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Hank "Walking Distaster" Anderson ([personal profile] fuckingpassw0rd) wrote in [community profile] maskormenacelogs2018-08-17 02:14 am

[Open] - An Old Hard-boiled Eccentric Detective and You

WHO: Hank and you (if you want a closed prompt, contact me at [plurk.com profile] pixle
WHERE: Most Maurita Falls
WHEN: For the rest of the month
WHAT: A grumpy old man, his dog and possibly you
WARNINGS: If you don't like swearing please do not join this log because over 20% of Hank's word diet is swearing. Also a closed prompt involves cannibals

OPEN PROMPTS
1- THE RUNNING MAN
There's a man running alongside some of the streets each morning. Truthfully, he doesn't get all that far at this point, but Hank is trying to regain some of his lost energy and body now that he isn't stuck in a cycle of self-pity for himself and has something to look forward too. Granted, there's an odd question in his mind; if it goes back to normal once they returning home, is it worth doing this?

The answer is yes and he knows that, but it still freaks him out to know that he could slim down back to how he was a few years ago and then the minute he left he'd regain all he lost.

"Bark!"

"H-ey I'm supposed to be the one who can't take it anymore, Sumo."

To be fair, Hank hadn't exactly walked Sumo out all that often before this. The dog was a lot like his master.

"Bark?"

"Alright we can take a small break...but not too long, least Connor jumps out of a bush and tells me to keep going or somethin."

Just time to sit on a park bench and people watch for a bit. Perhaps have others walk up to him and ask why he's speaking to his large Saint-Bernard like its people?

2 - ACTION MOVIE
"Hey, hey hey! What the fuck do you think you're doing?!"

The three teenagers with spray-paint - clearly in the middle of their great work of writing "ImPortz Suckz" stop mid-way from the sound of Hank's voice. Having been in the force, Hank knows exactly how he should be speaking to them, but the youths panic and unleash some flashbombs they had in their bags before taking off. One youth flies off into the sky thanks to the device he's built, the other uses a flamethrower to aim them directly towards Hank, and the last one brings out a sub machine-gun. If he wasn't being attacked, Hank would find this entire scenario ridiculously and right out of an action movie. Fucking overkill.

He might need a bit of help.

3 - WILDCARD
((If you have another idea, just start it out below and I'll tag back!))
neverdied: (86)

[personal profile] neverdied 2018-08-17 10:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Jack's still not entirely sure why he had to get a room mate, but he's done his best to stay out of the way and avoid much in the way of interaction so far beyond the occasional monotone greeting. He's done well to avoid confrontation, he doesn't even mind the dog, but what he does mind is people touching his stuff. When you've lived a life of solitude for as many centuries as Jack has, you get a little... possessive. Especially of food.

As Hank retreats to his room, Jack emerges from his own, glancing curiously to the kitchen before slinking after his roomie.

"Hi. What are you doing?"

Deadpan as he lurks in Hank's doorway, head tilted just enough to display curiosity seeing as his expression is relatively unreadable. Still, a bulky guy like Jack blocking your door after finding an arm in the freezer...? Start of a horror movie, right there.
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[personal profile] neverdied 2018-08-19 11:19 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's for me."

Leaving that purposefully vague for the moment as his gaze locks onto the frozen limb that Hank's keeping hold of, expression still as blank and monotone as his tone.

"More importantly, why is my arm not currently in the freezer?" Aka why the fuck you playing with his food, Hank? It's really rude to be carrying it around like that.
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[personal profile] neverdied 2018-08-20 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
"Not take it out and walk around with it."

Y'know, he's just sayin'. Because SOME people, Hank, would leave it the fuck alone. As Hank moves past, Jack doesn't exactly move out of his way, making it just awkward enough that shoulders are brushed, before trailing just a bit behind to ensure said hand gets put back where it belongs.

"You can put it in the fridge. Needs defrosting anyway."
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[personal profile] neverdied 2018-08-23 09:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Jack's watching Hank like a hawk, head lowered just slightly in a passive sort of defence, like he's ready to pounce or be pounced at any second, but doesn't appear too intent to be the one making a move. It's just... people don't always take his people eating habits very well.

"The morgue, usually. It's food."

The 'usually' part doesn't entirely cover the less legal ways to obtain said food, but Jack's usually pretty good about finding already dead targets for his meals.

