[EMERGENCY VIDEO: ATTN ALL PERSONA USERS...]

[putonagoodshow]

We've cracked it-

[Ideo's so rushed-sounding that he's scarcely aware he turned on the video. He's actually not in the lab for once, either. He looks like he's just somewhere on the streets, moving at a pretty fast speed from how hard his heels are hitting the pavement. Is he bleeding, or did he just smudge some on his face from somewhere...?]

-it's by birthday, the affected are all Scorpios. If you see anyone with yellow or red eyes who does not normally have those colors, steer clear or attempt to subdue them. Do not use lethal measures-

[Ideo rubs at his face again.]

-there has to be a way to reverse this. I repeat, do not use lethal means unless there is literally, utterly no other way to remain safe. Please, also try to keep those who are currently paranoid safe as well, we have a hunch that is also based on-

[A stumble, which he automatically rights. He's gonna run out of breath at this point.]

-based on astrology. If you have anyone who needs help that you can't get to- say so here, and someone will try to get to them. The non-persona user population is also affected, so please keep that in mind.

[Ideo suddenly shifts the view off himself, towards the skittering scorpions currently tailing him at an eerily quick clip. He doesn't linger too long on them, and turns the view back with a wince. Basically a confirmation for 'injured'.]

There are also monsters about- those things are not demons, but please avoid them at all possible. If any of the other Seven could contact me asap that would also be very appreciated. Th-thank you-

[And the feed ends that abruptly.]

[All event information can be found here!]

a mythology lesson none of you asked for

[guidemethroughit]

[It's deadly silent, despite the fact Elizabeth is obviously in her room -- if the first-person perspective of the camera is anything to go by. It's lit by pale blue spotlights, giving it an oddly serene look --

but Elizabeth's voice, rising in its usual lilt, turns serene into eerie. It's only shortly after Ideo's post, and she's rather amused by the content of it. But no matter; she's here to talk.]

In Greek mythology, Thanatos was the son of Nyx and Erebus -- the goddess of the night, and the personification of darkness. He had a twin brother named Hypnos, who was the god of peaceful sleep, as well as many siblings whose names have been lost to the common tongue as they have faded into obscurity. While Thanatos is the god of death, he is a god of a merciless, peaceful death -- but many other deaths, such as those caused by the violent hands of man, have been counted in his arsenal.

Thanatos is an indiscriminate god. He hates all and is hated by all, for he is the torrent that extinguishes life.

[A small sigh.]

It is truly a pity, that such a magnificent figure would suffer such a tragedy. And he has even been outwitted in a few myths. However, that is only how mankind thinks of him. Every god must have a folly, in order for man to relate to him, despite the fact they are thought of as deities -- those beyond the reach of humanity.

[...But none of this is her point, and she - and her camera - look at her lap, where the Compendium lays. Her hands are folded neatly against it, and she laughs -- a little too cheerfully.]

Your kind has always fascinated me. [She drums her fingers on the leather book, almost thoughtfully.] Perhaps I would learn more about you if I were to let Thanatos tear you apart?

[She turns her gaze to a mirror she's placed beside her chair, and observant people might notice red eyes before she licks her fingers and turns off the feed, like wetting a candlewick.]

ii. text

[canteachyoumore]

[Pardon the so-soon post, Hinoto-Ri, but surely an emergency calls for it. And it's not about plushes this time.]

[Filtered from Elizabeth]

[Theo can't really talk now, as he's going to try and reason with his deranged sister, but he's going to send a small warning out regardless of the circumstance.]

Please do not enter the premise of Pisces's 6th floor, it is much more dangerous than being outside. If you are living on the floor itself, or the one above or below it, please evacuate immediately. Please stay within a group.

[Well, that's that. Time for his second thing.]

[Private To Minato and Minako Arisato]

I apologize for the short notice, but please refrain from seeking to subdue Elizabeth. I do not doubt either of your powers, having seen both for myself, but I must insist you stay out of it unless it becomes certain that she cannot be stopped by my sister and I, should Margaret feel well enough to attempt to restrain her.

[... though to be honest he'd rather them not get into the fight anyway. they probably won't listen to him and he knows it but it's worth a shot.

Aaand finally, third. Gosh he hates October this is a terrible month.]

[Private to Margaret]

Sister? Are you feeling more yourself?

[he probably won't be replying unless it's urgent too, since he has quite the situation.]

[ voice ]

[gforceinmyfaaaace]

LISTEN ALL YOU CORRUPT FIENDS!

THREATEN ALL YOU WANT. YOU'LL NEVER WIN!

EVEN IF I HAVE TO GO IT ALONE, I, PIT, SERVANT OF THE GODDESS PALUTENA, WILL NEVER ALLOW YOU TO HURT A SINGLE INNOCENT SOUL!

AND THAT GOES FOR YOU, TOO, CREEPY SCORPION THINGS!

[Video]

[get_bent]

The hell's wrong with everyone?!

[Slow on the uptake and not checking his messages. This has been another quality Kanji post.]

[Video/Various Filters]

[risetocaesar]

[The video feed shows a very stressed, very scuffed-up looking Akihiko, with a cut over his lower lip that appears to be pretty fresh, as it's still bleeding. He wipes the blood away with the back of his hand before speaking. As strange as things have been the past few days, things have now come to a head, and he's not the type to sit back and just watch things happen.]

Anyone who goes outside, be careful, and be prepared to defend yourself. It probably doesn't need to be said, there's no way people haven't noticed, but just in case. Try not to go alone, if you can. For anyone who hasn't seen what it's like out there -- it's total chaos.

[Is he going to take his own advice? Of course not. That would make sense.

He goes on, with the next part filtered to Miki:]

Miki! Where are you right now?

[He knows little sis can take care of herself, but that doesn't mean he's about to leave her to her own devices. The message may be short, but it's safe to assume that once she answerse him, that's where he'll be, too. The next is filtered to Mitsuru. She's been acting strange, from the few glimpses he's managed to catch of her, and it's definitely got him concerned.]

Hey. I haven't seen you in a couple of days. Are you somewhere safe? Let me know. I don't like the idea of you out there alone.

[The last message is filtered to Shinji. Aki's voice has become terse, but he's no less concerned than he was for the previous two.]

Things are getting crazy out there. Are you okay?

[video][someone completely ignored Q's suggestion]

[hetried]

[He was gonna do voice, but the video probably flipped on on accident. And Daichi's looking much

much

more distressed than usual given the way he's grimacing and his hands are clamped over his ears.

And that's saying something.]

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!

[Wherever the hell he was, it wasn't his apartment and his demons were currently fighting to over his sorry ass.]

Aaaugh... sh-shut up--! Shut up!! Damnit-- whatever that Orpheus guy was talking about I th-think he was right--! This whole city's doomed!!

[Video] In Which Brainstorm Is An Asshole About the Situation

[universebeware]

[The video shows Brainstorm working on things - with a rather harried pace, and looking as annoyed as someone with no actual mouth can manage. When he starts speaking, his voice is gushing annoyance and bitter condescension all over the place like a busted fire hydrant.]

Really, would it be too much to ask all you raving lunatics to calm the hell down and stop acting like morons?

Or failing that, those of you who are still sane, do the rest of us a favor and knock some of these fools out. Really, it'd be for their own good.