1st Strategy

[tipthescales]

[The pause before recording and the view wobbles, as though the person using the watch doesn't have the first thing about cameras or recording devices. Which he doesn't.]

...Hello! My name is Morgan, and I'm new to this Outrealm - I mean, to this city! It's a beautiful city, by the way. I've heard a little bit about what's going on from the government workers, but there's a lot that I'm curious about. Like this "COMP." How does it work? Being able to talk to people over long distances seems amazingly valuable, tactically speaking. That is if I really am speaking to someone. It's still strange talking to myself but actually expecting other people to listen--

Sorry, I'm getting ahead of myself again. There's something more important I was wondering about. I heard that we all have a "Persona" and it's supposed to be something that represents us, right? Do I still get one if I don't know myself? You see, I have amnesia, so if this Persona thing knows a lot about me I really want to meet it.

Thanks in advance if you can answer my questions! I don't mind if you can't, though. I just think it's friendly to introduce myself when I'm in a new place.

Oh and, Mother... or any of the other Ylissean Shepherds! If anyone else is here, I think meeting up would be a good idea too.

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[Video]

[operationbox]

[Confirmation that someone is listening comes rather soon.]

You wouldn't happen to have an older sister, too, would you?

[But why would someone ask that first?]

[Video]

[tipthescales]

[wow, someone really did answer! ...Fortunately he doesn't say this out loud.

The question doesn't seem that weird to him, because he's used to people knowing him when he doesn't remember them, and not remembering the people he should.] Actually, yes! Does that mean you know Lucina?

[Video]

[operationbox]

Um... sort of.

A while back I think we got each others' memories for a little bit. I've never actually met her. [That said, of course, she is definitely interested in doing so.]

[Video]

[justanoutsider]

[He may not know much about technology—nothing at all either, really—but between his brain and Yurick's, and a few nicely asked questions around town, he's been able to figure the basics out.

Doesn't mean it's not absolutely bizarre from his perspective. Pity this technology didn't exist back in his world; it would have made things a lot easier.]

I shouldn't think you'd be excluded. It's not like we all know everything about ourselves.

[Video]

[tipthescales]

That's a good point! I learn new things everyday, but not all of them are things I forgot. Or at least they probably aren't.

[Video]

[justanoutsider]

Haha, I can imagine. It sounds like you're used to traveling.

Video

[terminally_clever]

There's a tutorial on the COMP itself.

[Because like heck Fumi's teaching you herself. Merit system, baby. Figure it out.]

Video

[tipthescales]

The instructions on how to use it? I've been looking at those. [because honestly, he wouldn't have the first idea what to do otherwise. The government workers had to show him how to switch it on...] I meant more why it works. We don't have anything like this where I'm from. If you want to talk to someone a long ways away, you have to tie a letter to a carrier pigeon.

Video

[terminally_clever]

The COMP functions as a fusion of spiritual energy and modern nanotechnology. It's composed of a series of tiny machines that enter the bloodstream of the user and bond directly to their DNA. The nanomachines are self-aware and capable of learning just as a human is, so they will also constantly and automatically update their own capabilities and knowledge base to share with the user.

As for the voice and video functions themselves, they're transmitted via radio waves between units. Each COMP acts as a receiver for these waves, picking them up and converting the information contained within into a usable form understandable to the human eye and ear. An electronic filter is employed to separate out unwanted interference, an amplifier to increase the signal's power, with the desired information separated out by demodulation.

[Video]

[prettytamer]

I've never met anybody with amnesia but I'm sure they get a Persona too!

[Video]

[tipthescales]

Well, you've met one now! But I hope you're right. It sounds pretty interesting to be able to meet part of myself.

[Video]

[prettytamer]

If you want to see yours for yourself you'll have to awaken it, and that usually means getting into trouble.

video;

[leadthebeats]

Yes, you get one even if you have amnesia. I know someone else who has the same problem and still has an amnesia.

video;

[tipthescales]

Good to know it's been tested already!

...Er, not that it's good that your friend has amnesia too. But did he learn anything at all from his Persona?

video;

[leadthebeats]

I have no idea. You'll probably have to ask him personally if you want to know.

(video)

[heritors]

[ Woah is that---- The screen shakes for a little while, before it steadies. Have a very surprised Lucina. ]

Morgan?

[Video]

[tipthescales]

Hey, Lucina!

[Morgan isn't surprised, but he does sound pleased.] I heard you were here, but it's good to see you. Especially since you aren't even close by! This machine really is amazing, isn't it?

(video)

[heritors]

It's rather useful, I'll admit. I did have a hard time getting used to the idea in the beginning.

... I'm glad to see you, too. [ Let her just back track for a minute... ] Have you already talked to the others, then?

CRAP I AM SO SORRY I DIDN'T SEE THIS also video

[yay_danger]

Oh. It's you. [wow, way to be enthusiastic, Tharja.]

[tipthescales]

[oh it's Noire's terrifying mother]

It's me!

[...now what does he say? it's probably a good idea to be polite to his own mother's stalker, but for that very reason, smalltalk seems awkward.] Lucina told me you were here. Er... how've you been?

[Yep. Awkward.]

[yay_danger]

[yeeep. Awkward is right. It's not like she hangs out with the kids a lot. But hey, at least he gets the same consideration Lucina does - i.e. "Maybe I shouldn't curse them - but what are the chances of Robin finding out?"]

Well enough, for being used as a pawn in some scheme that holds no value for me.

[good? Evil? Whatever, whatever. Who cares when she could be stalking your mom instead?]

HOLY CRAP HOW DID I EVEN MISS THIS

[formulator]

[ OKAY LIKE PRETEND THIS IS WHEN HE ARRIVES OKAY



Anyway, that's definitely Morgan's mom appearing on that video screen. She seems surprised. Or concerned. Concernprised. ]

Morgan?

[ Well, yes, it's obviously Morgan. But more importantly- ]

Morgan, quickly, am I still your mother!? Is Chrom your father?

[tipthescales]

There you are, Mother!

[wait, she sounds pretty concerned. And if Lucina hadn't already filled him in what she just said would be concerning, but now he knows why she has reason for confusion.] Don't worry, I'm the same Morgan you know and love. ...I hope, anyway! Lucina told me about the different world problem.

video;

[twitchyswordhand]

[Oh gods. Gods. Seeing Morgan...is that Morgan? It doesn't look like Morgan, but he called himself Morgan, which-...

...

It was a moment that felt like it lasted weeks (at least two) but only took a heartbeat.]

You're not...Morgan Morgan. Are you? I mean, you're Morgan, you just said you're Morgan, but, er... [The worst part is that he knows the answer already, deep down inside, hence the lack of, "What sorcery is this???" Except more Owained. This is called hope. Hope that he's wrong. It's a precious, fragile thing, a proverbial dove struggling for flight.]

video;

[tipthescales]

[Very fortunately, between Lucina and Robin, Morgan is prepared for this meeting. ...Somewhat. He'd expected more theatrics from Owain, but both sides being relatively candid might make this easier, too. ]

Morgan Morgan, that's me!

...But still not the Morgan you were probably expecting. Hey, Owain.