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* FriendlySniper
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* HaveIMentionedIAmHeterosexualToday: First claims he's straight when Dee makes advances.

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* HaveIMentionedIAmHeterosexualToday: First claims he's straight when Dee makes advances.advances, a tactic that he drops very early on.
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* BiTheWay[=/=]ButNotTooBi: Appears to be this having dated a girl in the past. Unless it's IfItsYouItsOkay for Dee.

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* BiTheWay[=/=]ButNotTooBi: Appears to be this having dated He had a budding romance with a girl in as a teenager and at the past. Unless it's beginning of the manga he identifies himself as straight, but by the end of the manga he calls himself a gay man. The truth is some form of either these tropes or a case of IfItsYouItsOkay for Dee.
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* GetAHoldOfYourselfMan: To Dee who was in a HeroicBSOD after the orphanage had been bombed.


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* HeroicBSOD: After his "Mother" got hurt when the orphanage he grew up in had been bombed.
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* UnluckyChildhoodFriend: To Berkley. [[spoiler: Until ''Like, Like, Love''.]]

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* UnluckyChildhoodFriend: To Berkley. [[spoiler: Until ChildhoodFriendRomance:[[spoiler:To Berkley in ''Like, Like, Love''.]]



-> "Chief! I've managed to apprehend Ben Lloyd, sir! I nabbed him all by myself and definitely without anyone's help!"

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-> --> "Chief! I've managed to apprehend Ben Lloyd, sir! I nabbed him all by myself and definitely without anyone's help!"
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* [[spoiler: VictoriousChildhoodFriend: Carol's]]

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* [[spoiler: VictoriousChildhoodFriend: Carol's]][[spoiler:ChildhoodFriendRomance: With Carol]]

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* DarkAndTroubledPast



* DeadpanSnarker: especially with dealing with the chief and JJ.

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* DeadpanSnarker: especially Especially with dealing with the chief and JJ.



* HeroStoleMyBike: steals a motorcycle in England to save Ryo.

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* HeroStoleMyBike: steals Steals a motorcycle in England to save Ryo.


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* [[spoiler:PairTheSpares: With J.J.]]

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* [[spoiler:PairTheSpares: With J.J.]] in ''Like Like Love'']]
* [[spoiler:SettledForGay: With J.J. in ''Like Like Love'']]

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* AccidentalPervert: Accidentally walks in on Carol nude in the bathroom with Bikky.

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* AccidentalPervert: Accidentally Along with Bikky, accidentally walks in on Carol nude in the bathroom with Bikky.bathroom.


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* EatingTheEyeCandy: Does this to Dee in FAKE II.
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* DeadpanSnarker: Has his moments.


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* LuminescentBlush: Very often thanks to Dee.


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* DeadpanSnarker: especially with dealing with the chief and JJ.
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The first protagonist of the story. Also a detective and is made Dee's partner at the beginning of the story. He's Japanese-American who was driven to become a police officer by the murder of his parents. He has a very kind and soft spoken outward demeanor but on the inside has many conflicts about his own identity as a man. He often scolds Dee for his advances but deeply cares for his partner and has taken in the orphaned Bikky. He also looks out for Bikky's friend Carol whenever she is in need.

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The first protagonist of the story. Also a A new detective and at the 27th precinct that is made Dee's partner at the beginning of the story. He's Japanese-American who was driven to become a police officer by the murder of his parents. He has a very kind and soft spoken outward demeanor but on the inside has many conflicts about his own identity as a man. He often scolds Dee for his advances but deeply cares for his partner and has taken in the orphaned Bikky. He also looks out for Bikky's friend Carol whenever she is in need.

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* PrecociousCrush: On Carol and Diana.



* AdultChild
** [[spoiler: GeniusDitz: Yes, he acts like a kid and clings to his adored Dee. No, he's not exactly incompetent when in the job. Yes, his sniping skills are top notch.]]
* [[spoiler: BetaCouple: Him and Drake are headed this way.]]


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* [[spoiler: GeniusDitz: Yes, he acts like a kid and clings to his adored Dee. No, he's not exactly incompetent when in the job. Yes, his sniping skills are top notch.]]


