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Who: Joker (Ren Amamiya) & OPEN
Which: Open, Interactive Dream
Where: Naptime
What: HEIST DREAM, choose your own adventure: become a phantom thief and join Ren on his quest for the treasure, foil his attempts and ultimately convince him this is all a dream, or explore an empty school that has definitely never been involved in anything sinister, ever. Option one is for trying to talk it out, while option two is your standard phantom thief flair, secure the treasure and fight your way out!
Warnings: Will update as necessary

It was starting to get dark. Maybe you were headed home finally after some time in the Wildlands, maybe that's what brought Ren out here originally too— but now, he's seated near the edge of the lake. His chest rises and falls rhythmically on approach, a dim glow from the crystal of his lantern alight at his side.

He actually looks rather peaceful but... he probably shouldn't be sleeping out here, especially after dark. Unfortunately, he doesn't exactly seem easy to rouse. And the glow of that lantern is brightening just a little, almost invitingly... If you find yourself drawn in, rather than who you might expect... a phantom thief greets you instead,— inside the dream, with a curious— "Hm?"

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one. ( it's— a school? the hallways are empty and dark, devoid of any of the chatter you might expect on a normal weekday. you might hear a low murmur or the echo of a voice, but there's nothing meaningful to the words. the classrooms are mostly open, neatly lined desks standing at the ready. peak your head a little further inside, and you may just see an artist's rendition of a local celebrity. )

I remember this. ( joker says, studying the depiction. actually, he might even be smiling a little bit. ) It's actually pretty good.

( you know, the likeness. )

two. ( otherwise, the halls seem rather empty, though the further you venture the more you might experience a few... hiccups. you might swear for exam that the place seems to take on the appearance of a castle every now and then. maybe even your clothing itself might change into something a bit more... rebellious? )

Did you feel that?

( joker seems to be on high alert, implying that he seems to be experiencing it, too. )

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( for his part, ren is a little confused, but he's got the spirit! or something.
reaching up to his head quickly causes his glasses to fall off, onto the ground beside him. )

Ah— ( as he sweeps around for them with his hands, his comrade pops up near-by, giving him pause, as he stares. ) Uh...

( so eloquent.
he may be without a mask, but that mop of hair on his head may seem quite familiar. and, looking her over, ren seems to recognize her as well, thanks to that last minute change of outfit she'd made. )

... You were— in the dream. Hana.

[ Hana. Somehow, she doesn't find it strange. He could call her that from now on, and she'd probably respond to it, but she does think he deserves to know her real name. ]

...It is Susato, actually. Susato Mikotoba.

[ She could watch him swipe around for a while longer, and maybe eventually get those glasses, but she crawls the couple steps between them until she reaches them herself. She should probably get off the ground though, so she pulls herself off out of the dirt and onto her feet before she hands the glasses back. ]

( with how easily she had fallen into the role of fellow phantom thief, it was a bit difficult for ren to feel almost— comfortable around her, already. his expression softened, with a MAX CHARM smile as he reached for the specs. )

Susato.

( it felt more natural than mikotoba, for some reason. or maybe thanks to a combination of all of the above. )

I'm Ren. Amamiya, Ren. Sorry, it seems you were caught up in an impromptu nap of mine. Thanks for your help.

[ Susato isn't sure she can take credit for much, but she is easily taken in by that smile, and feels equally comfortable talking to him. Once he puts on the glasses and her hands are free, she finds herself straightening up a bit, and brushing the dirt off her kimono. ]

It is my pleasure, Ren. [ She curtsies... If he's going to use her first name, she'll use his too. ] Apologies for all the confusion. The lake is quite scenic and peaceful, but perhaps we should head back. It is already starting to get dark.

( he's got one hand rubbing at the back of his head still, hoping he's put all of the pieces back together now. yeah, she was right about that— it was scenic, peaceful... and he'd definitely fallen asleep, his last conscious thoughts lingering on something familiar, comfortable...

and edible. as announced by another, more subdued, growl of his stomach.
just how long had he been conked out here on the ground? )

You're right. We should head back but... is it all right if we stop for something to eat along the way?

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annd just gonna wrap this up with one last tag also, boop... >>