bad rap

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bad rap

The things we become known for aren’t always what we’d like to be known for. Reputations are hard to run from. Sometimes they’re not even deserved. So here’s your chance to set the record straight. Clear up some misplaced assumptions, debunk any rumours about yourself and defy your stereotypes.

how to play:

Top level with something(s) your character is tired of people assuming about them, blaming them for, or pigeonholing them about, etc. Say it in person or over text.

Comment on any surprising, or not so surprising declarations.

Comments

[chargecommander]

[He's heard this a hundred times already but, hearing it again still hits a nerve with him.]

It's still bullshit what they made you go through though for real! You did the right thing, dude. But I don't think I gotta tell you that.

[lechapardeurblanc]

[ Yeah, he’s heard this a hundred times already, but it still makes him smile a little. ]

It’s okay. I’m not... that bothered about it anymore. If it hadn’t happened that way, I wouldn’t have met you all, so I think it was a fair trade.

[ It helps a little too that it’s expunged from his record now, but he’s still got plenty of scars from the entire ordeal. He’ll never regret anything, but some of the... less pleasant experiences keep him up at night, even now.

Not that he wants to admit any of that to Ryuji. ]

1/2

[chargecommander]

[He notes that pause in Akira's voice, but hesitates to say anything.]

2/2

[chargecommander]

[Instead he chuckles.]

Y'know? It's kinda funny how these things work out, ain't it?

[lechapardeurblanc]

Well, it only happened the way it did because of you. It was your idea to go after Kamoshida. If you hadn’t pressed so much, Ann and I wouldn’t have gotten involved.

[ He shrugs a little, still smiling gently. ]

So I guess we all have you to thank, really. I just did what I had to. You’re the one who wanted to fight for justice first.

[chargecommander]

Aww geez, I don't think I can take all the credit though. I was only able to do even half of that shit 'cause you were there sweatin' it out with me.

[He pauses.]

So I gotta thank ya for that too, man.

[lechapardeurblanc]

[ At this, he chuckles quietly. ]

I guess that’s true for all of us. We were only able to do what we could because we had each other. I’m glad we met. I don’t regret our choice to help people.

[chargecommander]

[He grins and nods in agreement.]

Me neither! No one else was gonna take care of all those rotten bastards. It had to be us!