Just a humble thief...

12th Turn [Voice/Action]

redjacketthief — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 01:02:59 GMT

Hey, guys.

[His voice sounded weary but oddly content and calm. For the first time in a long time, he felt like he was starting to understand something.]

I was thinking about something, actually. A couple of somethings. It's getting to be winter and, by my count, there's going to be a few holidays coming up for many of us. I know not all of us celebrates them the same way...but, at the same time, many of us can't celebrate them as we used to. We don't have the same traditions around here, or the same people.

...What I thought I would do was try to arrange a fun get-together in a few weeks for people who just want to relax and have some fun. There won't be any rules or ties to tradition, but there will be people. Tis the season to be with people you like, right?

Right.

[At this point he pauses to throw on a filter, just to tease someone:]

Filtered from Fujiko: 98%

My other thought was to throw a surprise party for my girl. Mine Fujiko, for those who know her. It doesn't need to be anything big or fancy, but I want it to be special. She's been here for a long time.

I'm still trying to figure out how we're doing the food and finding our venue, but I'd love to hear any ideas that you guys have. Cake should be involved here. Seriously. Otherwise, I'm completely open to any idea.

Thanks ahead guys.

Action

[While the sun is still out, Lupin decided to head out into the town to check for some better winter gear in the various shops. He's not picky. Later on he can be found enjoying a hot drink at the bakery before he returns back to his apartment in Community House 1. He is keeping an eye out for both Grell and Gambit during this time.

He needed to rework plans with them.]

10th Turn [Voice/Action]

redjacketthief — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:39:11 GMT

[July 9: Voice]

Hey, Luceti.

[The thief speaks clearly over the public audio feeds very suddenly that night, with a level of calm that is surprising for some residents he spoke with over his most recent transmission. There's no laughter in his tone, nor any bitterness. He speaks as if he were holding a casual conversation.]

I just wanted to let you know, for those of you who knew him, that Detective Inspector Zenigata Koichi has returned home. Don't worry--he's just gone back to doing what he does best, even if he hasn't yet succeeded. Never let there be a doubt, he is the best damn officer that the ICPO has to offer.

We're down another lawdog, guys, but we'll manage. Let's make the old bastard proud!

Also...he wasn't here for very long, so I don't know how many people he knew, but Jigen Daisuke has also returned home. Don't worry for him either, because its better for him to be out of here. He's quiet, but places like this never got on well with him.

If you want to honor them in some way, have a few drinks and a few smokes. If that's not your thing, then have a bowl of Miso Ramen for Pops. It's his favorite dish.

[Filtered to Smoker: Unhackable]

Captain? Pops left you something if you want to come get it.

[Considering recent weeks and the whirlwind of events, Lupin appeared to be taking the loss of two of his best friends rather well. Residents of Community House 5 would have noticed the sheer delay he took in actually investigating Zenigata's apartment on the third level. Whether out of physical necessity or his own misplaced lonliness, Lupin spends the night there.]

[July 10: Action]

[Residents of the village will be able to catch Lupin between several places the next day, largely in the area around Community House 5, the Barracks, and the Battle Dome. Although he's physically not fully adjusted to the current conditions left on him by the Malnosso, Lupin treks his way over to the Dome to make use of one of the simulation rooms for target practice. His aim went with his balance, and he intended to rectify that as soon as possible. Acquaintances could call him out on his poor coping skills once more, but that won't stop him from trying.

It's late afternoon by the time he's satisfied enough to leave, although he doesn't quite make it back to his room. Wandering villagers will find him napping anywhere around the Barracks or Community House 5, although a preference for sleeping under or in trees is noticeable. Just...don't ask him if he needs a hand.

If his refusal for aid is unaccepted, he will not be directing people to his apartment in the community building, but to House 46 on the other side of town.

His friends insisted on the change, and he was in no position to argue.]

7th Turn [Voice/Action]

redjacketthief — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:09:48 GMT

Hey, Luceti.