"Guess I forgot to warn you about that." He doesn't sound too apologetic.

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[personal profile] neverdied 2018-08-25 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
"I guess. Something like that," he replies with a non committal, lopsided shrug. It's too much effort to explain who or what he is when Jack's never really been entirely sure of that himself. He's just... him, it's hard to put a label on that without providing a lecture on biblical study.

"I'll do my best not to eat you. Don't like to make promises though. We gonna have a problem, you and I?" Because old man tension is fine, but being at each others throats will just set him on the defensive, and it's not great to live with a defensive cannibal vampire guy.
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[personal profile] neverdied 2018-08-28 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Old man tension is enough that Jack is just fine standing awkwardly for now. He'd rather not be sitting if an attack comes, and he sure is paranoid about attacks.

"Kind of. Not to live; that's one thing I never have to worry about." The woes of immortality, but he's still discussing this like it's idle chatter about the weather.

"Sanity, though. It keeps me grounded."

Which sounds a little like crazy talk when you consider he's talking about eating people.
loyal_soldier: (scarif sky)

hi has hank ever seen star wars because now it's seen him

[personal profile] loyal_soldier 2018-08-17 12:26 pm (UTC)(link)
All the cities have a history of unrest, but Maurtia Falls has the most troubled history. It's been hit harder and more often by catastrophic events, too. This month saw flooding, looting, and mass mental influence to incite violence. All of those problems leave lasting effects. The last one especially, there are locals with brand new vendettas for actions taken under the influence. And they're not just going for each other, they're going after imPorts too. The police might be trying--he certainly knows Rex is--but they can't possibly catch everything.

That's why Aegis Force has him patrolling here. Out of armor and not visibly armed unless the situation calls for it, not that he entirely understands the logic. But he's just supposed to call in petty crimes to the MFPD when he sees them. Like the vandals down the street, being yelled at by a gray-haired man. As much as he'd like to get more directly involved, he has his orders. Just document the crime, call the police and let them sort it out. Minimal force at all times.

But those orders only go so far as patrols, not responding to vandals ready to murder passers-by. His powers activate instinctively, white armor popping into existence over his body in an instant, rifle in hand. The one flying away can wait, he's only got a clear view on the one armed with a slugthrower.

He fires a shot, aiming for the weapon itself. Back with the Corps it wouldn't have been worth aiming for a small target like that, sharpshooter medal or no. But whatever bizarre logic runs this place saw fit to give him near-perfect accuracy. The gun goes flying out of the teenager's hands, fouled by the bright red blaster bolt that struck it dead center in the receiver.

That's one disarmed and opened up, but there's still at least one more active hostile aiming to attack a seemingly unarmed man. He doesn't have a clear shot on that one.

So, with his usual approach to self-preservation on full display, he charges in.
loyal_soldier: (stun)

[personal profile] loyal_soldier 2018-08-17 08:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Flamethrower dealt with, then. He stopped, refocused on the first target. Disarmed, trying to escape. A stun blast was all that was needed to send the target sprawling. That just left one, who was clearing the third floor of the building now.

Whatever was keeping the third one heading upwards didn't look very efficient or stable. Shooting him down would maim him at best, detonate the device at worst. Instead, he pulled a grappling hook from his belt, locked it in to the launcher under the barrel of his rifle, aimed for the device and fired. The claw latched onto it with a magnetic grip and the line went taught, stopping the escaping vandal's rise.

For a moment, anyway. The device made a high-pitched whine and struggled to rise further, making his boots slip across the pavement. With nothing solid to hold onto nearby, all he could do was try and haul on the line. He did not fully think this one through.
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[personal profile] loyal_soldier 2018-08-19 10:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Good ideas were not in supply at the moment. Climbing the line seemed like the best option to force the target to land, but that idea was scrapped once his arm was grabbed. Much more solidly than he would have expected. He dangled there for a moment, struggling to keep a grip on the line. Maybe he should just--

The yank on the line brought 622 back to the ground, and the target hurtling down towards him. He didn't have time to get out of the way, taking the impact and falling half on the pavement, half on the man behind him.

As soon as he had the sense to do so, he pushed the teenager off of them, rolling up onto one knee to pin him to the ground and get wrist binders on him. He would've expected more struggling, but it looked like the bugger had managed to stun himself by bouncing his head off 622's armor on the way down. At least someone today was having worse luck.

