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 KNOW WHETHER TO LAUGH OR SIDE-EYE THIS or possibly warn Josuke... actually no, he passed on that opportunity before so fuck doing it now.

but, man. man.]

How the hell did you rope that clown into this one?

[and of course the implied question to Hisoka - what are you even doing?]

Who, Hisoka? I didn't have to rope him at all!

Some people just know how to have a good time!

Hey, what's with the tone, kid? I hope you're not implying I'm not one of those people. I know plenty about having a good time.

That mean you're gonna play, or are you just shootin' off at the mouth to make yourself look bigger than you are?

What makes you think I need to look any bigger than I am?

[c'mon josuke]

If you wanna challenge me to this game of yours, just say so. I might actually turn up.

Man, haven't you ever heard of playful taunting?

[Josuke groans exaggeratedly.]

Whatever, forget it. You want me to challenge you, I'm challenging you! It'll be more fun with a big guy like you on the field.

Of course I've heard of it! All the more reason why I shouldn't make it too easy for you.

[what do you want him to do, NOT be a pain in the ass?]

Now, that's more like it! All you had to do was put it out there. But... I can't agree until we're clear: anything goes?

Oh, I get it.

[No, he wouldn't want that, Uvo. Bring on being a pain, honestly, do it! But...he's gotta wonder a little just what sort of pain he's welcoming exactly with that secondary comment.]

Yeah. Anything as long as it's not lethal. Why...you got something you're wondering about?

Really Uvogin, how can you so easily misjudge my character? Doesn't this sound fun?

[how can he express "but he said it's nonlethal" without getting into a big thing]

...yeah, you're right. Maybe I just forgot who I was talking about.

[currently withholding judgement on how fun it sounds]

[Surprisingly enough, nonlethal can still be fun to Hisoka. Thank god. He'd go absolutely stir crazy in this world if he couldn't find enjoyment in family friendly activities.]

How have you been filling your time I wonder? Does paintball really sound that boring?

[while Uvo may agree with the sentiment, it clearly depends on what kind of family you have in mind]

I keep busy enough. But aside from all that, I can't say I don't like the idea of aiming more things at your head.

[paintballs, volley balls, trees... maybe a car or something down the line...]

[Oh, was the family part important? Sorry, that would confuse you wouldn't it.]

How scary~ You've always had it out for me, and here my tardiness has been getting better.

[well what would be considered friendly to his "family" type probably wouldn't fly with the traditional kind...]

It's because you make such a damn good target, and you still got a hell of a lot of room for improvement.

So, I figure I'll just keep throwing things at you until I'm convinced.

[Certainly not. But it really would be far more entertaining. To bad that won't fly here, even Hisoka knows that. So until then it's more... "normal" family friendly activities.]

For improvement? Are you suggesting I need to improve on being a target? I'm not sure what that means, but considering I don't get hit by you, wouldn't it be better to say you're the one who needs improving?

I'm willing to work with you on that. You've become so strong you hardly rely on good aim anymore, it's disappointing.

[Paku wasn't going to respond to this at first, but...]

Uvo. Are you thinking of participating? [Man, if you are, let's do it. Let's destroy the fucking clown.

In paintball, anyway.]

[Please please please please.]

[If you think she's going to try and get a good headshot in, you'd be 100% right.

It's just sad that she can't use real bullets. :( ]

[He'll be so impressed.]

...ahh, come on Paku. You know I ain't normally a gun guy.

[he is, however, grinning as of now. because if she's in, that will definitely make it much more fun.]

Then again, it's not like I'll be busy...

Think of it as a challenge, then. Or I could give you some lessons beforehand, if you'd like. Though first we'd have to find a gun big enough for you to get a finger on the trigger.

Well, if you think you can get your hands on one of those... but you know me. I don't mind a challenge!

Besides, if it's too much of a pain in the ass, I got other options.

[you know, like just throwing the ammunition. who needs guns!]

I'll see if I can find anything. But you're right, you're always resourceful when you need to be.

I'm sure we'll have something figured out when the time comes.

★ 007 | Video (Backdated to June 30th)

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