It's a Persona game, time to get some readings done.

[grancenturio]

Who: Nessiah and everyone else
Where: The entrance to the Libra Ward hotel
Summary: Nessiah has a mind to see what magic still works in this place - and he's chosen Tarot cards to experiment with.
Warnings: None so far, none likely.

[In the lobby of the hotel, there is a strangely-dressed man - well, he looks younger than that, really - set up at a table with a deck of Tarot cards. A small sign says only "Tarot readings".

Nessiah rarely did this. He was known as the Prophet for the ability to manipulate events as much as an actual gift at prophecy; however, he did possess a knack at telling the future with a bit of help. It seemed time to see if this still worked in a foreign place.

For the moment, the readings would be for free, as he had no idea if they would be accurate or not and was merely trying to test his own skills rather than make anything out of it.]

[Tarot readings will be real readings from an actual deck.]

Comments

[grancenturio]

You would be correct. Would you like your future read?

[plunderbunny]

Hmmm. I don't see any harm in it. Why not?

[grancenturio]

[He hands over the deck of cards.]

While you shuffle, please tell me the question that you focus on. Then return the deck to me.

[plunderbunny]

All right, then.

[She takes the cards and shuffles them.] How about a simple 'what does my future hold in store for me?'

Sorry it took so long.

[grancenturio]

[After Nessiah takes the deck back, he deals seven cards.]

Your past: the Six of Wands. You've had reason to be proud of yourself - you've triumphed over obstacles and received great acclaim. Before you came here, you were in a positive position.

Your present: the Nine of Swords. Are you worried about what you're doing here? Most people are - it is a confusing way to be swept up into another world. Nothing is sure here.

You will be helped by the Hierophant. Identify with a group and remember to work together. Alone, you can do far less than with others, et cetera.

You will be hurt by the Four of Swords. The Four of Swords represents rest - in that case, you need to take action when it's critical. Push yourself to your limits.

The others around you are shown by the Two of Pentacles. Many aspects of life here need to be juggled - day to day living, discovering more about why we are here, gaining strength - and it may be difficult to balance all of them.

Your actions should reflect the Ace of Pentacles. Take actions that have a practical result. Be trustworthy and you will be able to trust others in return.

Finally, the result: the Ten of Cups. A card that represents joy, peace, and family. Your future seems bright.

It's cool!

[plunderbunny]

[Elaine's eyebrow raises a little with each card. The first two are eeriely accurate. The others remained to be seen, though she had found herself pondering the things mentioned in the reading: alliances, long-term life in this city, learning how to master this new Persona thing, and so on.]

Aha, so the only thing I need to fear is apathy, then? Shouldn't be a problem here, but I'll keep it in mind.

Tell me, do you know how many of your predictions come true?

[grancenturio]

A good deal of the ones delivered to those I've kept up with have come true. Of course, I give many predictions to people who seek my services and then never enter my life again.

[plunderbunny]

In that case, you can add me to any records you keep. I don't see myself leaving the city any time soon, after all.

[grancenturio]

Nor I. There is too much to be done here.