Right. That was at least two hostiles neutralized, but he'd lost track of the third one. "Are you alright, sir?"
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[personal profile] loyal_soldier 2018-08-19 11:10 pm (UTC)(link)
He had his rifle back in his hand in an instant, aiming at the third assailant's back. Surprisingly, it wasn't necessary this time. He'd rarely seen someone act sensibly under these circumstances.

Or at least, circumstances close to these. He was used to urban combat, not whatever the kark this was.

"I should call this in to the police." He took out his communicator. "What's your name, sir?" The police tended to want to have a record of imPorts on the scene, and this man was definitely an imPort. That kind of strength didn't just come from being solidly built.
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[personal profile] loyal_soldier 2018-08-20 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
"No spares, sorry sir." Just the pair of gloves he was wearing. And until he was certain those three were entirely subdued and disarmed, he wasn't taking any of his armor off. Regulation and common sense dictated that. Too many troopers died from letting their guard down.

That was why he kept his eyes on all of them and his rifle at the ready while he dialed the local emergency line. As soon as the dispatcher was on the line, he began rattling off details, voice clipped and emotionless.

"This is imPort TK-622, outside of 205 Blair Street. I'd like to report vandalism, assault with a deadly weapon against myself and imPort Hank Anderson, and attempt to flee the scene by three natives. They are presently subdued and awaiting pickup. Be advised: I am armed and will stand down when the police arrive. I am willing to make a sworn statement." It would mean a substantial amount of time at the police station, but local law had to be followed when it didn't conflict with the Empire.

Call completed, he stowed his communicator. "Should be under ten minutes." Traffic on the main roads could be congested this time of day. Shame the locals relied so heavily on groundcars, speeders wouldn't have this problem.
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1!

[personal profile] h2no 2018-08-17 03:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Archie's had a similar idea to Hank - go out for a run with his dog. Unlike Hank, Archie is blessed with physical fitness, so he's... not actually taking a break when he sees the Saint-Bernard. Mightyena veers off from next to Archie, bounding over to Sumo with its tail wagging madly. It borks a hello to both Hank and Sumo, getting up and sniffing at the new dog.

Moments later, Archie follows, skidding slightly on the path when he stops.

"Yo, uh, sorry, he's--" Mightyena barks again and flops onto the ground next to the bigger dog. "...Overly friendly."
Edited (fuckin shit) 2018-08-17 15:04 (UTC)
h2no: (hey... fucker)

[personal profile] h2no 2018-08-17 09:37 pm (UTC)(link)
he wishes he was that buff

"Yeah, you got it," Archie says with a short laugh as Mightyena paws at Sumo, not unlike a kid trying to get the attention of an adult. "He's a Mightyena-- a Pokémon, for what it's worth."

Archie strolls over, crouching to watch the two dogs.

"What breed is that one? I'm still learning all of them..."
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[personal profile] h2no 2018-08-19 10:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"Uh huh. I know a few people are aware of them from before they even got here, though they always seem to know the Kanto ones more than any others..."

Why that is, Archie doesn't know. he doesn't think about it.

"Saint-Bernard," he repeats, crouching to look at the borking large dog.

"Eh? Ah! Yep. Did Mightyena tell you my name, Sumo?" he asks the dog, not at all surprised at the concept of Hank being able to understand them.
h2no: (ummm....)

GOOD

[personal profile] h2no 2018-08-19 11:17 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ah... huh," he says, like he understands. He does not and is happy to drop it. Hoenn best, Hank. Hoenn best.

"Ha! I ain't surprised." Fortunately, Mightyena has nothing embarrassing to share... just yet.

"You get him here?"
h2no: (hey... fucker)

close enough

[personal profile] h2no 2018-08-20 04:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Mightyena is indeed easy to talk to-- it happily chats away with Sumo about everything and anything, asking how both he and his owner are settling in, where they're staying, about the kind of breed of dog he is... Archie laughs a little when Hank tells them no, reaching out to give Sumo a scritch behind the ear.

"Awh, he's a good boy. I bet he was a great help around the house, huh?" How he could be, who knows. Archie's weird. "I've had Mightyena for a while, aye. Caught him as a Poochyena when I was exploring Rustboro forest, little fucker ran off with all the food I'd brought when I'd set it down for two seconds."

