maskormenace | ★ 007 | Video (Backdated to June 30th)

[The camera is flicked on, already expertly focused. Josuke's doing, in case you wondered. But then, he's a teenager. He ought to be experienced if only for all the selfies he's taken!

Sitting next to him at a table outside an ice cream shop called What's the Scoop? is Hisoka. Unlike Josuke, the magician is busy with a gumball popsicle and doesn't appear to be paying any attention to the camera at the moment. The teenager, on the other hand, is already ready and eager to talk a little 'business' with the network...]

Okay, my friend and I had this amazing idea a while back! [Josuke throws an arm around Hisoka's neck and tugs him closer in a headlock. This involves you, buddy! Let the people see how amped you are!] See, we've been wanting to play some paintball, but then we got to thinking...why not make it an open invite? For imPorts, I mean.

[There's no jump at Josuke's sudden headlock but Hisoka definitely stops eating his ice cream to almost uncomfortably stare at the foreign limb slung over him. Only to then look down to see half of the popsicle he was eating now on the ground. Thanks Josuke.]

Mm... [A pause before he glances up to put in his two cents, just dropping the rest of his popsicle and the stick on the ground.]

An open invitation, yes, and we've already chosen the location. All you have to do is pick your own partner... or partners. It really doesn't matter how many of you there are. Though, to have the most fun? The more the merrier.

Yeah, and like, how many of you can resist an opportunity to pelt this guy in the face with paintballs, am I right? [Josuke nods in Hisoka's direction before sliding his arm off the other man's shoulders, though of course his smirk remains in place.] I'll be honest, though, 'cause I feel like it wouldn't be fair if I didn't warn you guys... Hisoka and I? We're gonna be on a team, so if you think we're gonna make it easy for ya, think again.

[Leaning forward to pick up the camera, Josuke cocks his head to the side, eyes bright with unbridled fun and mischief.]

If you're interested and you think you can keep up, then be ready for the 18th. Hisoka or I will text you the location the day before the game's on.

Oh...and one final thing. [Are you guys still listening? If you plan to play, you should be!] It's anything goes as long as it ain't lethal!

[And that's, as they say, that. Josuke hangs up, though not before a horrified yelp from the teenager can be heard...]

Fuck! Hisoka, I think you got ice cream on my new shoes!

[OOC: Quick edit! The post has been backdated to June 30th for scheduling reasons, and the date of the game itself has been moved to July 18th.]

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He doesn't like a lot of people! But that's no reason to accuse them of being perverts.

[Well, he... IS a pervert so. Yeah. No comment there, he just smiles.]

Sometimes personalities are just opposed to eachother. Unfortunately he and I aren't very compatible. [Turning to the ice cream shop again.]

Oh well~

[Hisoka might be weird, but calling him a 'pervert' is uncalled for. At least in Josuke's opinion it is.

As far as the teen is aware, Hisoka's never done anything warranting such a label.]

I guess so.

[He turns back around and busies himself replying to another message, but not before he thinks to add...]

Don't do anything to my ice cream! I'll kick your ass!

[No comment there but what he returns with certainly has chocolate, caramel, and nuts. It's something double fudge scoop in a dipped waffle cone with peanuts. A bit huge and over the top but Hisoka seems pleased to have gotten it for Josuke when he sits down and hands it to him. It looks like Hisoka got some sort of sundae with a lot of fruit and whip cream.]

[Dude. That cone looks amazing.

But so does that whipped cream...

So, before Hisoka can settle down with his dessert, Josuke swipes Hisoka's spoon and steals a bite of his sundae! Well, the light and fluffy topping, anyway.]

[A laugh, pinching his lips together. He takes that spoon back quick by use of his Bungee Gum again, swiping it from Josuke's hand.]

You sneak. [Huff! But he'll scoop up more and plop it onto Josuke's cone.]

It is good. I suppose I know for the future then. [if he ever pays again, haaaha.]

I'd say I'm sorry but I'd be lying!

[He's all too happy to help himself to that glob of whipped cream, thanks!]

So, I know we talked before about having the game in an empty building, but do you think it might be better in like, an old parking garage instead? Chrollo and Kaneki both said they were gonna watch, that'd give them more vantage points!

With a parking garage it gives us a lot more space and the structure is more sound.

I think you might be right, Josuke. [Ah, Chrollo will be watching, he smiles a little wider, taking a bite of his Sunday.]

A parking garage would be a better option.

It's better for us, too. [Josuke takes a bite of his ice cream, cringing a little around the cold, but smiling a moment later when the flavor settles on his tongue.] This way we'll be able to see a lot better if we all need to book it out of the area for any reason.

I'll scope out a good spot this weekend and text you a picture and the address, sound good?

Mm, like if we're anywhere close to Hazel? I'm wondering how her nullification works though.

Yes, that's fine. The more secluded the better, we don't want any civilians getting hurt from passing on a sidewalk below. Or wandering into the fun.

[That gives Josuke pause.]

Well, yeah, just like that...but so we're clear, I don't intend to run from her.

[This may just be a game on the surface—hell, it may be just a game throughout the top ten layers—but beneath that, there's another reason for Josuke's determination. He wants to prove himself.

In particular, to Joseph and Hazel. So it's rather convenient the two have partnered up with one another, isn't it?]

I don't plan to run from anyone. [Another bite of ice cream before he stares fiery at the table top!] That's part of why I wanted you to be my partner for this, Hisoka. Retreating's not your style.

[He nods and then glances sidelong at the other man.]

Anyway, yeah. It'll be a garage not used much anymore, or at all. That way the public's safe.

I'm not really concerned with not having my abilities, but know that she should still be able to use her own. We will have a difficult time against her. [He smiles, giving Josuke a look.]

Or should I say difficult? It could still be fun, and isn't that the point? I've always been fond of puzzles.

Okay. [A small nod. Safe, of course. He's well aware of Josuke's predisposition towards nurturing. All the Joestars were like that it seemed, honestly it kind of made them more fun to play with.]

I'm used to having mine, but I'm not totally reliant on them.

[He can't be, not when his power doesn't work on himself. That, at least, is the plus side to his ability. He's learned to be a well-rounded and adaptable fighter.]

This'll be fun, definitely.

[A nod and a grin finally.]

We're gonna kick some ass, Hisoka. And we're gonna win.

[Reliant on them or not, he kind of likes seeing you and others use them. It's better watching people work at their full potential.]

Ooh- don't talk to me like that. [A sly smile, casting a slim gaze up.] I can't get excited already, the game's not for a while.

You kidding me? That's all the more reason to get excited about something!

I have a hard time waiting sometimes, you shouldn't get me too stimulated.

[Josuke gives Hisoka a look before quickly moving to shove his ice cream cone in the other man's face.]

On second thought, maybe you should cool off a little.

[A smirk, pointing to his sundae with a spoon.]

I'll cool off, I promise, now eat that, I bought it for you. [Sheesh.]

[Smugly, Josuke tugs his ice cream back and takes a bite out of it.

He's beginning to wonder, though. Is it that sort of behavior that his old man doesn't like? Or is it something else? He's tried to get an answer from Joseph before and he's failed. Maybe...when Hisoka returns from his trip and once their paintball game is over, just maybe he'll try pressing Hisoka for answers...]

★ 007 | Video (Backdated to June 30th)

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