The Escapist Avatar Adventure: An Open RP (Now Re-Opened!)

[NerfedFalcon]

May 11th, half an hour after dawn
~A Holiday Inn

Reisen's "connections" had gotten her and Youmu booked into a small hotel room. Youmu slept the whole night through, but Reisen had been busy. She decided it was time to start letting her new friend in on her plans. "(Listen,)" she said, finding it more and more liberating not to have to use English. "(I have good news, and I have bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?)"

"(Wait. Why this sudden announcement of good and bad news?)" Youmu cocked her head in confusion, the light next to her bobbing up and down faster than normal. "(And why did you stay up so long last night? You can't have just been staring at the moon...)"

"(...I think I'd better start with the good news. The good news is, I've been in touch with the people who got us together and they say they've found a way to get us to the Mana Bar at the right time. The bad news is that you're too unstable to teleport by their method any more. If they tried, you'd probably be killed. Permanently.)"

"(So what is their solution?)"

"(They've booked us some tickets on an 'air-plane'. Someone will be along soon to take us to where it's starting off. They've even seen to a way of making sure nobody knows about your swords, because you can't really take them on.)"

"(Wait. So they're going to fly us over?)"

"(I think so.)"

"(...Why don't we just fly ourselves?)"

"(That's not so simple, either. Aside from the fact that it takes a lot more effort to fly in this world, someone would probably see us. And we're raising enough eyebrows as it is.)"

"(...Do you think there'll be time for us to eat anything before we board the plane?)"

"(They're picking us up in two hours. That should be more than enough time. And one other thing: Try and let me do the talking. Most people here would probably try and hurt you if you so much as uttered a word of Japanese, and you can't just kill random people...)"

"(It'll be fine! What could possibly go wrong?)" With that, Youmu almost sprinted out of the room, heading for the restaurant. Sighing, Reisen followed.
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Spoiler: OOC

The plane flight will not go as simply as they think. Hint: You'd be surprised at how good recolours are at fitting in, even in places where they'd normally stick out...and they're tough beasts to kill. And I used one earlier that still has a bone to pick with Youmu.

 

[Orinon]

Ryan looked at his steam-watch, which served as many things, A calender, a watch a thermometer a barometer even a compass. and he learned that considering his current location he wouldn't be able to reach the Mana Bar in time, his walking had taken him far but he needed much more distance. Ryan pulled out a ball from his belt it to had changed to Steampunk The bottom section was steely while the top was copper, There were two mushroom shaped valves on each side, Ryan pushed the button in the central area
He then threw the ball, the ball opened releasing Abby
"My old friend it's been a long time hasn't it? Do you think I could ride you?
Abby looked at Ryan. it nodded
"Thanks girl" said Ryan
Abby moved swiftly covering ground faster than a horse it was more like driving a fast car.

Spoiler: OOC

Yes it's odd for me to use Abby when I could have used an air-cycle, just felt like it.
Though on that subject it's may have been noticed that Justin still has the Air-Cycle even though Ryan claimed he had parked it somewhere safe. I'm going to say Ryan took his bike and left another one in it's place, Justin's Cycle is similar except it doesn't need as much fuel but can't move as fast. I'm going with that because
A: Justin isn't able to use Flames like Ryan does
B: it's been determined that Justin wouldn't be able to handle the cycle at high speeds.

 

[Roamin11]

It was early in Paris France but Justin stood while a fussy French seamstress measured him while Justin waited outside the change room where Mrs. Glados was putting on her new dress.

"What's taking you so long? Suddenly you're a wife and it takes you a hour to get ready?"

"Hey! This is my first time wearing something that wasn't made by Aperture; there aren?t really any clear instructions!"

"Yeah and you also took quite a while to pick out that dress!" Justin said, he had picked out a nice simple tuxedo, and bow tie (bow ties are cool). It fit well but not perfectly so Justin flagged the taloir, who was in a irate mood when Justin had him open his shop early but the wad of cash Justin handed him had at least made him a bearable person to have around, and now fussed and needled and poked Justin while he tailored the suit to a perfect fit. The whole time Mrs. Glados walked around the store looking at different dresses that were draped over mannequins.