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* OneOfTheKids
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* {{Gayngst}}: He struggled with this for two years!

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* {{Gayngst}}: He struggled Has plenty ongoing issues with this for two years!this.



* FriendToAllChildren: Despite claiming to hate children.

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* FriendToAllChildren: Despite claiming to hate children.them.
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Here are the characters for '''{{Manga/FAKE}}'''!


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Here are the characters for '''{{Manga/FAKE}}'''!





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* UptightLovesWild: Ryo for Dee which he won't admit.
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* ParentalAbandonment: They were murdered when he was 18.


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* SpitTake: Ryo gets a couple good ones on two separate occasions when he's asked if he and Dee are lovers.


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* ParentalAbandonment: Was literally abandoned by his unknown parent(s) when he was a very small child.


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* NotSoDifferent: Ryo notes he and Dee are very much alike and one reason he and Dee don't get along.


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* FairCop


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* ShinyMidnightBlack: His hair.

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!!Dee Laytner
The first protagonist of the story. A detective of the 27th precinct and later the 52nd, he is head over heels in love with his partner Ryo. Often pounces Ryo but has principles and will always look out for Ryo. He is easily amused, well liked but often thought of as obnoxious by the others. He was raised in an orphanage and still sends gifts to the children despite claiming he hates children. He's there for Bikky and Carol whenever they need help even if Bikky isn't particularly fond of him.

->'''Voiced by:''' TomokazuSeki (Japanese); Doug Stone credited as Sandy Lang (English)

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!!Dee Laytner

!!Randy "Ryo" [=MacLean=]
The first protagonist of the story. A Also a detective and is made Dee's partner at the beginning of the 27th precinct story. He's Japanese-American who was driven to become a police officer by the murder of his parents. He has a very kind and later soft spoken outward demeanor but on the 52nd, he is head over heels in love with inside has many conflicts about his own identity as a man. He often scolds Dee for his advances but deeply cares for his partner Ryo. Often pounces Ryo but and has principles and will always look taken in the orphaned Bikky. He also looks out for Ryo. He is easily amused, well liked but often thought of as obnoxious by the others. He was raised in an orphanage and still sends gifts to the children despite claiming he hates children. He's there for Bikky and Bikky's friend Carol whenever they need help even if Bikky isn't particularly fond of him.

she is in need.

->'''Voiced by:''' TomokazuSeki NobuoTobita (Japanese); Doug Terrence Stone credited as Sandy Lang (English)



* AboveTheInfluence: Will not actually take advantage of Ryo.
* AccidentalPervert: Accidentally walks in on Carol nude in the bathroom with Bikky.
* ArmorPiercingSlap[=/=]GetAholdOfYourselfMan: To Ryo.
* AnguishedDeclarationOfLove: [[spoiler:In the final chapter of the first series. Ryo ''finally'' reciprocates.]]
* {{Badass}}: He grew up not to be a half-assed cop like he promised. Still lazy with paperwork though.



* BerserkButton: Go ahead and threaten Ryo ''and'' children around Dee. See what happens.
* {{Bishonen}}: According to himself, he's not just pretty but ''uber hot'' when Drake calls him a pretty boy.
* BigDamnHero: A couple of times but mainly for Ryo in England.
* BiTheWay
* ButtMonkey
* CheshireCatGrin: Which Ryo should beware....
* ChivalrousPervert: As said above, he can be very pushy in his Ryo chase, but when Ryo is incapacitated or comes on him when drunk, he won't take the bait. Not to mention he's damn loyal to his friends/coworkers.
* ClickHello: To Leo Grant.
* CowboyCop: The poster boy of this trope in the 27th precinct.
* [[spoiler: DarkAndTroubledPast]]
* {{Determinator}}: Is utterly determined to make Ryo fall for him.
* DoggedNiceGuy: Patiently waited for Ryo to sort his feelings out for two years.
* DudeHesLikeInAComa: When Dee kisses Ryo while he's alseep.
* DynamicEntry: Dee gets a few good ones.

