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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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[He takes a gulp of his own water, only disappointed when it doesn't wash the taste of the muffins down too much. But at her gesture, he follows it with a frown, nodding.]

Whatever that thing...I don't think it's my friend. I mean, it's me, but I don't want to rely on it all the time. I don't really trust it...

I think you're kinda gonna have to though.

*The smile she gives is sympathetic and understanding, and she bows her head as she finishes off her muffin*

Cause, I'm not calling you creepy or anything, cause you're not, but that thing is really closely linked to you. All the Personas are. Or, well, that's what I heard.

*Her smile becomes a little more uncertain and she shrugs with one shoulder*

[He frowns, staring down at the muffins in front of him. He doesn't look too happy.]

I get that, but...I'd rather it not be closely linked with me. I don't know what it says about me, that my mind brought forth that-that thing. I don't want to know...

[And he mutters under his breath..]

I thought I was normal. I guess this place thinks I'm a monster, too...

*That wasn't quite the reaction she was expecting, and she instantly shows a face of concern*

Sam..you know, your thing looks creepy but..it is kinda sweet. I mean, it clearly likes spending time with you and, I think it might even be a little put out that you don't like it so much.

*Selphie sighs softly, and reaches a hand over the table to pat at his forearm*

For what it's worth...as a total stranger that you've only just met...I think you're lovely, and I bet your persona thingy isn't so bad either, he just doesn't look as cute as you do.

[A long pause, and then:]

Y-you think so?

[He looks up, attempting that smile again, even looking a bit bashful.]

Yeah...I guess you're right. It hasn't attacked me or anything. And...you really think I'm cute? I don't think anyone has called me that, heh...

*Selphie looks absolutely positive as she gives a firm nod and sits back in her chair*

Exactly. Maybe you just need to hang out with it a little bit more.

*When he asks the question, Selphie flushes gently ~ she meant it, but she'd just spoken her mind to make him feel better*

Oh! Yeah.. I do..

Okay. That sounds like good advice.

[He lowers his head again, wringing his hands slightly in his lap as if trying to figure out what to do in such a situation. He sounds touched, though.]

Thanks, I guess...I don't think I'm very cute at all, but I guess what I say won't change your mind, will it?

Least then, even if you don't love it, you'll be more used to it.

*She glances up to see Sam looking down, and she smiles quite bashfully. Then she starts laughing and shakes her head*

Nope! Too stubborn for that!

Yeah...I need to ask if it has a name, too. It seems other Personas have names...

[He lets out a slight laugh at that, though it's so quiet that one might not even identify it as a laugh at all.]

Stubborn, huh? Not even when the going gets tough?

That's a good idea. I recognise my Persona from back home, so I know its name and that's kinda nice. Maybe knowing its name will help you bond, too.

*Selphie blinks at Sam, not sure whether it was a laugh or a cough that she heard*

Hmm.. When the going gets tough I think I'm the most stubborn of all!

I'd like to point out that mine is a dryad, so. If we're talking about soul representations here, you can't get much more accurate than that.

Care to postulate what this says about you?

Yeah, like that! [She smiles, hoping to set him at ease.] If it helps at all, he's kinda cool! [In a creepy sort of way...]

And, don't worry, you don't seem like a monster to me at all.

...

[Understandable.]

...If you listen, it will probably tell you, but... In a case like this it might be better not to rely on it so much.

It's basically one bad event after another.

Dryad? Like the mythical creature? And because you're the god of nature, right?

[And a silence.] I-I don't know. I'm not a monster, I swear, I'm not! I never asked for a Persona like this! I want something nicer...

Cool? You really think so?

[And a slight attempt at a smile in return at that.] Oh, um. Thanks...

I'll see. Maybe I'll get used to it...after all, it's my persona and all. I have to get used to it.

Edited 2012-12-04 05:40 (UTC)

What sort of events, if you don't mind me asking?

Oh, you recognize your Persona? Are you one of those people who had Personas at home? But yes, I think a name would be important to know if we are to get along.

[He's the worst at these things, okay. But he does seem to be smiling when he looks back at her.]

Man...I wish I had your courage, really.

[Viridi snickers to herself for a few more moments before backing up. That was probably enough prodding for the moment.]

Hehe... I wouldn't worry about it too much.

You know you can get a secondary in that room that appears sometimes, right?

[YOU ARE THE ABSOLUTE WORST, VIRIDI >8I]

...?

What, the Velvet Room?

No, the Silk Room that's decorated in pink instead of blue.

What other rooms randomly appear out of nowhere?

[Give him a minute, he was about to answer that first one when he realized it was a joke. HARDY HAR HAR, VERY FUNNY.]

Yeah, you're right...

What do you to to get a second one, though?

I grabbed one when no one was looking.

You'd probably ask politely or something, I don't know.

Knowing you, I wouldn't put it past you, to be honest.

But how does one know when and if it will reappear again, though? Is it still there? I haven't even checked...

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