The usual suspects

[hippie_digger]

Well...that was probably one of the most unpleasent experiences I've had. With all the chaos and the distrust and fear this has cause it seems I got to spend myself a nice day in a nice prison cell with a bunch of other suspicious individuals. I suppose they have good reason. I do disappear a lot and I know what I look like and I do sleep on park

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[redheadleopard]

Wait, what?! PRISON?!?! Are ya alright, Osamu-chan?! They didn't do nothin' to ya, did they?!

[hippie_digger]

Yeah. Prison. You know. Bad stuff goes down and the guards start rounding up all the usual people. Mostly suspicious guys but also guys like me. Since I'm no one suspicious. A few others like that too.

They held me for a while. Questioned me a bit. Fed me and set me loose but not before ruining my day completely.

They TOOK my papers letting me travel. I'm stuck in the city for the duration.

[redheadleopard]

I know all this stuff was goin' down, but didn't think *you* of all folks would stand out for those guards! You're the furthest from bein' a danger that I'd ever met, I'm sure of that much!

But 'least they let ya go, even if they're forcin' ya to stay in the city longer than you're used to. But that ain't necessarily as bad as ya might think. ...So guess you'll get to see things better from how I've seen it for a while this way. Maybe ya can consider it part of yer current anthropology studies or somethin'.

[hippie_digger]

Except that I go all over the place. Who do I know? What have I seen? Am I a spy? You have a place, why are you sleeping out there on a bench? I'm sure it was all for show, to make the good citizens know that they are trying to do their jobs.

And you're right. It means I have more time here and I can enjoy catching up with you and maybe even do some work I've been putting off.

[wingsonmyback]

I know whatcha mean. On my way to the capital, I got weird looks and stuff, but never got explained what was goin' on at all, just shouted at to get outta there. I thought there was something goin on, just found out about it today.

[hippie_digger]

And now that you're in, don't expect to get back out. At least not without jumping through some fiery hoops.

[sakakitarou]

I'm sorry to hear that Osamu. I suspect it was merely for show as well; the guard has no clues to work on, but they must be seen to be doing something. I'd bet any amount that Aquila has fled the town already.

At any rate, if I can be of assistance in getting your travel papers restored, feel free to call in on me.

[hippie_digger]

It was the usual song and dance number, I think. Only I really don't enjoy being the star of the show. I'm normally a pretty easy going guy and all, but even I can get mad and that made me a bit mad. Because you're probably right. Whoever did that, they're probably long gone by now. They wouldn't be napping on a bench in the middle of the city at any rate.

You are far too kind. But perhaps for now, it's just well enough I don't have them. It means I can stick around. Do some research I've been putting off. Do some cleaning and orgnizing in my warehouse. Drop in unexpectedly on good friends.

And if my wonderlust gets too bad, I'll just smuggle myself out. Perhaps I'll go to Asteria since I'd already be in trouble.

[sakakitarou]

Yes, I think we can agree that when it comes to music, I rather have the edge on you there. Then again, I've never been arrested. I trust at least that you were treated gently.

I do mean it. I would be willing to co-sign for your papers; I'm well reputed in the noble quarters. My name would vouch for yours, so if you change your mind, you need only ask.

I also hope you'll consider dropping in on new friends as well.

[hippie_digger]

You do indeed have an edge on me there. But I think this was a show I'd never hope to see you headline in. But yeah. Just a bunch of questions. I got fed and then let go again.

I will keep that in mind.

Oh, I will. Maybe I'll even find a way to con some new friends into helping with my research.