[Game Opening, Part 3 - A Call To Action]

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Who: (Everyone OPEN LOG)
Where: (City Hall)
Summary: (After your Arrival and being Explained the Situation...things start to get a little...tense)
Warnings: (Action)
Style: (The text is in prose, but feel free to write back in action tags if you feel more comfortable.)

After questions were answered, a man finally appears into the room, after having talked with his daughter.

"I apologize for making you all wait."

After introducing himself, Takeharu begins to explain in more detail what they've learned from this world. He goes on about the life in the city, the hurdles they had to overcome...and the strange phenomenon of the 13th hour.

"...and once midnight hits, a 13th hour commences. We had a name for a similar phenomenon in my world; the Dark Hour. However, this one doesn't seem to be caused by rampaging Shadows. We are still investigating as to why it exists...and in due time you might aid us in this task. You will all be able to observe it for yourselves quickly enough, although I would strongly suggest doing so in your own apartments. Not only are you all new visitors, previous Persona users or otherwise, but the moon is full tonight, which means the demonic population will be at a dangerous, aggressive level."

"Now before we continue, we should talk about the--"

Aries Sector : SECURED.

Taurus Sector: WARNING! SECTOR F1 CURRENTLY COMPROMISED!

Gemini Sector: WARNING! SECTOR E8 & E9 CURRENTLY COMPROMISED!

Cancer Sector: SECURED.

Leo Sector: SECURED.

Virgo Sector: WARNING! SECTOR A7 CURRENTLY COMPROMISED!

Libra Sector: WARNING! SECTOR G5 CURRENTLY COMPROMISED!

Scorpio Sector: SECURED.

Sagittarius Sector: WARNING! SECTOR C4 & B4 CURRENTLY COMPROMISED!

Capricorn Sector: WARNING! SECTOR A3 CURRENTLY COMPROMISED!

Aquarius Sector: SECURED.

Pisces Sector: SECURED.

"I repeat..."

"Damn! Six out of Twelve," A gruff-looking man stepped into the room. Judging from his outfit, he was important.

"I only know one group who's able to pull this off...the Anoli."

Takeharu looks at Kiyoshi and both men nod silently.

"We were going to talk about this later, but we don't have much time to explain who they are..."

More men appear; members of the city's Special Assault Team. About half of the men have a small flame insignia on their uniform's elbow; this signifies they are Persona users.

While Takeharu explains to the new arrivals, Kiyoshi is busy on some screens, and is talking to others by holographic projection.

"Give me a status report!"

"Sir! I've got two men down here. The doors are holding but we'll need backup as soon as you can give it to me!"

"I've got a group in route, and soon a Persona team as well."

"Reiko and myself are holding, but I believe they've been sending the blunt of their force here and in the Gemini area. No doubt to steal the prototypes we've been working on..."

"We should be able to fight them back for now, but I can't tell how many they are."

"I've got team Beta heading over. I'll send a team of Users as well."

"Sir! Massive attack in the Virgo Sector! They've broken some of the fences holding back the demonic population. There's risk of civilian casualties at this rate..."

"DAMMIT! Send a team of Wands there to patch that up as soon as they are available. I'll send a team with them to protect while they do their work."


"Sir! The Gemini Power Plant is under attack! I think they're attempting a blackout so they can get into the Laboratory."

"This is a nightmare. And where is--"

"--he went off to fight them."

"DAMMIT! We can't let him get harmed. I'm sending a team after him."

"Libra's Coin Office Tower is under attack, Sir! They're trying to get to the upper levels where we have the monetary databanks."

"A heist as well...damn they really went all out for this one...trying to cripple us from all angles."

When he's finally done, he turns over to the entire crowd. His voice is as booming as his body language. Despite the crisis he is calm and collected, easy to see why he is the Commissioner General.

"Alright listen up, since I can't repeat myself twice! We have a major crisis our hands. Anoli have broken into six sectors and my men can't fight all of them at once. None of you know me and I only know your names. Most of you haven't used a Persona yet, but I bet you've all got a few tricks up your sleeves. Magic, Weapons, Technology, whatever it is, bring it with you and we'll form you into teams. We were going to do this much more quietly later, but it looks like the Anoli have a different idea."