"Okay I'm coming out, but I want an honest opinion!"

"Fine, fine but if we don't like it, don't take so long to pick the next one please!" Said Justin turning his head to see the dressing room door open.

Mrs. Glados stepped out of the dressing room, wearing a form fitting black dress, with a red silk belt above her waist, she also had her hair pulled back into a bun. It was simple and elegant wow, I would wait as long as it's taken for Duke Nukem to come out if I known she'd look this good.

"Is it that bad?" Mrs Glados said sarcastically, smiling as she did a small spin. "See good things come to those who wait!" She was feeling giddy, looking at the stupid look on his face, but none the less it made her feel flattered.

"Uhm, we'll take it, both of it" said Justin, still not able to get a hold of coherent thought. The tailor looked up sticking one last pin into Justin's ankle, then sewing the last seam.

Justin and Mrs. Glados stepped out of the shop and into the street that was just waking up.

"Wanna grab a coffee?"

"We have a plane to catch in three hours"

"I'm sure we could make it." He said smiling "Shall we? My dear?" Asked Justin holding out his hand, Mrs. Glados smiled, lacing her fingers in with his as they went off to find a cafe. It shouldn't be that hard, it IS Paris after all.

 

[NerfedFalcon]

Friday, May 13, 12p.m.
LAX Airport

"(Remember everything I've told you about this,)" Reisen reminded, adjusting the cap that kept her ears hidden. "(Don't talk to anyone, don't make eye contact, and try to look like you fit in. That might be difficult with that light...thing floating about, but just try and do it, okay? We only get only shot.)" She stepped out of the car, messing with her radio to find the 'air traffic control' frequency. Youmu followed, clearly uncomfortable in her current clothes.

With a tip from the driver (who happened to be part of 'The Agency') Reisen finally found her radio band and started listening in. "Okay, Flight AA-416 has finished de-boarding. You might want to roll out a red carpet at the interstate arrivals area, because the Ghostbusters are here. Apparently they got a tip-off..."

(Hold on a second,) Reisen thought. (Ghost-busters? But why would they be here? Who could possibly have known about Youmu? Her train of thought was cut off as four men in white suits carrying strange rods walked in through a door. Apparently recognising the two girls, they raised their weapons to fire.

"(Shit! Get down!)" she yelled, making a diving tackle at Youmu. The beams missed by an inch, and before Youmu could complain she was being pushed forward towards a nearby ladies' room. Both of them could see the men start running towards the room.

"(What are we going to do now?!)" Youmu asked, panicked.

"(Calm down! I think I've got us a way out of here! See that open window up there?)"

"(Uh-huh! But, why?)"

"(That's our exit! We don't have a lot of time! Get moving, now!)" Calling upon the energy she usually used to fly back home, Reisen performed a high jump to the window. Youmu followed her lead. Running across the tarmac to the nearest plane, Reisen ducked to avoid another shot and swore again. "(Do these bastards ever give up?!")

"(Hey! Reisen! Why don't we just take a plane?)" Youmu suggested, jumping up towards the door of the nearest one.

"(...That's a really good idea! Get the door open! I'll make sure it goes where we want it to!)" No sooner said than done, Reisen ran towards the cockpit, motioning for Youmu to head back into the cabin.

"Well, who the hell are you, lady?" the pilot asked. He hadn't bathed in a few days, but Reisen showed no sign of disgust.

"I'm in a major hurry," she said, forming her right hand into a gun shape. "Take this plane to Brisbane, right now."

The pilot just laughed. "You really think that's going to do anything?" The co-pilot came in at that very moment, and Reisen flinched and fired at him. The magical bullet felt strange coming out, but it was no less effective than normal, and the co-pilot fell to the floor. At that point, the pilot stopped laughing.

"I'll co-pilot for you," she offered, trying to stay civil. "Now, will you please head to Brisbane for me?"

