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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Hisoka's done alright by me so far. That counts for something.

[Actually, judging by Josuke's tone, it counts for a lot.]

If I turned my back on everyone who's ever pissed me off or hurt me...I'd be a pretty lonely guy. That's not how I wanna live my life.

[All that said, he's not exactly answering the question. Truth is, he does get the heebie-jeebies around Hisoka sometimes, but until Hisoka really gives him something to worry about...why worry? He's seen the man fight. He'd wager his entire bank account that Hisoka's a better friend than an enemy.]

...

[Ironically, that's exactly how Joseph lived his life. Until Smokey, until Caesar- he really didn't have any friends because he turned his back on anyone who said the wrong word to him. Got himself into a lot of fights that way, too. And he doesn't want that for Josuke. He doesn't deserve that kind of lifestyle, and here Joseph is, pushing Josuke into having enemies without meaning to. He thinks he can keep the peace- by isolation.]

Sorry.

I really should just let you handle yourself.

I think you should just let me to come to you for help when I need it. Makes more sense, don't you think?

[Because he doesn't want to shut Joseph out, but he doesn't want to be the kind of person who's entirely dependent on others, either.]

Yeah, it does. I know... I'm just used to taking care of family.

[Taking way too much control here. He's not the patriarch or anything- and yet he's acting like it, not just with Josuke, but with Jonathan, and he had before with Jotaro too. He can't keep acting like he's in charge of all of them, when he really isn't.]

... I'm worried if I'm not there always, I won't be there until it's too late.

-Tch! This is totally the wrong place to be saying this! Whatever, you get my point!

[That's a confession that hits close to home. Josuke often finds that he feels the same way. Hazel can probably confirm that fact, as could Johnathan and Joseph if they knew just how much Josuke actually worries about them. Of course, when you go from having a very small and tight-knit family to one that is rather large and still tight-knit, what more can one expect?]

Heh...it's cool, don't worry about it. I get it, I really do.

[He rubs the back of his head, all traces of his earlier irritation having drained away.]

So, how about acting a little more your age?

[And already, Josuke forgives him. Ugh. His son is too perfect...]

... Don't tell Killua, but I'm really twenty. I didn't want him thinking I was an adult, because I totally don't feel like one.

Edited 2015-07-08 02:41 (UTC)

[His heart beats as mightily as his fist strikes.

Just...you might wanna refrain from inviting him over for a bit. He might pull some bold stunts to really 'even' the score.]

Pretty sure the kid's got ears under that bushy cloud of hair. He could hear this if he wanted to, I don't gotta tell him anything.

...

I don't really look old, right? I can't look old. I'm only twenty.

No, but you look gullible!

I'm not really gullible- I know he's just a shitty kid!

...

[But he's also really shallow.]

You worry too much. You're not actually a bad looking guy when you're older.

You're just saying that. How old am I when you know me?? I'm like fucking ancient by that point.

[Josuke shrugs.]

My mom was into you. Probably still woulda been if you'd come around, but...that never happened 'cause nobody wanted to complicate things further.

...

Really?

[well that's definitely a confidence boost. still hot enough for people to love him even when he's like 60+?? Niceu niceu.]

This? Not something I'd lie about.

[How can he? He boasts all the time about how good looks run in his family!]

Anyway, guess I'll be seeing you on the playing field in a couple of weeks.

Well then!!

[Yeah, he's feeling happier now. He's pretty simple, once you get to know what he likes...]

Yeah, I'll be seeing you there.

Edited 2015-07-08 03:34 (UTC)

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