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[This...is going to be a problem.]

[He was curious, really, to hang around until the 13th hour came along, and had been quite shocked by the enormous amount of monsters hanging around. So shocked that he was quite unprepared for when they started attacking- he thought he'd find a way to avoid them, honestly. And just when he was cornered...it had finally come out. His Persona.]

[And honestly, he wasn't too surprised. Not even scared, really, he's seen worse. His Persona is himself, isn't it? But this would pose a problem if he showed it to other people, because that would be going and showing them something very deep and personal that might turn them against him. No, he has to turn this into an advantage, a way to get people to pity him and go on his side.]

[And he knows exactly how to get that to happen.]

[The video turns on, and the first thing one hears is the rather terrified and stammering voice of one (1) Sam Erstwhile.]

This-this is really not okay! I mean, it's my birthday today, I really didn't need this as a birthday present!

[The guy seems to be on the verge of fainting, he's so pale. It's oddly dark behind him, even though it's morning...]

I-I...listen, is it possible to just refund a Persona? That's possible, right? Because...mine is a freakin' abomination, and I'm not really sure I want it. How come all of you get the cool ones and I get the one that looks like it feeds on little kid's nightmares??

[And then the darkness behind him moves, and what looks to be like a dark tentacle rests on Sam's shoulder. Sam shudders, letting out a slight whimper, as the skull-like face of his Persona drops down into view.]

[Looks like Sam wasn't kidding about that abomination stuff at all.]

They said having a Persona was a good thing. They said you'd love it, and that it'd help you, and...ugh, this isn't what I was expecting at all!

[And he buries his face in his trembling hands. He really looks like he's going to have a nervous breakdown over this.]

Happy birthday to me...

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*Selphie heard the word 'birthday', and that was enough to gain her interest and excitement - birthdays meant parties and fun and presents! But instead...she's faced with someone who looks like he really isn't enjoying his birthday.

Her smiles fades, and is replaced by a look of gentle concern. As his Persona looms into view, though, Selphie can't help but give the smallest of grins*

Hmm...no offense, but your guy there is kinda creepy...

What, you don't think I know?!

[SELPHIE YOU ARE NOT HELPING WITH THE POTENTIAL NERVOUS BREAKDOWN HERE]

This is exactly what I'm complaining about, oh my goood...

*Okay, so now Selphie looks apologetic. She smiles and waves a hand gently*

I think what you need is to think more about cake than your creepy Persona..

[He frowns, rather morosely.]

Honestly, I think getting this destroyed any appetite I had for cake..

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oh mai god he's going to eat her alive one day isn't he?!

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HE DOESN'T EAT PEOPLE THANK GOD but being his friend isn't exactly that good ;;

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selphie will cry and then danger will happen. yay!~

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YAY FOR BACKSTABBING

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Um...[Have a very concerned look. She wants to make him feel better...but how do you do that when it looks that creepy?]

At least..it'll protect you? I mean...it seems nice enough! Even if it's a little creepy...

A monster protecting me from monsters...the irony here should be funny, but frankly, it isn't.

Everyone else has normal and not monstrous Personas, don't they? Why did I get stuck with the horrible one?

Well...I don't know what mine is yet, butI see what you mean. It could certainly have been brighter.

You've just got to look positively on it. Oh! For example, maybe anything that would try to hurt you would be scared of it too!

Everyone has had angels and cool stuff...honestly, I was expecting something like those.

And I guess? Kind of like a gargoyle sort of thing? [He actually seems to consider it, looking over at his persona with a thoughtful look.] I guess...but they did say it's a part of me, so that's the part that worries me. I'm pretty sure I'm nothing like a monster...

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[Brainstorm has no sympathy, despite being in a similar boat.]

Tough luck, guy. If there was a way to refund the damn things, I'd be first in line. You're just gonna have to deal with it.

Ughhh.

[Just rubbing at his eyes now, not liking the sound of that.]

You absolutely sure? No exchanges or anything?

I'm certain.

[A pause.]

No one says you have to use the thing, though. Why send some ridiculous magic creature to do a job that a weapon can do better?

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And do you believe everything you hear? [Shinjiro grimaces, eying Sam's persona through the feed.] Personas are a tool, that's it. You use it or don't, but once you got it, you're stuck with it. Ain't no going back.

[If only getting rid of it were that easy.]

Well, generally I do. I mean, people haven't lied to me here, so far...

[The persona stares back with soulless black holes for eyes, while Sam just glances away.]

Urgh...I was really excited to see what mine was going to be, I thought it was going to be cool and nice...though I guess that's just a hopeless pipe dream now.

[He shrugs.]

It is what it is. Part of your subconscious and shit. Ain't exactly something you have a lot of say over. But it can change. Not sayin' it will, but it can.

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[video] oh shoot i totally messed up on that last tag

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[video] It's fine! I wondered if that's what you meant, but wasn't sure.

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[video] serves e right for rping in the wee hours of the morning

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And here I was expecting a wounded puppy.

[Viridi's voice is very comforting and reassuring, she's sure.]

Someone's soul has some issues. Maybe you should go see a psychiatrist.

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[Viridi THAT IS THE COMPLETE OPPOSITE OF REASSURING.]

Hey, I don't need a psychiatrist, they totally gave me the wrong thing, I swear! You think I want this thing as my Persona?!

God, god, this can't be happening...

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I don't know why you're calling for me, but I can tell you it definitely is.

You should be more accepting! Even the most monstrous creatures have their place in nature. ...I mean, except the actual monsters; those should just be stamped out.

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If you ever find out a way to trade them out, please let me know.

I could really go for just about any one other than the one I've been saddled with.

Oh man, you too? What did we ever do to deserve such Personas, I mean, come on, this is ridiculous!

No kidding. I thought I was getting away from that kind of stuff here.

I mean, I guess I should have seen it coming, what with my track record, but seriously.

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[...

Well that sure is a thing.]

That's... your Persona?

[A very nervous-looking nod.]

Apparently...

Do you... know what it is?

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Oh, um... w-wow! [It's reallllly hard to hide how freaky that is.] That's- something else, really...

A- At least it looks really- strong? [Must... stick... to the positives! ... oh, darn it all.]

... It's probably really freaky to happen on your birthday, though. Is- is there anything I can do? We- can do something for your birthday! Without Personas or anything like that!

Um, yeah, I don't think I'm that concerned by how strong it is...

[He visibly shudders, wiping his forehead with a nervous expression.]

Do...something for my birthday? [A slight raise of an eyebrow.] I don't know what I would do, though. I mean, this is already enough, I don't want more bad things to happen out of nowhere...

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