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* BerserkButton: Go ahead and threaten Ryo ''and'' children around Dee. See what happens.
BewareTheNiceOnes
* {{Bishonen}}: According to himself, Dee says he's not just pretty but ''uber hot'' when Drake beautiful and Diana calls him a pretty boy.
* BigDamnHero: A couple of times but mainly Once for Ryo Dee and for another would be victim.
* BiTheWay[=/=]ButNotTooBi: Appears to be this having dated a girl
in England.
the past. Unless it's IfItsYouItsOkay for Dee.
* BiTheWay
ButNotTooForeign: Half-American, half-Japanese
* ButtMonkey
* CheshireCatGrin: Which Ryo should beware....
* ChivalrousPervert: As said above,
CloudCuckooLander: It's repeatedly mentioned how out of it he can be very pushy in his Ryo chase, but when Ryo is incapacitated or comes on him when drunk, he won't take the bait. Not to mention he's damn loyal to his friends/coworkers.
* ClickHello: To Leo Grant.
be.
* CowboyCop: The poster boy of this trope in the 27th precinct.
* [[spoiler: DarkAndTroubledPast]]
* {{Determinator}}: Is utterly determined to make Ryo fall for him.
* DoggedNiceGuy: Patiently waited for Ryo to sort
He has his feelings out for two years.
* DudeHesLikeInAComa: When Dee kisses Ryo while he's alseep.
* DynamicEntry: Dee gets a few good ones.
moments.



* FriendToAllChildren: Despite claiming to hate children.
* GreenEyes: Feisty, energetic and sexy!
* HeroStoleMyBike: steals a motorcycle in England to save Ryo.
* ImagineSpot: Dee has few. Usually when fantasizing about Ryo.
* LovableSexManiac
* MrFanservice
* OrphanageOfLove: Was raised in one and still visits.
* PluckyComicRelief: Much comic relief comes from Dee failing to ensnare Ryo.
* RevolversAreJustBetter: Was banned from using automatic firearms for a time but did just fine with a revolver. Eventually asks for permission to carry an automatic again and he's granted to carry one.
* SensitiveGuyAndManlyMan: The manly man with Ryo.
* ShinyMidnightBlack: His hair.
* SmokingIsCool: Has been smoking since he was at least 15.
* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Dee explains Laytner is a made up name based on Latener but in Fake II, Dee's business card spells his name as 'Latener'.
* [[TallDarkAndSnarky Tall, Dark, Snarky]] [[TallDarkAndHandsome and Handsome]]
* TomokazuSeki
* VitriolicBestBuds: With Bikky.


!!Randy "Ryo" [=MacLean=]
The second protagonist of the story. Also a detective and is made Dee's partner at the beginning of the story. He's Japanese-American who was driven to become a police officer by the murder of his parents. He has a very kind and soft spoken outward demeanor but on the inside has many conflicts about his own identity as a man. He often scolds Dee for his advances but deeply cares for his partner and has taken in the orphaned Bikky. He also looks out for Bikky's friend Carol whenever she is in need.

->'''Voiced by:''' NobuoTobita (Japanese); Terrence Stone (English)
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* BeautifulDreamer
* BewareTheNiceOnes
* {{Bishonen}}: Dee says he's beautiful and Diana calls him a pretty boy.
* BigDamnHero: Once for Dee and for another would be victim.
* BiTheWay[=/=]ButNotTooBi: Appears to be this having dated a girl in the past. Unless it's IfItsYouItsOkay for Dee.
* ButNotTooForeign: Half-American, half-Japanese
* CloudCuckooLander: It's repeatedly mentioned how out of it he can be.
* CowboyCop: He has his moments.
* FairCop



!!Bikky

A half caucasian, half African-American orphan that Dee and Ryo meet as a witness during a case. He immediately is hostile towards Dee but takes a liking to Ryo who bonds with him. He's taken in by Ryo and very protective of Ryo. Bikky decides it's his job to protect Ryo from the perverted Dee to Dee's chagrin.

