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[laserguy]

[Quentin's still not back home.

He takes a long breath, mostly to get his feelings somewhat under control. His roommate is a huge asshole, but he's worried and everything. Maybe he should just do text, but whatever, he's going through with this.]

If anyone has seen Quentin Quire around, tell him to stop fucking around and come back. He's uh.

[Fuck, what is his normal hair color?????]

He's a dweeb with a mohawk and glasses. Usually wearing some stupid t-shirt with a slogan on it. Anyway, tell him that his room is starting to smell.

[Please don't be gone. Fuck. Did he get lost in the middle of all this bullshit? Trapped somewhere? Sent 'home?' They just went through that whole stupid thing with the alternative life and now Aldrip is a city, so he's feeling all kind of ways. He's really confused and upset and he doesn't know what he's supposed to do, but he's starting here.]

Oh, I'm calling a mandatory 'we're going to the movie theater' event to all members of TWAT club. Don't feel like going? Too bad, don't care, you're going-- that's what mandatory means. Leader's orders.

[He just wants to do something normal with his friends okay--]

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[opheliac]

Relax, Hot eyes. He's probably off doin' what he does best. Being a douchebag.

[laserguy]

[Oh... hey Jinx. Guess she sounds normal and everything? Normal as in pissy about Quentin. Maybe that's a good thing??]

Maybe, but a lot of crazy crap happened lately, you know? What if he and some others got lost in the whole... reality shift.

[How else is he going to describe this?? Maybe he shouldn't sound so worried, but too late. Maybe some remnants from how they were... orphanage friends in that weird reality.]

[opheliac]

If he's gone for good, then I'll only be bummed out, 'cause I missed the opportunity to blow him one last kiss with my pistol.

( there's a brief pause on her end, but then she continues on: )

... But really, Scott, if he got swept up in all that junk, why care? He was a jerk to you, a lousy guy to me, and acted like he was mister Know-it-all to everyone else. I might not be a cutesy or a pretty lil' nice girl like all the chicks here, but at least sometimes I care about people. — He made it perfectly clear that he didn't give much of a rat's ass about anyone, but himself.

'Sides, he said he wanted all of us to deal with our own problems. If he's gettin' ripped away by some heebie jeebie realm spacey thing, he can eat his words and handle it by himself.

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[orphne]

What movie are we gonna see?

[She knows Scott has to be worried about his jerk of a roommate; he's too caring of a person not to be, even it seemed like he complained about Quentin more often than not. Going to the movies is an obvious distraction that she's more than willing to help out with.

She doesn't have to say that she'll help him look for Quentin if he wants, or talk about him if he wants. They know each other well enough that she assumes he knows that's an open offer already.]

[laserguy]

[Honestly, Scott would probably be having a minor breakdown if Kotone disappeared during this whole mess. That day can come any moment still, but he's still so so glad that it's not today. He's so emotional that it honestly takes him a moment to respond to his girlfriend's simple message.]

I took a quick glance, none of the titles were familiar. [Or sort of familiar, but just... slightly off.] Thinking of the one called 'Galaxy Battle,' sounds sci-fi enough.

[Aw man, he should've just took Kotone out of the movies. But... he really wants to see his other friends and make sure they're still here. Besides, he can definitely take her out afterward, even to a boring romance movie if she wanted.]

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[theskyaccepts]

As long as it's not a scary movie.

[Because he is a weenie when it comes to those. And has had a bad time in the past with Tests of Courage and the like.]

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[laserguy]

[Because he has to be the Worst just for a moment--]

Oh, we're watching the scariest and goriest movie that this place has to offer.

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[memori3s]

TWAT club...?

[ TWAT? Twat?? ]

[laserguy]

[He's forever going to blame Kotone for this.]

Yeah, TWAT club.

[He says like this is a totally normal thing or that everyone should know about.]

You're joining, by the way. [Even if he didn't figure out that Minato is a Persona user-- more than that, actually, being the Not Kotone in his world, he would've forced him to join. Just from their interaction a couple of months ago, it's apparent that he needs more friends or just an opportunity to do regular shit like this.]

[drugsnotclubs]

I dunno the dude, but based on the description he sounds like a pain in the ass. I'll let you know.

[He also... won't go out of his way to look. Sorry, bro???]

I haven't seen a movie theater here, but that doesn't sound like a bad idea. Makes me wonder what sorta shit they watch here.

[shinji are you even a member of TWAT]

[laserguy]

Good, that means I accurately described him.

[But thanks Shinjiro, he really appreciates it EVEN IF YOU AREN'T GONNA LOOK. Quentin was more about the whole 'mutants stick together' thing compared to him, but... it still meant something to Scott. Persona people have each other and everything, right?]

I caught one in the new entertainment district that's up. Thought that something cool may actually be there and I was right. [OBVIOUSLY.] They gotta have some good crap, right? There was Galaxy Fights and The Sparkling.

[...Movies that sound suspiciously similar to stuff back home, but like. A parody. Oh well.]

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[fieldtrip]

Hey, you come out of this okay? No more destroyed buildings?