 

[Roamin11]

Spoiler: OOC

Okay I did the math if I was boarding a Airplane that leaves Paris France national Airport at 10:35Am it would take 6-7 hours, now its 10:35AM in paris on friday the 13th when it is 1:35AM Friday the 13th here on the good old canadian west coast, so considering that I will be sleeping tonight I will be posting when Mrs. Glados and Justin would touch down, which would be at like 8 AM my time, so I will post then.

IF someone has something planned with my plane I'll raise hell at 8 AM my time, which means I will be checking into the Alrington hotel around noon....

I hate math I'm going to sleep <3 ya'll!
Captcha= inorganic eretay???

 

[NerfedFalcon]

Spoiler: OOC, partly @ Roamin

To hell with real life math. I'll just post the next part of my characters' story as soon as I feel like it.

Spoiler: Another OOC

This part of the story will more closely the pilot, whose name happens to be David. Just saying.

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Friday, May 15th, 12:10 pm
Cockpit of Qantas flight QF1412

After having been 'persuaded' by a strange girl who burst into the cockpit and used her hand to shoot his copilot, the pilot (whose name was David) started turning his plane towards the nearest open runway. The air traffic radio hissed, and a female voice started spitting venom down it. "QF1412, you have not been authorised to start taxiing! Where do you think you're going?" She continued ranting, but David realised quickly that most of it was yelling at other people in the tower.

Almost immediately, the girl shouted into a throat microphone of her own: "It's vitally important that we head for Brisbane! I don't care where this plane is meant to be going, but I can't get to my scheduled flight because of your 'VIPs'!

There was an audible gasp from the other end. "You mean...you're a...ghost?" David looked over curiously at that, and saw a bulge under the girl's hat. He made a mental note to ask later, and get the plane off the ground right now.

"Close enough," was the reply. "And there's a second ghost currently in the cabin, so I suggest you let us take off..."

The operator paused to think, then asked in a cautious tone, "What happens if I don't?"

"Well, then we'll have to start haunting your tower. And I know you won't be able to just call the 'Ghostbusters' back here." The girl smiles. Another mental note: ask her name.

