P5 Voicetest; Makoto Niijima, Ann Takamaki

[starswing]

1.) random scenario, take your pick!

2.) extreme fluff, for all of your marshmallow-y needs.

3.) The arcana are the means by which all is revealed-- or not, so wild card it up or just leave a blank comment with who you want in the subject and I'll work out something.

Comments

[messianic]

[It's a serious question, delivered by a very serious young lady--and because of that, Minato supposes he has to give it the seriousness it's due.

What does he think of the police force here...?

In Minato's experience, they're not very effectual. But that's not their fault. People dying during the Dark Hour--people dying from Shadows...that's not in their job description. How could they be expected to ever deal with something like that?

And Officer Kurosawa... even though he couldn't do anything, even though he hated leaving things to them as children, he did what he thought was necessary to save people.]

I believe that they do their best to protect the people who live here. They may not always be equipped to deal with the situation, but...they try the best they can to follow what they believe is just.

[In the end, Minato really is full of faith.]

[intothefrei]

[ ... That sounds a lot like how her father had been. Just and determined to do what he could to protect civilians, whether it was a thankless job or not. Hearing that the police here are just like that, at least according to this boy... it's an odd weight off her shoulders that she wasn't really aware of. ]

I see... so they truly believe in their duty.

[ She can't help but smile. ]

[messianic]

I think so, yeah. They've never given me reason to think otherwise.

[Minato has faith!!

But it seems to have pleased her, so Minato has to ask in turn--]

...Why do you ask?

[intothefrei]

[ ... Well, she sees no reason not to tell him, honestly. ]

I'm interested in joining the police force in the future. But I wanted to see for myself how they're regarded in different series.

[messianic]

I see...

[He contemplates that for a moment, head tilting, before:]

That's some real dedication. But what about those places where their reputation is poor?

[intothefrei]

Then I'd like to learn more... and find a way to change it. The best way to do that is to find where I can make the most difference.

[messianic]

[... Oh.]

... That's good to hear. I think with resolve like that... you really could make a difference like that.

I hope that you're able to do a lot of good that way, miss.

[intothefrei]

Thank you. I'm sorry to have taken up so much of your time, but you were incredibly helpful.

[ She sure lucked out. ]

[messianic]

I'm just glad I could help.

[But--]

Do you mind if I ask for your name? I'm Arisato Minato--it's been nice meeting you.

[Gotta bond, okay.]

[intothefrei]

Oh-- [ for a moment, she looks surprised-- although she really should have expected that, since she was the one who just approached him without too much warning. ]

My name is Niijima Makoto. It's been a pleasure meeting you too, Arisato-kun.

[messianic]

It's nice to meet you too, Niijima-san.

[This is good progress.]

I hope that your search for information goes well.

[intothefrei]

Thank you... truthfully, most people have been reluctant to talk to me about it, but you've given me hope.

[messianic]

... Oh...

[YOUR APPROACH COULD USE WORK, NIIJIMA-SAN...]

People are probably a little daunted when you ask them about the police flat-out like that.

[intothefrei]

They tend to be in a hurry, so unfortunately, I had to be succinct.

[ We can't gently steer them into dooming themselves all the time. ]

[messianic]

[... Makoto...]

I guess it isn't bad that you're so determined...

[BUT...]