Track 08 - I'll Be There

[princeofjunes]

[PHONE - AFTERNOON - Filtered to: Persona casts (all), Ruri, Shana, SHIKI, Gilgamesh, Lancer, anyone I forgot that he has a moderate amount of CR with]

Hey guys, it's Yosuke. I just thought I'd check in, see how everyone's doing. I know it's been sort of rough lately, so...

[PARK - EVENING - OPEN]

[He's been coming here a lot lately. It really isn't a bad place to spend time. The park is usually nice and peaceful, and it gives him plenty of time to think. To reflect on his time there, to figure out what he wants, to try and piece together what bits he's learned about the town. Really, he can think about whatever strikes him that particular day.

Today it seems the focus is on himself - him, and the choices he's made recently and not so recently. Decisions he's made, decisions he hasn't made. Time he's spent waiting. Other people he's heard about. Is he really doing what's best? If he has to be stuck in this town, doesn't he deserve to be as happy as he can be? Is he doing what he can to that end? Is the road he's on the right one - hell, is it even going anywhere?

Too bad there are no easy answers.]

Comments

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"No. I'm not the cook. I'm learning a little, but I'm not much of a chef."

[princeofjunes]

Alright then, I'll take a sandwich and that tea. And the cute waitress to keep me company, but I think I already said that.

[He grins sheepishly, knowing he can't hide his blush or the fact that he's alternating between staring at her and trying so hard not to.]

So what's after swimsuit week? Some other theme?

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

[She takes his order and brings the tea from the back sitting down]

"It depends on how hot it is really. But since I only have two swimsuits it may be problematic if it doesn't change."

[She shrugs a bit]

[princeofjunes]

[Hi there sly grin spreading across Yosuke's face]

Need help shopping for another? I wouldn't mind helping out. I used to work in a department store - I'm actually pretty good at that sort of stuff.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"Maybe... A lot of the ones here look kind of ridiculous, but, 250 years of fashion changes can do that. But... If you'd like to go shopping some time I wouldn't say no."

[princeofjunes]

Hmm... actually, you're right.

We need to design one for you! Get it custom made so it looks even better than what you're wearing now. And trust me, that looks good.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"I like it. Though I wonder if white is a bad color given my pale skin. Though the only tailor I know is a pony."

[princeofjunes]

[You were about to get complimented Ruri, but there is a more pressing matter now]

... a pony? A tailor that's a pony.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"Her name is Rarity. She's a newcomer. Very nice for a pony I guess.. But most of the ones I've met have been friendly."

[princeofjunes]

Wait wait wait. A talking pony who makes clothes.

You're serious?

...

Of course you're serious.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"I don't make up stories. Especially ones that sound that insane."

[princeofjunes]

Well, if she can't make clothes here then pony or not, she's out. I haven't heard from my friend in a while either...

Dammit. We might be stuck shopping after all. Though finding someone to do alterations might be easier than finding someone to make a suit from scratch.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"Still... Shopping can be fun I'm told."

[She ponders a minute]

"Excuse me for just a second."

[She gets up and heads into the kitchen]

[princeofjunes]

[He's left a bit dumbstruck when she suddenly leaves, but it's all for the best - he'd been neglecting his tea, so he'll sit there and sip quietly while he waits for her to return.]

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

[She comes back and puts his sandwich in front of him]

"They have it down to almost a science how long it takes them to make one of these."

[princeofjunes]

[Oh, right! Food! He ordered that! He'd forgotten between the sight and talk of Ruri in swimsuits. It's actually embarrassing, but not too embarrassing for him to take a bite]

Hey, not bad! Thanks, Ruri! If you're hungry, I don't mind sharing - or is that against the rules when you're working?

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"I'm not supposed to eat on duty. Its not a rule, but, I don't want to besmirch the reputation of this establishment. That and I prefer Japanese style food over sandwiches."

[princeofjunes]

Hey, never under-estimate a good sandwich!

... but I miss Japanese food too. It's one of those things about home you don't really notice until it's gone.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

[She nods a little looking down a bit]

"I more miss the Ramen cart but... Even at home that's long gone."

[princeofjunes]

The ramen cart?

Sounds tasty. Maybe when you get bored of the military, you should start your own Ramen cart.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

".....I worked on one before I joined. I played the flute."

[princeofjunes]

Yeah? Think you'd ever go back?

... or is that pretty much behind you now?

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"Maybe if Akito and Yurika were still alive...."

[princeofjunes]

[And now, Yosuke is presented with two choices. Change the subject in a transparent attempt to cheer her up, or press forward but risk killing her mood for the day. It's a tough choice.]

They were good friends of yours? I don't think you've talked much about them.

[hontobakabaka.livejournal.com]

"They're the ones who adopted me after the Nadesico mission. Well, Yurika did. Akito was the first person to ever treat me like a girl and not a computer component. They died on the way to their honeymoon when I was 14.... Shuttle exploded."