[video] A formal greeting from the Sagittarius Branch!

[putonagoodshow]

Hello, everyone. It's good to see the network in use.

[Still wearing a labcoat and a white shirt was Ideo, bowing to the camera way more elegantly than he probably had to. It was set up so that none of the building behind him was discernible, but those who had been there would probably recognize the lighting as that from the Labs themselves. Which...meant Ideo was still there at 10:30 at night, okay.]

My name is Ideo Hazama- some of you met me during the incident in our Sagittarius labs. First, I would like to thank those who participated in helping us push back the Anoli. We could not have succeeded without your help.

[His smile wasn't long-lasting, of course.]

As for those I have not personally met, I am glad you are here, and it is good to meet you at large. Reiko and I work in the Research and Development labs, and focus specifically on technology in relation to demonkind. She is the expert in demon-related combat, however, so any specific queries about such should be directed to her. My main expertise is demon-related defense, as well as negotiation. If you have any questions about this, feel free to ask me any time- I am always available.

If for whatever reason you cannot get a hold of either of us, please direct all questions to our associates- [Here, he motioned his hands, and a foursome of fairies entered the frame.] Hua Po, Chou-keshin, Mid Pixie and Ceu.

[The fairies poofed out of frame after a few waves and blown kisses, all except Ceu, who remained stone-faced and serious looking. Ideo didn't seem to notice.] Thank you for your time, and welcome to Hinoto-Ri.

Comments

[otakuro]

Hey. Atsuro here.

[They hadn't interacted much, but Atsuro certainly recognizes the person who had given them instructions that first day. ...And the Hua Po, of course.]

How're the labs now? Do you guys still need help patching up any of the damage?

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[putonagoodshow]

[Even though he clearly waited until some of the awkward wore off his face, Ideo still seemed abashed by that question.]

...at the very least, our security levels should be enough to cover for what hasn't been repaired.

[That'd be a 'no', Atsuro. For that matter, it also probably explains why the guy is there this late at night anyway. The seven never sleep]

[otakuro]

Are you sure? If you brought us here to help out, you're welcome to make use of us. It's not like we're short on free time.

...You've probably checked on the DDS prototypes by now, right? They didn't grab any in all the chaos?

[putonagoodshow]

...you all need a rest, and to settle in to the town. I can handle things here- the comps are all secured, and repairs shouldn't take that long...

[Booooy does he sound guilty as heck right now.]

Just...try to enjoy yourselves, please. You're here as guests, not as migrant workers.

[otakuro]

Well. More time to go sight-seeing, then!

...You're totally sure everything's fine? You don't sound very... happy about all this.

[electricyousei]

Hello. While I was not involved in the combat to retake your lab, I am glad to see you are running again. I don't suppose you have a data file that can be downloaded to give a primer on these demon's culture, do you?

[voice]

[putonagoodshow]

Sadly, the file would be too massive to be of any use- but there are methods of properly handling demonic culture without in-depth knowledge...

[voice]

[electricyousei]

I can synthesize a terabyte in about 5 minutes, I've spent my whole life going through large data files. However if it would be too hard on your systems I understand.

I would however appreciate any information. Humans culture is complicated enough, an alien race makes things even more complex.

[putonagoodshow]

[There's a long pause, before he apparently is able to respond.]

Sadly, I'm not sure our server right now is able to handle the transfer. I can at least express that demons are much the same as humans are, in base behavior- but they often require human emotions to "feed" off of. Some are kind enough to make requests or obtain this through official channels, but not all demons are so polite. That is the most important thing to be aware of.

[Video]

[jundere]

Do you ever leave that lab?

[Honestly curious; maybe he sleeps there? Creepy.]

[text]

[putonagoodshow]

[WELL NOW HE'S EMBARRASSED. YOU GET TEXT, JUN.]

Typically, yes...but we're understaffed and also still in the middle of repairs. Voluntary overtime.

