) or aftertaste if you want to discuss some more.
WARNINGS: Akira's mere existence

chata: upsetti spaghetti

[ For the sake of this prompt working, we're going to pretend either Junes or Freshens has a small food court area since a handful of big grocery stores do. Akira is merely enjoying his meal at one of the tables, checking through his phone at the tasks at hand. Overall, nondescript. Unassuming. Harmless. Look at him? He looks like a nerd?

Shifting his glasses up the bridge of his nose, a bright glint shines across the lenses... As if he has an idea. If you even a blink, you'll find a plate of spaghetti flying straight at your face. This is the first move—it's a call for war. ]

tribunal terrace:

[ !! Willing to play off any mystery created by others or create random ones. Just mention it in your comment if you want an RNG mystery.

Guess what mystery it is today? Akira is investigating this abandoned place of worship. While all the establishments in this section of Tribunal Terrace is pristine and taken care of well, they've left this relic somewhere in the corner. It's hard to discern what background this building has and records say it was used for a number of religions, hence the odd array of decor inside. There are warning signs in the front (KEEP OUT), some mention that it'll be restored or torn down, but it waits there...

With some of the sky painted, it's actually dark, blanketing the are in pitch black. Even when Akira raises his flashlight, what they find are outlines of the worn down building. ]

I heard that people died here, some possibly related cult activity. [ He scrolls through his phone, picking up the rumor and mystery here. ] This forum says that sometimes you can hear cries here at night, something between man and beast.

[ Yes. They're going to unveil this mystery and figure what the hell this is or die. Whichever comes first. ]

wildcard

[ Hit me with anything!! Even gen things. It's important to note that Akira is shaken by the disappearances of NPCs, but he's doing his best to keep it together and be reliable. On some days he'll naturally withdraw and keep to himself. ]

Comments

[ascatic]

That makes a lot of sense. I need a canine partner who will be equal parts comfort and exuberance. Perhaps one that has lived a little longer in this world will be good for me...

[ but not one too much older than him. ]

... and I am aware that puppies tend to go faster than the more mature ones. It would be a privilege to give one a loving home.

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Puppies go fast, so I wouldn't worry too much about them.

[ It's the older dogs that have more trouble finding homes, so he's happy to push for this? The group of scoundrels that were attacking them so fiercely are now tucker out. Rolling over, flopping down, they yawn and rest their heads on each other and the floor.

Picking himself up, he gestures Leon to follow him out to the kennels. This way. ]

Have you considered long or short fur? Hair?

[ Hypoallergenic? ]

[ascatic]

[ no... they're so cute! he wants to live among the napping puppers, but his presence is clearly being ignored in favor of droopy eyelids, twitching noses, and the slowly growing snoring sounds. he's kind of hurt, but he'll live.

carefully, he weaves around the slumbering babies and makes his way out as he considers what kind of dog he sees himself owning... ]

All I truly care about is having a dog that will not antagonize me due to my features. Cleaning excess hair or fur will not be a problem.

[ he'll take care of that particular task when and if it comes up. ]

So I figure, any dog that you have gotten along with may be the one I will be happy to adopt. You are certainly of a similar nature.

[maskreant]

[ Hmmm. Stroking his chin, he brings Leon to this particular kennel. There are several dogs that perk up at the sight of Leon, placing their muzzles against the linked doors to try to get a whiff of that tail, but they stop in front of this one specifically.

It's said to be a basenji labrador mix. With a golden coat with some white spots and pointed ears, the dog perks up as its tail wags feverishly. ]

Usually, Basenjis are hard to train since they're stubborn, but I heard they had a lot of luck with this one since it isn't a pure breed.

[ It's medium sized with big soulful eyes, staring at Leon before giving out an excited chuff and tapping its little feet against the ground like it's tap dancing. ]

[ascatic]

Oh. He dances.

[ or prances? he's not really sure what kind of action he'd describe it as, but it's awfully adorable. he can't really tell how old this dog is, but it doesn't really matter: there's a liveliness in his step and a 'smile' that makes Leon smile back. ]

I love him. [ a beat, then: ] I want to protect him.

[ he crouches down so he can get a better look. ]

I can't believe someone wouldn't want to keep him.

[maskreant]

That was fast?

[ Akira opens the kennel so that Leon can play with this dog a bit. They need to one before tying the knot, after all. The dog tap dances out, then stops right in front of Leon to look up at him, tail wagging, before letting out a greeting yowl. Yes... This dog can’t bark.

At least he behaves, rather than nipping Leon on the face. ]

He’s a rescue, I think. It should say on his papers. [ Which Akira will check— ] He was found in an abandoned home, malnutritioned and rather hostile.

[ascatic]

[ very slowly, Leon offers his hand for sniffing. he knows not to make fast or sharp movements and to keep his breath steady, to not show fear... this dog might be his prospective life partner, and he needs to make a good first impression? ]

What a life he's lived... I promise I can offer him something much better than that.

[ a nice fluffy bed, tons of friendly customers and pets, and as much food and drink he'd like? that's what anyone should want if they had a brain.

so very carefully, Leon reaches out to... pat the dog on the top of the head. soft rubs. no pulling of the ears, no prodding in between the eyes... ]

[maskreant]

[ The dog huffs, happy to get the pets. Instead of staying still, it moves forward so Leon's hand can run down its back. Yes. Like that. It feels really nice. The tail keeps wagging like a fan. ]

So what do you think? Or do you want to keep visiting him to see if you guys would be good fit before we go with the first visit at your place.

[ Yes... Even without the NPCs, Akira is adhering to rules of the shelter. ]

[ascatic]

I would love some time alone with the dog here... I might spend some time reorganizing the cafe in order to make sure it is more pet-friendly as well.

[ because he suddenly has an idea, and his tail is happily flickering back and forth behind him, sweeping just above the ground. ]

However, I should continue to assist you first before I do this.

[ he's tempted to give the dog a big hug, but instead continues to stroke down his back and along his sides. ]