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[linefacingforever]

We need to have a meeting as soon as possible. My place is fine.

[And that's really all that needs to be said.]

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[video]

[get_bent2]

Did that say Persona Grand Prix?!

...none of us are dreamin' right now, are we?



[He's just checking because. YEAH.


YEAAAAAH...]

[video]

[linefacingforever]

No, we're not dreaming.

[Kanji, why are you freaking out?]

[video]

[get_bent]

Okay. Just checkin' that's all.

I'm on my way over to your apartment.

[text;]

[disconinjafrog]

ill b right over

this about the private message every1 got?

[text;]

[linefacingforever]

Yes.

[text;]

[disconinjafrog]

well talk about it more when i get there but i just wanna say now im entering that tournament

[text;]

[linefacingforever]

[...Yu might just be smiling right now. And Yosuke, you text like a twelve year old girl.]

I hoped you would too.

[not here;]

[disconinjafrog]

his texting is perfect shut up

[Not Here]

[gigglesnortpriestess]

[There is no response from Yukiko. She's coming over right now.]

[Meeting Time!]

[linefacingforever]

[Yu's already got drinks and some snacks laid out by the time the first person arrives, not that this was supposed to be a party or anything. Yu is very serious about the message they all received; no jokes and weird humor today guys. Strictly business.]

[...though he did put on his midnight channel glasses.]

[gigglesnortpriestess]

[There's a knock at you door. Guess who?]

[linefacingforever]

[Who indeed. Of course Yukiko was there first; he spared her a smile in greeting, before looking past her.]

Is anyone else here?

[disconinjafrog]

[Yosuke might not be on the same floor but he was also fast to show up, he knew the situation was definitely serious. This involved the entire city's safety, all resting on the heads of people who were good with Personas and peace-keeping.

Of course this would be classified as an Investigation Team matter. So while Yosuke's still get a grin on his face, it's one of fierce determination.

He gives a wave behind Yukiko.]

I assume you've got a plan in mind, Leader?

[get_bent]

Yo!

[And guess who shows up next.]

Man...I'd be more excited about this if the people in the arena weren't at risk. The hell kinda bullshit plan is the government doin' anyway? ...when I'm the one thinkin' cops are going to far...

Assume she made an illegible text reply

[celebrity_commentator]

[Rise waves from behind the taller guys, and walks in after them.]

I'm here!

Rise: texting master

[linefacingforever]

[That was everyone except Teddie. Now that he thought about it, he hadn't heard from the little guy since he arrived… he hoped he was okay.]

Thanks for coming, everyone.

[He stepped aside to let everyone file in, letting them get comfortable with whatever drink and/or snack they wanted before officially starting the meeting.]

I disagree with putting so many people at risk too, but I can understand their reasoning. This Grand Prix will draw out a lot of people; too many distractions around. It would be easy for someone to do something and not get caught.

[bearpuns]

[ WERE YOU TALKING ABOUT SOMETHING SERIOUS, BECAUSE TEDDIE IS SO SERIOUS. Actually, he had warp speed rolled to his sensei's and barrels through the door!! ]

Teddie's here!!

[gigglesnortpriestess]

[WHAT THE-?]

Teddie! Where have you been?!

[celebrity_commentator]

Teddie! Hey!

[Rise hadn't seen him yet, so the bishounen bear gets treated to a quick hug.]

I was wondering when you were gonna show up.

[linefacingforever]

[Yu let out a faint sound of relief. Oh good... Teddie was okay. He offered the bear a small smile, saying nothing, but then again, he didn't need to.]

Guess who's late to this party because plurk hates me~

[disconinjafrog]

Geeze, Teddie, be careful, if you knock someone over and injure them they won't be able to enter the tournament!

[He is happy to see that the silly bear showed up, though, even if he was a little late.]

Speaking of, who else is entering that tournament? I'm definitely joining in, and obviously Yu has to join considering he's the only one here with some experience with Persona duels.

[celebrity_commentator]

I heard something about karaoke battles, but I'd want to look at the rules a little closer...

[Plus she'd be more comfortable if this was a team sport. Kanzeon was a little more fearsome now, but she still wasn't much of a fighter.]

We should all at least go and watch out for the Anoli though, right?

[get_bent2]

Ted! Was wonderin' when you'd show up--Wait wait...Karoke battles?! The hell's kinda grand prix tournament is THAT?!

[Punching dudes=yes. Punching dudes with restrictions=also yes. Punching dudes while singing=the hell?!]

[bearpuns]

[ Teddie looks around and thinks for a moment. ] I can help! Teddie will win the whole grand prix to impress the ladies!!

[gigglesnortpriestess]

[Teddie...just stop.]

I think the more important matter at hand is the Anoli.

[She then folds her hands over her lap and looks straight at the group.]

I do agree with Rise-chan about having us at least go there in case something were to happen. If some of us are participating in the Prix, then maybe some of us could help outside the arena. Like with security...I'm sure they won't mind if visitors joined in on it too.

[linefacingforever]

[…Teddie please.]

The smart thing to do for the Anoli is to take out -- or even recruit -- as many strong Persona users as possible. They'll probably be everywhere in the tournament, so we'll need to be as well.

[He paused a moment to think.]

We're not the only ones here who had Personae before arriving in this world. We'll be a target for sure.

[celebrity_commentator]

We'll be ready this time, though. I'm sure as heck not getting kidnapped again, anyway...

[disconinjafrog]

This is gonna be dangerous. Anyone with healing skills needs to stick close to people without healing skills, alright? The Anoli sound like seriously bad news, especially since they're apparently impossible to spot since they look just like everyone else.

[He beams at Rise.] Don't worry, I know you'll kick major butt before you ever let that happen again, Rise-chan.

tell me if I'm not supposed to tag yet....

[bearpuns]

I can stay near the non-healers, if you want me to, Sensei!

[Then, Teddie huffs at Yosuke ] I can protect Rise-chan just fine, Yosuke. You'll probably just fall on your face.

I've just been tagging whenever, myself

[celebrity_commentator]

Hey, hey, no need to fight about it.

[Though it is a little flattering.]

I can take care of myself too, thanks to the Velvet Room. And between Kanzeon and the COMPs, I figure we can coordinate even if we have to split up, right?

Yeah, I don't think we have an actual order...

[linefacingforever]

[Yu gave a nod at that.]

That sounds like the best way. Please look after Rise, Teddie; you'll both be invaluable to keeping us on track.