maskormenace | Capsule 001 💊 (Video)

[If there's one thing you never want to do, it's recruit Kaneda for anything that he didn't want to be a part of originally. Because getting teenagers to do ANYTHING you want them to never goes over well. In hindsight, the city should've known that. But being recruited for some military position? Doing a job (and an awful one at that, in Kaneda's opinion)? You might as well sign the release form now and let him get back on with his life.

But they didn't. Which...complicates things.

He doesn't leave a moment to cool off, flicking on the communication device to reveal a...very upset, very angry Kaneda.

Understandably. He already lost most of his life and friends. Two more just takes the proverbial cake. So the government might have to work a little bit to get Kaneda to cooperate, just a little.]

HEY! Anyone going to tell me what's going on without using crazy talk? Where my friends are? I don't exactly trust authority.

[They kind of fucked up his friend mega.]

And where's my freakin' bike?

[Ah, there's the teenage boy problems we all know and love. After all, why read the information when you can yell about it?]

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Huh, well, if that's the case. Maybe it won't be so bad. [Aside from the whole job thing. But that's more of a 'MY REAL JOB IS A BIKER" problem.]

Maybe I'll enlist and just...do that. Not really for helping the government, but I could use a place to stay.

[This wasn't Neo Tokyo. He couldn't just whing it on the streets, after all.]

And a place to chow down. [He can't even remember the last time he ate.]

Yeah, I wasn't either, kinda sketchy that they expect it, and I still feel that way now, but...I'll be honest. It's the best way to be able to help other folks.

[Not quite a "can't beat 'em so join 'em" situation, but it's close. It's the lesser of two evils, and at least this way Josuke has something to work with.]

Oh yeah, if you're looking for some good places to eat, I know a ton! Kinda depends on what you like, though.

Can't say there's a downside to that.

[He's a criminal, but more out of his upbringing than actually wanting to do bad. At his core, he wanted to keep people safe.]

[But look at that face brighten up at the mention of food.]

Anything! Man, it's been days since I had something--

[And there goes his stomach now.]

[Josuke's no saint, even if his heart and spirit are both as gold as gold can possibly be. He's got a rep back home for fighting...and for good reason.]

Basically what I thought.

[Anyway, onto more important topics. LIKE FOOD.]

There's a good burger joint in Maurtia Falls called The Munchbox! And...the hell, how come it's been days sine you ate? Coming from a pinch or is it just the kinda place you're from, where stuff's scarce?

[That makes them one in the same, at least. Kaneda's got a knack for getting into fights as well, but when it comes down to it? He means well.]

Long story, and one that ends with Neo Tokyo destroyed.

Not much time to stop for a bite, if you know what I mean.

Shit...

[They might be from different worlds, but Neo Tokyo is still close enough in name to Tokyo (regular) for Josuke to feel impacted by that news.]

I'm sorry, I didn't know.

[He rubs the back of his head and then has an idea.]

What city they stick you in here? I mean, if you're not busy right now we can grab a bite! My treat.

[And why shouldn't they? They're two teens both from Japan, that's about as much as people from different worlds can hope to have in common with each other.]

Eh, no worries. It's not like it could be helped--and in the end...it played out best it could, you know?

[Tetsuo was gone, but...just taken somewhere. Not killed. But he certainly won't mind the change in topic.]

Some place called Nonah. And...well--

[He laughs as he shrugs, shoving his hands in his pockets.]

Looks like my schedule's all clear.