Mightyena snorts, telling Sumo that Archie had actually left it for quite a while, and he'd thought it had been abandoned. Silly humans, not looking after their possessions.

"Dropped it all right quick when I tossed a Pokéball at 'im, though. Guess he liked my cooking and decided to stay with me."
h2no: (that is just fucking fascinating)

sumo wins bc hes best boy

[personal profile] h2no 2018-08-22 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
He gasps, acting scandalized.

"What are you tellin' him, Mightyena?!"

The dog barks. It sounds equally as scandalized. Archie shakes his head, giving Sumo more scritches.

"Don't listen to him. He's wont to make himself look better."
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[personal profile] h2no 2018-08-25 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, yes!" Archie says with a laugh. "Mightyena loves to lead in battles, don't you?"

It barks, telling Sumo (and Hank, by extension) about how it can use tons of stat moves, and when Archie had it use physical attacks, its Dark type attacks were very powerful.

"...You know, it took me ages to figure out how these non-Pokémon work. It's pretty embarrassing in hindsight."
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[personal profile] h2no 2018-08-28 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Mightyena happily replies that he'd like to show Sumo some pointers on how to protect their human. It's important that their good human friend stays happy and safe, after all.

"Yeah, I've heard of and been accused of that several times. I doubt the dogs here could take a bolder to the face and shrug it off, huh?"

Mightyena barks. Yes, he can do that. Has done it. Will do it again.
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[personal profile] applewatcher 2018-08-18 12:39 am (UTC)(link)
Lucien has been up all night. Despite his two professions, it's rather unusual for him, actually. The radio show down in Heropa is in the evening, and far more clandestine business gets done during daylight hours than most would expect. But approximately once a week, tradition or circumstance dictates a full night.

And so he's wearing comfortable, quiet clothes, he's unshaven, and looks rather bleary-eyed as he cuts through the park on his way back to a safehouse for a few hour's rest. The past day was all information-gathering about a target. A vital part of his profession of course, but it means long hours, tedious work, and often a great deal of discomfort.

Despite the fatigue, he brightens visibly when he sees what's up ahead. "What a magnificent dog you have," he says by way of cheerful greeting. "I've never seen a breed like it. Would they object if I introduced myself?"

Yes, talking to the dog like that is a little odd. But he talks to his horse quite frequently, and she certainly understands more than she lets on.
applewatcher: Lucien, hooded, smiling. Literally the only official depiction of him that looks like a human. (legends)

[personal profile] applewatcher 2018-08-19 10:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"Any number of breeds, but none like him." He holds out a hand carefully for Sumo to sniff. "The closest I've ever seen are... mastiffs, perhaps? I've never kept dogs before, most of my siblings preferred pet rats." And his duties kept him on the road too much to make pets practical these days.

"Oh, and I should introduce myself to you as well: Lucien Lachance. Delighted to meet you both."
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[personal profile] applewatcher 2018-08-26 02:06 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, good. The dog was friendly enough to pet. "They used to be war dogs, I think. Now they're more likely to be found guarding homesteads." And they were a horrible surprise if you had unannounced business with someone under their protection.

"Are you an imPort, by any chance?" Normally he wouldn't ask, but talking to the dog likely either meant a power, or a local eccentric. Either seemed equally likely.
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[personal profile] ghoulking 2018-08-21 02:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Seeing people talk to their dogs isn't as strange when you are living in a world where people are being brought in by an interdimensional machine. In fact, anyone does it even without an interdimensional machine in the away; a lot of people see their pets as their kids after all.

Kaneki had just dropped some food someone ordered from his coffee shop and was coming back to Nonah when he sees Hank, He smiles a little at the sight, and can't help but to comment when he passes by the man and his dog ]
They are really good company, aren't they?
ghoulking: (Normal - pic#10727664)

collect them all, Hank

[personal profile] ghoulking 2018-08-24 08:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Complain? [ Kaneki looks at the dog. maybe it's a talking dog, like Ace? Or maybe this person is crazy, that is also a possibility which he isn't going to rule out just yet ]
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[personal profile] ghoulking 2018-08-28 01:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[ kaneki smiles a little, and eventually reaches for Sumo to pet him ] There was a talking dog once before. Ace. He made great conversation, actually.

I bet it's the same, here.