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The Mark of Zorro, and life otherwise

Dearest friends, hullo! Have you been enjoying the month of April so far? What a strange state we live in now!

We have just finished reading The Mark of Zorro, which was a delightful adventure all the way through. it’s an easy and quick read, though difficult to quantify when retrieved digitally. An hour or two a day, and you can complete it in about a week.

That Zorro! What a caballero! He has a purer heart than I, let the record show! I do things for fancy and entertainment, and only occasionally out of the goodness of my heart, but that Zorro! It’s quite a thing to have a glimpse of that culture, in which pride and honor clash regularly with pride and arrogance. Let it be said, however, some of the attitudes are a bit dated… As were some of the adventures I had the honor of partaking in, naturally. And if you’re privy to certain bits of knowledge, it’s actually quite funny to read through.

What’s next? I suppose I owe the Necronomicon a visit… But where to begin? It’s not terribly straightforward. Perhaps The Call of Cthulhu, or History of the Necronomicon.

As to personal matters… Lenoir’s wrist is recovering, but its mobility is not all there. The healing may be somewhat hampered because of his new job, which requires great physical activity. The state of things has his mind greatly worried,  and he spends his free time appeasing it on books and Persona 5 Royal. So, no comics or drawings for a bit longer. But I am quite happy to chat with you in the meantime.

Persona 5 Royal? We’ve just been past Futaba’s little bit, though she’s still sleeping on Medjed. Ha ha! The summer has been a trial to cope with. Lenoir feels pressed to rank up Maruki and Kasumi, but our dear wildcard prefers the company of familiar faces such as Ryuji and Ann. Still, isn’t it nice how they upgraded the part-time jobs and the DVD rentals? But why on earth did they take away the news channel from the CRT television?

Are you well? Don’t think too much on the future if you cannot afford to. Sometimes, the present requires your full attention. If you are in a bind, take some time to explore all of your options, and ask around your contacts. There is often a way, no matter how ridiculous it looks.

Now, a Dios! Ha!

Your eternal servant,
Arsène Lupin

Final Stream Announcement

Hullo, everyone! We’ve blown through Kaneshiro’s Palace and need only send the calling card now. That will happen this stream but, due to some circumstances, this will be a no-commentary stream.

Also…

With a new full-time opportunity lined up, Lenoir will no longer be able to hold these 3-hour streams at the same time each day, and it’s simply not in good taste to make an announcement every time there is an unscheduled stream. So, we’ll no longer make these announcements after to-day.

However, if you still wish to be privy to stream times, follow us at https://www.twitch.tv/princesernine to get notifications when any stream starts,

OR jump into the Écho de Tokyo Discord to get announcements on the server.

Bear in mind that you’ll only be able to chat in one chatroom unless you’re a patron. Regardless, you will still be able to see finished works (once we resume our drawing duties), and you’ll be privy to fun things like daily tarot readings and bits of picaresque literature.

Even if you’re not a regular at the streams, the PrinceSernine channel updates with clips and highlights whenever there is something of interest. We hope these will provide some experience of P5R when you cannot play it yourself!

Your most grateful servants,

mod Lenoir & Arsène Lupin

Question: Mon. Lupin, did you know there's a bar named after you?
Answer:

It has passed through our social circle before, but it did not occur to me until now to investigate. Merci ! Perhaps we’ll meet there one day, eh?

Question: Hey arsene! Do you have feelings for Carmen. If so. Can I hugs you both? If not can I still hug you both?
Answer:

Hullo! That depends! Do you want me to be? I have feelings for everyone, most probably!

Regardless, I will welcome a hug. But do be careful with dear Carmen. She’s a thorny one.

I had more for this, but I sprained my wrist before it could be completed. Oups !

Hey! I’ve got some news for you.

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Life update

Friends,

Much has transpired in the past couple of months. The necessities of life, failure, self-discovery, resolutions, and duties hound me at every waking hour. It is an endless battle with the demons of the self and society.

Still, I persevere.

Picaro Redux will move forward, and we will be there. As I grapple with its designs and the obstacles of my own new and daily life, this blog will gather dust. It is my every intention and desire to return now and again to bring Arsene back to you. We still receive your asks. We still contemplate them.

If any of you are unaware, Patreon will be charging new accounts a higher fee to have the same benefits as old accounts. These changes take place very soon. Launch your Patreons by May 6, 11:59PM Pacific to bypass these changes.

That said, ask-arsene now has a Patreon. We do not announce this with any fanfare; that time will come when it is well-deserved. If we see a surprisingly good reception, our efforts will return to the blog without delay.

If Patreon is not your speed, Ko-fi is still available.

We will attempt content within the week.

Much love,
mod.

picaro-redux :

Picaro Redux…

is an upcoming literate roleplay group hosted on Discord for the game Persona 5. We strive to create a compelling campaign centered around characters of your own creation, where player decisions dictate the outcome of the plot. We hope to see you there!

{Home} || {Rules} || {Premise} || {Ask} || {FAQ}

Friends–we will be living here for some time. Once we regain some momentum, we will post again on ask-arsene and fix up the blog’s theme.

Picaro Redux is an original scenario which takes place 5 years after the events of Persona 5. It has been meticulously crafted for our potential players, who will have an expansive world to interact with as they are pulled along the next journey to ruin.

