04 | voice

[fistofthejoestar]

I'm sorry to ruin all of the pleasant news that's been shared recently, but this is important.

[this is quite a departure in tone from what people on the network usually hear from Jonathan - it's steely and solemn, no trace of the sunny young man chatting amiably about dogs and lost items.]

A week ago two imPorts were kidnapped by a man named Robert Jennings for the sole purpose of hunting them down like animals. [the disgust in his voice is barely contained] They were rescued and Mr. Jennings himself was apprehended - but a group called the Go Fors whose services he utilized is still operating.

They provided technology which made it possible to spirit the pair of them away without causing suspicion, as well as keep them trapped long enough to be hunted. There were at least six individuals involved; I can provide names and some other information to whoever would like it.

This can't be allowed to happen again. I'll do whatever I can to help anyone interested in taking this up as well, whether through more details or physical assistance, but...in the meantime, please be careful, everyone.

[there's no telling what else they might attempt before they're brought down.]

Comments

[heavyhitter]

What, or crash into and destroy ancient ruins? Yeah, I guess that would suck too.

[fistofthejoestar]

I was thinking about parking, actually.

[he'd kill himself before he ever destroyed an ancient ruin, lbr]

[heavyhitter]

Parking? [ wait what. that gets a stare. ] Like... parallel parking?

[fistofthejoestar]

Yes..?

[was the idea of him being able to drive in a straight line so inconceivable that she can't comprehend him being worried about parking instead?]

[heavyhitter]

[ she stares a second longer, then snorts. ]

Oh, I can't do that. I just don't worry about it.

[fistofthejoestar]

It seems rather important, though, from everything I've seen so far.

[heavyhitter]

Eh. [ She shrugs. ] You can put a car anywhere. If you're really worried about it, you could always get a big car and shove other cars out of spots.

[fistofthejoestar]

...I think it would just be better if I practiced more.

[although considering the size of him maybe he should consider a large car if he ever manages to actually get a license...]

[heavyhitter]

I offer easy solutions, and what does he do? Ignores them! Perfectly good advice, out the window. [ That comes with a thick Italian accent, like she's mimicking someone she used to know. Back to her own voice: ] But seriously. If you start traveling, let me know.

[fistofthejoestar]

I'd think you should know by now I rarely take the easy way. [he chuckles quietly]

I've been thinking of perhaps traveling for a time now, but I'm not entirely certain we'd enjoy seeing the same sights. Still, I'll be certain to inform you beforehand.

[heavyhitter]

Come on, it's travel. Unless you're going straight from the bus station to the old folks' home in every city, I think I could find a way to enjoy it.

[fistofthejoestar]

Just don't think you can distract me long enough to stay away from the historic locations.

[but it's pretty obvious that he's teasing her]

[heavyhitter]

What, historic locations, come on! I'm down for that! What kinda uncultured swine do you think I am, huh?

[ aka she could tolerate a little sight seeing, at least. ]

[fistofthejoestar]

I simply wouldn't want to put you to sleep. I'm a bit...thorough when I run into new things of that nature.

[he's got a notebook specifically for this shit. several, probably. but Jonathan definitely wouldn't mind some company in an adventure like that.]

[heavyhitter]

I'm shocked and astonished. [ And visibly so, in the way she rolls her eyes! ] You nerd.

[fistofthejoestar]

There isn't anything wrong with that! Everyone has a subject that gets them fired up more than anything else.

[all of his indignation is false, doubly ruined by the way his shoulders shake in restrained laughter]

[heavyhitter]

[ Cute. There's a quick smile, before she shrugs it off with exaggerated nonchalance, even sticking her hands behind her head. ]

Not me! Cool as a cucumber, always.

[fistofthejoestar]

[Jonathan tilts his head to the side and smiles fondly, humming quietly in the back of his throat.]

Mm, I'm not quite certain about that.

[heavyhitter]

Not quite certain, huh? [ She cocks a challenging grin up at him. ] Alright, game on. When have I ever gotten all nerd-excited over shit like you? Never, that's when.

[ That's pretty much the opposite of true, actually. But if he doesn't come up with an example she wins, so. ]

[fistofthejoestar]

Did the prospect of arm-wrestling Superman not count? If so, I'd like to hear why.

[because that was a pretty nerdy thing to get hype over]

[heavyhitter]

[ ...Oh. Shit. That's actually a pretty good answer. She'd have bullshitted refusal over just about anything else, but that one. Yeah. The grin disappears instantly into a vaguely thoughtful face. ]

...Huh. Alright. Fair. [ The grin is creeping back again, just at the memory. ] Man, I didn't even win that, and it was still awesome.

[fistofthejoestar]

How did that go? I don't think you've told me yet.

[come on girl, he wants deets. just saying you lost isn't good enough!!]

[heavyhitter]

[ That's apparently exactly the encouragement she was waiting for, because she wastes absolutely no time in rounding on him, her smile wide and excited. ]

Man, it was close! It was so fucking close. I held out for like — shit, probably a minute. Then afterward he told me all about how back in his world, almost having beaten Superman would be a real claim to fame, and not many people even get close. [ She puffs up, obviously proud of the memory. And, hey, she's got to take her chances to brag where she can. There aren't too many people here she'd trust with showing genuine pleasure to. ]

[fistofthejoestar]

[he listens with genuine interest and focus, never taking his eyes off Ramir as she narrates. not only is this really cool to hear about - who doesn't love a good fight story? - it makes Jonathan happy to see her let down a little and be this excited.]

In that case, congratulations! I hope you'll have a rematch sometime soon - I don't doubt you'll do even better the second time.

[heavyhitter]

[ Actual return excitement and praise is still a novelty to her, and she's pretty sure she shouldn't let herself get too into it. She does anyway, though. ]

Hell yeah I will! I mean — you know, with some practice.

[ Thus the interest in training, now pretty transparent. And she's pretty sure she shouldn't add this next part, but it comes out anyway: ]

Hey, Jo, wanna see a trick of mine? [ Her grin says she knows he'll say yes. ] It's only fair.