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.

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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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[chimken]

it's easy being a magical girl...again

[ Falin had her staff close to her chest; being unable to use her normal magic made her a little bit weary to try to go anywhere. However, the thought of other being hurt, especially some of her new friends, she couldn't stand. However, once she realizes that she is going to be in a fight, that's when Falin realizes that she was at a significant disadvantage...

or was she?

When the enemies approach, at first, she tries to back up. It was almost muscle memory, but there was no Laios to jump in and go after them in front of her while she supported. Shaking her head, she knew she couldn't rely on those memories, those people, those feelings...When that thought crosses her mind, a roar erupts from behind her and her hat flops off her head as she turns.

Behind Falin was the red dragon, but it's eyes were not filled with malice...they were filled with the same determination that she felt. With a smile, she immediately put her hand out automatically. ]

Bon Appetit!

[ Some of the enemies are swallowed up by a ball of white light, then spat out after a moment. She laughed as she pet the dragons head when it leaned down. It was a relief to see something from home. ]

I guess you're here to fight too!

once a healer...

[ As people are being transported, Falin is tirelessly coming up to others and giving them a quick heal, especially in groups. She is taking everyone's hands immediately, preferring her usual norm of touch to heal them. The dragon is only occasionally appearing as she heals, looking only slightly menacing behind her. ]

Now, don't overdo it, you need to rest your body even if your wounds are healed. It's important to keep your energy up!

[ However, it's clear she's starting to slow down. Perhaps someone can convince her to follow her own advice. ]

wildcard

[ Falin is going to be going from healing others to fighting as best she can! If you want to do something separate with her, please let me know! ]

Once a Healer

[kandata]

Are you keeping your reserves well stocked? You need to rest too.

[Kirumi is grateful for the healing! And it's because of that gratitude that Kirumi tries to give Falin a divinity cookie. Take care of yourself too!]

[chimken]

[ Falin bows her head at the cookie, taking it respectfully and making sure to eat it. ]

I am trying but I find my stamina is not like it was back home. I appreciate the snack...uhm...

I suppose I did not get your name first!

[kandata]

Pardon me. I'm Kirumi Tojo, the Ultimate Maid.

[Oh, lacking stamina...]

I should find out more about how these cookies are made. I could bake more, for future use...

[Fortunately, cooking in general can be very helpful in the world of Persona!]

[chimken]

[ Falin seems estatic to eat the cookie, munching on it still. ]

The Ultimate Maid? I've never heard of someone with such a title! You must be so good at what you do, Kirumi Tojo!

Also, if you need a taste tester, I don't mind helping you out!

[kandata]

I do not mean to sound conceited but indeed, I am excellent in my line of work.

[To the point she's more of a very versatile assistant than a maid! And Kirumi is very proud of that.

Falin offering to be a taste tester makes Kirumi chuckle]

If you will offer to help with that, I will gladly accept it. I will bake as many cookies as you may want -- even beyond the purposes of healing in this...strange land.

[chimken]

Then consider me your taste tester! [ Falin looked determined at her job. ]

This land may be strange, but we can all help each other. Imagine if we were all alone here.

[kandata]

I will provide them as soon as possible, once we return.

[And indeed, later that day Kirumi would deliver to Falin a batch of cookies that resemble the rejuvenating ones they experienced today! They would be lacking in magic, but hey, it was a first try and they're delicious anyway]

Were any of us alone solving this city's issues would be an impossible task...

[Even for someone like Kirumi, really]

[chimken]

I wouldn't say impossible, but it would be very hard.

[ Because Touden Siblings don't understand the word "impossible". Falin gives the other a warm smile ]

I've seen many people do the impossible, back at home, but when a group is together, things feel different.

Once a healer...

[moodwrecker]

[She just watches Falin tend to everyone wordlessly, though when Falin shows up in front of her...

She's gonna bonk Falin on the shoulder lightly with a water bottle.]

Drink this first.

[chimken]

Ah- thank you. [ Falin takes the water bottle and begins to drink it - small sips at first before chugging it down completely. ]

Normally, I have far more stamina then this...it seems to be a little different here.

[moodwrecker]

...Why, are you used to fighting monsters?

[Comic book-ass world.......]

[chimken]

Yes, actually! Where I am from there is a dungeon that many adventurers have tried to traverse and there are a myriad of different monsters!!

[ Definitely a comic book ass world. ]

[moodwrecker]

[Oh she's from a video game-ass world. Great.]

Sounds like a fantasy story where I'm from.

[It's wild how she's just kinda like. Getting used to this happening, repeatedly, every time she talks to someone here. Is she seriously the only normie around...]

[chimken]

Where are you from? I am sure there are special things about your world!

[ Falin doesn't think that her world is anything like a fantasy story but that may be because she's used to it... ]

[moodwrecker]

...Just a little town. Kind of like this world, but much smaller, and way less buildings. Our phones aren't as fancy, either.

[chimken]

Even it is a little town, I am sure there something wonderful about it.

[ Falin could understand about the phones, she was having a hard time with texting and such. ]

Though, I can understand the phone - we didn't have anything like this back home.

it's easy being a magical girl...again;

[beautifulknight]

[ Fighting is quite a joyful time when it is with allies, isn't it? That sure is a phrase to use it battle, though.

"Bon Appetit"...to be precise.

But it isn't that Argenti is thinking of it in a bad way. More, something like curiosity as he charges in to strike down any stragglers not destroyed by that red dragon. ]

I certainly am. You seem to be adjusting well to the situation...

Are you used to fighting monsters, Miss?

[chimken]

Yes, actually! I am used to fighting them because of where I come from. We can also eat them!

[ Thus why the attack was named the way it was. ]

[beautifulknight]

[ . . .

. . . . .

Argenti's brain just kind of comes to a screeching halt for once and he asks: ]

...Excuse me?

Even the most foreboding monsters? Does it not upset your stomach?

[ How does this even work?! ]

[chimken]

Yep! Even something as strong and intimidating as a dragon!

[ Falin is so proud of this fact ]

My brother started the idea, actually and met many wonderful friends because of it!

[beautifulknight]

[ So, basically, there is Beauty in eating monsters?

...

Somehow that doesn't sound quite right. No, it can't apply here...can it? But, meeting new friends definitely can. So, just like that he manages to brighten up regardless. ]

I've never heard of the concept until now...it sounds quite unique! [ But the concept of it probably exists even in the universe of HSR. ] Your brother is also very adventurous, and I am happy to know that such activities have bridged for him many friendships!

May that continue for him and yourself even when our journeys here have come to an end.

[ Anyway, that sure is a Pixie that is showing up right now, so he's going to go right in for a stab, taking a good chunk of its HP off, thought it seems to cling to life out of sheer stubbornness. ]

[chimken]

[ Thinking for a moment, Falin summons Red Dragon again and uses a healing spell on the other to keep their energy up. ]

I don't want you to get too tired!

[beautifulknight]

[ Argenti blinks, seeming not to expect that, and then he leverages her a smile even on the battlefield. ]

You are most certainly helpful, Miss, I grant you thanks...oh, I don't believe I've received your name.

My name is Argenti. I am a Knight of Beauty and it is a pleasure meeting you.

[chimken]

Falin Touden. You can just call me Falin. It is a pleasure to meet you as well, Argenti.

[ Falin was itching to know what a Knight of beauty was; certainly it didn't mean just her looks (she was very pretty). ]

What kind of job does a Knight of Beauty have?