Hey, this is Dante. Can't answer the phone right now. If this is about Deputy Guardian stuff, try the office line, they can get a hold of me. Otherwise, leave a message at the tone.
Trust me, I'm not a fan of the prospect either. I'm a demon hunter in my world, and most of my experience in problem solving involves a lot of violence.
However, I've seen what happens when people in power attempt to squash organized crime. Stuff like the Mafia usually recruit people with little to no other option but crime, and as such its easy for them to foster a narrative of 'the man' keeping down people they don't like, which only starts to drive up their numbers, and pretty soon we're shooting at the very people we're supposed to protect.
[He leaves out the part about demons infiltrating law enforcement and turning prisons into people farms..]
Don't worry, as soon as they step out of line, we come down on them hard.
[He shrugs.]
I handle the paperwork so don't worry about that. As for a brawl, there's nothing really like that in the process. But I won't stop you if you really want to.
... Then you know I'll be ready to give it my all.
[Masaru grinned.]
So that's it? I'm a deputy guardian? Man, I totally wanna show you my moves, but... I have to admit, finally being able to afford a place and stuff'll be great! I don't have to stay outside!
Uh. Let's see... without Agumon, I could probably be hit by a truck and be okay, as long as I have my Digi Soul up. Or a giant wolf, or a dinosaur, I guess.
[Masaru stared at Ivory for a moment. It's odd, he's never gotten a sense of strength off of weapons before.]
I see. I mean, I could probably if Agumon were here, but without him around I'm not really at my full potential. We're a package deal, and I only get crazy strong when he's fully evolved.
[He shakes the guitar case, making a hard metallic sound.]
I've got something similar. That said, I doubt you'll have any problem's round here. Most of the citizenry are normal in Attleton, and I can hold my own unarmed too.
Food and booze mainly. But even booze is annoying at times. Because of what I am, it takes a lot to get me drunk. I could chug a bottle of vodka and not even get buzzed.
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Date: 2018-08-31 06:28 am (UTC)However, I've seen what happens when people in power attempt to squash organized crime. Stuff like the Mafia usually recruit people with little to no other option but crime, and as such its easy for them to foster a narrative of 'the man' keeping down people they don't like, which only starts to drive up their numbers, and pretty soon we're shooting at the very people we're supposed to protect.
[He leaves out the part about demons infiltrating law enforcement and turning prisons into people farms..]
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Date: 2018-09-01 03:23 am (UTC)[He lets out a heavy sigh and slumps back in his chair.]
So how do I make this official? Please tell me I get to prove myself in a one on one brawl instead of just signing something.
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Date: 2018-09-01 04:11 pm (UTC)[He shrugs.]
I handle the paperwork so don't worry about that. As for a brawl, there's nothing really like that in the process. But I won't stop you if you really want to.
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Date: 2018-09-01 09:55 pm (UTC)[Masaru grinned.]
So that's it? I'm a deputy guardian? Man, I totally wanna show you my moves, but... I have to admit, finally being able to afford a place and stuff'll be great! I don't have to stay outside!
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Date: 2018-09-02 01:35 am (UTC)That's it. You're welcome to crash at my shop until you find a place though.
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Date: 2018-09-02 06:56 pm (UTC)[He stands up, raising his fist.]
Now, what do you say we get that sparring match out of the way?
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Date: 2018-09-06 06:59 pm (UTC)Alright. If you're that eager, let me drop the paperwork off at the office and we can throw down at my shop.
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Date: 2018-09-09 12:27 am (UTC)[Wait a minute.]
Uh. I think I've already forgotten your name.
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Date: 2018-09-12 02:37 pm (UTC)Dante. Just Dante is fine.
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Date: 2018-09-13 02:06 am (UTC)[Masaru grinned, taking his hand. His urge to fight is only getting higher.]
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Date: 2018-09-20 02:32 am (UTC)[Time to make small talk as they walk back to his shop.]
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Date: 2018-09-22 04:26 pm (UTC)How about guns. You bulletproof?
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Date: 2018-09-24 07:51 pm (UTC)[He pulls his jacket back, showing off where Ivory was holstered.]
And even with my toybox of ridiculous weaponry I've found people here that can shrug that shit off like I'd thrown a feather duster at 'em.
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Date: 2018-09-25 01:16 am (UTC)[Masaru stared at Ivory for a moment. It's odd, he's never gotten a sense of strength off of weapons before.]
I see. I mean, I could probably if Agumon were here, but without him around I'm not really at my full potential. We're a package deal, and I only get crazy strong when he's fully evolved.
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Date: 2018-09-25 08:28 pm (UTC)[He shakes the guitar case, making a hard metallic sound.]
I've got something similar. That said, I doubt you'll have any problem's round here. Most of the citizenry are normal in Attleton, and I can hold my own unarmed too.
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Date: 2018-09-26 07:49 am (UTC)How do ya deal with it? Not being able to go all out?
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Date: 2018-09-28 12:41 am (UTC)Food and booze mainly. But even booze is annoying at times. Because of what I am, it takes a lot to get me drunk. I could chug a bottle of vodka and not even get buzzed.
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Date: 2018-09-29 02:32 am (UTC)Booze makes a fighter's senses dull. I don't touch that stuff.
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