[The thief is oddly somber that morning when he makes his announcement, his voice indicating little of his own thoughts and feelings. His goal was to share some information, no more and no less.

At least the news wasn't terrible.]

To those that knew her, Officer Chun-Li of the ICPO has returned to her duties from her vacation here. Knowing her, it means that she's gone back to kicking a lot of criminals into prison. We're down one lawdog and one ray of sunshine, but we should be happy for her. She's back where she can do the most good.

[Filtered to Adele: Unhackable]

Dellie. She left you a book. Want to drop by to pick it up?

5th Turn [Video/Action] Forward Dated to the 26th

redjacketthief — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:04:28 GMT

[It's late at night that the video feed opens. The thief is there, not remembering proper camera etiquette again, with a finger held up to his smiling lips. "Be quiet," he seems to be asking. Not that it would save him.

While he's requesting quiet, he himself is haphazardly humming a soft, haunting melody, the title of which he will swear to the day that he dies that he doesn't know. For a man who hasn't spoken to God in years, his humming is strangely reverent.

The viewers soon realize why.

The thief removes himself from the video feed, presenting a scale replica of a cathedral that some may recognize as the forever incomplete Sagrada Familia, the magnum opus of the deceased architect, Gaudi. Done up entirely in matchsticks and glue, and delicately standing on the coffee table in front of Lupin's zebra print sofa, it is but a faint echo of the original's majesty.

Astute observers will notice something different about it--it doesn't look as incomplete as it is in real life. The thief comes back into view, smiling.

There are secrets lingering just beneath the surface of his gaze. He will say nothing that will indicate what, though.]

Beautiful, isn't it. Been feeling a little nostalgic, for some reason. I thought the Old Man would appreciate it.

4th Turn [Action/Voice]

redjacketthief — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:22:19 GMT

[Residents of Community House 5 may have noticed a flurry of activity from a furtive man in red recently, predominantly in the wee hours of the morning or in the dead of night. The sounds of haphazard bumps and thwacks may have woken them up on ocassion, and the lingering scent of gunpowder may have made them wonder what the hell was going on in that room on the sixth level of the building.

Don't worry. It's just the resident master thief, Arsene Lupin III, finally moving out of Inspector Zenigata's apartment and into his own, conducting a little mad science while in the process.

...and not everything is going as planned for him. A loud explosion bursts from room #30, breaking the peace of the wintery way. Smoke follows, billowing forth from the windows.

There's a lot of swearing in French.

More, smaller booms follow. The sound of doors slamming, bodies falling, and feet running through the corridors can be heard.

...

Sorry, Luceti. Lupin will stop trying to make smoke bombs for a while.]

Voice:

Yeah. Sorry about that. I'm just doing science here...

[A thud--something big has fallen.]

Don't worry--I have it under control. I'm a professional, you know!

...shimatta...

[The feed cuts out with more gratuitous swearing as another large something or other falls over.]

3rd Turn [Action/Video] Between the 20th and the 24th

redjacketthief — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:48:48 GMT

[The thief Arsene Lupin III is at it again. The video feed opens to him staring good naturedly at the camera, a relatively calm smile on his face as compared to his usual excess in energy. Astute observers wil notice that he has donned a green jacket instead of his usual red, perhaps in a subconscious attempt to match his style with the current mellow and chilly weather.

Just when the smile and stare starts to become a little awkward, he decides to speak:]

Hey, Luceti! Do any of you remember that wierd Horoscope thing that happened just after Thanksgiving? Yeah...I'm still having a little problem left over from that, and I was wondering if some of you could help a guy out.

[The feed shifts so that Lupin is no longer on screen. Instead, the audience is treated to a view of...a veritable mess. In a bedroom in one of the apartments from the Community Houses there is a horde of junk. Literally. Stuffed animals, kitchen ware, paper goods, clothing items, and other miscellany are gathered in the room, with a minor semblence of order. Everything is sorted by type of item and nothing more.

