Minor Arcanum 007: The Fool, Reversed

[inababanchou]

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Early Morning

[ Ugh. Those drones are at it again. It's six in the morning and a lawnmower outside is roaring to life. Of course it's a top-of-the-line, brand-spankin'-new lawnmower, so it's loud as Hell and pollutes the air like a Cuban on death row with a box of cigars. Maybe you're a

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ACTION - 771 Bunker St.

[princeofjunes]

[Not that work is ever particularly stressful or hectic, but it doesn't mean Yosuke appreciates his quiet nights at home any less - or at least, as quiet as the nights get with his little sister around. So when this peace and quiet is interrupted by a voice that sounds both familiar and utterly alien, Yosuke is confused and a smidge peeved. When he opens the door, he's expecting some friend of Rin's he hasn't met yet.

Not his Partner. Looking and acting nothing like his partner. His mouth drops open, the man stunned.]

... is this for real?

ACTION - 771 Bunker St.

[inababanchou]

Mista Hanamura nice ta meetcha!

[ Souji leans forward and grabs Yosuke's hand, shaking it excitedly. He's smiling wide and looks eager. ]

My girl Rin ready yet? 'Dese are fer her. My baby loves roses. But of course ya know! Oh, boy sir, we're gonna have a blast--No backseat bingo, of course!

you're evil btw

[princeofjunes]

I, uh- nice... nice to meet you...

[There's not much Yosuke can do but dumbfoundedly shake Souji's hand and try to figure out what the hell to do. This is a droning if he's ever seen one - and it hurts. It hurts to see Souji like this as much as it hurt seeing Chie in a dress. It's just wrong.

But what can he do?

It's not like he can turn away his partner.]

Hey, uh... why don't you come in? I'm sure Rin will be down soon - I, uh... I'd like to get to know you a little better.

[Playing overprotective dad against his droned best friend. Just when Yosuke thought his life couldn't get stranger...]

I see Mayfield like a big soap opera, where we just troll each other forever

[inababanchou]

Thanks, Mista 'Anamura.

[ Souji comes inside and seats himself at the couch. He excitedly looks toward the stairs, then back to Yosuke. ]

So what'djya like ta know 'bout me, sir? I got an awesome gig as Mayfield's quahtahback. I send 'em balls screamin' down the field!

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[epilogical]

[BLINK.

BLINK BLINK.

What did she came out of droning and into a walk for, exactly? Still, Aigis wisely decides not to ask anything for the time being and just...stare. Stare and learn.]

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[inababanchou]

[ Aigis comes out of droning right as Souji comes into droning! It's like a droning ghost possessing people! Regardless, Souji preps, checks, then swings--and misses! He starts cursing again, muttering and walking circles around the small plot of green! Approach? ]

II.

[iheartcabbage]

[What the hell is golf and why is Adachi out here? Apparently he was forced into coming with his work buddies because, you know. Stupid drones. But he somehow managed to get away from them for a few minutes when he noticed a peculiar teenager sporting silver hair.]

Wait a minute, is that-

[It couldn't be. Souji wouldn't wear THAT. ...And he wouldn't be talking like that either, right? ...Right? He'll approach with caution.]

Souji? That you?

II.

[inababanchou]

[ Souji lines up and swings--and is rewarded with the most satisfying PING! from the club, sending that golfball waaaaay out into the 200+ yard marker. He turns to see Adachi coming and Souji's expression lights up and he waves. ]

He-Hey Mista' Adachi! Didja see that hit? Aw man I'm in Fat City right now. Oh! Hey!

[ Souji gestures excitedly over his golf ensemble. ]

Pretty hip, eh? I look like a regular cube wearin' these threads!

Re: II.

[iheartcabbage]

[There's this nagging voice in Adachi's head that he should just turn away before it's too late. ...But it's already too late. That speech isn't the kid at all. This is nearly identical to how Naoto had been acting lately, too. Great. Was the only kid who could actually stand Adachi gone too?]

Uh, s-sure. Looks pretty... groovy on you, kid. [lolusing60'sterms.] Where'd you ever get threads like that?

Re: II.

[inababanchou]

Groovy? 'Ta heck does that mean? Ya startin' ta sound like a wet rag, Mistah-ah-dachi.

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[spellbent]

[ OH MY GOD HE IS GOING TO KILL WHOEVER'S MOWING THEIR LAWN AT-- wait. Isn't that one of his? Warren comes stomping out to the front porch ]

What the hell do you think you're doing?

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[inababanchou]

[ Hi Dad! Souji stops the lawnmower promptly and waves! ]

Good morning, Pop! Just mowin' the lawn like ya asked me ta!

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[spellbent]

I didn't ask you to mow the lawn. I never ask you to mow the lawn. The lawn can grow thirty feet tall for all I care.

Do you know what time it is?

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[inababanchou]

[ He actually looks hurt! A little! ]

But ta grass'll get real tall an' make Mayfield not look like ta fat place it already is!

[ He checks his watch. ]

Six o' seven in ta mornin', Pop! Want me ta wake up Ma' an' have 'er cook up some eggs?

Action III

[doudemoe]

[Why is Minato in the flower shop? idk, let's say he's on an errand.]

...Who's your baby?

Action III

[inababanchou]

[ Souji turns--and smiles wide. It's that creepy drone smile. But why is Souji showing Minato it? ]

Why, ta' best damned paper shaker in Mayfield High of course!

[doudemoe]

[Oh god, that smile. This...had to be one of Souji's bad jokes.]

W-Who?

[inababanchou]

Rin, of course! Ta' cute lil' Blonde doll!