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destinystrings2014-04-30 07:16 am
konpeitoqueen) wrote in destinystrings2014-04-30 07:16 am
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Who: Saionji Hiyoko and ANYONE WHO CAN'T RUN AWAY FAST ENOUGH
Where: Anywhere!
Summary: why would you ever give this shit a persona and let her run free during the 13th hour
When: 13th Hour
Warnings: Saionji's potential to swear and insult people (Saionji should be a warning in herself, tbh.)
[So. What did you expect to see today on the 13th Hour? Some muck left over from the Aries Boss Battle? Just another day hunting demons? Well... you might mistake her for a screaming demon at first, but when you come close enough, you can notice that the yelling is coming from a new Visitor.
Saionji's rushing down the road with a speed she shouldn't possess, howling incoherently and being chased by this thing. With her being half its size, she obviously doesn't stand too much of a chance.
You might also see her slip up and run right into dead end. Ah, fuck.]
...WAAAAAAH! Is this what Yomi is like?! SOMEONE HELP ME!
[Really a screeching harpy. As it backs her into a corner, though- it's about to swing its club down on her, before a big burst of light throws it off course for a moment. How convenient.]
I art thou... thou art I... dancer of Izumo and bringer of arts, I am Izumo-no-Okuni.
Attack it! Get that thing away from me!
[Best way to treat your Persona, Saionji.]
Where: Anywhere!
Summary: why would you ever give this shit a persona and let her run free during the 13th hour
When: 13th Hour
Warnings: Saionji's potential to swear and insult people (Saionji should be a warning in herself, tbh.)
[So. What did you expect to see today on the 13th Hour? Some muck left over from the Aries Boss Battle? Just another day hunting demons? Well... you might mistake her for a screaming demon at first, but when you come close enough, you can notice that the yelling is coming from a new Visitor.
Saionji's rushing down the road with a speed she shouldn't possess, howling incoherently and being chased by this thing. With her being half its size, she obviously doesn't stand too much of a chance.
You might also see her slip up and run right into dead end. Ah, fuck.]
...WAAAAAAH! Is this what Yomi is like?! SOMEONE HELP ME!
[Really a screeching harpy. As it backs her into a corner, though- it's about to swing its club down on her, before a big burst of light throws it off course for a moment. How convenient.]
I art thou... thou art I... dancer of Izumo and bringer of arts, I am Izumo-no-Okuni.
Attack it! Get that thing away from me!
[Best way to treat your Persona, Saionji.]
gg takakage
The girl is reasonably distressed, but he already notes her sharp tongue. A dozen theories come to mind, but he dismisses those thoughts and focuses on the immediate situation at hand.
Koppa Tengu flies over to him, folding its wings and looking attentive. After all, it was much more familiar-looking than the average Persona. Still maintaining his gentle tone, he speaks as calmly as possible. Hopefully it will reassure her. ]
Don't be afraid. A demon attacked you, but it's gone now. [ He indicated the pile of glitter in the floor.
His Persona hooted softly in affirmation. ] This is my Persona. It's named Koppa Tengu. That lady over there should be your Persona - if you're new here, a man called Philemon would have mentioned them to you. They're part of your soul, sort of - and they'll fight demons in your place if you can't.
You'll need to get to somewhere safe as soon as possible. There are many other monsters around at this time of the night.
you've delivered yourself right into hell, boy
Saionji tends to keep herself in a rather high-and-mighty state of mind, but in situations like these? When her actual life is at stake? She's not blind. She knows she's almost defenseless. The only thing she can do is seem threatening, when at best, she can only seem cute. Demons probably don't care about SHSL titles. She can't fall back on that in a place like this.
Not in the world of the dead.]
...Fine. Take me to safety. [That's something of a command, and it comes after quite a while of silent staring. Okuni actually sticks around- if Saionji understood the mechanics of Personas, she would understand she was showing off the fact that she was still tense as hell.] Are Personas a normal practice in Yomi?
[...Still thinks it's Yomi, too. Hey, the demons fit the bill.]
which hell
This isn't Yomi. [ He was familiar with the concept as well - it raised the possibility that they were from the same lands. ] You're in a city, named Hinoto-Ri. [ A pause. He wasn't sure how to put it across. ] While there are demons, they only come out at late night. In the daytime, people still go about their lives.
As for Personae... not everyone in the city has them, only those chosen from other worlds by Philemon. People like you and me. If you're here, the city government ought to have assigned you an apartment to live in. All the residential buildings are demon-proofed by barriers, so you'll be safe there.
[ Another pause. ]
I can check where your house is, but you'll have to give me your name. I hope you're fine with that.
not lucy's disco ball hell, sorry about that
So if it isn't Yomi... does that mean she isn't dead? Or was her soul supposed to go to Yomi, but somehow brought here instead? Or... she touches her neck a bit conspicuously. No wound there.
