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[moribundity]

[ He said he'd do this weeks ago but maybe it's more convenient to do it now that there are more people around. There's no real reason to ask, beyond curiosity. It's not like they have their old powers from home.

But he is curious. And Souji had been too. ]

Did anyone here have a Persona?

[ The question is short and to the point and easily misunderstood if you have no idea what a Persona is. Minato's not saying any more on that particular matter, either. For most people, the feed ends there.

However... for one person it will not. Another video message follows. ]

[ filtered to Minako Arisato: ]

[ He looks downward after turning the feed back on and remains silent for a few moments to collect his thoughts before looking back up again, almost shy. ]

Minako-chan... can we talk? I have a few questions. [ Looking away again with a frown, he practically mumbles the rest: ] You're the only one I could think to ask. Who would understand.

[ Wow, that sounds serious. Okay, seriously, he's done now. Time to wait for replies somewhat nervously. ]

Comments

[belies]

Several? [ she's definitely judging you. ] Geez, you must have had some serious problems.

[moribundity]

I did. Shadows in Tatarus... the end of the world. Serious stuff.

[belies]

...oh. Ha ha. Sure.

[moribundity]

Personas are masks that you put on in order to protect yourself from hardships. [ Or something like that. ] Hardships can be mundane or extraordinary.

[belies]

[ extraordinary, she can get. getting over a lost loved one, that's pretty extraordinary. overcoming obstacles to achieve your dreams, that's extraordinary.

but saving the world? ]

You're seriously trying to tell me you saved the world?

[ aren't you missing something, minato? like your cape and mask? ]

[moribundity]

[ Don't need any of that if your Personas are leveled high enough. ]

Yes. But you don't have to believe it.

[belies]

Thanks, that means this a lot easier.

[moribundity]

We can pretend I was joking the whole time.

WOW i mean *makes...

[belies]

I'm already halfway there~

[moribundity]

You're so kind. [ And quite pretty, too. ] I'm Minato.

[belies]

[ don't mind the once-over she gives you before responding, minato. just be pleased you passed the test. ]

I'm Ai.

It would have been pretty cool to know a hero, though.

[moribundity]

[ He gives her a slightly wider smile and a shrug. ]

It's too bad I'm not.

[belies]

I guess you'll have to find other ways to impress me.

[moribundity]

I will, with time. [ He's gotta get to know you first! But then it also sounds very flirtatious.. ]

[belies]

Do you think I'll have that much to spare?

[moribundity]

In Asgard? Yeah. You probably will.

[belies]

It's a large city, with plenty of interesting enough people. And you're just one of them.

[moribundity]

[ Touche. Still, Ai seems interesting. He won't give up on this just yet. ]

So are you. [ Flattery. Did it work? ]

[belies]

I can assure you I'm much more than that.

[moribundity]

I can tell.

[belies]

So what are you going to do about it?

[moribundity]

[ He pretends to think on it for a long moment... It seems like Ai is very into the song and dance of flirtation.

He should proceed cautiously.

Slowly, he smiles and looks up again. ]

Nothing, just yet.

[ If she's interested, she'll come talk to him again. And really, even he knows that jumping into flirting with another girl while harboring confused feelings with another, post-rank-10 girl, is not the best option.

So, playing hard to get it is. He gives a little wave and cuts the feed. ]

[belies]

[ WOW, RUDE. ]