June ADA Meeting/Open Mingle/Rumor Discussion

[bluemackerel]

June had been an active month for everyone in Starsand. The fake tradition at the Shrine of Love, the three ghost stories, and still no way home. Knowing this, Osamu Dazai decided the only thing to do was to organize a meeting for the Fallen Stars and citizens alike...🗈

[Dazai had set up a gathering at the park with a small podium. This would do until they'd gotten an official meeting hall. Atsushi, Fauna, and Akutagawa had probably all been tasked with putting up flyers earlier advertising the meeting. He approached the podium, clearing his throat.]

Good afternoon, ladies, gentlemen, Fallen Stars and citizens of all shapes, sizes, and gender persuasions. This is the first meeting held by the Armed Detective Agency to discuss recent events and to set up plans for the future ahead. Let's go ahead and go over what we already know, shall we?

[He shuffled his cards at the podium, flicking one aside. Tellingly, if anyone picked it up...it was blank. Showoff.]

First off. The 'protection charm' so-called tradition. This, as some of you may know, is not an official tradition sanctioned by the Kami of Love. We're not certain who started it, but my guess is that it's for nebulous purposes. If you've tried to 'protect' someone, you had better let them know. And if you've been 'protected', prepare for whatever may come. We'll be doing what we can to decipher the intent behind this and the perpetrator.

[Fwip. Another cue card to the side. This one, if picked up, has 'Chuuya Nakahara has a stinky butt' written on it in red crayon with a chibi drawing of Dazai's face winking with his tongue out next to it.]

Now, let's get into the meatier situations. I believe we've had three curious spirits haunting our dear city as of late, and I'd like to go over each. If anyone has any relevant information pertaining to any of them - encounters, confrontations, simply details you've overheard - please do feel free to contribute to the discussion after the overview is finished.

The first of these is Bloody Mary. The Armed Detective Agency - meaning, my team - Atsushi, Fauna, Akutagawa, raise your hands. These three and myself have looked into this incident in particular. We intend to look into all of them, but this one was our first priority. We regret to inform you that she is quite real. Do not attempt this ritual. She will chase down whoever summoned her, and attempt to attack. She left us with the warnings that she 'learned so much' and that she'd be 'stronger next time' before melting into a puddle of blood. I repeat, do NOT summon Bloody Mary. We will not be discussing how to summon her in the interest of less people doing it...but you've been warned.

[Fwip. Another cue card to the side. This one, if picked up, has 'YOU CAN REACH BLOODY MARY BY SPELLING OUT ICUP AND PRAYING IN FRONT OF YOUR TOILET' written on it in blue crayon. Off to the side, it has the word 'spooky! do not attempt!' written on it. And a little drawing of a bedsheet ghost seemingly dripping blood.]


The second is the Footsteps Behind You ghost. Much like Bloody Mary, I've looked into this one on my own. It attempted much the same. An assault, a promise that it had learned, and a declaration that it'd be stronger next time. It, too, melted into blood. Do NOT summon the Footsteps Behind You ghost, either. Once more, no discussion as to how to do so will be taking place for your personal safety.

[Fwip. Another cue card to the side. This one, if picked up, has 'DON'T TELL THEM THE FOOTSTEPS BEHIND THEM IS ACTUALLY A LARGE HAMSTER WITH SELF-ESTEEM ISSUES. THEY CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH.' written on it in green crayon. The giant hamster is drawn on it looking sad.]

The third and final spirit that has been spoken of is regretfully the one I have the least amount of information on. The girl in the reflection. I made an attempt to summon her as well to no success, but the important thing about her is she made no attempt to attack. Unlike the other two spirits, the potential harm of this one is undetected. Still, you should not make an attempt to reach out until further information is given.

[Fwip. Another cue card to the side. This one, if picked up, has 'Potential Reminder: have ADA attempt another summoning. Certain issues may have gotten in my way.' Unlike the other cards, this one was written in pen in fairly elegant handwriting.]

With that, I open the floor to you, meeting participants. If you have any further information, feel free to share with the rest of us and talk amongst yourselves. The purpose of this meeting is to gather information and perhaps get to know your colleagues a bit better.

[And then, suddenly, he brightens.] Of course, after that, if anyone has any way to brighten the mood, we may all need it! So feel free to contribute that, too!

We at the Armed Detective Agency thank you for attending. We'll appreciate your cooperation in the future and know that we are looking into each and every incident with precision and care. Good night, tri-state area~

[And then he just. Drops the rest of the blank cue cards on the podium, folds his arms behind his head, and walks back.

The floor is yours, other participants.]

Comments

[nightwild]

[Fauna thinks this idea is terrible and she doesn't want to share anything about herself.

But then Hanyuu mentions prizes and her ears perk straight up. She hates losing, after all.]

... My name's Fauna. 'Never have I ever' attended high school.

[dereban]

Haven't graduated yet due to some circumstances, but I was a first year in Yamaboshi.

[ so she'll raise her hand for this one, unfortunately ]

[nightwild]

Yamaboshi? Don't know that one.

[dereban]

It's not like some super popular school or anything like that. And I don't expect someone from another world to know about it in the first place.

[undermoonlight]

[Atsushi hesitates.]

They did teach us stuff, but I never got to go to a real school... [So he keeps his hand lowered.]

[nightwild]

I don't think you were were missing much.

[undermoonlight]

Maybe not... But I think being able to see kids your age everyday sounds fun. If my biggest stress in life was school and friendship, I think I'd be pretty happy?

[goldspecktacles]

High school by this world's standards is schooling for ages sixteen and up, correct? By those measures, yes. I've attended. [So his hand goes up.]

[nightwild]

Fifteen or sixteen, depending on when your birthday is.

[She's giving him a serious look. Narrowed her eyes. It could easily be seen as an aura of bloodlust as she stares him down and-]

... You're Leo, not Dimitri.

[Oh, she was just focusing really hard on figuring that out.]

[marshmallowpurgatory]

... Modern worlds with organized school that isn't just for nobles and wannabe wizards.

Kinda jealous.

[nightwild]

You aren't missing much, honestly.

[unquestioned_loyalty]

[He keeps his hand down]

Traditional learning wasn't necessary in the mafia.

[nightwild]

The mafia?

[forced_error]

[He gives a hum and raises his hand]

It got a bit cut short, but I did attend.

[nightwild]

Good enough for me. I thought I'd get more people with this, so every one counts.

[violetlies]

[Welp. Kokichi pretty solidly keeps his hands up.]

Be thankful y'didn't.

[nightwild]

I am, yeah. I dropped out halfway through junior high and that was bad enough.

[veileddreamer]

I have.

[Did she sound slightly smug about this?]

High school is...a lot of fun.

[nightwild]

[She's... proud of you?]

I can't imagine that.

[stavros]

[Kokoro raises her hand.]

I see... A good stretegy to eliminate your competition in this game. Well done.

[nightwild]

Didn't get as many as I had hoped, though.

[fallmushrooms]

I don't know if MCAA really counts...

[nightwild]

If you're not sure, it's close enough for me. Get that hand up.

[I WANNA WIN]

[omichron]

[Hand up.]

I'm part of the disciplinary committee at a school here. And~ I'm in the top 5 rankings~.

[nightwild]

Geh-!

[SORRY CHRON

SHE'S IMMEDIATELY DUCKING TO HIDE FROM YOU BEHIND SOMEONE ELSE NOW]