primordial: (that you can't do a thing)
Sam Erstwhile ([personal profile] primordial) wrote in [community profile] compnetwork2012-11-28 10:00 am

02 - [Video]

[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...
booyaka_boom: (Curious Headtilt)

[video]

[personal profile] booyaka_boom 2012-11-28 06:08 pm (UTC)(link)
*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...

[personal profile] justkeeprunning 2012-11-28 06:17 pm (UTC)(link)
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...
booyaka_boom: (Sheepishly Embarrassed)

[video]

[personal profile] booyaka_boom 2012-11-28 07:29 pm (UTC)(link)
*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..
booyaka_boom: (Sweetest Smile)

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[personal profile] booyaka_boom 2012-11-28 08:02 pm (UTC)(link)
*She sees that frown and pouts a little, but shakes her head*

Alright, maybe not hungry. How about thirsty?

*Yes, she is determined to have this guy enjoy his birthday*
booyaka_boom: (Huh?)

(video)

[personal profile] booyaka_boom 2012-11-28 08:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah...I'm not surprised.

*She pulls a face and sticks out her tongue ~ directed at his Persona*

Let's go get you a birthday glass of water. And you should leave creepy face behind!
universebeware: (My credentials are right here.)

[Video]

[personal profile] universebeware 2012-11-28 08:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[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.
booyaka_boom: (Positive Thinking)

(video)

[personal profile] booyaka_boom 2012-11-28 08:34 pm (UTC)(link)
..yeah.. We can hide him behind a tree or something? Just don't worry about him ~ it's your birthday after all!

*Selphie smiles, glancing between the guy and the Persona*

Oh, and my name's Selphie!

[personal profile] justkeeprunning 2012-11-28 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
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!
universebeware: (Best of luck with not dying!)

[Video]

[personal profile] universebeware 2012-11-28 10:21 pm (UTC)(link)
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?
themortalhalf: (Default)

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[personal profile] themortalhalf 2012-11-29 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
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.]
forceofnature: (Confused)

[voice]

[personal profile] forceofnature 2012-11-29 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
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.
Edited 2012-11-29 03:30 (UTC)
dodgecharms: (Can't do anything right...)

[personal profile] dodgecharms 2012-11-29 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
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.
themortalhalf: ([Mad] ♞ beyond the looking-glass)

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[personal profile] themortalhalf 2012-11-29 06:55 am (UTC)(link)
[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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