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[hetried]

Hey, so... I was thinking... These Persona things are kind of supposed to be us, right?

[He sure was sounding pretty unsure there. People that had seen him around could deduce that this was definitely nothing new.]

What if your Persona doesn't really fit...? Like, fit who you are? Do you think something weird happens?

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[echo_of_a_jedi]

The fire part is probably symbolic, not literal.

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[abmoemination]

[ Bwuh? ] If I had any other Persona besides the one I do have, the universe would implode in on itself.

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[universebeware]

And it was for your own good, whether you can recognize that or not.

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[endears]

I think it was around the same time we started summoning representations of our psyche to fight?

Is that about right?

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[hetried]

What good?!

[greatseal]

You shouldn't have to worry if you're careful, right? Don't do anything that would make your Persona angry!

[okay now she's just trying to push Daichi's buttons.

Easier than talking about serious stuff.]

[allhailfunyarinpa]

If you need any help at all, I will gladly work towards the cause

[hetried]

Thanks, but it doesn't look like anyone knows anything about this kind of stuff.

[hetried]

Y-- You can do that?

[U H M]

I didn't mean to make him angry or anything--! Or, I don't want to. You don't think he's mad that I don't get him, do you? Gah, this is all so confusing...!

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[hetried]

Just because my Persona is doesn't mean I'm even Hindu! I like my liver the way it is, thanks!

[hetried]

Uh, Agni-- some kind of Hindu god of sacrifices, and fire and a messenger or something? I can't remember all the details off the top of my head, but I guess he was a big deal.

[hetried]

Is it supposed to represent some kind of burning spirit?

[Can you hear the deadpan exasperation in his voice because it is all over the place.]

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[hetried]

That's kind of annoying though, isn't it? I mean, I know you have to be patient sometimes, but they just hand you this thing that's a part of you, and you're supposed to fight it, and they don't even explain anything about it? It's the kind of thing that should come with an instruction manual if you ask me...

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[hetried]

[A chuckle.] OK, I guess that sounds right. Next thing you know they'll make us analyze our attacks and write a self-reflective essay.

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[hetried]

Wha-- huh?! Why?!

[Thaaaaat's kind of concerning??]

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[hetried]

Well that was a grimace-inducing thought.

"Yeah, I... gotta say... I-Is that even legal? Drugs that damage internal organs? S-Sounds like if that happens, it's just a Catch-22 and a matter of time..."

[maxwells_silver_scythe]

That sounds pretty cool if you ask me.

[hetried]

I think it's kind of freaky, honestly. [Ahahaha you can almost hear the nervous chuckle he just barely doesn't actually voice.]

I mean, the guy sounds cool and all, but it doesn't sound anything like me. I'm more worried about some kind of weird Persona Dissonance.

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[deathof4thwall]

The plush doll nods again.

"They probably would have been illegal if anybody knew they existed!"

One tiny arm stabs outward, pointing at the camera.

"But as long as your Persona isn't trying to murder you to death, you'll be fine!"

[echo_of_a_jedi]

Fire represents many things in many cultures. Passion or energy is an obvious one, but many cultures also attribute it to knowledge or intelligence, as fire is one of the first things sapient tool-users create. Likewise, people who live on volcanic planets or who use fire in agriculture often associate it with death and rebirth.

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[canteachyoumore]

[Hmm...]

Usually, that is the attendant's role in the process. We are to assist those with Personas and guide them through their journey of self-discovery. Though I am out of the position, I wish to help as well since Caroline has many guests to attend to, more than I have ever witnessed gathering.

[allhailfunyarinpa]

So, what now?

Quit? Retry? Reboot? Rebuild?

[greatseal]

Well, yeah, if you do something too embarrassing he might be upset. Or maybe just laugh at you...

[hetried]

D-Death? [Yeah screw all of the intelligence and passion stuff, guess what he's gonna get hung up on?] Makes sense, with the whole Phoenix and ashes and stuff...

I uh... I mean we remade the world once? Does that count?

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[hetried]

"No attempted murder here, as far as I know." There was sort of a sigh of relief, but it didn't really sound relieved. More of just an, exhale.

"I'll uh...let you know....I guess..."