In which Kidd and Shoon discuss how they'd conduct their dream dates, and then decide they will tackle a great and mysterious mystery~
Shoon: Hey! Kidd! *pokes his head into Kidd's Cell* What's happening?
Kidd: *nearly falls off his chair in surprise--definitely wasn't daydreaming about Nanami, nope!* Shoon! Hey! I uh... I was going over some very important notes. >_>
Shoon: Cool! Do you need help? Lazlo's been helping me learn to read and stuff so I alphabatize or something.
Kidd: Really? *Hm... this could be helpful...and of course, if Shoon isn't really adept at reading just yet, it's not like he'd read any of the files* That'd be great! I've been getting kind of sloppy lately, what with all the new guests. I'm overdue to update my profiles! I never really thought of Lazlo as much of a teacher though. Is he good?
Shoon: *nods* Well, I can read some now, right? And I can write my name now.
Kidd: *puffs out proudly of his assistant* Before you know it, you'll be writing novels. "Tales of the Tattoo: A Biography of a Gladiator"--very mysterious and intriguing! *dramatic voice*
Shoon: *blinks, awed somewhat* Uh...I dunno. I don't think I would be very good at writing stuff..
Kidd: *offhandedly waves Shoon in the direction of his files* You could always dictate them to someone, I guess, but I think you'd have a great story to tell--gladiators really aren't known for reading and writing to begin with, so you'd be telling the unknown and mysterious story!
Shoon: *walks over to the files and begins to lay them out so that he can organize 'em* I guess that's true. It could be a very important book too, 'cause then people will know how slaves were treated.
Kidd: Darn right! To be honest... I mean, I always figured the games from what I read were mysterious, but I thought that you guys were treated a lot better. *frowns a bit*
Shoon: *frowns a bit as well* Yeah, people don't always think about what's not said though. *looks at Kidd* That's why there's detectives though, right?
Kidd: Half the time people don't believe us either. *sighs and takes off his cap, brushing some of the dungeon dust off it* Ultimately, people believe what they want to believe, no matter how much evidence you give them.
Shoon: That sucks. *looks at a paper* is that an I or J?
Kidd: *leans over* It's an I. *puts his cap back on and sighs again* .... Hey, uh... Shoon? Can I ask you something? >>;;;
Shoon: OK, *puts in a new I pile* Hmm? What is it?
Kidd: Well I uh... I want to get something for Nanami. To apologize for the bath fiasco. ;; But I have no idea what I'd give her.
Shoon: *stares at him wide eyed* And you're asking me?
Kidd: W-well yeah!! Who am I going to ask? Watari? He'd chop me up and stuff me in a cream pie before offering advice. *slump*
Shoon: Watari's a jerk, so he doesn't count. *is unhappy with Watari at the moment* Well...uh, what does Nanami like?
Kidd: Well, she uh... she likes to cook, and she likes to beat things up, and she likes Camus. *voice turns bitter at the end*
Shoon: *thinks* I know! Get her a frying pan or rolling pin! That way she can cook and beat people up!
Kidd: *smacks his hand into his fist, then winces, waving his sore hand* That's a perfect idea! And she likes pink, so maybe I'll make it a pink rolling pin? I mean, if she beats something up bad enough, at least it won't stain. *morbid detective mind D: *
Shoon: That sounds great! *pause* Where would you get a pink rolling pin?
Kidd: Uh... *that's a mystery* I'd have to find someone here who is adept at wood carving. Hey! You think Belcoot can?
Shoon: Uh...I dunno...Maybe, you would have to ask him.
Kidd: *rubs his chin thoughtfully, even though he has no beard* Do you know anyone who can?
Shoon: Nope.
Shoon: Maybe if you ask around you'll find someone who can.
Kidd: Then I will! And whomever can I'll offer a free investigation. It's genius. *_* You're a genius, Shoon!
Shoon: *blushes a bit and looks down, focusing on getting the T's all organized* Thanks boss.
Kidd: *dorky thumbs up* No problemo!
Shoon: *dorky thumbs up back* So...uh...then I have a question for you too, then.
Kidd: *curiously grabs a notebook, just in case* What's up? Are you being stalked by a shadowy mystery man? Lost a precious object? Curious about a newcomer?
Shoon:Uh...no...but...dating...do you have any tips for dates?
Kidd: *turns red like a thermometer* U-uh... I haven't really been.. like... haven't... been on a real one...
Shoon: Oh...Well, do you know what you would do if you did go on one?
Kidd: I'd pretend to kidnap her and make her follow clues to figure out where we'd be eating dinner... *omg dork* I mean, how romantically awesome and manly is that?! Most people think that dinner and a card game are an ideal date, but geez, how boring would that be?!
Shoon: uh...I think the kidnapping part is a bet overboard, but the clues about dinner is cool.
Kidd: Yeah!! *doesn't admit he would never have the guts to go through with it though* But are you planning on going on a date soon?
Shoon: Well...sorta...*BLUSH*
Kidd: *riffles his notebook open not so subtly* Did they ask you?? Or did you ask them?! :D
Shoon: I did the asking...
Kidd: *approves of the manliness* And what did they say? :D
Shoon: Uh...we'll we went and hung out...but...I don't know if she knew it was a date.
Kidd: Hm... *this is a perplexing mystery* Have you asked to hang out again?
Shoon: Yeah...
Kidd: This is one area I am not a detective genius in...
Shoon: Well, that's ok...you're...How old are you boss?
Kidd: Seventeen right now >_> But why?
Shoon: We'll wouldn't adults have more knowledge about the dating thing?
Shoon: We're still kids.
Kidd: That's a good point... so now we need to find out which adult has been on the most dates--they'd be the most knowledgeable. *chews on the end of his eraser in thought*
Shoon: Kyle.
Shoon: Kyle's had the most dates. But he wasn't very helpful. Mathias was just as helpful too.
Kidd: ......... *long, blank stare* Wait, you asked Mathias about dates? Mr.
I'll-Hurl-Your-Corpse-Into-The-LAKE-Mathias?
Shoon: Well...it seemed like a good idea at the time! Get a lot of advice from different people.
Kidd: ...Did he have any advice? oO
Shoon: Treat her with respect.
Kidd: I guess that's as best of a place to start than any. *rubs the back of his neck* Maybe Kyle would be better to ask. After all, he has a girlfriend! I don't think Mathias does.
Shoon: *a little embrassed* I though Mathias and Isabel were married for the longest time...but Mathias said they weren't.
Kidd: Th-they're not? o__o ... *well, now he's going to have to rewrite his files again.... * I-I mean, I totally knew that XO. But if he can get a girl to stay close to him like that, he must be right!
Shoon: I guess, but Lady Isabel is a very powerful woman. *fighting wise anyway*
Kidd: So if we respect girls, we'll get girls who kick butt. XO *it makes perfect sense!*
Shoon: *thinks* Maybe...But we gotta make sure we're not too respectful...I mean, look at Eugene, he makes himself look like wimp when he's actually the Hero of the Bears.
Kidd: So there's a balance.... this is such a mysterious topic.. Augh D: I'll tell you what--we'll both go out and figure out what's best and with our findings combined, we'll definitely solve the mystery!
Shoon: Alright, sounds like a plan...but I don't know how much help I'll be. I do better with animals...
Kidd: Then it's a plan XO Dual detectives in the coming of age case!
Shoon: Coming of Age? *hadn't heard that term before* Uh...OK. *pumps fist in the air* We'll solve the mystery that is dating!
Kidd: *joins in the fist pumping festivities!*