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[jonathandammit]

[Hello, this is Jonathan, otherwise known as 'that one guy with poodle hair' or 'fairies permeate every aspect of my life'. Yeah, that guy.

In any case.]

Excuse the sudden contact, but I seem to have lost one of my demons. [Yes, being 'Lost' is a legit status ailment in SMT4. It's totally possible, okay, wind spells are nasty shit.] Her name is Lailah, and I've been looking for her scrupulously the last few days, but I haven't been able to locate her.

I've attached a picture of her to this broadcast as well. If you see her, could you inform me? [...Maybe he took so long to put up this notice because he didn't know how to attach the picture...] She'll be noticeably more civil than any other demons you encounter. Thank you very much, and sorry again for the trouble.

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[By the way, if you frequent the Tauros District at the 13th Hour, you might actually find her at... Shiroku Pub. And seemingly having befriended a Lilim.

Apparently, Hinoto-Ri is a great place to gain some actual independence...? Some angel...

(You may inform Jonathan of Lailah's whereabouts, in which you will gain his thanks IN EXCHANGE FOR HER FREEDOM AND HAPPINESS. Do you really have it in you... since when did angels have individual freedom, anyway?)]

Comments

[virtualbirdwatching]

Hmmm... I'll help, but I wouldn't be sure where to start looking.

[jonathandammit]

That's a problem I'm facing as well, it seems...

[Goddammit Lailah where did you go...]

But two heads are better than one. Thank you for your assistance.

[candidusxtenebraum]

Demons are fickle creatures indeed... I fear she may have chosen to walk her own path.

[ Flynn sighs. After becoming a demon, many of his old comrades have deserted him as well. Except for perhaps Alice - the little demon seems to have glued herself to him. ]

I will help you look for her.

[jonathandammit]

Chosen to walk her own path? What do you mean by that?

[He's glad to see you again, though, Flynn. Even though he has been for the past, uh, month. Which reminds him, they still need to talk about Serious Shit. 8| ] But thank you. Where are you now, by the way?

[candidusxtenebraum]

[ There is a pause before he replies. ]

When we were still in our own world, I have had experience of some demons leaving of their own will. One deserted me, for she was unhappy with the lack of conflicts with humans. I do admit that this is a good thing. Kali is vicious even to me.

But Lailah... this is not like her.

[ Another pause. ]

I am within the Pisces Ward now, in the neighborhood of my apartment block.

[jonathandammit]

[...Demons never really left Jonathan of their own will. Mostly because he fuses and picks law more tame demons.]

Is that so... I wouldn't think she would leave out of her own will, however. She did truly get blown away.

I've never had such trouble locating them before, though. [TECHNICALLY she was. Blown away. And then abruptly decided to stay blown away. Did you know Lailah was supposed to be the opposite of Lilith? Ah, the sweet taste of irony 8|

But yeah. It really isn't like her.] Would you be fine with my stopping by? I received something interesting today.

[candidusxtenebraum]

[ Flynn nodded again. He had personal experience of such events as well, but his demons did return in the end. ]

Yes, that would be alright. I will return to my apartment now, then. I presume you know where it is?

[ They hadn't exactly tied up their last long conversation either. Jonathan would definitely be asking about it.

A prickly issue, no doubt. But his faith in the White will ensure success. ]

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[jonathandammit]

Yes, I'll be right there.

[...Jonathan has no idea of this whole 'White' business. It's a bit sad, almost. Guess what he received? Fate is almost hilarious. As if someone's pulling the strings behind all this, and making them dance like puppets to a grand show for their entertainment. Oh, wait...

Moving on from 4th walling, though.]

Flynn? It's Jonathan. [KNOCK KNOCK...]

[candidusxtenebraum]

[ Flynn left his apartment as he had found it - no decoration, not even any movement of furniture. He had no need nor taste for interior design - it seemed too frivolous and temporary.

(As you can probably tell by now, to him the apartment was just a place to crash for tiring nights.)

He opens the door a few moments after Jonathan had knocked, giving the other samurai a nod. ]

Please come in.

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[electricyousei]

"According to most of my research demons tend to congregate in the Taurus sector or a few sectors in the park if left to their own devices. Does she have the capacity to return on her own?"

[jonathandammit]

"No, whenever demons are lost, I have to set out to find them myself... thank you for your advice, though."

Why would Lailah be in the Taurus sector, though? Maybe she got kidnapped. Hm. "What does the Taurus sector contain?"

[electricyousei]

"Adult things. I generally do not go there. Also as I said there are areas of the park, especially near the mountain that are also demon sanctuaries."

[jonathandammit]

"Adult things? I'm afraid I don't catch your meaning."

Especially since Ruri seemed to say it with a rather negative intonation. Jonathan isn't completely innocent... just plainly ignorant of modern workings, still. Whoops.

[electricyousei]

"Things that children are not allowed to partake in. I'm only 16, I'm not really allowed into those places."

She lets out a breath and looks to her side, "I would say by their data traffic when I was handling the backbone though, mostly alcohol consumption."

[jonathandammit]

Children are not allowed to-

OH...

OH OKAY THEN...

"I highly doubt she would be there, then." He manages to struggle that out after a moment. These things make him unreasonably flustered. Really, really unreasonably flustered.

[electricyousei]

Ruri is still deadpan as ever, "Well, if she was avoiding you that may be an ideal place to be. Still, I've found that most of the demons in the park on the 13th hour can be negotiated with for information. Perhaps they have better insight in to the matter?"

[jonathandammit]

"I don't believe she might be avoiding me, however..."

Haha, yeah, about that, Jonathan... still. Yes, demon negotiations! He's able to do that. "Would you happen to know what they would most easily be bribed with for information? Any kind of food, or items?"

Or just plain old money?

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[swordsaintseta]

Ah! Lailah-san is missing? I'll keep an eye out- I hope she's all right!

[jonathandammit]

[Even if Lailah isn't here, pretend she's trying to talk to you in spirit, Soujirou. NICER SAMURAI BOY, DO NOT TELL THE POODLEHAIR WHERE SHE IS...]

Thank you very much. She is strong enough to handle herself... but when she's been missing for such a length of time... [Yeah...]

[swordsaintseta]

[He would probably take into consideration Lailah's wishes, especially considering her treatment during that expedition! That really isn't the proper way to treat a lady, demon or no!]

You shouldn't doubt her abilities! I'm sure she's fine, wherever she is.

[jonathandammit]

[YES, YES, GOOD SAMURAI BOY...]

I don't doubt her abilities... but in an environment like this, it's highly advisable to not be alone. [Yeah. Going on Challenge Quests alone was mandatory, but... well, they were called 'Challenge Quests' for a reason.]

But I won't wallow away in worry. I'll have to begin looking for her again. [Yeah...] Do you know of any demons that might be able to tell where she is?

[swordsaintseta]

[Well gee, you should be at least a little worried at least.]

Mmm...not particularly. If you do intend to go out and search for her, I wouldn't mind coming along.

[jonathandammit]

Really? Thank you very much, Soujirou.

[let's pretend they all exchanged names during the dungeon crawling thing yes/yes]

From what I've heard, many demons seem to frequent the park, or the Taurus District. Lailah seeking out the latter is highly improbable, however.

[swordsaintseta]

[He smiles, giving a nod at that. Works for me!]

You think so?

[reliving_days]

[HEY you're that one guy!]

I haven't seen your friend around, but I'll be sure to keep an eye out!

You really took a big hit from that monster in the tent. Are you doing okay?