[Ryunosuke is also a very busy man. True to his word about not demanding anything of the orbs, nothing changed back in his own world... Which means he simply returned to where he left from, finished up his journey back to Japan, and, months later, is now spending pretty much every single day of his life neck deep in legal reform.
Which, hey. Did you know that overhauling a justice system is really fucking hard? It's frustrating and stressful work, and he's pretty sure he's going to start going gray before he even turns 30... But it's also incredibly rewarding. And also necessary. So all in all, he can't really complain.
Boy howdy is he excited to get away for a bit though! That, and he's clearly thrilled to see Yzak as well. He beams at his friend with so little reservation, it's like... If this were an animal crossing emote, there'd be little flowers floating in the air around his head. Let's just say that.]
Yzak! [Still smiling, he nods his head towards the messenger bag slung over one shoulder.] I should say so, yes. Gosh, it is good to see you though... How have you been? How's PLANT?
[In the course of all this greeting, he holds out a hand for a little Manly Hand-clasping. He's still too reserved in his behavior to initiate a hug, alas...]
[ Oh god the smile is too flowery and bright he's blinded.
And yet, it has the right effect on him, because it further erodes what little silly little bluster he always puts up and he offers a small, brief smile in greeting in return. ]
It's good to see you, too.
[ He takes the offered hand, unsurprisingly not the hug initiator here so it remains a manly no homo hand clasp. (jk it's still homo its them) And although his posture is always straight and professional, somehow it manages to become moreso when Ryunosuke asks him about home. ]
PLANT is doing well.
Same as always. [ For he's spoken of how even in the unsteady post-war world, things were still busy and tough. But they were a trying. He was trying. To ensure things didn't degrade and backslide back into what it was. ] Better, obviously, than it was before my time here. [ Because there are six more of the colonies to account for within that declaration that the homeland is fine. ] But overall, my work hasn't changed.
[An honest to god smile back. Wow. He's blessed :')
He won't say it aloud, because it feels like taking credit in some way for something that isn't really his doing, but. Ryunosuke considers PLANT one of the biggest success stories to come out of all the changes the orbs made. Even if there are still problems, it makes him very happy to know that things are at least better.
And as for his own situation...]
Ah, I can't really complain... [A beat.] Well. Actually I can, but I won't bore you with the details here. Corruption in the prosecutorial offices remains an issue... But I'm hopeful that Kazuma will whip them into shape, whenever he returns from England. I just have to try and hold out until then.
[He'll start making his way to the transporter while they talk, since he knows he already kept Yzak waiting a bit.]
[Is it weird that he kind of missed the complaining though?]
Right, well, that's sort of the problem... I've hit my limit on what I can do, at least for the time being. It's not as if Susato-san and I are resting on our laurels, mind, it's just... There are some things that prosecutors will only accept hearing from another prosecutor. Because in the view of the current guard, advocates for defense are just enemies to be beaten down.
[Ryunosuke sighs, adjusting his bag a little while Yzak double checks everything.]
That's one of the many things that we still need to change. I need to figure out how to show them that prosecutors and attorneys aren't meant to be enemies... We're both ultimately working towards the same goal.
[He's getting this troubled, distant look on his face now... Mind falling back into the trap of Thinking About Work Too Much.]
Hmph. Having the same goal yet acting like colossal idiots about it to the very people who want the same thing, that's just like what I have to deal with!
How do people with such empty heads get into these kinds of positions!? Even with such a huge time gap between your world and mine...
[ Yzak lets out a low, grumbling sigh. But it's sympathetic, because it truly is what he was dealing with back home himself. And when he glances to Ryunosuke, he pegs that expression immediately, as the king of Thinks About Work Too Much - something Yzak hardly ever falls out of in the first place. ]
Well, stay on their asses until they have no choice but to really look at what you show them. And don't be afraid to call a dipshit a dipshit if they're acting like one! [ Sage advice from someone who has for sure gotten into more verbal arguments with his more hard-headed peers than one can count. ]
Anyway, let's go. They're going to be leaving us around the same area where we originally set down.
But from there ... we're going to have to find our old partners ourselves.