[ this is how Toph shows she cares ]

[laserguy]

[Oh hey Toph, glad you're doing okay.]

Completely fine. [That's a lie because he feels like he's been mindfucked and everything, but at least that's a common sentiment and has nothing to do with his powers? Hurray for having something in common with everyone! Join the 'this sucks' club.

At least he can answer honestly about her second question without any problem.] No destroyed buildings. [...] Dude, you must've been pissed not having your powers.

[Not that she would've known, but. Scott has to tease her in some way.]

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[killjoyprince]

[Missing person was of interest to her, movie club...not so much. But.]

What exactly does that acronym stand for?

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[laserguy]

Nothing that you were probably thinking.

[Scott answers with a somewhat knowing tone. He knows the joke now...

The voice isn't familiar to him, but... she(?) sounds young at least, so Scott's just going to invite her to join the club. The more the merrier? Geez, look at him though, being a leader of a club; he'd never imagine something like that back in his old school.]

Teenagers With Abilities and Talents. So, joining, right?

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[mapsio]

I’ll keep a look out for your friend, has he been missing for long?

[… ]

Interesting acronym, I can’t help but be curious of the meaning.

[laserguy]

[He smiles a bit, reading her offer. She is really kind isn't, she?] Thanks, Haru. He's been missing since Aldrip has become like... this. Normally if he decides to go off for a week or whatever, he'd at least mention that I suck beforehand and I tell him to screw off.

[They have an interesting friendship.]

Teenagers With Abilities and Talents. Wanna join? You'd fit right in. I mean, gardening is definitely a talent.

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[solitarysoul]

what are movie theaters even like here?

[Nevermind that he's not a part of the club and he doesn't really want to join (another?) one. But he's never been to a movie and can't help but wonder about it.]

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[laserguy]

Haven't been yet, first time there's been a movie theater in Aldrip. Guess that means I'm making the first daring venture into one.

I just hope the movies don't totally suck. You can't rely on the locals here to actually have good taste.

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[entreats]

[ Ange spots the message on her way home. She was mostly looking at the messages on her.. well, her weird phone now, she guesses, to distract herself from the awkwardness of the fake memories suddenly having left her. Of the awkward talk she had to have with Ragna after all of it when they woke up in the same apartment.

This isn't so distracting, though. It doesn't feel great to see Scott obviously not having a great time, and Ange just shoves the phone into her pocket, deciding to address it when she actually gets home.

So when she does arrive back at the house she shares with Scott and Quentin - taking a little longer than the usual, since navigating this new city is so.. strange - she's wearing a slight frown on her face. ]

.. hey, I'm back.

[ Feels kind of weird to say that when they spent a while in some weird fake reality, but.. you know, what else is she supposed to say? ]

[laserguy]

[There's no hiding the obvious relief in his voice or expression when Ange comes back. Even if everything kind of sucks right now, at least she's here, one of his best friends. His roommate.]

Hey, welcome home.

[He wants to be confident, maybe tease Ange just a little because despite her emphasis on wanting to be alone and being friendless, she still decided to live with him and Quentin. Or guess it's just him and her now. The thought still hurts, because it feels like he messed up in a way. The other mutant always talked about how him-- the other him, his Scott, is some great mutant leader that everyone sort of listened to.

He doesn't feel anything like that. Half the time, he feels emotional and TWAT Club is definitely not the same thing as leading the 'X-Men' or whatever other group he mentioned. It's too late to ask him more about that too, at least, he's pretty sure.

But Scott really tries to shove that aside, sending Ange a small little smirk as he waves at her from the couch.]

How was the grand new city?

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[heroondecku]

I'll keep an eye out for him. Are there any kinds of places he might spend time at? I've been trying to get out and explore everything, so I could focus on looking for those.

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[laserguy]

Thanks man.

My guess? The entertainment district. Or maybe the shops, he can't go longer than a single day without wearing a shirt that has a dumb quote on it. I'm guessing you never met Quentin before he disappeared?

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[heir_conditioned]

[Missing person, huh? Shoto figures he knows why, but why not try to help?]

I suggest going into the room, at the very least. Especially if there's something starting to actually smell in there. IF he's not home and you believe he's here, there could be clues in there as to where he's gone.

Could you please provide his height and weight or any other specific things he may have like tattoos? I'm walking around right now and can ask around if you know any locations he may have enjoyed.

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[laserguy]

[Huh, this voice isn't familiar to Scott, but sounds like someone around his age? Cool, well, doubly cool, since he's trying to help.]

Yeah, already checked his room-- it's just dirty clothes. Nothing that would really tell me where he might've gone. [He... doesn't think Quentin really is here anymore, but he doesn't want to admit that yet. He wants to double check before throwing in the towel. He has to try that much, because even though Quentin was an asshole, he was the only other mutant here and his roommate. It counts.]

About 5'9", skinny. I mentioned the mohawk and glasses, and he really wears a stupid t-shirt with a quote on it. [...] I think it's a pink mohawk? So, kind of stands out. And someone like him is probably hitting up the new entertainment district.