[METHOD_ENTRY_001] [VIDEO]

[pastalishe]

[The feed begins--and will later end--with the face of a young woman. Her expression is stern as she carefully sets her new communication watch on the nightstand. She sits on her bed, arms folded and legs crossed, holding herself with dignity and poise. The image she's trying to present is somewhat ruined by a haphazard pile of stuffed animals behind her--but she's obviously trying to make the best of an uncertain situation.]

Good evening, Hinoto-Ri. My name is Cloche Leythal Pastalia. [She pauses--just for a moment--as if there was some other part of her name that she was used to including.] Like many of you who read this network, I am a new arrival to this city--a "Registered Extraterrestrial Guest." I arrived just this afternoon, in fact.

My home is Metafalss, which floats above the Sea of Death in Ar Ciel. [She unfolds her arms, gracefully resting one hand over her heart.] If those names mean anything to you, I would truly appreciate it if you made contact with me. Even if we were strangers there, please, do not hesitate to contact me--collaboration could only beneficial to us all.

I am eager to learn more of the circumstances not just of this world, but of those that you call home. I honestly believe that, by understanding each other and working together, we can better come to understand this city and the mysteries surrounding it. [Cloche stands and retrieves her watch. She walks carefully, so as to not jar the camera.] To facilitate that mutual understanding, I would like to share some information about something that has come with me from Metafalss.

And that... [At this point, she reaches the door of her balcony which she opens, with a flourish.] Is the Infel Pira. [Cloche turns the camera to the sky. Although it is tremendously far away, the latest addition to Hinoto-Ri's skyline is visible from Cloche's bedroom window.] The Infel Pira is my Song Server, the source of Song Magic for myself and other IPD Reyvateils. The shape may seem strange to you but, I assure you, it is a benign structure. As the Maiden of Aqua, I swear that it will cause no harm to the innocent citizens of this city.

[With that said, Cloche returns the camera's view to her own face.] I can only hope that my explanation has eased any concerns you may have about it. [She closes her eyes, looking contemplative.] This evening, I know very little. [She opens them again, a determined expression on her face.] But tomorrow morning, I shall know more. Each and every day presents itself a new opportunity to learn.

To all those who have listened... thank you very much for your time. I wish you all nothing but the best. Good night.

[Cloche does not fumble with the buttons of the watch. She neatly ends the feed after her closing remarks.]

Comments

[video]

[greyerrant]

[ An armored helm with blazing red eyes appears on the screen, commenting in a voice seemingly too deep to be human. ]

Song Server? What?

[video]

[pastalishe]

[... it's like a talking to an intelligent Living Armor...

Although she's inwardly ruffled, Cloche doesn't even bat an eyelash onscreen.]

You heard correctly, sir. It is a Song Server. I'm afraid the technical details would simply confuse the matter further.

Re: [video]

[greyerrant]

Try anyway, mamzel. Particularly this... magic. [ There is a great distaste in his filtered voice. Even so, he's taken by her formal method of speaking. He's quite formal himself, after all.]

[voice]

[trulyworthit]

[Luca is extremely, extremely relieved to find Cloche here, too. ... but, not like she's going to make a scene on a public network.]

Wow! That's our Lady Cloche, always ready to give a great speech! You have to teach me how to use the video like that, I'm still using the glasses...

[voice] [1/2]

[pastalishe]

Luca? [Upon hearing her voice, Cloche's composure wavers. ... good thing this is just voice, so she doesn't have to control her expression!!] Is that really you?

[voice] [2/2]

[pastalishe]

[She quickly catches herself, however. Can't be all needy and lovey all over this foreign network!]

The technology is similar to the telecells. If you'd like, I can explain it to you. [Still. She's very pleased to have heard from Luca--and it shows in her voice.]

[voice]

[trulyworthit]

Well, I mean, I've never really had a telecell before... [She was just learning how to work the one you gave her to keep track of Maiden things!]

But, I'm sure it'll be simple with your explanation! Oh, and yup! It's me, Lady Cloche.

[Video]

[second_destiny]

Song magic? Sounds like a lot of places use magic here, and it's always really specific stuff. I met a person who uses doll magic.

And for my world, uh...you didn't happen to see a huge, white robot walking or flying around, did you?

[Video]

[pastalishe]

That's correct. Reyvateils and their Song Magic have a long and celebrated history in Metafalss.

Doll magic? [... Jacqli would probably be interested in something like that.] How fascinating. I must admit, I'm very curious about the different schools of magic across other worlds.

I'm sorry, but I haven't. I've only just now arrived at my apartment after being guided through the arrival process.

[second_destiny]

Are Reyvateils people who practice this kind of magic?

Well, you'd have to ask her about it. There's no magic at all where I come from.

Nah, I kinda figured. I keep it stored somewhere else and I haven't used it much lately. But that's my main weapon. It's called a mobile suit.

[demifemme]

A shirtless, tattooed woman appears on the feed. The apartment behind her is completely bare.

"Oh good. I did well to check the network before trying to attack it." IT being the server, of course.

[pastalishe]

You... you were thinking of attacking it? [Gkk, the Infel Pira is damaged enough as-is...] How irresponsible! [...] Still. Thank you for... holding yourself back.