We will require the best of the best. Come forward to unravel the mysteries of humanity’s secret sin, or watch the newest Phantom Thieves do it for you. We open in just a few weeks. Have your applications ready.

Love,

mod & Arsène L͘u̶pin̶

picaro-redux :

Picaro Redux…

is an upcoming literate roleplay group hosted on Discord for the game Persona 5. We strive to create a compelling campaign centered around characters of your own creation, where player decisions dictate the outcome of the plot. We hope to see you there!

{Home} || {Rules} || {Premise} || {Ask} || {FAQ}

askmissjoker :

_{Do you believe in the Phantom Thieves?}

askgoroakechi :

Do you believe in the Phantom Thieves?

Do you believe in the Phantom Thieves?

Theme Update

After much fussing, the blog’s theme has been updated again. It may see some tweaking (the ask typeface is still a little ugly) and if any functionality is problematic, we will fix it. Please let us know if there are any issues with it!

Your humble servant,

mod.

Question: Thank you so much for this blog, I absolutely adore reading the asks! I haven't found the time to actually go out and buy the Arsené Lupin books, but reading these asks gives me a glimpse into what I'll be in store for once I finally take the plunge! Hope you are well and sincerely thank you for the blog's activeness! -💋🌹
Answer:

We aim to please! Please look forward to the next surge of activity, and as always, thank you for your support. We are always happy to bring the books to you.

Your most humble servants,

mod & Arsène Lupin

Question: Joyeux Anniversaire! ^0^
Answer:

Merci beaucoup, and best wishes!

Question: I hope this isn't too much of a trouble to ask, but do you know where one could get an ebook of The Countess of Cagliostro? I've been searching for some time now because I want to read about Arsène's first wife.
Answer:

Friend,

I hope this response finds you in good health. I have, predictably, taken one of those absences which characterizes my activities.

The best luck you’ll have is a particular edition of this tale, published simply as Arsène Lupin VS Countess Cagliostro. While neither title nor cover are elegant, I have been told it is a well-compiled edition of the two stories which pertain to Josephine Balsamo, both of my meeting with her, and of my final struggle where she wreaks her revenge post-mortem. There are kindle and Nook versions available:

https://www.amazon.com/Arsene-Countess-Cagliostro-French-mystery-ebook-dp-B00EFB2Z80/dp/B00EFB2Z80/ref=mt_kindle?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/arsene-lupin-vs-countess-cagliostro-maurice-leblanc/1022703505?type=eBook

As for ourselves, we have in possession a hardback copy of the Memoirs of Arsène Lupin, which tell only of the initial tragedy and not the revenge. We should lay our hands on the latter soon.

Your most humble servants,

mod & Arsène Lupin.

A happy New Year to all my dearest friends. Let your hearts be full of strength, your minds sharp, and your hands brimming with the power to change the world. Abide regression not, and the world shall fall at your feet.

It’s a momentous occasion! Let’s roll some heads!

 Arsène Lupin vs. Herlock Sholmes, page 109

Really, who do you take after? @askgoroakechi

Question: Greetings from Vegas, Arsene! I’m on mobile so forgive any awkward spacing but I’m curious. I find t poetic that your book series hasn’t reached a proper “end” and with your original author dead. Do you feel like reviving the tales of the Orignal Phantom Thief in more modern times or will you just prefer to stay near obscurity this time around?
Answer:

Oh, yes, make no bones about it! My friendly agent here has consistent dreams of bringing my tales to the present… Whether I want to or not may not matter at all; where one has passion, one has a dream, visions to be realized… I may be fated to return time after time, much like a phoenix.

But enough about me! Vegas, eh! What a glamorous venue! Rife with riches and rewards!… I ought to visit someday…

Question: hey arsene what your thought on your mortal enemy , sherlock homes ?
Answer:

Call it a begrudging respect. He may perceive me through any disguise I put on, but he is one of the many reasons I continue my dark work, when I could have stopped and taken up a peaceful life of farming!

Question: Monsieur Lupin, what would it take for you to teach me your ways in thievery?
Answer:

Dedication, my friend, and lots of it. You can’t do anything halfway–you must be driven by the desire to master whatever you set out to do.

My skills in burglary are supported by a myriad of skills. I apprenticed as a magician to master those sleights of hand which make pickpocketing a piece of cake, and furthermore, to train my perspective in order to see through the eyes of others. Misdirection is a keystone of my work, as it is with a magician’s.

Planning and strategizing make the foundation of my work. The execution of it requires physical fitness, both in terms of athleticism and, at times, pure strength. And, when the going gets tough, improvisational mastery.

In particular, today’s advancements have changed the look of security and, conversely, burglary. My archaic knowledge regarding such matters would not suit you, and I would encourage you to undertake the appropriate studies. For my part, I’m keenly interested in the dark web, and have a ways to go before I can safely take the plunge.

Question: hey arsene is ann ok with carmen smoking i mean they are in the same body and it could hurt anns lungs rigth?
Answer:

They are in the same body! But it is not a physical phenomenon–purely psychological–cognitive, even! Remember the importance of symbols in the human unconscious. They are immutable, their meanings precise. But they are only that: symbols, and nothing more. They hold little to no power in the material world.

Say it to my face, @ask-robin-hood !

ask-robin-hood :

That there says: I am grateful for your support! ✨

Naturally.

ask-robin-hood :

Offer up thine inquiries, friends, I don’t bite.✨Lest thou dost give reason to, ha ha ha!