Voicemail/Tip Box

[tanteiotaku]

Communicator Voicemail box

"You've just missed Shotaro Hidari. I'm probably fighting those that make the city cry. I'll get back to you as soon as I'm done."

Tip Box
The box is cardboard, mostly purple with some black bits. The top has a standup part on it that reads "Hidari Detective Agency". The message on it says: Need help? Know someone that does? See something weird you want someone to look into? Leave me a note here!

Comments

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[tanteiotaku]

If they're hard-boiled, yeah.

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[decideformyself]

This "hard-boiled" business continues to confuse me. When you say it, you refer to fictional detectives such as Philip Marlowe, correct?

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[tanteiotaku]

And a few real ones, yeah.

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[decideformyself]

A "man among men", somebody cold-hearted who does not allow his emotions to sway him... correct?

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[tanteiotaku]

Yeah, that's it. [He may not like where this is headed...]

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[decideformyself]

In what way does that describe you?

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[tanteiotaku]

Hey! I'm gonna kick your ass! Where are you?

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[decideformyself]

That's precisely what I mean. You're very emotional, Shotaro!

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[tanteiotaku]

Of course I'm going to be mad if you say I'm not hard boiled!

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[decideformyself]

But wouldn't the truly hard-boiled reaction be the exact opposite?

[ Best conversation to have in the aftermath of that fight. Ignoring trauma: A+ choice. ]

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[tanteiotaku]

[Absolutely the best plan. And that comment is followed by inarticulate shouting.]

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[decideformyself]

[ This is Philip grinning and shaking his head while he waits for Shotaro's blustering to die down. ]

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[tanteiotaku]

Ah, dammit....

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[decideformyself]

In fact, as I recall it, you had to be persuaded to take the most efficient route in this Carnival Corpse. Your emotions got in the way.

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[tanteiotaku]

Haaaah... [He's not going to admit it but he's right.]

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[decideformyself]

I am not judging you, Shotaro. I find your way of thinking strange, but interesting.

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[tanteiotaku]

I'm still going to work the same way the Boss did. That hasn't changed.

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[decideformyself]

Your aim is still to protect the people of this prison and keep them from crying?

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[tanteiotaku]

However I can. I don't know how, but I have to try.

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[decideformyself]

An admirable goal.

[ And if Philip can help him in that then he knows he has to. Which means that the next time he's under the Doctor's knife he can't cry. ]

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[tanteiotaku]

I'm glad I've got help.

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[decideformyself]

[ Nod. ] I will do what I can, also. Partner.

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[tanteiotaku]

You take it easy, okay? I'll be around later to help you out.

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[decideformyself]

Of course. [ He's quiet for a moment. ] This will make working quite difficult...

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[tanteiotaku]

No working. Just reading. Any book requests?