Track 2: Well, this is awkward.

[princeofjunes]

ACTION: THAT CAFE WHERE RURI WORKS

[Ever since waking up in his bed safe and sound, Yosuke has been more than confused. How can death really not matter? What can they do, when the town can turn people against each other so easily? Did he really take a bullet for Chie?

Wracked by confusion and uncertainty, Yosuke isn't sure where to turn. Souji is the obvious choice, but with Chie involved... he needs a little time before he seeks out his partner. Ultimately, he decides that the best course of action is to try and take his mind off of things for a while.

So, making good on his promise, he wanders the city until he finds what he thinks is the cafe Ruri told him about and walks in the door.]

Lets see, I think this is the place...

Comments

[princeofjunes]

I can't say I blame you for that.

But I think you'll find having idiots like me around is worth the risk.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"Oh... I miss my ship of fools. Every idiot on my ship was a special person. All 350 of them. That being said, a certain amount of detachment helped when we got into fights. There were always injuries. Space is a cruel mistress."

[princeofjunes]

Oh yeah, that's right. You're a military girl. That explains things a little more.

Still, I wonder if you'd change your tune if you met my Partner. He has a way of getting through to everyone.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"Partner? Is that like a boyfriend?"

[princeofjunes]

[Damnit Ruri stop throwing Yosuke off.]

No no no no no! I'd sooner date Chie than him! He's my best friend, and we work well together, so... Partner.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"Oh. I've heard partner used in other contexts. That's why I ask."

[princeofjunes]

When you put it like that, it makes me wonder if I should call him something different.

But yeah, the guy's amazing. Think of the most popular person you can, then the best friend possible, then roll them into one person. That's Souji.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"I've met Souji."

[princeofjunes]

... and you're not his friend or madly in love with him?

Huh, I guess he's not up to his usual standard.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"We've spoken a little, but I don't really know him. That and I'm fairly certain I'm incapable of falling in love at first sight."

[princeofjunes]

[Yosuke fights the urge to use a terrible pickup line, despite the fact that it's been set up perfectly.]

Nah, I'm just kidding. Though the ladies do seem to go crazy for him, but that's not really important. I'm not even sure if he has a girlfriend here or not.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"I see. Its not that important really."

[She shrugs]

[princeofjunes]

[He's silent for a few moments, taking sips of his tea. Setting down the cup, he sighs a bit.]

You know, it's easy for me to say I'd take a bullet for any of my friends, but... it's hard to believe I actually took a bullet for Chie.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"And here you did. You're more noble than you thought. Not bright, but noble."

[princeofjunes]

[He blushes a bit at that, chuckling.]

Of all the words I've heard to describe me, that's a new one.

Noble, I mean. I can't count the number of times people have told me I'm not bright.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"I'm pretty sure not being bright is a prerequisite for nobility if it helps."

[She very slightly smiles]

[princeofjunes]

[HOLY CRAP, A SMILE! Clearly, Yosuke is doing something right.]

Well damn. Are there other perks that come with it I haven't heard about?

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"None that I've seen. But it does impress some women I'm told."

[princeofjunes]

[Well, might as well get in some harmless flirting while he's at it. Yosuke gives her a wink.]

Yeah? What about you?

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"No, not me. I've seen too many noble people die. I don't date. Or really know much about the adult world at all."

[princeofjunes]

Aww man, that's a shame. It's not every day you run into cute, smart girls into video games.

But, I guess I'll just have to deal with the heartbreak.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"Everyone that gets close to me dies or ends up alone. Its not worth it, trust me."

[princeofjunes]

You know, that almost sounds like a challenge.

... but I'm not too stupid to see that this is a sore spot for you. So lets go ahead and change the subject.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"All right."

[She nods a little]

[princeofjunes]

[Yosuke is feeling quite proud of himself - if he didn't know any better, he'd say he was acting like Souji.]

So, you don't really strike me as the type who'd be into games. How did that happen?