2nd tarot

[naoto_rennt]

Alright, so it looks like I'm stuck here. I'm staying with Shiori-san for now, but I don't want to impose. Is it okay to just move into an empty place, really?

Anyway, I heard there's a police force. I'd like to join if only to make sure Naruse doesn't--. I'm a Detective in my [...] home world, so I think I could help out. I want to help out.

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[princedetective]

An actual detective?

[naoto_rennt]

Ah, yes. Serizawa Naoto, nice to meet you.

[princedetective]

[Slightly surprised; have a pause.]

Shirogane Naoto. You as well.

I am a private detective, back home; a member of the police here. Actual officers-that is, people who are police back home, as well-are a rarity here.

otter had a good laugh about this

[naoto_rennt]

Ah-- that's kinda funny, isn't it? [he laughs a little, though it doesn't sound too happy]

Then I hope I'll be able to help out. I'm young, but I do have experience. Who would I have to talk to, Shirogane-san?

it is amusing

[princedetective]

Hm.

Speak to Arisato Minato-san. He's-the leader of the force, although he is not an officer back home. [She means nothing bad with this, she's just trying to point out what to her is a bit of a distinction.]

Most of those on the force are younger than you.

[naoto_rennt]

Thank you for your help, Shirogane-san. I'll try to contact him, in that case.

So you're one of the few officers, besides me?

[princedetective]

Yes. I've just rejoined. There are a dozen or so officers, I believe.

[naoto_rennt]

Ah, I mean-- real officers. Not that I wanna discredit the ones that are helping out here!

A dozen, huh? Is it enough for this place?

[princedetective]

I couldn't say. Several have military backgrounds, but actual officers are... perhaps three or four. And I'm a private detective; I work with the police, not as one.

No, it isn't. [Flatly.]

[naoto_rennt]

I see. Well! It doesn't really matter. It's the spirit, right?

...I figured. I've already [...] seen some bad apples here.

[princedetective]

I suppose so.

Yes, there are several. This place itself does not help matters. Which have you met?

mainly because I'm not sure if I should :<

[naoto_rennt]

It depends on the attitude, I guess. Some people perform better under stress, right?

And... well. I'm not sure if I should tell.

she's going to be detective-ing you now.

[princedetective]

And others perform worse.

[...] Very well. [Suspicious Nao is suspicious.]

DON'T DETECTIVE HIM DETECTIVE NARUSE D:

[naoto_rennt]

I'm sorry. It's a complicated situation, I guess...

WELL IF YOU TOLD ME...

[princedetective]

It's none of my business. [She says, fully intending to investigate.]

delicious plots though :(

[naoto_rennt]

It kind of is, but trust me, I'm on it, Shirogane-san. If I get accepted into the force, I will see about telling my superiors. Of course they deserve to know.