...Well! If she's supposed to be alive, she has to be even more careful. There's nothing she can do now but be wary, so she better be good at it.]
You better not be lying. [That's what she croaks out after a while. If he turns out to really be lying, she's all ready to make a run for it any time.] I'm Saionji Hiyoko, remember that. But since I've told you my name, you should play fair and tell me yours, too.
[Or else she'll... uh... she's punch you >8C]
I didn't even know it was a hell
A pleasure to make your acquaintance, Miss Saionji. [ He responded with a nod of acknowledgement. ] My name is Kobayakawa Takakage, retainer of the Mouri clan.
[ The COMP popped out of thin air to land neatly over his eyes. A quick scan revealed the numbers he had been looking for. ] Your apartment is in the Libra Ward, ninth floor, first door. [ He retracted the lenses after the search was complete. Knowing Saionji, she would ask about it. ] Are you by chance familiar with the concept of computers? Each Visitor received one. It resembles eyewear. You should be able to summon it by thought.
hell can be rad and then there's saionji
[Give her a moment. She's heard that name before. Actually, no, read it before. It rolls off a tongue in a very pretty manner, as old-timey Japanese names go- which it is, isn't it? Kobayakawa Takakage is a very old-timey name...
The mention of the Mouri clan seals it.] Hah, don't even think of tricking me, moron! One of your claims doesn't make sense. If this isn't Yomi, you shouldn't be here, because you've been dead for hundreds of years. But if this really isn't Yomi, you can't be someone who's been gone for ages, serving as retainer to a clan that barely has a fraction of its power now compared to before.
[#logic. She does summon out the COMP, though- whoa holy shit what. She starts fooling around with it a bit while walking, writing nonsense in the air.] So, are you lying about who you are or where we are?
I think he's the only one who can stand her
I do not lie. People arrive in Hinoto-Ri from many worlds and many times. You presumably come from the far future of the Land of the Rising Sun.
[ A pause. He closed his eyes briefly. ]
I can assure you that I am very much alive.
that is true
Eeeeurgh...
He'll have to prove it.]
Time travel, huh? Then tell me how you understand what I'm saying!
[...and then she touches her ears and actually notices the machines deploying the glasses.
Uh.
Well.
8| ] And tell me what your clan symbol looks like! What army the Kobayakawa has- and who's your adopted sons?
you gotta pay attention to your behaviour or your older bro might ditch you
But now for the questions. The first was quite easy. He turned around briefly, indicating the clan crest sewn into his overcoat. The garment also bore two smaller crests upon the side of each shoulder. ]
This is my clan's crest. The Kobayakawa command a navy - part of the Mouri's famed sea force, of course. [ Entirely reasonable for a clan head to bear the mark of his family.
The second question, however, was puzzling. The strategist was only eighteen - while he could see himself perhaps adopting children later on in life, it was far too early for him to even be thinking about this -
- two names suddenly surfaced within his mind, and he voiced them without thinking. ]
Hideaki and Fusamoto, if memory serves.
but big bro kobayakawaaaaaaa
Is that so... well, your disguise is certainly well-researched if it isn't true. [She's only going to give him that much credit. If Takakage didn't mean well... honestly speaking, he should've finished her off right there and then. Cornered her in that alley. She wouldn't have been able to fight.
Saionji is inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt, but she knows tricksters come in all forms. He might either be an idiot conman, a genuine fool, or a genius.]
But you said you're alive now, right? Which means everyone else here is alive, right?
there are to be no buts, young lady
Well, as far as I know, all the Visitors are alive. Don't worry, this place isn't Yomi. [ He read many texts dedicated to describing it - though their motive was to use information as a whip to caution the living to behave. ]
You cannot fight demons on your own, can you? If this is the case, your Persona usually does the job. [ Especially if it was a combat Persona. ]
;~;
So, what that thing your 'Persona'? How do I get them to fight? 'Oi, you! Beat the crap out of that thing'! My Persona didn't do anything in the previous fight, too... if it's defective, can I get another?
[...Saionji, you do realize the definition of the word 'Persona' means you're basically calling yourself defective right...]
gg saionji
From what I know, since a Persona is derived from an individual's soul, they function as an extension of one's will. Some people give their Persona verbal orders, but usually they can just be controlled with your mind. Perhaps you haven't tried that out yet?
[ A pause. Koppa Tengu walked over to beside Saionji's Persona, inspecting it intently. ]
Hm. Persona are divided into two classes, combat-based and support-based. Your Persona could be the latter. Could you try syncing with it and trying a few skils out? Each Persona should have at least five active.
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...Hm... okay, Okuni, look here! [And she looked swiftly over the two Personas. Hey, maybe she can do something now...
>Skill: Basic Analysis
And suddenly, Barn Owl Koppa Tengu's stats surfaced in her head. Whoa, what. Is everything semi-mechanized in here...? Are the fucking robots in her brain? That's kinda alarming.]
