The In Media Res Meme, already in progress.

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• Assume that a scene's been going on for a while and you're starting in the middle of the action. (If you don't know what in media res means, Webster defines it as, "In or into the middle of a narrative or plot.") If you need an idea of what might've happened/is happening/will be happening then...
  
  You know. RNG. Numbers.
  
  1. And that was when the small animal tried to jump on your character.
  2. And that was when your character realized that what they just ingested tasted horrible.
  3. And that was when your character was informed that recovery would take longer.
  4. And that was when your character got shot at.
  5. And that was when your character turned the corner and saw something or another.
  6. And that was when your character ruined the story/joke/information they were trying to tell and just messed up on the delivery.
  7. And that was when the plan backfired.


• And have fun.

Comments

[redbeans]

[But who can tell what the best time to stroll into the bar is, anyway? Seri's used to coming in at this time since, well, it's when most of the HOMRA core team is away (meeting Yatagarasu, for example, would be highly dangerous in a closed environment) and that's exactly what she does-- i.e. stroll in.

To meet Izumo and an excitable rather mangy-looking dog behind the counter.

Yes.]

Is it a bad time?

[chainsmoke_king]

[ Ah, he knows that voice - the one with the icy undertone to it. Briefly, it steals his attention, allowing the mutt to escape his grasp.

Izumo heaves a sigh as the dog runs back to Kõsuke, knocking a chair over in the process. Eye twitch... ]

No. I needed a distraction.

[ He returns his attention back to his new guest, a smile starting to force that briefly shattered composure away. Though, that doesn't keep him from side-eying Kõsuke - smile still wide - and silently ordering him to take the dog outside. ]

[redbeans]

[It's a little hard to place Seri Awashima when she wasn't being the-- uptight bossy lieutenant she was for all Scepter 4-related issues. That's probably why Kõsuke shows no recognition as he runs past her with the dog at his heels (she turns a little so the dog doesn't barrel into her). Your bar floor will probably need a good swabbing later, Izumo.

...regardless.]

Too much for you to handle?

[Taking that seat, ayep. It's still early, so the patrons-- well, there aren't that many of them here at the moment, are there?]

[chainsmoke_king]

[ Not too many, no. But that just means more excitement is sure to come as the night progresses.

Izumo moves from behind the bar to right that fallen bar stool and pick up a few pint glasses that previous patrons had left. ]

I guess it's what I get for letting the boys hang out at the bar.

[redbeans]

[Excitement, huh.

Her knee bumps lightly against the side of the bar as she crosses her legs and she glances down to see the tiny mark left on the wood (Izumo may remember it as the same one that was left when Kamamoto-- collided with his bar).

Sigh.]

You wouldn't stop them even if you could.

[chainsmoke_king]

[ He chuckles a bit. ]

Yeah, you're right. They're my family, I just wished they'd have a tiny bit more common sense.

[ He was gonna say 'respect' but that wasn't exactly the issue.

Izumo finally returns behind the bar and drops the glasses off in the sink. He turns to Seri, placing both hands on the bar before her and gives her one of his wide grins. ]

So, you're looking a bit down today. What horrible red bean concoction can I mix to cheer you up?

[redbeans]

[You know, she had a drink in mind, but she has to at least comment (with a frown as well, because with Izumo, it's always exasperation):]

You're as impolite as ever.