The only notable single item stack is a pile of panties partially hidden from view in a corner.

If anyone who has noticed his random appearances and disappearances from the Barracks within the last few weeks and wondered where he was when he wasn't parked in the trees with his binoculars--this is what he has been doing.]

One of my 'predictions' was that I would inadvertently steal things. Turns out I did; I just don't remember any of it. All of this? Yeah. This was all stolen during that week. I've spent the last month digging everything up.

[He sighs dramatically.] There might still be more too...

I'm not asking you guys to believe me when I say all this, and I'm not trying to show off or brag. I was hoping that you guys could come and look through this stuff and take it off me. I really don't want it.

[The feed flips back to his face, his expression one of complete acceptance. People who didn't know him would never guess that such grand scale theft without memory is out of character for him. He's not a kleptomaniac. He's just constantly hungry for a challenge.]

Another thing. For the people who missed the announcement before, I'm planning on having a Casablanca movie day on Christmas Eve with Fujiko. It seems only good and fair to invite other people, so feel free to drop in if you have no one else to hang out with for Christmas. If someone can help me figure out how to set it up for people to watch through the journals, that'd be awesome.

[Filtered to Ishikawa Goemon XIII]

The Samurai came back unscathed, right? With the memories of much ass kicked that wasn't his own, right?

[Don't mind him. He's trying to make a joke.]

Anyway, just wanted to let you know that we're doing the usual on Christmas. Wining, dining, Kampai... Oh. We're also having our little meeting then. We kind of had a blizzard when you were gone, and there's really no telling how the weather will be at the end of this week. You might want to come up here early and be prepared to stay, just in case.

[End Filter]

[The feed closes abruptly after this. The thief obviously can't be bothered with showmanship at this point. He'll have the offer to come and 'shop' open from the 20th onward, and the channels are left open to contact him via Journal. He's been rooming with Zenigata in CH 5 for the moment, so any residents are welcome to drop in.

The 24th finds him setting up for Casablanca. If you have the expertise to set it up to stream through the journal, feel free to contact him. Otherwise, drop by Fujiko's place on the top level of CH 5. Don't worry; there will be drinks, and all of the traps have been taken down.]

2nd Turn: [Video/Action]

redjacketthief — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:55:07 GMT

[The video feed opens to a slightly manic grin on the face of the (in)famous thief, Arsene Lupin III. He is dressed in his usual attire of a brilliant red suit jacket and--mysteriously--is carrying a jitte that definitely does not belong to him. The only other thing that seems out of order is his hair which, although hastily shoved into place with the aid of water, appears intent on not staying in its usual slicked back style. That is not what draws the viewer's attention--it's the high energy, mischievous look in his eyes.

The camera wobbles slightly. He's at the fountain, and very obviously walking circles around the perimeter of it. He starts to speak, brandishing the jitte around as he makes his points.]

Good Morning, People of Luceti!! I've been here for a couple of weeks now, and I thought it was high time I made my official introduction to the rest of you. You may have heard mentions of me from a certain Sassy Little Kitten, Mine Fujiko, or from a certain determined Old Man, Inspector Zenigata Koichi--rest assured. I am here now. Any complaints you may have heard about me from them is now, from this day forward, thus alleviated.

Oh, but you'll be wanting my name, won't you? I am the One, the Only, Arsene Lupin III--international man of mischief and connoisseur of fine art and wine! Ladies, ladies. Take your time. You'll get your turn soon enough!

Now, now. Since we're all trapped in this place, and since I'm sure my reputation has preceeded me, feel free to contact me if you need a partner for a job or just someone to ease your lonliness. I may be a rogue, but I don't bite.

Hard.

[His tone hardens at this point, taking on an edge of knife-like severity. Underneath the mischief in his eyes lies a bold determination and aura of command.]

