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[onlyrainydays.livejournal.com]

[It's absolutely pouring today, here in Fagsona land, and who else should you see but your friendly neighborhood gas station attendant, standing out in the rain without an umbrella? S/he's pretty much soaked to the bone, but it doesn't seem to faze her. Quite the opposite, in fact.]

Crazy weather we're having, huh? It's almost like a typhoon!

[Just starting up a nice, friendly conversation here then maybe she can touch your handdd!]

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[juneslater.livejournal.com]

[Your not-so-friendly neighborhood detective happened to get himself caught in said rain, hurriedly ducking under what cover the gas station offers. He's mumbling something about "damn rain" and "waste of a smoke."]

[those-judged.livejournal.com]

[Here's a young man, running under the shelter while looking rather confused, like he's rather sure he's not supposed to be here. He looks around, staring out into the rain as if he doesn't recognize anything, and then turns back.]

Typhoon? I hope not...I wouldn't want to be stuck outside for that.

[onlyrainydays.livejournal.com]

Oh, hey there, officer! [She gives a little wave.] It's been a while since I've seen you around! [Just smiles, seemingly oblivious to his bad mood, or the fact that she's dripping water everywhere.]

[onlyrainydays.livejournal.com]

Oh? Outdoor plans, huh? Looks like all that's gonna have to be canceled! [She's as cheerful as always, oblivious to Keisuke's emoness serious mood.] Maybe next week, huh?

[those-judged.livejournal.com]

[Keisuke looks increasingly more worried.]

I'm not sure we have until next week.

[juneslater.livejournal.com]

[A blink, then a small, slightly unenthusiastic wave back.]

Hey. You're... not bothered by the rain?

[onlyrainydays.livejournal.com]

Nope! You're never too old to play in rain puddles, you know! [Except she's giving off more of a 'drowning victim' vibe, rather than one of a kid playing in the rain.]

[onlyrainydays.livejournal.com]

Hey, don't worry, I'm sure it'll all work out. There's plenty of stuff you could do indoors, too, right?

[juneslater.livejournal.com]

[Dojima begs to differ, but... He always tells Souji to enjoy his youth while he can. Shrugging one shoulder, he leans against a pole, looking up at the clouds. ...Hopefully Nanako brought the laundry in.]

I guess.

[onlyrainydays.livejournal.com]

But it's just a hassle for you, right? Don't worry, I'm sure it'll clear up soon.

[So un-talkative, Dojima. >(]

[juneslater.livejournal.com]

[Everything's a hassle for Dojima. B( Rain, nephews, incompetent partners, daughters-]

It is when investigating... Let's hope so.

[onlyrainydays.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah. How's that murder investigation coming, by the way? Have you guys made any progress?

[juneslater.livejournal.com]

[Dojima rubs his forehead. The look on his face probably makes it obvious, but he answers anyway.]

Not a damn hint towards a suspect. All the trails are dry.

[Then he looks over.]

Between you n' me, got it?

[Oh, the irony.]

[onlyrainydays.livejournal.com]

[Just as planned-]

Oh, don't worry, officer, I won't tell a soul! People are gettin' kind of nervous though, what with the lack of new information...

[juneslater.livejournal.com]

...Yeah, I guess it's no secret anyway.

[A sigh, and he loosens up a little.]

We're doing what we can, though; rest assured.

[onlyrainydays.livejournal.com]

Of course! I wouldn't expect any less from the Inaba PD! [She smiles widely, and there's totally nothing vaguely creepy about it at all.]

There've been a lot of weird rumors circulating about who the murderer is, though... Seems as if everyone in town has been accused at least once!

[juneslater.livejournal.com]

...Thanks, I guess.

[It's a little odd to him, somehow, but he still manages to smile faintly. Although her next statement makes him sigh again.]

I'm sure a lot of the rumors are just impatient people assuming.

[onlyrainydays.livejournal.com]

Yeah, you're right. But... [Her voice turns low, conspiratorial.] It does have to be someone around here, right? So one of those guesses has to be true...[aaand it brightens again.] Pretty creepy, huh?

[juneslater.livejournal.com]

[A blink or two at the gas station attendant's words, considering. This person's moods almost seem as spastic as the weather. But...]

Interesting way of putting it. Maybe you should be a detective.

[It'd certainly give me a break, for once.]

[onlyrainydays.livejournal.com]

Haha! No, I think the only thing I'm qualified for is pumping gas. But it is fun to gossip, isn't it?

[juneslater.livejournal.com]

[A quiet grumble of, "So long as it's not this constant badmouthing of the police department."]

I guess gossip is harmless.

[onlyrainydays.livejournal.com]

Ah, I know, it's not really a guy thing, is it? [Though, you know, it's kind of hard to tell if gas station attendant-tan here is actually a girl or not.]

[juneslater.livejournal.com]

[He almost, almost blurts out, "Oh, you're a girl?!" But stops himself, clearing his throat.]

Aha, I guess not.

[onlyrainydays.livejournal.com]

[But she never said she was a girl either 8D]

Ha! We should leave that stuff for old housewives, I think. Let's see... Oh, you know, it's been a little while since I've talked to your nephew. How's Seta-san doing?

[juneslater.livejournal.com]

[She practically admitted it just then, come on. He's still a detective, if just a bit slow. Bl]

Oh, right, you two met, huh? He seems to be doing well. Hangs out with his friends quite a bit...

[And if you didn't know better, Dojima might sound a little suspicious of his nephew there.]

[onlyrainydays.livejournal.com]

[So it'd be funny if she referred to herself as a guy later, right?]

Aw, sounds like he's having a good time! Inaba is still a great little town, despite all the recent tragedies...

[juneslater.livejournal.com]

[...he'd be suspicious. 8| What with girls gallivantin' around like they're boys. cough naoto]

Yeah... Can't help but call it home, y'know? It grows on you.

[onlyrainydays.livejournal.com]

It's true! Ha, I almost feel like I've always lived there. [Hm, when did Ms. GSA here come to Inaba, anyway? She's just so gosh darn innocuous and normal.]

[juneslater.livejournal.com]

So you haven't always lived here?

[Wow, look, he's having normal conversation!]

[onlyrainydays.livejournal.com]

Nope! [Definitely not.] Have you?

I'm just gonna assume Dojima has okay I don't remember if he says anything about it. :T

[juneslater.livejournal.com]

Yep. My whole life.