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[legne]

Nyanko Nyanzaki shared a photo. 04/04 near Recollé University

Behold: I enclose a sketch of a mysterious stranger, one whom I theorize is of great import to you all, my compatriots! I have been having recurring dreams of this man, a man whomst I have never met, and always the scenario repeats like old clockwork: I, Ranko Kanzaki, shadowed against the sunset, being apparently threatened by this demonic messenger! There the dream ends...but my memories do not. Could it be that this is the 'Jim' we seek? And, if so, the reason why he is constantly rebuffed by Janet could not be clearer: observe those eyes, their harsh and pitiless gaze. No wonder he is left with no option other than bewitching this fair city's fruit. I digress, however. To any other humble servant of Retrospec's divine whims - how do I get these dreams to leave me in peace? At least for now. I need to fully replenish my artes before a certain grand performance this week. Thank you in advance! Or rather, my deepest regards.

[ ooc note: obviously, assume that ranko's sketch is a realistic scary guy, not...an anime-style scary guy... ]

Comments

[truedetective]

Permit me to make sure I understand:

The only reason you believe this to be "Jim" is because you've been having dreams about him?

And he may not, say, be literally any other man you've happened to meet?

[legne]

But that is the crux of it! I cannot recall ever setting eyes upon this memorable face before! The piercing stare would be burned forever into my thorn-wrapped heart.

Jim, the instigator of chaos, has visited my dreams for a reason. I know it.

[truedetective]

I don't find him that memorable. Perhaps you only think he's memorable because you see him often enough in your dreams?

[scarlet_devil]

Émilie Écarlate These dreams and visions sneak up on us when we least expect it.

[legne]

Nyanko Nyanzaki I revel in their mystery, but even I must occasionally refurl my wings after long hours of midnight toil.

[scarlet_devil]

Émilie Écarlate Ah? Do these dreams wake you?

[ Émi assumes she be a student if she's up all night. And probably a goth at that. ]

[vendettastool]

Age him by about twenty years and he would look a little like my father.

[legne]

Hmm, how intriguing...

Does your father have any brothers? A secret youthful twin, perhaps?

[vendettastool]

There's the younger brother who is in law and I think we have a couple cousins in a couple other Groups. But it could be that stare. Father has that kind of 'dead if you lucky' creepy stare too.

[constellates]

ranko is so brave
jim is talking to you in your dreams ?
his face is scary
but maybe he is nice and romantic
please rest soon !

[legne]

My blessed thanks, dear Anya.

[ She's just about to agree with her that, yes, 'Jim' does indeed have a slightly frightening face, but then she reads again. ]

Romantic? I'm not quite sure what you mean!

[constellates]

he proposed to janet !
that is romantic
jim only wants to find love

un: Pawsen Pawneda

[liberal_arts]

There is a clear, menacing quality to this image. Very well done, Nyanko.

[legne]

My thanks, although it was only a quick sketch, but - I did not choose this pseudonym myself! It is unbecoming of my dreaded reputation!

And I fear you have been equally cursed.

[liberal_arts]

Oh I don't consider it a curse at all. It's rather endearing, actually.

[voidedmemory]

He looks a bit intimidating...though I suppose if it is only in your dreams then that is a good thing. I think?

Are you excited for the performance, miss Kanzaki? Working hard I hope! I know you will do your best though!

[legne]

I have that much to be thankful for. If he appeared, say, staring at my shrouded self on a street corner, I may have to sound a swift retreat!

I am engulfed in learning my Elizabethan runes, and succeeding so far. If you do not mind me asking, how are you doing yourself?

[aegist]

the guy looks a little too serious to edit ridiculous videos of dancing fruit, honestly.

[legne]

You never know what dark secrets even straight-laced sorts might hold. Not all connoisseurs of fruity fandangos wear garish novelty ties.

un: Meowing Mewrtle

[ghostories]

i didn't know whomst was a word...

[ no she's just being mean ]

and i didn't know jim could look so scary!
hopefully he doesn't go into beast mode when janet rejects him

[legne]

[ Ranko is literally, unironically, this video. ]

Apologies. My vocabulary was formed over many a eon, after absorbing the near-forgotten meanings of archaic inscriptions.

He is indeed a stoic-looking soul, casting a malevolent shadow like a stone golem. Despite that, in my dreams he is not filled with fury. There may be a chance to convert him to our cause! Whomst'd've thought it would come to this...

[darkinferno]

Nyante Cattailen i'm gonna take a wild guess and say that's not jim
Nyante Cattailen and that this is just another one of those flashes we've all been getting
Nyante Cattailen in which case you can't get rid of it, so have fun

[legne]

Nyanko Nyanzaki These dreams are permanent? How will I ever retire gracefully to my shuttered berth again?
Nyanko Nyanzaki No - surely not. I still think that this is the infamous Jim. Or his darker, grimmer double.

i'm. here i guess i'm sorry

[goen]

That sketch is terrifying! You really captured his sinister essence. ✧( ु•⌄• )
Another masterpiece from Mistress Ranko! (/^▽^)/

dw abt it i was slow this week :'( and lmao this tag......

[legne]

*cackles* Thank you for your kind praise, Darkest Knight! I knew I could rely on your encouragement.

Even in my dreams, I could tell he was a formidable foe. Yes - even a match for your dear Mistress. [ this sounds somehow...wrong... ] I must continue to train myself for the appointed time when we must do battle.