And, to any unseen and unheard audiences out there who may be listening in, I warn you: I won't stop at anything, I won't be quiet, and I won't make your job easy. I don't know what you were thinking in bringing me here, and I don't think I want to know. Keep in mind, though, that I'm very capable of making your lives miserable.

[He lets the words hang in the air for a lengthy beat, staring hard into the camera. Then, as quickly as it came, the mood vanished.]

Oh. Pops. I think I kinda grabbed your Jitte there. You can have it back when you want it--but I can see why you bring it around some times. It's pretty fun to wave around! [He grins like an idiot as he ends his announcement.]

1st Turn: [Accidental Voice/Action]

redjacketthief — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:35:34 GMT

[There is a man in the woods. His hair is a mess, and his clothes are way too plain for his liking. Residents would recognize him as a new feather--he just thinks he had way, way too many drinks the night before.

Somehow he lost his jacket.

And his shoes.

And his composure.

His only clue was that book he found--that annoying book. It wasn't useful at all.

Arsene Lupin III throws that book to the ground, swearing. It lands open, with its pages in the dirt.]

Aagh...this isn't working. [There's a shuffle of pages--he's kicked the book.] Guess I gotta regroup. Eeegh. Woods, Lupin. Think!

Looks like walking north isn't enough. [He starts pacing] And without a map...aa, this is really annoying. [The pacing stops--he has an idea.]

HEY!! IS THERE ANYONE AROUND HERE!? WHAT IS THIS PLACE?!

[Because shouting is such a productive idea...at least he feels a little better.]

General Info/Permissions

redjacketthief — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:30:42 GMT

Character Name: Arsene Lupin III

Fandom: Lupin III (TV Specials Era, with a healthy dose of Green Jacket thrown in for measure.)

OOC:

Backtagging--Sure. It's probably better for me if I don't get into an RP frenzy, because then nothing else in my life gets done at all. Also, it gives me a chance to think over what I want to write and how I want to write it. I like to be thorough

Fourthwalling-- As in, breaking the fourth wall? Go for it. It will boost his ego to know that his reputation has preceeded him, although he's likely to not believe you or make a joke about it at a later point.

Threadhopping or Threadjacking-- GO FOR IT!!

IC:

Hugging-- Go ahead. Approach with the full knowledge that you're liable to deal with wandering hands and eyes if you're a pretty young woman.

Kissing-- Go ahead. Same disclaimer as above.

Flirting-- Have fun! <3

If you're a lady, nine times out of ten he will have attempted to flirt with you first. If you're a man, he won't initiate anything but isn't above flirting back if it suits his needs--even if he just needs some momentary amusement. Canonically, he has seduced men already...though, he was in the guise of a woman to do so.

Relationships-- Canonically, the only long term relationship he's had is with Mine Fujiko, and that continually backfires because monogamy doesn't seem to register in his mind at all. At most, you'll get a fun little fling. Fujiko is always the woman he's going to return to.

Fighting-- In proper context, He's not above a good spar. However, it might end with Lupin either diffusing it by acting like a goofball or whipping out another one of his infamous gadgets or explosives.

He's more likely to flee in the end, because he's above all else a lover, not a fighter.

Slapstick-- Of course! Sometimes this man deserves it!

Injury-- PM me first. I'm not against it, but I like to plan these things out.

Killing-- I would prefer not. PM me if you feel that you must, and please make it cool if you do.

Mind Reading-- Go ahead; he's just a man, after all, with all the abilities that are in the capacity of a normal man. Keep in mind though that he's a notorious liar and very secretive when it comes to his plans and intentions. He wouldn't like you finding out some things, but is very good at rolling with the punches.

Further Notes-- If Arsene Lupin III and Mine Fujiko are spotted anywhere in the vicinity of eachother, don't be too traumatized if they threadjack eachother. They both are impulsive, egoistic, and attentionwhores--and most likely don't mean your character harm. Their relationship is very complicated.

Feel free to jack us back. We probably deserve it.