[demifemme]

"Well it's sort of hanging there near the apartment building... it could have been hostile! But anyway, I won't touch it now. Still, how many songs do you have in such a massive server?"

Video

[ineedthemforanalyzing]

Um, hello. My name is Latooni. I'm another 'Guest', and I happen to know a few things about computers...

[Moreso electronic warfare and motion data programming than anything, but she decides not to mention that right off.]

Do you mind if I ask a few questions about the "Song Server"?

[video]

[pastalishe]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Latooni. [Cloche nods in respect of their introduction.] Please, go ahead. I will answer them to the best of my ability--but keep in mind that I am not an expert in the field.

[Back on the bed, Cloche adopts the pose she had at the beginning of her feed.]

[video]

[ineedthemforanalyzing]

I listened to your explanation to Mr. Cerberus...sorry if that was rude...and I wanted to ask what H-Waves are. Are they just instructions, like machine code you send to Infel Pira to get it to perform an action?

[greatseal]

That's... pretty big for a musical instrument. [She's well aware that 'instrument' is probably extremely far from the correct term, but she has to comment on it somehow.]

But it's nice to meet you, Cloche-san... My name's Minako Arisato. If you have questions about Personas, I can try to answer them.

[pastalishe]

Well, it is not just my "instrument." [Again, with the simple comparison... but, in its own way, it's an effective way of understanding it. ... kind of.] I am but one of the many Reyvateils who rely on its strength.

Thank you, Minako. [She sighs.] I have to admit, I'm not sure what to think of this new--[a delicate pause]--ability.

[greatseal]

It's good that things here don't seem to bother anything back home, then... [it would be a problem if that many people got their lives interrupted because their big satellite disappeared.]

It does sound complicated, but you'll get used to it soon, I promise. It's part of you, so it really doesn't feel unnatural. [in... Minako's opinion. But she loves her Persona ability so.]

[video]

[fools_journey]

[ Minato had noticed the addition to the sky and had wondered about it, so he's glad that apparently it's nothing to worry about. But the names this woman uses sound fascinating, and he now has new things to wonder about - like Song Magic and so forth...

It's like games and stories come to life, hearing about all these different worlds! ]

That's pretty big for just storing music. What can Song Magic do...?

[ pause wait.. politeness... ]

Ah, sorry. My name is Minato Arisato. If you have any questions about Personas, I'm also someone who can help.

[ But he'd rather you ask Minako since she likes talking more! ]

[video]

[pastalishe]

Song Magic is not just music--and the Infel Pira does not just store it, it manifests it. [Cloche rests a hand over her heart.] Song Magic is crafted from the emotions within a Reyvateil's heart. It has infinite potential.

[Mina...to Arisato?]

Are you, by chance, of any relation to Minako Arisato? [Those names are just too similar to be a coincidence!!]

[video]

[fools_journey]

[ Crafted from emotions... infinite potential...

It sounds at once familiar and not - like it's just another version of the sorts of magic and miracles he knows of. And maybe it is - or maybe all magic has some similarity.

But either way, her question distracts him. ]

Mm. She's my twin sister.

video

[canteachyoumore]

[Ah yes, that was something odd in the sky that he had seen... Though, since it hadn't felt malicious, he hadn't thought much of it.

What a fascinating discussion though. Magic that comes from emotions and is sung? It sounds like a beautiful form of magic. Orpheus, if he remembered right, strummed his harp and was able to do so. As a Persona at least. Theodore more or less skimmed, okay.]

I am Theodore, a former attendant of the Velvet Room you have not yet seen which has many purposes for those with the ability to wield a Persona. I would be happy to explain what that room is as well as its role, if you would like, so long as you tell me more about your own world. It sounds quite fascinating. Are you able to sing without summoning forth any magic, for example?

video

[pastalishe]

[Ah, the traditional "give and take." Cloche is pleased to have found someone who can provide such useful information.]

Good evening, Theodore. I find the terms of your proposal to be quite fair--I'm very curious to learn more about the Velvet Room.

To answer your first question, I am. Although I have not composed such a song, my dear friend Luca, a fellow Reyvateil, has composed and performed a piece called "Hartes Ciel, Melenas Walasye." It is a beautiful song, but has no magical effect.

video

[canteachyoumore]

[Theodore is always pleased with newcomers, because he loves educating others as much as he loves to satiate his own curiosity. Perhaps he'll look into something like a teaching job.]

I look forward to hearing it at some point of time in the future, if she should be willing. [And here, he guesses, but you know.] It sounds like a very pleasing piece.

The Velvet Room is a place which exists between dream and reality, mind and matter. Its purpose is to assist guests who have been chosen with all of their Persona related needs, from keeping up with them in a compendium [Allow him to retrieve his own to show. A thick, leather book. It looks pretty heavy and as if it'd make for a smashing good weapon.] to fusing them and summoning new parts of yourself from the depths of the sea of souls. The first role is given to the attendant of the guest, whom I once was, and the latter is to our master Igor. The current attendants are Caroline, who has a sweet tooth, and William, who I haven't met yet.

[just so you know.]