...Is your Persona weak to Lightning and strong against Water?
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So it seemed that Saionji's Persona was a support one. It made sense now. ]
Yes, it is. [ The strategist nodded. ] Your Persona is a support-focused one, then. It's not as proficient in offense, though you won't be completely powerless.
Either way, you ought not to go out at night in the future. There are strong monsters about.
Shall we go to your residence?
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Ehhhh? So I'm the Support character in this story?! How insulting! Who in their right minds would ever write me in this way? [Because obviously, life follows TVTropes. It's true. 8|
Rambling about story roles and character designs aside...] How lame... well, I would like to go home now.
[DON'T GET ANY FUNNY IDEAS AND FOLLOW HER IN THOUGH.] But does that mean everyone here knows everyone else's address?
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Support Persona users aren't necessarily not important. Both aspects are vital in battle. [ With its healing skills, Koppa Tengu had saved his life quite a few times.
Takakage started heading in the direction of the nearest train station. ] Well, not really. The layout of the residences takes effort to find, but it is available on the network for those who can seek it out.
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[And jeez... seriously? Welp.] Uwaaaah, that's so creepy! If any gross loli pedo gets a nasty idea, they can just look up the network and see where I live? How horrifying!
[She doesn't sound very horrified, though. She's gonna booby trap her apartment to oblivion.]
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You can always lock the door. The police here are always ready to assist, but I suggest that you don't bother them for issues that are not of undue importance. [ They had a hard time even without Saionji's presumably insistent complaints. ]
If something happens to you, you can contact me. I'm willing to assist. [ Especially if Saionji's words were actual forecasts of future events. She was still a girl, after all. And since the strategist hadn't quite started looking like a full adult yet, that might excuse him from her category of miscreants. ]
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[Mood whiplash, anyone? She is warming up to Takakage a bit, at least... she's not constantly wondering if he'll kill her? That's something!] Reeeally, Big Bro Kobayakawa? If you extend an offer like that to everyone, you'll just get flooded in socially obligated favors.
[Big Bro- whoa. Congrats, Takakage. That's your sign to run, far away, right now.] But do we have to live alone now?! They'll just force a little girl to have to fend for herself in a world full of demons? How cruel! Uuu...
delayed reply bc I was traveling
However, before he could reply, a different thought slithered through the net of his iron self-control and launched itself into the forefront of his mind.
Even a little girl can tell. You have faltered. As with many times before. Does your duty mean nothing to you?
With effort, he banished the black words back to where they came from. He was still strong enough to pass it off as a moment of contemplation, giving no hints to the coiled viper of despair that lay just beneath the surface, waiting to strike at any opening.
Shaking his head slightly to clear his thoughts, he responded a moment later. ]
As someone blessed with the ability to make a difference, not utilizing it would be a crime. [ A leader was one who served the people. Forcing the people to serve one's own petty desires was a corrupt transgression upon the holy oath of leadership. ]
Yes, you have to. [ Time to grow up, Saionji. Takakage isnt going to fall for this at all. Especially given how strict he would be with regards to the instruction of his nephew... you should count yourself lucky. ] Everyone chosen by Philemon can fend for themselves, and that includes you, too. [ He was careful to exclude any frustration or annoyance from his voice, keeping it calm yet firm. ] You'll be fine.
[ Plus, the idea of having to share a residence with someone of the opposite gender unnerved him. Privacy was something the strategist valued very highly. ]
poor takakage
Speaking of stories, you're sounding juuust like a lawful stupid protagonist, Big Bro Kobayakawa. [Considering he might actually be a figure from Japanese history...? Not too surprising, looking at the Warring States period. But Saionji still doesn't quite believe his story, so there's that.]
Or, you could be speaking like the protagonist's mentor, just before your plot-oriented death in order to give them motivation to fight! Kyahahah! [That got dark fast. She's interested, though... can she exploit him? Probably not a good idea to find out now. And jeez, does she really have to live by herself? But she can't cook so she'll always be eating ooooout.
8C]
Well, I'll keep you in mind then! And since everyone knows where everyone else lives, I'll just look up this 'Visitor' list and knock your door down if you don't pick up. [Whoops.] How rude, though, to pull us from our lives. We could've been busy!
[...She's half-thankful, actually. Murderisland is a bitch, and she's still 50% sure it's secretly Yomi.]
hahahhahs
Perhaps things would turn out better if you paid more attention to your words.
[ Respect is a necessary virtue, Saionji. Don't make Takakage drill it into you. ]
wow rude
[Rhetorical question. She knows he does. But... would it be really wise to insult him now? After all, this is a foreign world.
For now. For now, then. She'll watch her tongue.] Buuut, if you say so! I'll tone down my words a bit.
who's rude now
[ You really need to watch yourself, Saionji.
He was getting a little worried. But only a little. ]
takakage obviously
nah it's you
8(
Too bad
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