The operator gulped. "We... Nobody at the airport called them in. Somebody else must have given them a tip or something... I'd better let you take off. Pilot, turn onto runway number three." A static burst came through the cockpit's radio, and David started concentrating on the takeoff.
~~~~~~
1:45 pm
Somewhere over the rainbow Pacific Ocean

"Hey, lady?" David asked. "Mind if I ask you a few questions?"

"Go right ahead. We might as well get to know one another. We'll probably be up here a while..." was the girl's reply. She kept staring forward out the windscreen. "So what's your name?"

"I'm David. I've been a pilot for the last twenty years, and nothing like this has ever happened to me."

"Call me, R. It's probably better for both of us if you don't know my real name."

"You some kind of secret agent?"

"Something like that, yes. Anyway, I have a friend in the cabin, like I said. I think I'd better go check on her..." 'R' undid her seatbelt and turned to leave. As she did, David suddenly reached over and knocked off her cap. "Hey! What...?" She swore loudly in a different language. "Why'd you have to go do that?!"

"The operator back in LA said you were a ghost, and then I saw a bulge under your hat... Never thought it'd be those." Seeing her look of disapproval, he quickly added, "No, I didn't mean it was bad that you're a rabbit...thing!"

R made a fist with one finger extended again, and pointed it in his face like a gun. "If you tell anyone on the ground about this, I won't hesitate to drop you like I did that other guy earlier." Right on cue, the intended co-pilot groaned. She gave him another whack to keep him unconscious, and then turned back to David. "Now, if you'll excuse me?"

"Hell, lady," David suggested, "I've just decided to retire right after this flight. I'll have one hell of a story to tell my grandkids during those long evenings..." but she was already gone. Well, back to work, I suppose, he thought to himself.
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Spoiler: Yeah, I know it's a little long...

...but I wanted to get all that out of the way so I can handle just the landing in Brisbane after this. Okay?

 

[Orinon]

Ryan and Abby had made amazing time, it wasn't long before they hit the coast, Now the only thing in Ryan's was was a whole lot of water.
Ryan looked up and sure enough his old airship was just above him using steam vents to look like a cloud.
"Abby you deserve a rest." stated Ryan he then returned her to her poke-ball.
Ryan then grabbed a low hanging ladder and climbed into the airship.
once inside he grasped the controls his sings had red storm flames on them
"all right, Full speed to Australia."

 

[Roamin11]

Mrs. Glados and Justin had touched down at Ronald Regan National Airport at around 12 'O clock, local time, after walking to the "arrivals" part of the terminal Justin spotted a chauffeur holding up a sign that read "Justin+GLaDOS" walking up to the chauffer he gestured them to follow them, leading them to a black stretch limo waiting outside.

"THIS! Is how life was meant to be" Said Justin loosening his tie and smiling at his wife who was sitting across from him.

"It is very nice of Issac to arrange all of this for us" She said looking out the window, it was her first time in a limo before.

Justin rummaged through the mini bar pulling out two champagne flutes, and a bottle of champagne. "To us! My our marriage be long and full of joy!" Said Justin popping the cork out of the bottle and hastily pouring two glasses. Mrs. Glados sipped looking at Justin who was now admiring Arlington as it passed by his window.

"Do you mean that? Do you really want that?" Mrs. Glados finally said putting down her glass which was still half full. Justin's easy going air of confidence seemed to be sucked out of the room in that exact moment.

"Well.. uh, of course, like we are married right? So making the best of it is really are only option." Even as Justin said this he knew this wouldn't be enough to ease the tension. Think you dummy, making it sound like you are settling because we fell into this isn't helping anything. "Look" said Justin now switching seats so he was sitting right beside Mrs. Glados "the whole getting married thing, it's just a word, husband and wife, the fact that I do want to try, and perhaps get to a point where we could feel like" Justin shifted uncomfortably "lovers, and maybe be happy, isn't that what arranged marriages are all about?" Justin took a second then decided to put his arms around her, "I'll try if you do too"

oh my gosh, oh my gosh, he is holding me don't flake just answer his question just play it cool "Okay, I'll try if you do" with that Mrs. Glados did her best to initiate her first hug.

Several minutes later

Justin and Mrs. Glados arrived at the Arlington Palace hotel, the Chauffer got their luggage from the trunk of the limo, putting it on the side walk where Mrs. Glados and Justin grabbed it walking towards the check in desk.

