Scene 23: The True Grim Reaper

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[Shinso]

Hitoshi awoke to the sound of birds, a rather foreign thing in this part of the city. He yawned and stretched his arms, looking down.

Andeddo was back in human form, and somehow actually had his clothes on. His head rested in Hitoshi's lap, and he was sound asleep. For some reason, he was still purring like a cat, his throat rumbling softly. Hitoshi held back a giggle.

As much as he wanted to stay in today, he had work to do.

Hitoshi gently shook Andeddo's shoulder, and he blinked lazily, sitting up. "Huh? Where am I?" Hitoshi chuckled, "You're at my place, silly. You don't remember yesterday?" Andeddo gagged, wiping off his tongue, "Yes, now that you mention it. I can still taste the cat hair." Hitoshi doubled over, almost falling headfirst off the couch, "I thought you said you like being a cat!" Andeddo narrowed his eyes at him, "Yeah, that was before I regained the other half of my brain cells."

Andeddo stood up, dusting off his suit. Hitoshi stared at him, grinning, "Heishi, do you EVER wear something other than a suit when I'm not around?" Andeddo glared at him, "One, I like formal wear. Two, obviously. Do you not remember the day you met me at the cafe in town?" Hitoshi rolled his eyes, "That doesn't count. I mean, you're right, but that was once."

He stood as well, making his way towards his bedroom, "Look, I have to get changed. I'm scheduled for a weekly patrol today. You can borrow some clothes and wait here if you wa—" "You better believe I'm coming with you." Andeddo interrupted. Hitoshi stared back at him, "What? How the hell do you think you'll manage that? You're not a Hero, and a civilian sure as hell wouldn't have any reason to be following me around."

Andeddo smiled, and reached up to his tie, revealing a blue and white card that had been clipped to the back of it.


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Hitoshi's eyes widened as he gawked at the card, "HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET AHOLD OF AN ACTUAL HERO LICENSE?! NOT EVEN PROFESSIONAL CRIMINALS CAN FAKE THOSE!" Andeddo laughed nervously, a sweat drop rolling down the side of his forehead, "I.....uh.....I may or may not have visited an alternate dimension where I was actually a Hero and borrowed it from him.........." Hitoshi was silent.

Andeddo put it away, "I'm joking, I'm joking." Hitoshi stared him dead in the eye, "We are having a chat about this later. If you're coming with me, get your ass ready." Andeddo nodded, and headed for the door. Hitoshi raised an eyebrow, "Wait, where are you going?" He glanced back, "To get my suit? It's at my place. I brought it home with me in case I might need to use it." Hitoshi shook his head, "Alright, go get it then." As Andeddo walked out the doorway, he said, "You should head out once you're ready. I'll find you."

Hitoshi turned and walked into his bedroom, opening his closet. He took out his black [whatever material they use in this world] suit and pulled it on, clipping his grey utility belt around his waist. He wrapped the Binding Cloth around his neck and slid on his Persona Chords, jogging out the door.

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