"Priority number one is to protect all civilians and to keep deaths as low as possible, even against the Anoli. Disarm, disable, diswhatever, as long as it's not kill and destroy. I'd rather let them in jail and face justice than to spill even more blood from this conflict." He turns around and starts to leave,

"If any of you lack weapons, talk to Q. I'm sure he'll be happy to provide you with some."

Policemen swarm around him and they start to go off in work and prepare, leaving you a bit of time before you are all called out in groups.

[OOC - Groups will be rolled later tonight, and then each mission will get it's own log. Those who wish to join in the first mission must do so in the sign-up post [LINKED HERE], but signing up doesn't mean you'll get picked - only that you are okay with joining this mission.]

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[canteachyoumore]

Oh oh oh oh oh it's Margaret!!! Margaret, Margaret, there's a familiar tall person quietly excusing himself through the spaces between them towards you. Don't be alarmed or too excited yourself because Velvet Room residents should always have an air of control, whether it be as stern as Margaret's or as playful as Elizabeth's.

It's hard being the younger brother and having to decide, so he's more or less controlled with a bounce in his step.

"It's quite the relief to see you have been pulled from your duties as well, Margaret." Now he and Elizabeth aren't the only ones slacking off. Or wait, would this mean he can't continue his 'hanging out' with Master Minako? Margaret was always the stricter sister. What a terrible prospect. "Not that I favor the circumstances, I mean to say, but I had only met with Elizabeth earlier. What are your thoughts on this?"

Chaos, what chaos? There is only Velvet Room Discussion Time.

[castsnarukami]

Margaret noticed the other as soon as he started bouncing his way over, and slid her grimoire shut as she turned to face him. And, of course, he spoke first.

And what chaos? She was just reading her book. Man, Velvet Room Discussion Time is All The Time.

"I'm glad to see you, as well." She had been talked to by Philemon, being pulled from her duty by her master was how things worked and she was okay with it. "My thoughts are that we should work to assist in this situation, when the opportunity arises. We have been moved here by Master Philemon for a reason, after all." She hopes. Although, Elizabeth's here, too... dammit younger sister.

[canteachyoumore]

"Yes, my former... No, my current guest believes so as well. He wouldn't have removed us from our stations without great reason, after all, and I have taken this into consideration." Theodore takes a moment to clear his throat, as if preparing for a lecture.

... But it's more of a pitiful sentence. "Along with these unusual circumstances... we've only been given one Persona."

To be stripped of your most basic power as a being of power was very harsh, yes, but Lord Philemon must have a reason for that as well... Right? Right.

[castsnarukami]

"I have noticed that as well." She looks slightly distressed at that fact, although she's also got Yu on S.Link duty to make her more personae--.

"There must be a reason. I have no doubt of Lord Philemon's motives." She thinks. "Perhaps it is to make us less imposing to them." She gestures towards... everyone else, really. That... makes sense... right? She whooped so much ass that Philemon scaled her back so that she didn't scare people off? Totally true.

Quietly retcons Margaret into only calling him Lord Philemon, help.

[canteachyoumore]

He's got Master Minako on that as well--

"Perhaps..." Theodore's still troubled by it, even if he's rather pepped up by the fact that Lord Philemon has chosen him and his sisters to assist humanity once more in a more direct way. Because he gets to hang out with his guest. And there's so much to learn about out here! He'll always be conscious of his duty, of course, and despite the childish excitement Theodore's not really happy about the sudden upheaval. "I cannot think of another reason why, so that must be it."

He has the most faith in Lord Philemon, really, but... There's just a touch of doubt, having heard everything.

"At least we'll be able to return to the Velvet Room once it arrives within the week. I look forward to aiding these new potentials from there as well."

[castsnarukami]

"As do I truly. Though, I have technically brought the Velvet Room's form with me here, I do anticipate returning to the Velvet Room."

She has all of the faith! Why would Philemon just drag them away for nothing?

"Perhaps I can introduce you to my charge, at some point, Theodore. And I could possibly meet yours." She's interested in meeting Minako. Does this mean she might get "this is a BAD relationship Theo" if she doesn't like Minako? Probably. Will you get to say no, Theodore? Nope.