"You go check us in I'm going to see about getting a hold of Issac" Mrs. Glados smiled, nodded and skipped off to the front desk.

Justin pulled out his phone hitting reply on the message Issac had sent him.

Just got in. When's dinner?

There it was simple and it was just what the doctor ordered, Justin put away his phone and walked over to his wife, they had a honey moon suite to lavish in.

 

[Roamin11]

Spoiler: OOC

NOw, I'm done with this realistic timing nonesense for the most part, I got to the arlington due date, so yeah, should have put this in my orginal post but I decided not to, Issac your move

 

[NerfedFalcon]

Friday, May 13th, 8:15 pm (GMT-4)
An expensive hotel (not the Arlington) in New York City

"What do you mean, the Ghostbusters didn't stop them?!" Alia yelled into the phone. "They're supposed to be the best in the business! And I know that girl who almost killed me was definitely a ghost!" She sighed, trying to calm down enough to talk properly. "Never mind. It's done. Nobody can rewrite history." She hung up, thinking, It isn't even a full moon tonight.

But that didn't matter. She had another phone call to make, concerning a man named Isaac hanging out at the Arlington hotel...
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Spoiler: OOC, concerning Alia

Yeah, Alia is my recolour girl. Specifically, she's a green-fur-blue-dress version of Amy who also happens to carry two very powerful swords and the scabbard of Excalibur. Although she isn't technically my avatar, I'd still like to introduce her to the story as a villain.

Spoiler: OOC, concerning Isaac's posts

I don't live in America - is the Arlington in New York? And is Isaac meant to be evil?

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Saturday, May 14th, 2:23 pm (GMT+10)
A medium-range hotel in Brisbane

After the debacle at Los Angeles airport, 'The Agency' had managed to arrange a vehicle to meet with the girls at the disrupted arrival time, as well as insure David's silence on the affair. Once the group got to the room, the full agent sent Youmu back out on a pretext.

He had to make sure that Reisen still knew that even though she wasn't actually an agent, she couldn't go breaking the rules.

"To be honest, my superiors and I are very disappointed with how you handled the situation," he began. Reisen opened her mouth to say something, probably making an excuse, but he cut her off. "Now, we are aware that the arrival of the so-called Ghostbusters was something we hadn't accounted for. But that's still no reason to go hijacking planes."

Without missing a beat, Reisen blurted out, "But what about Youmu?!"

"What about her?"

"I couldn't have just left her there!"

"You told me yourself, when you first saw her, that you weren't exactly friends, only that you knew each other in passing. That means you can't really use the excuse of 'she's my friend'."

"Yeah, well, just because you've never had a friendship grow in any amount of time doesn't mean they can't grow quickly!"

"Whether or not I've ever considered someone a 'friend' is not the topic here, and even so, you shouldn't be letting emotion cloud judgment."

"You're impossible!" Reisen stormed out of the room. The agent just watched her leave. As soon as he was sure she was out of hearing range, he set his radio to a secure frequency.

"I don't know about you, but I don't want to still be here when those two get back. Teleport me out, right now." No sooner said than done, the agent was gone and Youmu knocked on the door.

"(Hello? Mr? I got you your...)" she started, but stopped suddenly. She turned around and saw Reisen, still fuming. Normally she would have decided to just leave it, but Youmu wasn't about to just let her friend be angry. "(Hey, what's wrong?)" she asked.

"(It...It's not important. Just some totally stoic type who thinks he knows everything about our relationship...)"

"(...Well, I'm sure that whatever it was, it's probably better that I wasn't there. Come on, let's get some rest.)"

 

[Sgt_Jakeman214]

Jack and Howie were still in the bar, playing an old drinking game that neither really remembered how to play, but still drinking anyways. Jack finished his drink and looked up at the clock on the wall, noting the day and time. "Damn it, I'm gonna be late. And I'm gonna have to use my jump powers to get there. And I told the others not to make a single trip, to break it up. Man......."

Howie looked over at Jack and paused, drink half raised. "Jack, deal with it. Now, go and get on your bike, and get back home to Brisbane! You have 24 hours local time to make it before midnight, when the Manabar closes. NOW GO!"

Jack set his glass down and nodded to Howie, leaving a roll of $100 notes on the counter. He walked out to his old ducati, still there in front of the bar. He straddled the bike, turning the key and kicking it into life. The ducati roared as Jack floored it out of Howie's parking lot, shooting into the night along the highway.

