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[ 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. ]

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... oh!

So you're trying to pick up chicks so you can get them a new one? I'm not sure if that's smooth, or still creepy.

...No. [ What is going on here and where is the misunderstanding coming from? It's sort of frustrating. ] What are you trying to say?

Oi, you're the one asking for Purse Owners, okay? There's only so many options a girl can take from that.

[ He just stares for a long moment...]

No... I'm not. Personas. Not purse owners. [ He tries to enunciate very clearly the difference here! ]

No need to repeat yourself! I heard you loud and clear the first time.

No you didn't.

This has nothing to do with purses.

*GASP*

So you're just after the owners?! You're swinging back to creepy so fast--!

It doesn't have anything to do with people who own purses either. [ Minato is a patient guy. He's sat through old men lecturing him late at night when he'd really rather go back to the dorms and get some sleep. But this? This is ridiculous.

He ends up sending her a text with just the world PERSONA. ]

I'm talking about that word. Persona.

. . . *head tilt*

So you want to get up close and personal with people? I don't think that's the best way to word "I wanna tussle!" to people.

...

[ There are several options here. He could attempt to explain to her exactly what he means by "Persona". Maybe this would be the wiser version. It would teach her something, even if it would also serve to give Minato a headache.

The other option is to smile and nod like he usually does. She's just a stranger. He has no social link with this girl and owes her nothing. This option might result in a gross misunderstanding, but denying that he wants to get up close and personal with people is the easier option.

He prefers easy options, when dealing with other people. ]

...Yes. I want to get personal with people. Not necessarily "tussle" with them, though.

*Minato you The Fool...*

... huuuuuuuh. You've got an okay look about you and all despite the whole half asleep thing, but sorry, I'm not interested in that kind of thing!

That's fine. [ Half asleep thing? He tries not to frown. ] I'm sorry for the misunderstanding.

It's fine!

Next time you want that kinda thing though, they have red light places for that.

...... oh. Right. No color. Uh... Look for signs with suggestive posing girls on them! Or three X's!

[ ...oh.

No. He is not going to allow himself to get annoyed again. Instead, he smiles. It's even more forced than usual. ]

Thank you. I'll keep it in mind...

Oh! Right! I know a guy who was looking to make stripper poles and stuff.

You should go talk to him. Maybe he'll let you in cheap if you help.

[ Still not leaving....?

He sighs. Play along... ] Who? What's his name?

Zeon! He's hard to miss. Lots of purple and a funky voice that sounds like a computer.

I'll keep an eye out.

...Is that all? [ Kinda hoping it is so they can stop this silly charade. ]

I dunno, is it? You don't have any other personal stuff you want to ask a cute and sexy young girl, right?

[ ...she's quite a character. ]

Maybe your name?

Oh, is that all? It's Eve! Eve Neuschwanstein!

It's kinda long though, so you can just call me the Ultimate Beauty Lady Eve Neuschwanstein. ♥

I could.

[ Or he could just call her Eve. ]

Uwaaaah... Not even going to try and humor me? That's cold, dude.

[ That's what he's been doing this entire time... ]

It was nice to meet you, Ultimate Beauty Lady Eve.

[ He nods once. Hopefully she realizes how much she'd underestimated his ability to humor her. ]

Gasp! It looks as if I've underestimated your ability to humor me!

Or something like that.

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