[canteachyoumore]

Whoa hold up a second sister.

"You took a guest, Margaret?" Color him every shade of surprise, unless it's the color red. Red isn't very good with his scheme. Of course, he realizes how rude that sounds and stands straighter, as if that'll straighten out his attitude as well. "I mean... I had never expected you to assist our master in that manner."

You're more of the behind-the-scenes-testing-my-charges kind of girl.

[castsnarukami]

Excuse you. She is raising her eyebrow at you so hard.

"I was asked to, and so I have." She'd... probably be madder about that drop in politeness if the conversation wasn't vaguely about Yu. She was so proud of his growth, man, it stopped her from yelling at reprimanding Theodore. For now. Surprise, Theo! It's like a birthday present!

"It was necessary, since Elizabeth had left the room." She gave a small smile. "I must admit, having my own guest has taught me much."

Like what goes on in her sister's head.

[canteachyoumore]

He's very much thanking whatever has stopped Margaret from metaphorically pulling his ear, yes. And quite pleased to hear about her guest!

Less pleased to hear about his sister's adventures, however. "Yes, of course... What has it taught you, exactly? While my own guest has taught me many things," like sinful feelings, "I am very interested in your experience."

Did you learn about the crane machine did you get to play it it's a fascinating device Theodore couldn't conquer.

[castsnarukami]

Actually, sinful feelings are exactly on the list of "things she learned."

Too bad you'll never know, Theodore.

"I believe I understand why Elizabeth has left the Velvet Room, now." Cryptic as ever. "My guest helped me understand how she felt about hers."

"However, I did not leave the Velvet Room during that time, until I challenged him to show me his power." Is that a little nudge at her hearing about you and Elizabeth going on dates, Theo? Even if she's lying a little bit. But then, she doesn't want to explain her sinfulness to Theodore, her little brother. A white lie, she learned from Yu, didn't hurt anyone.

Probably, really.

[canteachyoumore]

Wow Margaret did you spend a long time with your guest or is that "girl talk" only because Theodore's practically a girl to Elizabeth--

Those weren't dates, really! It was just... learning about the outside world in a manner that befitted a resident. Theodore does feel kind of guilty when Margaret mentions not leaving until that request however, since he almost forgot his duties while on those excursions. He enjoys Minako's company and that shouldn't be as bad as his mind makes it feel. "What was the result? I doubt that he could have beaten you, as you are the strongest of us three, but our guests often seem to have a power far greater than our own."

He'll inquire about the girl feelings later though he wants these beans to be spilled.

[castsnarukami]

Theodore it's rude to pry. (Also, no, she just kissed him what did you do, Theodore)

"He won." She has the most satisfied smile on her face, at that. That's really all there is to say, though, on the topic. "His bonds gave him the power to grow and defeat me." Also, Helel.

She was the strongest. Now the strongest was Yu.

She was so proud.

[canteachyoumore]

But they're siblings they can talk. (NOTHING nothing nothing at all)

Impressive indeed. Thedodore would quite like to meet this guest of hers and see how he matches up with his own - though surely none could be as great as Minako. "Bonds... It's a rather befuddling concept to think about for one such as ourselves. What truly makes a bond? Does it simply appear, or must you work steadily towards it, never faulting? Is it easier for one person to create them than it is another?"

He clears his throat, shaking his head. "But that isn't much of our business as attendants, as we are faithful to our duty above all... Forgive my musing."

[castsnarukami]

but you're her little brother how could she confess sinfulness!!! (THEODORE >:I WHAT DID YOU DO--)

She gives a light nod and a smile. "Do not worry. I wonder the same, sometimes. I believe a bond is formed when both work steadily towards it, consciously or not." At least, that was her experience from spying on Yu. While Yu seeked out his bondmates, they weren't stagnant, requiring Yu to do all the work, at least...

[canteachyoumore]

he wouldn't judge!!! (NOTHING SHE DIDN'T WANT SPECIFICALLY oh um)

"So they just... happen? Just like that? Whether you want them to or not?" That sounds kind of frightening. A person walking down the streets could become a bond you'd have to work towards. "Our guests are truly something else."