First Star of Fate ☯

[eyewillprotect]

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[Hey it's one of those newcomers on the Network today! This particular girl is sitting with perfect posture, dipping her head in a polite bow to the camera.]

Hello, my name is Aoi Misato. I'm sorry for not formally introducing myself before, but it took me a few days to settle in.

According to the news report that recently went out, we will be allowed to participate in the Grand Prix, correct? I'm interested in joining the competition, but to do that I would need to practice first. I still haven't awakened my... Persona yet, so I will have to rely on my own abilities instead.

[She continues without even missing a beat, completely glossing over that small stumble. She's obviously used to speaking publicly.]

I will be in the Capricorn district, so if anyone is willing to be a sparring partner, I would be extremely grateful.

[A small pause here. She can practically hear half of her friends from home scolding her for this, but...]

I also have noticed that I am exempt from curfews due to being a visitor. I was thinking of patrolling at night - does anyone have advice for dealing with the demons at that time? There was a... similar situation where I come from, so I would like to do what I can to help here as well.

Thank you for your time.

[Action; Capricorn]

[And sure enough, Aoi is indeed in the Capricorn district, dressed in a hakama and armed with a naginata. With no current sparring partner, she is instead practicing strikes on an invisible opponent. She definitely has the technique down, if nothing else.]

Comments

[greyerrant]

A sparring partner? I might be willing to assist.

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[eyewillprotect]

That would be wonderful. Would you mind meeting me in the park at Capricorn, sir...?

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[greyerrant]

Cerberus. My name is Cerberus.

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[eyewillprotect]

Cerberus. It's nice to meet you.

I'll be waiting there, if you don't mind.

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[greyerrant]

Very well. Try not to be alarmed by my appearance.

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[second_destiny]

Whoa, hey, I think you might be a bit too eager for this. Getting involved in the tournament without a Persona is a bad idea.

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[eyewillprotect]

I know it might be dangerous, but I think I can handle it. I might not look like it, but I've had experience with combat before.

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Also, I want to be nearby in case something happens. If the Anoli do try to attack the mayor, I want to be there to help protect him.

[second_destiny]

[Asem keeps the feed on private.]

Doesn't mean fighting them will be easy. What can you do?

[eyewillprotect]

I've been trained in the use of a naginata.

[There's a hesitation here. Since the scenario is so similar, there isn't really a need to hide anything. But at the same time, it's... strange, talking about her power to someone uninvolved with the demons in Tokyo.]

...Also, I have... powers.

[second_destiny]

Powers? What kind of powers?

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[risingshepard]

[Considering the level of priority this particular mission has, she's going to keep quiet on the tournament for now--this sort of thing is on a need-to-know basis.

However, that's not going to stop her from giving a helping hand.]

Rule of thumb when heading out during the 13th Hour...or any other late hour, in fact: don't go alone.

There's no telling what could go after you during that time.

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[eyewillprotect]

I'd heard there were all sorts of demons. I think if it's possible, I would like to have a group. But if not...

[She might just try to go out alone. Please stop her.]

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[risingshepard]

I'm going to be blunt here--that's just asking for something to kill you.

[Sure, there's that awesome awakening part that comes with the danger, but it's no game.] If you're gonna go out there that late, wait for a friend. [...] Or if you'd like, I can tag along with you when I can.

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[eyewillprotect]

But none of my friends are here with me...

[She brightens at the last bit, however.]

It's not too inconvenient for you?

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[risingshepard]

It's no problem at all. Just give me a time and I'll come along.

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[tastestherainbow]

[ Well. Rose was happy about the idea of Kanaya making new friends, so if someone is introducing themselves then this should be easy and good for practice. ]

Hello, Aoi. My name is Kanaya. It is nice to meet you.

[ ...And that is that. She sucks at this. She knows. ]

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[eyewillprotect]

[Although she is initially surprised by Kanaya's appearance, she does her best to mask it behind an elegant smile. She seems friendly enough at least.]

It's nice to meet you too, Kanaya. Have you been here long?

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[tastestherainbow]

[ She tries not to be embarrassed and tries not to notice the surprise but. It is hard. ]

No, I have only arrived recently. But I'm trying to...get out more?

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[eyewillprotect]

[It's hard to say if Aoi has noticed the embarrassment or if she's just normally like this, but either way, her voice is gentle as she speaks.]

That's probably a good idea. This place is... similar to the city I come from, but in many ways it's very different. It will definitely take some getting used to.

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[tastestherainbow]

This place is...not remotely close to anything I've ever experienced before. But I think getting used to it is the only option.

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[fools_journey]

Ah, if it's like the small tournament they held in October, you will be limited to only using your persona during the fight...

But mm, welcome to Hinoto-Ri, Misato-san. My name is Minato Arisato, and I hope you continue to settle in comfortably. I may be able to help answer any questions about Personas you might have...

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[eyewillprotect]

So in order to participate, I would need to awaken it...

[i>It... makes sense. But it's still disappointing to hear.]

Thank you. It's nice to meet you too, Arisato. I've been told a little about Personas, but I still don't understand them completely. I know we're supposed to "awaken" them somehow, but I never learned the method.

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[fools_journey]

You might be able to awaken it at the tournament, however. I don't think you should worry too much yet.

[ He doesn't like to see people disappointed, so he does try to be encouraging. Sadly he isn't psychic and can't see the future to know that even people who haven't awoken their personas will be encouraged to join! ]

As for how to awaken them... usually they'll awaken in a time of stress and danger. Their primary purpose is to protect you.

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[eyewillprotect]

...I suppose so. [She has to wonder if it's anything like the other powers she's received in the past. It was hard to explain, the innate understanding of how to use them; would the persona be the same?]

I was also told they are similar to guardians. In that case... Would something like a fight be enough to awaken one? [Not that she'd blindly rush into things just for the sake of awakening her persona, but it'd be nice to know.]

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[fools_journey]

[ He nods. ] A fight or there is a device called an Evoker that will artificially awaken your Persona.

[ ... though he'll only explain the downsides to that if she's interested. After all, not everyone is really comfortable with the idea of pointing a gun-like device at their heads and firing. ]