Jack sighed to the wind, and drew his scythe. Holding it like a lance, he opened a portal to hell and roared though it. He emerged on a highway of human bones, rough as nails. As soon as the portal behind him closed, Jack opened another one, leading to the outskirts of Brisbane and shot through. That portal closed as well, and Jack sped on to find a cheap motel close to the city. He found one at Greenbank, about an hour's ride into the city. Pulling in, he parked the bike in front of the closet empty room and walked into the reception. "Just one night please." Jack said softly as he dropped more than enough cash to pay for the night. The lady at the desk never looked up, simply taking the money and giving Jack the keys.

Jack went into the room and sat on the bed. He didn't need to sleep, but he also didn't have anything to do to.

He wondered where Ryan, Reisen and Youmu were at, and also why he didn't have a phone to contact them.

<spoiler=OOC and apology>Hey guys, sorry for the lack of posting. I've just moved from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour, about 5 hours south. I had no warning and it kinda just happened in a "Get stuff in the cars and go" fashion. I had so many good ideas and lines for Jack fighting his way through Hell to get to a portal leading to Brisbane and having this epic journey, but maybe another time. I'll try and post again in the morning, so about 7-10 hours away, and then at around 9pm here to kick off the actual scene at the Manabar.

 

[Roamin11]

Spoiler: OOC

Issac isn't AMerican either, and I looked it up and Arlington is a part of Washington DC kinda the rich part of town

Also I dunno what Issac is, becasue orginally I was going to get rid of the Heroes and Villians but we are going to find out I guess

Also I read into the mannabar those cocktail look good!!

 

[Orinon]

in the Town of Brisbane The owner of The Mana Bar was worried. if they didn't get more customers soon they'd have to close down, for good.
And then a cloud descended upon Brisbane.
Ryan had made it and in god time to, though his airship wouldn't actually be able to move. He'd have to refuel it. His real problem was the fact that he had been feeding his Flames into the airship, it was almost empty her wouldn't have made it if he didn't use his flames.
When Ryan had started the auxiliary engine he had to feed massive amounts of flames all at once but here he was simply feeding the ship his energy.
It was like either running 50 miles per hour if only for a minute and running a marathon, the latter took it's toll over time but the body could supply more energy as it did have time to heal.
Ryan however didn't feel like drinking alone so he went to his bedroom in the air ship and collapsed on the bed.

 

[NerfedFalcon]

Spoiler: OOC

Since I live in a different time zone to you guys, I don't know when I'm supposed to post inside the Mana Bar. I live in GMT+10, same time zone as Brisbane's in. It's currently five past eight AM, and the Mana Bar opens at 12.

 

[Sgt_Jakeman214]

<spoiler=OOC>Where do ya live leet? Also, the action won't be happening until I'm settled at my new home, so probably around 9pm (GMT +10), which is ... 8 hours away. So, Orinon and Leet_x1337 you guys have 8 hours to get to the Manabar. I will start the action when Jack gets there.

@Roamin11 ~ Dude, you need to be a villian! Don't worry about what us Hero's are doing, unless we are actively fighting you. YOU AREN'T A GOOD GUY ANYMORE, so good guy stuff shouldn't worry you. Also, I am loving your posts, ever so funny and awesome. Keep it up man!

Jack wandered out to his bike and jumped on. Time had passed, and he was bored and sick of waiting. So, he got on his bike and decided to ride around the city, sightseeing. In a tattered old robe, with a scythe. As Jack pulled out onto the road, he noticed Ryan's Airship above the city, complete with Royal Australian Air Force fighters flying a Combat Air Patrol around it. "Heh," Jack laughed. "Silly boy probably forgot to let anyone know he was gonna park a giant airship over the city." And then the road beckoned, and Jack rode on.

 

[NerfedFalcon]

Spoiler: OOC

I don't know if I'll be up for 9pm, but I can definitely be there early, at 6. I also already know what I'm going to have my girls order.

Also, because you asked, I'm down in Melbourne. I don't want to be any more specific than that.

 

[Sgt_Jakeman214]

<spoiler=OOC @ leet>Alrighty, I'll try and be online at 6pm ish and we can go from there. Also, Melbourne! COOL! I only wanted to know the city/town you were in out of curisotisy.

Jack mumbled as he stood at the top of Mt Coot-tha, overlooking the city of Brisbane. The veiw was spectacular, with no clouds to mar his view. "I hope the girls are safe..." Jack spoke to the wind, hoping that someone would hear and watch over the two ghosts and keep them well.

 

