VLDR - Shut Up and Dance

[Cyantic]

Jesus. I really must find a bar if this is going to keep happening.

So... you don't want to hurt people... and yet... certainly talking yourself in circles. Perhaps that's your thing.

[IAmAMunchlax]

\And I am considered the strange one?\

[Cyantic]

It's Miami. Street walkers aren't that odd, though this one's more than a little brazen.

[Hawkwing425]

Belladonna rolls her eyes.
Gods don't exist, but I would like one t' kill me right now, please.
Oh, for th' love of- Look, Castillo, I just like th' mask. It's special for me, 'cause it's... ugh. No point in explainin' all that.
Also, fuck you again, Shino, I'm not callin' you that! Why the fuck would you want people t' call you that?!

[Cyantic]

Is this mask your fathers? A family heirloom?

[TheNiceOne16]

Daddy looks disappointed

Fucking straight laced losers. At least play into it.

The real name’s Shino. You all can call me that except Jason. Shes gotta say Daddy

I just refuse to call another man Daddy besides maybe my dad when I was like 4 and not even then.

[IAmAMunchlax]

\I simply wish to leave this life behind. One where no one gets hurt, yet that does not mean I choose to trust.\

[Hawkwing425]

You caught on pretty quickly about the family stuff, huh... not a family heirloom, though. Mom had a friend who specializes in makin' stuff like this. He promised a favor to me after Mom died. I cashed it in for this mask, 'cause... uh... I had my reasons.
She looks a little downcast.

[ChubbyMooshroom9]

Belladonna rolls her eyes.
Gods don't exist, but I would like one t' kill me right now, please.
Oh, for th' love of- Look, Castillo, I just like th' mask. It's special for me, 'cause it's... ugh. No point in explainin' all that.
Also, fuck you again, Shino, I'm not callin' you that! Why the fuck would you want people t' call you that?!

You've got enough issues going on, surely Daddy issues isn't too much to add on at this point.

[Cyantic]

I see. Botched surgery? Or just a memento, a reminder?

[Hawkwing425]

She shoots a murderous glare at Shino.
I actually liked my parents, believe it or not. You're not my parents, 'cause I hate your guts.
Also, no, my face is fine under here. Look.
She removes the mask temporarily. Face looks normal, but very obvious signs of sleeplessness are present under her eyes. Then, she returns the mask to her face.
Just feels right t' keep it on.

[ChubbyMooshroom9]

Psycho, got it.

He turns back to his game

[renetear]

It's Miami. Street walkers aren't that odd, though this one's more than a little brazen.

Street walker? Eh, not quite. You're right though, I don't have much of a formal job, per say.

[Cyantic]

A memento to remember your mother. And you don't want to change it, don't want to taint that. That's why you don't paint over it - don't want to change it to something new and different. Am I wrong?

He shrugs.

This occupation hour, now?

[Arcthurus]

James pulls I/O aside and whispers something where one would assume I/O's ear to be.

[ChubbyMooshroom9]

Geisha, maybe?

Shino shrugs

Best I got is a very successful businesswoman.

[Hawkwing425]

A memento to remember your mother. And you don't want to change it, don't want to taint that. That's why you don't paint over it - don't want to change it to something new and different. Am I wrong?

I... shit. Uh...
She goes silent, a little wide-eyed in shock.

[IAmAMunchlax]

*a question mark appears on the mask, it then transforms into three white circles, two where eyes would be and one where the mouth it*

[Cyantic]

Geisha..?


You just gave enough clues to put together the rest of the picture, Belladonna. We can all understand each other as people.

[ChubbyMooshroom9]

Wow. What a unique reason. Haven't seen that in every movie and anime I've watched.

Shino's voice is monotone as he watches the Jets and Giants go at it

Ya heard nothing, yeah?

[Cyantic]

What happens in real life, they make into movies. Stereotypes for a reason.

He nods to Shino.

Some of us more than others.

[Hawkwing425]

...not that transparent, am I?
Belladonna looks a little unnerved, uncomfortable... unconfident.
Alright, let's clear any misunderstandin's. Parents died, I liked 'em. Shook me a bit. Changed some things about myself, like gettin' the mask. Doesn't mean anythin'.

Shut the fuck up, Shino. You're makin' that murder option look VERY enticin'.

[renetear]

A memento to remember your mother. And you don't want to change it, don't want to taint that. That's why you don't paint over it - don't want to change it to something new and different. Am I wrong?

He shrugs.

This occupation hour, now?

Hah, I'm not saying what I do, I'm just saying what I don't.

It'll take a loooooooong night... "together" before I tell aaaaaaaaanyone what I do.


Anime.... do you mean that Japanimation stuff?

[Cyantic]

A little bit of transparency's a good thing. You look like you haven't had anyone close to you in a long time - not that now's the hour for that, but good company should be something we all value in life. Helps you move past the rough parts in your life - your mask says you need more moving past rough bits than most people do.

He looks vaguely queasy.

I am not sleeping with you. No.

[ChubbyMooshroom9]

...not that transparent, am I?
Belladonna looks a little unnerved, uncomfortable... unconfident.
Alright, let's clear any misunderstandin's. Parents died, I liked 'em. Shook me a bit. Changed some things about myself, like gettin' the mask. Doesn't mean anythin'.

Shut the fuck up, Shino. You're makin' that murder option look VERY enticin'.

I'm not even looking at you, my back's turned to you. No wonder you failed at bein a bodyguard.

He turns to Robin

Eh. Close enough. Heard the Akira one was pretty good. I intended to see it, but I never got my FUCKING DVD.

He glares at the receptionist