[...he's probably typing that from a blanketfort with a bunch of fairies.]

[text]

[jundere]

:P

Don't be shy and switch to text! It's kinda cute!

...The repairs aren't our fault, are they??

XD

[text]

[putonagoodshow]

[ o m g he cannot handle you jun-]

i am also working and it would be unwise to video-chat while doing so

[> You get the feeling Ideo is horrible at lying...]

The damages mostly amount to...the roof, in honesty. I have a barrier up to keep the hole closed, but I have to be present for the barrier to remain up.

[canteachyoumore]

[Hee, it's Master Ideo.]

It was no trouble at all, Master Ideo, I was merely doing what any other being would have done. [Except if they were part of Nyarly's group, but that goes unspoken. Despite his modest words, Theodore's pretty much beaming with pride.]

I do hope everything has settled as well, with what damages were sustained, and that Master Reiko wasn't injured severely.

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[putonagoodshow]

[...he's going to have to give Theo a talk about this 'master' thing later. And he thought Ceu was embarrassing...]

The labs have settled, but our project has been temporarily suspended until further notice. We may have to move it to another, more secure building. But, thank you.

...as for Reiko, she's...

[For a moment, Ideo looked at a loss.]

She's been through many...situations before. She seemed to come out of this much better than most.

[tl;dr his sister is a protag's assistant and he's still boggling at her ability to just SURVIVE THINGS without any trouble]

[video]

[canteachyoumore]

[it's a sign of respect dwi--]

Sister are rather... unusual in that way, aren't they...

[He feels you, Ideo. He has an odd sister too.]

I am sorry to hear about the delay of your project. It would have been most useful, especially with things as they are at the moment.

abrupt text because Jun made him feel guilty (also locked)

[putonagoodshow]

I did not grow up with Reiko, so it has been an adjustment period. We live together here, but it cannot make up for lost years. I still have a lot of learning to do about how unusual she can be.

It is okay. The project will push forward, because I am more determined to keep it going now. Anything the Anoli fear and desire so strongly will be a boon for us to have.

[drakenguard]

[Ideo staying at the labs so late didn't faze Yamato - in fact, this is perfectly normal to him!]

Yes, I heard some interesting things about you from Ceu. When you are free I would like to discuss something with you.

[Yeah no hello or whatever. Yamato gets straight to the point. He wants to pick your brain]

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[putonagoodshow]

["Interesting things about you from Ceu" is probably the equivalent of stabbing him in the gut, but all considered Ideo handled himself pretty well.

...still sticking to text, though. And locking the hell out of this post.]

Shoot. I would rather address it now than put it off.

[text-locked]

[drakenguard]

[Eh, Yamato actually prefers texting. This is a relief]

Specifically it is about your, shall we say, ambitions of humans being able to contract with demons. I am interested in this. Things are different from my world, as contracted demons are gained through a proxy called the 'Demon Auction'. Have you heard of that?

[text-locked]

[putonagoodshow]

I've heard mention of the auctions before from human and demon alike, but we've no such place like that here. My world did not seem to have one, or if it did, I was unaware of it.

[aboyandhiscat]

I had some experience with demon contract - I simply wish to know how it is commonly handled here before I attempt it.

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[putonagoodshow]

Typically, a receptive demon will bring up contracting first, and from there they can be digitally downloaded to one's COMP, assuming it is a DDS system and their requests are met. We have not publically released the DDS COMP systems however, so at the moment most would not be able to contract with demons without some other form of containment method.

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[aboyandhiscat]

I have such a device on me, so... this COMP can turn demons into - what is the term?

[putonagoodshow]

Sadly, the COMP you currently have is not compatible with the DDS system- Direct Demon Summoning system. However, it would only be a small update if we did get the allowance to let Persona Users likewise tame demons.

At the moment, politics dictate that it is only to be considered for civilians who otherwise lack a Persona or ability that allows them to defend themselves. So, you would have to utilize any previous techniques if you wished to contract demons.