Week 2

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WEEK 2

WAKE UP, GET UP, GET OUT THERE.

Saturday rolls around and characters may see that there are notices from Mina, saying that everyone will be taking a trip at noon sharp on Saturday, and to have their weapons. Whether characters pay this heed or not, they will in fact hear a ding from their phones at noon, their screens glowing a sunset red with the word "TRANSFERRING..." the only thing to be seen. And then, just like that –

You all enter.

The new world before you can be described in one word: twisted. It doesn't feel great, but it doesn't feel extremely awful, either, depending on how you look at it – it's a distorted version of the already grim city that you've been brought to, and you are specifically in the shopping district. Everything seems to be darker shades of red, yellow, and purple, if you can see it through the haze ominously floating about.

That feeling of something stirring in your chest seems to grow stronger, more potent, burning with the desire to be let free…

…and you, all of you, are surrounded. Various monsters and demons are threatening to attack you, looking at you like you are their prey. That's because you are…but you don't have to be for long. The moment that you engage in battle with them, no matter who strikes first, is the moment your emancipation begins.

Welcome to your awakening.

You feel a surge of energy rush to your palm – for some, it burns like a fiery blaze. For others, it sparks with electricity; perhaps wind circles around it, or a mysterious frost begins to blanket it. Maybe you have a mysterious pink aura around it, or a bright turquoise light; a dark, sinister glow or a calming light. Whatever the case may be, it drives you to place your hand over your heart.

You latch onto something. It is not your chest, it's not your heart, but it's something deeper than that, something from your being. You pull, you drag it out, and there is no bloodshed or any sort of pain, only a very bright light and some struggle as you unearth what is within. You finally, finally feel free as a new part of you literally stands before you. Say hello to your new friend: Your Persona.

Your new skills feel intuitive, and you feel like you can navigate them well enough to at least try to survive. You don't need to question how or why you understand them just yet; all you need to do is let yourself experience your power, and you'll stand a chance.

And with that, it's time to fight.

(Note: Weapon attacks will always deal Phys damage, but Phys spells will naturally do more than just whacking enemies with your weapons. Go wild, dodge, parry – combat is more freeform here than it is in Persona, so play this out however you'd like.

Furthermore, you'll be able to see everyone's cool Personas! You just won't be able to really interact with them directly.)

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(Picrew by ~danidoninha!)

After the battle, there's the sound of a whistle. Turn your heads towards the source, and…huh? A cat?

"Alright, newbies, it's time to roll out."

…And it talks???

She says it with a scowl on her face, and soon, she leaps up – poof, and suddenly, there is a cat train in front of you. Weirdly enough, this cat is the one driving it. How did she summon the train…who knows.

"Get in, unless you wanna get your asses kicked!"

And sure enough, she's right, because there seem to be more enemies flocking towards you. She will drag you all in whether you like it or not.

SAFE AREA.

And, after a quick ride on the cat train, you find yourselves back at the dorms! ...Kind of. Much like the rest of this alternate world, it’s distorted in shape, though there’s none of the haze you saw when you first arrived. It seems this area, at least, is safe - characters would be wise to note it as a location to base any Nekyia operations out of in the future.

Mina is also here! She looks, quite frankly, relieved to see everyone show up alive in the train. The train, by the way, is gone, because it seems like your mysterious cat friend is now back to her…first…form? And seems to be on her way out. Back to Mina, though:


“Thank goodness... Okay, um, app hiccups aside...

Welcome to the Nekyia - the world of the unconscious. As you can see, the unconscious version of the city is, um... Very, very messed up. The more commissions you complete, the more connections you forge, the more bonds you repair, and the more Shadows you take out will help return the Nekyia to normal - and with it, the real world!

The people of this world don’t have the power to summon Personas... You’re the only ones who can save this city from the influence now. So please...

Help me fix this city from the inside-out!”

Mina has also set up a folding table set up with divinity cookies and water bottles from “Ambrosial Water Co”, judging by the labels. Characters who partake in these proffered snacks will find them rejuvenating - literally. Using a Persona’s abilities takes spiritual energy, but these snacks replenish one’s energy to full again with a single bite or sip. Any characters who want to try venturing back into the thick of the Nekyia today are free to take some with them, but do take care! Mina is only providing snacks for today, and after this characters will need to monitor their energy levels on their own.

Characters with further questions may ask Mina and she will do her best to answer! You can also try to catch the mysterious cat from earlier, too.

To go back to the real world, all characters need to do is press the "RETURN?" button on their phones. Much like the "TRANSFERRING..." message, this is the only thing on their screen.

All phones will now have a Nekyia app that will enable them to come in and out of the Nekyia at will.

OOC

READ ME!!!!

• Welcome to your Week 2 event log!
• Here is your promised Persona debut. Fighting is very flexible, so please just thread the fights in whatever format you'd like.
  
• A reminder for those of you who have gotten their Level 10 skills: These do not unlock ICly until Week 3, starting on 8/17.
  
• As always, please let us know if you have any questions! Enjoy!
  

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[goei]

You'd rather wait and risk dyin' to these chump idiots first, be my guest.

Hell, if I hadn't flipped my sword over you'd already be dead.

[supherb]

[Arven gives him a scandalized look. Seriously?]

Yeah, dead to you. Jerk.

[He tries to sideline his annoyance, though. This guy already knows he's not as experienced as he claimed, so there's no going back now. Things are a bit too dire to get into an argument now.]

Ugh, fine. So how do I not be so exposed?

[goei]

I ain't got time right now ta teach an amateur how ta fight.

[He says, but;]

You got a heavy weapon which means yer takin big swings, ya gotta resist that urge because then someone's gonna hit you in the time it takes fer ya to put yer guard back up. Sit there an' watch me.

[Izou demonstrates his point. He has a fairly low stance, but the key is that he strikes, and then almost immediately returns to his ready stance so he can strike again at the next demon that hoves into his field of vision.]

[supherb]

Then why'd you--!!

[He cuts himself off and takes a deep breath. He can't get annoyed about Izou's contrary response, especially when he ends up giving some advice in the end.

He watches with crossed arms and a stern expression. That's...some insane speed. It's like watching a Kingambit strike. Izou really must be a pro at this.]

Your sword's gotta be a lot lighter than my frying pan though, yeah? If I'm not supposed to take bigger swings, then what should I do...? Swipe at 'em?

[goei]

Of course my sword's lighter. Way better weapon than some cookin' tool.

Either train yerself to be able to swing it with more control, which'll require stronger arms of get a more practical weapon.
[He considers this another moment.]

Or get some armor I guess.

[supherb]

[He lets out a sigh and grumbles something that could be considered an agreement. He's not thrilled about his weapon.]

This is what I was given, though... So I guess I'll follow your advice.

[He's not weak by any means, so at least he won't be starting from nothing.]

[goei]

What, you the kinda guy who just accepts whatever trash people throw at ya?

[He's smirking. This is just straight up bullying now.]

[supherb]

[The bullying is working, too.]

Have you seen any weapon stores around?!

[goei]

Nah. Maybe you could ask the goddess fer a better one?

[supherb]

...huh. I hadn't thought of that.

[Arven,]

[goei]

[HELP.]

Though she probably picked that stupid thing for ya in the first place.

[supherb]

[Izou reiterating how stupid it is only makes Arven feel worse.]

I'm big on cooking, so that's probably why... But c'mon, how am I supposed to cook in the middle of battle?!