[All excellent questions, Yzak. And all excellent points! They can chat some more about it all while they travel, but for now Ryunosuke just smiles gratefully and tries to imagine calling Prosecutor Auchi a 'dipshit' to his face. He's... Not exactly sure that would go very well. It is funny to think about, though.
He nods then and fiddles with his earpiece (which I assume they both have gotten back temporarily for this occasion), pulling up the cubidex.]
Most of my cubits I left with various gym leaders... And I would like to see them as well, if we can spare the time. Jugemu was an exception... But if I remember correctly, I think there are really only a few places that Luxtini are known to gather in naturally. Do you think they may have gone back to one of those spots?
[ Earpieces and baggage in tow, off they go back to Cubit land - the sensation of transport just as familiar as those tiny pieces of communicative technology.
While Ryunosuke checks the cubidex, Yzak takes a look around to see if he can get their bearings - they've been deposited just outside of a familiar town. Now, which town was this again...? He definitely recalls coming here for a gym battle, so Ryu might be luck. ]
Of course we can spare the time. We'll make it ourselves, somehow, if we can't.
And if I'm recalling correctly, this area ... Luxtini tend to stick to the wooded area nearby.
[Ryunosuke closes the cubidex and nods slowly, one hand going to his chin.]
Right... I'd say that's probably as good a place as any to start with. If we're lucky enough to find them early on, maybe they'll be interested in traveling around with us to see everyone else as well.
[Still, Yzak might note that he looks a bit worried.]
It's silly, I'm just... A bit nervous, I suppose. Like... What if we can't find them? Or they don't want to see us? [He smiles awkwardly.] I suppose we won't know until we try, though.
We'll find them. I don't know about you but I'm very good at tracking things and people down.
[ Case in point, Yzak turns toward the foresty area and takes the lead, beckoning Ryu along. ]
And don't think of such a ridiculous scenario! Those guys were our friends as much as they were our partners, of course they're going to be glad to see us again! Wasn't that the case with you when you returned home and got to see your companions again?
[Ryunosuke isn't even going to try to reply to the question of whether he's any good at tracking things down because... Obviously, he's not going to be able to compete with Yzak's military training and coordinator level abilities. HE'S PRETTY GOOD AT FINDING CLUES AT CRIME SCENES? He'll stay content with that.]
Haahhh... Yeah, you're right... [Like. He did admit up front that it was a silly worry, but he keeps that wry little retort to his own internal blue-text.] I just feel so bad about how quickly we had to leave this world... There was barely any time to say goodbye to them.
[He follows Yzak closely, trusting that he both knows how to navigate their way back out and track the cubits within. The most he can contribute is to try not to slow Yzak down.]
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Which, hey. Did you know that overhauling a justice system is really fucking hard? It's frustrating and stressful work, and he's pretty sure he's going to start going gray before he even turns 30... But it's also incredibly rewarding. And also necessary. So all in all, he can't really complain.
Boy howdy is he excited to get away for a bit though! That, and he's clearly thrilled to see Yzak as well. He beams at his friend with so little reservation, it's like... If this were an animal crossing emote, there'd be little flowers floating in the air around his head. Let's just say that.]
Yzak! [Still smiling, he nods his head towards the messenger bag slung over one shoulder.] I should say so, yes. Gosh, it is good to see you though... How have you been? How's PLANT?
[In the course of all this greeting, he holds out a hand for a little Manly Hand-clasping. He's still too reserved in his behavior to initiate a hug, alas...]
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And yet, it has the right effect on him, because it further erodes what little silly little bluster he always puts up and he offers a small, brief smile in greeting in return. ]
It's good to see you, too.
[ He takes the offered hand, unsurprisingly not the hug initiator here so it remains a manly no homo hand clasp. (jk it's still homo its them) And although his posture is always straight and professional, somehow it manages to become moreso when Ryunosuke asks him about home. ]
PLANT is doing well.
Same as always. [ For he's spoken of how even in the unsteady post-war world, things were still busy and tough. But they were a trying. He was trying. To ensure things didn't degrade and backslide back into what it was. ] Better, obviously, than it was before my time here. [ Because there are six more of the colonies to account for within that declaration that the homeland is fine. ] But overall, my work hasn't changed.
