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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[linkmakers]

[ The cat can be found lounging around outside of the dorms, gaze sharp on whatever's in front of her. Upon closer inspection, there's nothing. Maybe she always looks like this... ]

[ushirono]

[ You.

Fuyu is assuming that this is the same cat that sat with the miscellaneous items the other day and chucks a dog plush at it. ]

Don't bring me worthless things.

[linkmakers]

Hey-

[ You!!! She doesn't hiss like a normal cat would. Instead, she gets up on her hind legs and folds her front ones across her chest. Very human-like. ]

It's not my fault! Boss' orders!

[ushirono]

Tell your boss that I don't need them.

[ He throws lipstick at this cat too. ]

[idealies]

[ Oh, is that... ]

Hi there! Thanks for saving us back there.

[linkmakers]

[ She's cleaning one of her paws when Ai approaches. She looks up and gives her a little nod. ]

Yeah, I had to, Miss Ai. You guys were gonna get destroyed with that mob closing in on you. Boss wouldn't have liked that very much.

[idealies]

Oh, I see I don't need to introduce myself.

[ Giving her a polite bow. She appreciates it! She wouldn't have lasted for sure. ]

Who's the boss?

[chimken]

[ Falin immediately came up to the cat, itching to give it a pet. But even more so, she wanted to hear it speak! A talking cat?! What if there could be talking dogs?! ]

Thank you for giving us a ride, little kitty...unless you have a name you prefer to be called?

[linkmakers]

[ Imagine if we had a talking dog. That would be amazing... ]

I guess... It's Dawn.

[ Dawn! Dawn the cat. ]

I hope you ate some of that lady's snacks to replenish yourself.

[chimken]

Oh, yes, I did! [ Don't pet the cat without asking...]

Thank you for checking. You are very kind, Dawn.

[imperiosity]

[Well, now that the shock of seeing the cat train pop out of nowhere had faded somewhat and they seem safe... he has some questions.]

Not that I don't appreciate the save, but who the hell are you?

[linkmakers]

Your savior.

[ Said with a cheeky grin on her face -- who knew cats could make this expression... ]

Hehehe, more seriously, I'm Dawn. I work for the Boss. ... Well, I guess you guys know her as Braphine.

[imperiosity]

Well, look at that, the furball's got sass.

[It really feels like he's looking at some kind of mascot character from a film, but the changes in expression seem too natural for it to be merely a person in a costume.]

That deadbeat goddess, huh. Didn't realize she had another lackey working for her. They keep you locked up in a cage 'til now?

[moodwrecker]

[Two can play resting bitch face.

Stares back at the cat.]

[linkmakers]

[ HI.

Stares riiiiight at Aubrey. Blink and you lose. ]

[moodwrecker]

[It is time to have a staring contest with a talking cat, the most normal activity ever.]

[kandata]

Excuse me. Would you be willing to answer a few questions?

[Hello, savior cat, thanks for making sure we don't die horribly to a bunch of monsters]

[linkmakers]

Sure. Go ahead, Miss Kirumi.

[ Said with a little shrug. She has nothing to hide! ... Maybe? ]

[kandata]

Thank you very much. The main question is: how will we know we have been successful at our task? Are we supposed to eliminate 100% of the monsters here?

[Nah, she's sure this cat and Mina's goddess have plenty to hide, but she's not going to accuse someone to their face when they just saved everyone from exhaustion!]

[beautifulknight]

[ How strange! Suddenly there's the savior cat from out of nowhere?! But there is something intent in her gaze... ]

Is there something amiss, sharp-eyed feline?

[ Mewello. ]

[linkmakers]

Not really. You're all just a handful and it's noisy over there.

[ Or maybe she just always looks like this... ]

Especially you, Mister Argenti! I can hear you talking about beauty all the way over here from the city! Hehehe!

[ She's joking....probably!! ]

[beautifulknight]

[ How strange, does she usually look like this in truth?

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If so, it is the most adorable angy resting face he's ever glimpsed. He has truly been blessed by Idrila!

Oh right, he needs to come back down to reality. ]

Is that so, dear little one? I hope that my extensively loud talks of Beauty have been of great solace to your feline ears! I cannot help but grant talks about the nature of Idrila and all that is related to them in the way that I do. You can say it easily shows how devoted I am to them.

But, I digress. Do you happen to have a way to fight like we do? Or are your strengths in shapeshifting and other areas? I realize I should probably do my best to get to know our world-bound allies here as well.

[oracool]

Ahh!

[ That is a squeal of delight. Cat!! ]

Aren't you just the cutest thing! How'd you do that trick with the train earlier? Is that your Persona?

[linkmakers]

I wish.

[ She deflates a little, at that. ]

I'm just a shapeshifter. I guess it's pretty handy for stuff like that, but I think you guys got something real cool!

[umurice]

--Ah! The train cat!

[He recognized this one.]

Thank you for your help earlier.