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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.]

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If it isn't too much trouble... Could you?

Mm.

[ He tilts the COMP to have a better view and holds the Evoker up to he his head with his other hand before firing. There's a noise like shattering and maybe somewhere in there a sound like something unlocking, and in shards of blue light appears Messiah beside and a little above him. Minato smiles a little and lowers the evoker, glancing up at Messiah before looking back at Aoi. ]

See ... it looks weird and feels a little strange at first, but it's okay.

[She visibly flinches when Minato pulls the trigger, but she calms somewhat with the appearance of his Persona.]

A-amazing... So that's how you first awoke yours, Arisato?

[ He nods. ]

Mm. Back home, yeah. It was a different persona then, but the same principle.

It must have been difficult to pick up a gun and shoot yourself like that... Even though it doesn't really shoot, I still don't think I'll have a very easy time with it.

Ah... it was a little scary, but... I needed to protect someone, and that made it easier. There wasn't a lot of time to spare.

[ Also Pharos made it easier with his little encouraging hint. Minato probably won't admit it, but the rush that comes with Evoking certainly helps with repeating the action. ]

[Protecting someone... That's definitely something she can understand.]

...That is true. When someone else is in danger, it's hard to just stand by.