How have things gone with you?
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He won't say it aloud, because it feels like taking credit in some way for something that isn't really his doing, but. Ryunosuke considers PLANT one of the biggest success stories to come out of all the changes the orbs made. Even if there are still problems, it makes him very happy to know that things are at least better.
And as for his own situation...]
Ah, I can't really complain... [A beat.] Well. Actually I can, but I won't bore you with the details here. Corruption in the prosecutorial offices remains an issue... But I'm hopeful that Kazuma will whip them into shape, whenever he returns from England. I just have to try and hold out until then.
[He'll start making his way to the transporter while they talk, since he knows he already kept Yzak waiting a bit.]
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Hold out?
If there's something you can do and you see bullshit happening around you, you should crack the whip in your own way!
[ Double checking that he's got everything, since while he's traveling light he still has to make sure to keep to carry what he needs for his arm. ]
There are plenty of creative, roundabout ways to do that.
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Right, well, that's sort of the problem... I've hit my limit on what I can do, at least for the time being. It's not as if Susato-san and I are resting on our laurels, mind, it's just... There are some things that prosecutors will only accept hearing from another prosecutor. Because in the view of the current guard, advocates for defense are just enemies to be beaten down.
[Ryunosuke sighs, adjusting his bag a little while Yzak double checks everything.]
That's one of the many things that we still need to change. I need to figure out how to show them that prosecutors and attorneys aren't meant to be enemies... We're both ultimately working towards the same goal.
[He's getting this troubled, distant look on his face now... Mind falling back into the trap of Thinking About Work Too Much.]
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How do people with such empty heads get into these kinds of positions!? Even with such a huge time gap between your world and mine...
[ Yzak lets out a low, grumbling sigh. But it's sympathetic, because it truly is what he was dealing with back home himself. And when he glances to Ryunosuke, he pegs that expression immediately, as the king of Thinks About Work Too Much - something Yzak hardly ever falls out of in the first place. ]
Well, stay on their asses until they have no choice but to really look at what you show them. And don't be afraid to call a dipshit a dipshit if they're acting like one! [ Sage advice from someone who has for sure gotten into more verbal arguments with his more hard-headed peers than one can count. ]
Anyway, let's go. They're going to be leaving us around the same area where we originally set down.
But from there ... we're going to have to find our old partners ourselves.
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He nods then and fiddles with his earpiece (which I assume they both have gotten back temporarily for this occasion), pulling up the cubidex.]
Most of my cubits I left with various gym leaders... And I would like to see them as well, if we can spare the time. Jugemu was an exception... But if I remember correctly, I think there are really only a few places that Luxtini are known to gather in naturally. Do you think they may have gone back to one of those spots?
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While Ryunosuke checks the cubidex, Yzak takes a look around to see if he can get their bearings - they've been deposited just outside of a familiar town. Now, which town was this again...? He definitely recalls coming here for a gym battle, so Ryu might be luck. ]
Of course we can spare the time. We'll make it ourselves, somehow, if we can't.
And if I'm recalling correctly, this area ... Luxtini tend to stick to the wooded area nearby.
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Right... I'd say that's probably as good a place as any to start with. If we're lucky enough to find them early on, maybe they'll be interested in traveling around with us to see everyone else as well.
[Still, Yzak might note that he looks a bit worried.]
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What is it?
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[He shakes his head.]
It's silly, I'm just... A bit nervous, I suppose. Like... What if we can't find them? Or they don't want to see us? [He smiles awkwardly.] I suppose we won't know until we try, though.
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[ Case in point, Yzak turns toward the foresty area and takes the lead, beckoning Ryu along. ]
And don't think of such a ridiculous scenario! Those guys were our friends as much as they were our partners, of course they're going to be glad to see us again! Wasn't that the case with you when you returned home and got to see your companions again?
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Haahhh... Yeah, you're right... [Like. He did admit up front that it was a silly worry, but he keeps that wry little retort to his own internal blue-text.] I just feel so bad about how quickly we had to leave this world... There was barely any time to say goodbye to them.
[He follows Yzak closely, trusting that he both knows how to navigate their way back out and track the cubits within. The most he can contribute is to try not to slow Yzak down.]