->'''Voiced by:''' RicaMatsumoto (Japanese); Mona Marshall (English)

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!!Bikky

!!Dee Laytner
The second protagonist of the story.
A half caucasian, half African-American orphan that Dee detective of the 27th precinct and Ryo meet as a witness during a case. He immediately later the 52nd, he is hostile towards Dee but takes a liking to Ryo who bonds head over heels in love with him. his partner Ryo. Often pounces Ryo but has principles and will always look out for Ryo. He is easily amused, well liked but often thought of as obnoxious by the others. He was raised in an orphanage and still sends gifts to the children despite claiming he hates children. He's taken in by Ryo and very protective of Ryo. there for Bikky decides it's his job to protect Ryo from the perverted Dee to Dee's chagrin.

and Carol whenever they need help even if Bikky isn't particularly fond of him.

->'''Voiced by:''' RicaMatsumoto TomokazuSeki (Japanese); Mona Marshall Doug Stone credited as Sandy Lang (English)


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* AboveTheInfluence: Will not actually take advantage of Ryo.
* AccidentalPervert: Accidentally walks in on Carol nude in the bathroom with Bikky.
* ArmorPiercingSlap[=/=]GetAholdOfYourselfMan: To Ryo.
* AnguishedDeclarationOfLove: [[spoiler:In the final chapter of the first series. Ryo ''finally'' reciprocates.]]
* {{Badass}}: He grew up not to be a half-assed cop like he promised. Still lazy with paperwork though.
* BeautifulDreamer
* BerserkButton: Go ahead and threaten Ryo ''and'' children around Dee. See what happens.
* {{Bishonen}}: According to himself, he's not just pretty but ''uber hot'' when Drake calls him a pretty boy.
* BigDamnHero: A couple of times but mainly for Ryo in England.
* BiTheWay
* ButtMonkey
* CheshireCatGrin: Which Ryo should beware....
* ChivalrousPervert: As said above, he can be very pushy in his Ryo chase, but when Ryo is incapacitated or comes on him when drunk, he won't take the bait. Not to mention he's damn loyal to his friends/coworkers.
* ClickHello: To Leo Grant.
* CowboyCop: The poster boy of this trope in the 27th precinct.
* [[spoiler: DarkAndTroubledPast]]
* {{Determinator}}: Is utterly determined to make Ryo fall for him.
* DoggedNiceGuy: Patiently waited for Ryo to sort his feelings out for two years.
* DudeHesLikeInAComa: When Dee kisses Ryo while he's alseep.
* DynamicEntry: Dee gets a few good ones.
* FairCop
* FriendToAllChildren: Despite claiming to hate children.
* GreenEyes: Feisty, energetic and sexy!
* HeroStoleMyBike: steals a motorcycle in England to save Ryo.
* ImagineSpot: Dee has few. Usually when fantasizing about Ryo.
* LovableSexManiac
* MrFanservice
* OrphanageOfLove: Was raised in one and still visits.
* PluckyComicRelief: Much comic relief comes from Dee failing to ensnare Ryo.
* RevolversAreJustBetter: Was banned from using automatic firearms for a time but did just fine with a revolver. Eventually asks for permission to carry an automatic again and he's granted to carry one.
* SensitiveGuyAndManlyMan: The manly man with Ryo.
* ShinyMidnightBlack: His hair.
* SmokingIsCool: Has been smoking since he was at least 15.
* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Dee explains Laytner is a made up name based on Latener but in Fake II, Dee's business card spells his name as 'Latener'.
* [[TallDarkAndSnarky Tall, Dark, Snarky]] [[TallDarkAndHandsome and Handsome]]
* TomokazuSeki
* VitriolicBestBuds: With Bikky.

!!Bikky

A half caucasian, half African-American orphan that Dee and Ryo meet as a witness during a case. He immediately is hostile towards Dee but takes a liking to Ryo who bonds with him. He's taken in by Ryo and very protective of Ryo. Bikky decides it's his job to protect Ryo from the perverted Dee to Dee's chagrin.

->'''Voiced by:''' RicaMatsumoto (Japanese); Mona Marshall (English)
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* TheIngenue: Yes, Ryo is a rare male version. In the English version, other characters even jokingly call him 'Sandra Dee', an actress known for playing ingenues.
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* DarkSkinnedBlond: Seems he's also mixed-ethnicity

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* StraightMan: To Dee's wise guy antics.
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* SweetTooth

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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: MacLean/McLean/Maclane/Mclane.