[NerfedFalcon]

Spoiler: OOC

Youmu is a hybrid human/ghost (no, I don't happen to know how that works.) Reisen is a moon rabbit. I can understand that Jack doesn't really know that, but the Ghostbusters' proton packs would probably be pretty harmful to corporeal objects too. Anyway, Alia didn't know Reisen was there too - for now, she only really hates Knuckles and Youmu. Helpful?

 

[Orinon]

Ryan awoke to find a Harrier jet was outside his window
"Oh shit." said Ryan
" This is The Australian Air Force.
Deactivate you cloud generator, and come out with your hands up."
Ryan ran to the control room and hit a button which turned off the Steam vents.
Ryan then grabbed his cane his hat and his permit. he was in no condition to fight, he couldn't even muster a Deathperation spark.
He then began to climb out the ladder.
" Put your Hands behind your head."
"I would but i'm Kinda need them for ladder climbing"
Ryan reached the end he dropped to the ground.
as instructed he dropped to his knees and put his hands behind his head an officer stepped forward.
"M name is Ryan and I have a permit for this airship. It is very low on fuel and can only hover at the moment so I can't Move it."
"Ummm how do I know your not going to destroy this city?"
Ryan pulled out a badge
"I'm a certified hero , Trust me I won't destroy anything unless I'm in an epic battle."
apparently that was good enough because Ryan was allowed to make his way to The Mana Bar and his airship was allowed to fly in the air though it was inaccessible to everyone else.

 

[NerfedFalcon]

Sunday, May 15th, 6:00 pm
Across the road from the Mana Bar, Brisbane

"(Remember everything I've told you about this,)" Reisen said, walking onto the street with Youmu. "(Keep your head down, let me do the talking and try not to kill anyone. If we can convince people that we're just random people pretending to be us, this will go more smoothly.)"

Youmu shook her head, following the not-particularly-white rabbit. "(Tell me again why I have to pretend to be someone else pretending to be me?)"

"(It's something these people call 'cosplay', and it's about the only way we'll get in there without raising suspicion. I'd explain further, but I don't have any time,)" came the response as they stepped into the pub. Nobody raised an eyebrow, seeing as the only people there were engrossed in a game of Gears of War. Sitting up at the bar, Reisen started looking over the cocktails menu. Youmu leaned in closer with another question.

"(What if I don't want to drink anything here?)" she asked. To herself, she added, (I don't normally drink anything anyway...and I don't feel like getting drunk...)

"(I think that hooded guy said that we only needed to order one cocktail. I'll ask him again when he gets here. Hey, I've got an idea. Why don't you go check out what those guys are doing?)" Her business with Youmu concluded, Reisen turned to the bartender. She'd seen a cocktail that had caught her eye... "Hey, what's in the 'Angel Island'?"

"Well, miss," Shay responded, "it's passionfruit, gin, lemon, a special syrup and some water. You want one of those?"

"That does sound interesting...I'll give it a try." As Shay walked off to get the ingredients, he suddenly turned back.

"Say...I know when people are doing cosplay, and it's obvious that you and your friend are..."

"What about it?"

"...Who are you supposed to be? I haven't played any games that included a character like you two."

"Ah, well, it's a secret!" Reisen responded, laughing and blushing. To be honest, she didn't know any games with a character like herself either. Still, it wasn't so far-fetched a thing to believe. Seeing Youmu come back again out of the corner of her eye, she sighed and braced herself. "(What do you want now?)"

"(Um...You told me not to talk to anyone else...What are those guys doing, anyway?)"

"(I'll go ask them to show you. Just let me get my cocktail first.)"

"Your drink's done!" Shay called, carrying a glass with an orange liquid in it. "My goodness, you are a blessing. We haven't had anyone in here to order a cocktail in a while... Still, it's not the end of the world."

"Thanks!" Reisen called, taking the drink (and Youmu) back to the other guys. "Hey, uh, my friend here's never played this game before. Would you mind showing her what to do?"

"Uh...okay," one of the guys responded. "Yahtzee, would you mind sitting this round out?"

"Yeah, sure, Yug," said the one in the hat. "I had something else to do anyway..."

Absently staring at the scene, Reisen took a sip of the cocktail, ignoring the straw. (This is actually pretty good! And to think I only ordered it because I knew the name...) She decided to sit down with the others and see how Youmu was fitting in. (And put her back in line if she screws up,) she remembered. (Getting kicked out would be a very bad thing...)