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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Dining Hall

[kandata]

Certainly. How may I help?

[Doodling...oh, could this be why there were art and crafts available at the welcoming party? It was an offer of some sort to the goddess all along? More reason to assist, then! She wants to know more]

[bloodweapon]

Add your own artistic touch to this; whatever you would like.

[He holds out the card of moogles for Kirumi to take. You could add little hats to the moogles, or give them a background, or add some friends for them to play with! Totally up to you.]

Working together to form connections is the idea behind it, but a physical offering that we crafted together may be suitable for her to speak with us. I have some questions that Mina cannot answer, thus this attempt.

[kandata]

[Kirumi takes the card of moogles, considering her move. Hmmmmm...oh, there's plenty she could do! But...]

Forgive the impudence, but may I ask you to share the information you will get? I am very interested in hearing about what the goddess will say.

[Since Mina is lacking in information and Kirumi finds that so frustrating]

[bloodweapon]

Of course. I see no reason to keep such things to myself, as we're all in the same situation here.

[He does have a personal question he's going to ask, but that aside, any information he gets will be shared.]

Though if you'd prefer to leave the offering with me, that may help. I'm not entirely sure what it is she's looking for, after all.

[And two people bringing an offering they made together might work? Maybe??]

[kandata]

I would rather come along. It is not that I do not trust you -- I would feel more comfortable seeing the results myself.

[Firsthand information is the best since something could be lost from getting it secondhand even though she doesn't think any mistakes or omissions would be intentional!]

Let's do this. I am quite good at this. We will have a good offering soon.

[Probably will be a tad gothic but hey, what matters is that it'll be done!]

[bloodweapon]

[listen, goth moogles are so valid.]

Of course, I would expect no less. I would likewise prefer to hear answers straight from her; that's why I offered.

[If you're going to all the trouble of helping him out with this, then you deserve to question her too!! That's how it goes.]

You have my thanks for your assistance... Ah, I don't believe I've caught your name.

[kandata]

[There's a lot of intricate patterns on these moogles going on! She draws carefully, making it seems like these moogles came out of some goth Victorian catalogue. She even takes the liberty to make one of the patterns spiderweb based because, well, that's her thing, spiders are her theme, hah]

Pardon me for not introducing myself earlier. I am Kirumi Tojo, the Ultimate Maid. Nice to meet you, sir.

[She barely looked up from her artistic drawing on moogles, eyes narrowed in concentration. Kirumi is taking this so seriously! Aiming for perfection or anything close to it]

[bloodweapon]

The Ultimate Maid? An interesting title.

[He watches her work, and while there's no outward expression of what he's thinking, he can't help but be impressed by both her detail and hard work at making the moogles absolutely gorgeous. Just imagine them wearing such inspired designs!!]

[kandata]

[I wish there were results for 'moogle with gothic clothes' but alas, that hasn't been drawn yet, dang]

It was bestowed to me for my accomplishments in this line of work -- generally involving going up and above at any task requested of me.

[Truly she's more of a versatile personal assistant than a maid, really. Which is why she's being so extra even at something like drawing moogles! Which she passes, once she's finished]

Is this acceptable?

[bloodweapon]

[people are absolutely missing out on this mental image smh]

More than acceptable. The goddess should be pleased with this offering.

[Two different people forming a connection through the use of art, isn't that exactly what she'd want? Hopefully she deems them worthy of a conversation, then.]

It was suggested we leave this offering at the temple. Shall we? I would be curious to hear more about your work on the way there.

[kandata]

Right after you.

[She bows her head elegantly, ready to make the trip]

I can answer any questions you have. There are no secrets to hide, after all.

[Total lie, she has secrets to hide and don't want others to find out, but she's really good at lying and keeping a straight face. She'll be able to keep them all away from everyone, she's sure]

[bloodweapon]

[Off we go, then! Fray takes the lead with their offering held carefully in his clawed gauntlets. As for Kirumi's words...

[x] doubt, but it's fine. Fray's not going to pry into anyone's secrets, because he has his own to keep as well.]

Your title of "Ultimate" sounds as though it has a story behind it, if you don't mind my asking.

[kandata]

It is not as convoluted as you might think. Where I am from, teenagers who excel at a line of work or at a talent are bestowed with the title of Ultimates. The basic requirement is to go above and beyond to what even adults are capable of.

[Ah, the wonders of Danganronpa, the Ultimate title becoming heftier and heftier with every game, haha]

[bloodweapon]

Indeed? So you've been recognized for your talents and had the title bestowed unto you. Congratulations are in order, then.

[To be even better than the adults at assisting others is certainly worth something, after all and she does seem quite pleased with it.]

[kandata]

Thank you. [She takes a moment to stop and give a cursty! So practiced!] I assume it was my track record what encouraged the goddess to bring me here -- if not to...socialize, to keep everything going well while everybody else works on their connections.

[Well, nah, she's pretty sure it was more like the goddess tried to tie Kirumi to this by trying to make Kirumi feel indebted. Kirumi is keeping her more cynical thoughts deep inside instead of voicing them]