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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: MacLean/McLean/Maclane/Mclane.[=MacLean=]/[=McLean=]/Maclane/Mclane.


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* RoseHairedGirl: In the OVA and some illustrations.


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* FriendToAllChildren: They even call him the "Candy Man".
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* ImagineSpot: Dee has few. Usually when fantasizing about Ryo.
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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Dee explains Laytner is a made up name based on Latener but in Fake II, Dee's business card spells his name as 'Latener'.


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* SpellMyNameWithAnS: MacLean/McLean/Maclane/Mclane.
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A detective of the 27th precinct and later the 52nd, he is head over heels in love with his partner Ryo. Often pounces Ryo but has principles. he is easily amused, well liked but often thought of as obnoxious. He was raised in an orphanage and still sends gifts to the children despite claiming he hates children.

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The first protagonist of the story. A detective of the 27th precinct and later the 52nd, he is head over heels in love with his partner Ryo. Often pounces Ryo but has principles. he principles and will always look out for Ryo. He is easily amused, well liked but often thought of as obnoxious. obnoxious by the others. He was raised in an orphanage and still sends gifts to the children despite claiming he hates children.
children. He's there for Bikky and Carol whenever they need help even if Bikky isn't particularly fond of him.



Also a detective and Dee's partner. He's Japanese-American who was driven to become a police officer by the murder of his parents. he has a very kind and soft spoken outward demeanor but on the inside has many conflicts about his own identity as a man. He often scolds Dee for his advances but deeply cares for his partner and has taken in the orphaned Bikky.

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The second protagonist of the story. Also a detective and is made Dee's partner.partner at the beginning of the story. He's Japanese-American who was driven to become a police officer by the murder of his parents. he He has a very kind and soft spoken outward demeanor but on the inside has many conflicts about his own identity as a man. He often scolds Dee for his advances but deeply cares for his partner and has taken in the orphaned Bikky.
Bikky. He also looks out for Bikky's friend Carol whenever she is in need.
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The new chief of the 52nd precinct. he's very serious and appears to have a mysterious past driving his police work.

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The new chief of the 52nd precinct. he's He's very serious and appears to have a mysterious past driving his police work.

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* BeautifulDreamer



* DudeHesLikeInAComa: When Dee kisses Ryo while he's alseep.



* BeautifulDreamer




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The Commissioner of the 27th precinct that transferred into that job after taking an interest in Ryo when he met him and Dee during their vacation in England. He is very mature, confident and serious with a piercing gaze. Dee dislikes him and views him as a serious threat over Ryo's affections.




A special agent for the FBI that teams up with the detectives of the 27th precinct during a case. She tends to dress provocatively and is a very confident strong woman that can handle herself well. She becomes close friends with Ryo and he confides in her. She openly flirts with Ryo to tease Dee and Berkley. Dee likes to refer to her as a "sea hag".




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* VitriolicBestBuds: With Dee. Mildly on the best bud part.




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An old friend of Dee that graduated with him at the police academy. He loves and worships Dee.. to the annoyance of Dee. He's cheerful and eccentric but also the precinct's best shot.




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One of the detectives at the 27th that has known Dee for many years. He is JJ's partner. He is often seen hanging out with Ted and is Dee's drinking buddy outside of work.




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Is also a detective at the 27th. He is often doing all the computer related work on cases. He has known Dee for many years and is one of drinking buddies outside of work.




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The beleaguered police chief of the 27th precinct. He is seen as a father figure by many of the officers but constantly yelling at Dee for his shenanigans. Thanks to Dee, many of the officers call him nicknames like 'Old Badger' (Old Tanuki) and 'Walrus'.




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The new chief of the 52nd precinct. he's very serious and appears to have a mysterious past driving his police work.
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* GreenEyes

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!!Dee Laytener

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!!Dee LaytenerLaytner
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!!Jemmy Jay Adams aka "J.J"

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!!Jemmy Jay Adams aka "J.J"
J." Adams



* InSeriesNickname: "Badger/Walrus" which he hates.

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* InSeriesNickname: "Badger/Walrus" "Badger (Old man tanuki)/Walrus" which he hates.

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