Also, his friends are everything to him. If you do something to one of them, expect a very angry thief raining hell and vengeance upon you tenfold. He's a nice man, but very capable of making your life miserable if you provoke him enough.

Possible Trigger for Readers-- Canonically, Lupin has had multiple counts of possible homophobia. If it comes up in regular play, I will try to play it off as this guy being relatively old fashioned and the possibility never really occuring to him--polyamorous and heteroflexible as he is. He thinks about a lot of things, but this topic just isn't one that he thinks about deeply. Additionally, having at least two counts of trans-individuals make attempts on the lives of his friends and himself is likely to have colored his opinion.

Feel free to point out his hypocrisy, if you are aware of it. He takes too much glee in disguising himself as a woman (extremely well, I might add), and the barb to his pride might do him a little good. At the very least, it might force him to think a little.

Additionally, these opinions in no way reflect the opinions of the player.

Warnings-- Please ask me if you have any questions, and please tell me personally if I do something wrong. This is the first time I've done any LJ roleplaying, the first time I've run this character, and one of the very few times I've run a canon character at all. I'm still learning all of the lingo and etiquette around here, and still might be fuzzy on a few things. Again, let me know.

Also, if I don't respond right away, rest assured that its not because of anything you did. I'm working a job with uneven hours, taking some classes, and in general I have a relatively busy life. If I feel like I can't reply, I'll be sure to let you know.

Media Note-- I'll be predominantly linking to music that has featured somewhere in the Lupin III franchise or music that has been arranged by Yuji Ohno. If something doesn't fit into this category, it will likely be 80s music or ballads and will be properly noted.

Memes!

Common Knowledge Meme

HMD/ Disclaimer

redjacketthief — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:05:17 GMT

Info on playstyle choices:

If there is one thing I cannot stress enough about the Lupin III franchise, its that there is an extremely flexible, floating timeline in effect in any and all parts of it. I like to term this 'Shroedinger's Canon'--Everything is at once canon and not canon until you start to examine it. Upon examination, there are contradictions left and right because no one writer is in control.

Thus, everything is left up to the writer. The original manga by Monkey Punch is very different from the Green Jacket series, which is itself very different from Castle of Cagliostro and the recent TV Specials. There is no one continuity. It is all continuity.

Very zen, right?

This is where the discrepencies come into play. Everyone remembers the Red Jacket series, with reason. It spanned over 100 episodes, defined the mythos, and provided an anchor for many, many classic anime series to build their base upon. This fact, while simple and helped popularize the franchise, is not the basic depiction I am going with.

I'm going with a TV Specials Era Lupin, with Green Jacket as a base and heavy influences of Castle of Cagliostro. If he comes across as too much of a gentleman and schemer in my hands, that's because he is a schemer in Green Jacket and a gentleman in Cagliostro. I try to acknowledge Red Jacket and Pink Jacket, but my knowledge of Red is minimal and Pink is almost nil. I'm also not familiar with the original manga at all, but Monkey Punch went for a very different kind of characterization to begin with.

Some aspects of Red Jacket will be written off because of this, because sitting down to watch 100+ episodes on a tight schedule is tough. Pink Jacket...will be written off as some sad choices in his youth (because I can't find Pink at all!)

I also have influences from the Leblanc novels as a base as well, because our man's backstory isn't elaborated on anywhere with any certainty of its factuality. Green Jacket calls the extent of Lupin's family into question, and the Green vs. Red special even calls into question whether 'Arsene Lupin III' is even his real name. Additionally, the Leblanc novels said nothing about our man's grandfather having a family. I've had to rely upon headcanon for some of these things, only for clarity of a backstory.

Check out my Character App and my Permissions post for more info.

Thus, we now have the HMD:

Please let me know if I'm playing Lupin inconsistently with what you have seen. If you have any problems with my depiction, PM me and we can discuss it. I'm a budding writer, and constructive criticism is more than welcome. Also PM me if you have any questions, or want clarification. I don't bite, and I do try to keep things as clear and easy as possible.