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[Well, it turns out approaching people via video is a lot easier than just walking up to someone in that crowded room the night they arrived. The feed shows Akihiko wearing a reserved smile, the view that can be briefly glimpse over his shoulder clearly that of his snug apartment, with a large, cylindrical punching bag hanging behind him.]

I've already met a few of you, but I'm Akihiko Sanada, from Iwatodai, Japan. I'll be staying at Libra 5-08. I've had some extensive experience with the use of Personas already, so if anyone needs a hand, I'd be willing to lend one. I know getting used to it isn't always easy.

If there's anyone out there with an interest in boxing and looking for someone to spar with, drop me a line. Some of my equipment came with me, but there's nothing like a sparring partner to help keep your skills sharp, and I won't be giving mine the chance to slip.

[The feed ends rather unceremoniously. He'll get better at this. Maybe.]

[Private Text to Mitsuru]

When you get a chance, can we meet up? Maybe you could come over. There's a lot we need to talk about, concerning our situation and our friends.

[He also suspects she might have something to say about her father, but he'll leave that unspoken for now.]

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It'll happen. It usually appears for the first time when you're stressed or in need of help. At home, we used Evokers to simulate that feeling and be able to call on them more regularly... but it sounds like we won't need those here. From the way I heard people talking, they're pretty reliable all on their own, once they've appeared.

It's good to be able to fight without it, though. You never know when you'll be in a tight spot. I'm glad I've got my fists to back me up.

Holography? Sorry... doesn't ring a bell.

[It's cool, Ludwig, Akihiko isn't great at social, either, so right to the point works just fine for him.]

Sounds good to me. It'd be a good way for you to get used to using your Persona, too, and considering I don't expect to be running into any boxing demons out there anytime soon, I'll always welcome the chance to try myself against a different fighting style.

I haven't yet, but I plan to. Some of my equipment came with me, but the only weights I have are on the small side, and I'll need a lot more than a punching bag to keep in shape.

What's the largest?

The Warrior-Kings of Ultramar, Guilliman's Legion.

I guess I'm stuck waiting for it for now, no matter what. But I'll do what I can in the meantime. This isn't the first time I've had to fight when other people have had an edge over me, and I'm sure it won't be the last.

Gotta have something to fight against still, huh?

[So what are you going to do back home, now that it's gone? What demons will you fight?]

Guess that's what they brought us here for. To solve their problems.

[And, perhaps, their mistakes.]

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What year is it?

I'm sure you'd still find a way or new method of training. And that wasn't my choice. When I was able to get back to that apartment, I just found it there along with other belongings. [Like her Evoker. That mission without it made her too nervous, and she'll more than likely keep it on her person during the entire stay of the city.]

Sadly, not as much as I would have liked to. The city's vast, larger than Iwatodai, and the demon population is... troubling. [She's only grateful that she was on the move, hearing a few cat-calls from some demons she passed.] There's quite a few undesirable areas, not to mention the Anoli and our lack of information on them.

Well, I know the basics of hand-to-hand combat, but perhaps learning a specific form would help. I do best with a weapon in my hands, however... when I was young, I used to fence quite a bit.

I've already found the gym. If you need help finding it, I can give you directions.

[Can't pull punches in a place like this. uwu]

... [Oh.] Then I shall try my best to tone it down, as they say.

[She doesn't think Minato would like it if she accidentally beat up one of his friends anyway.]

Mm. Have you been out during the extra hour at all?

[ Minato hasn't. He's been sleeping like a responsible person. But he wouldn't be surprised if Akihiko has been patrolling. ]

[Oh, hey. It's that one kid. The one that didn't dress in drag. Kotetsu likes you already.]

You actually box?

... How old are you?

[That's a good question, Shinji. He's been trying not to think about that. Back home, there's nothing left but being normal right now.]

Guess so. While depending on someone else to solve your problems isn't the best way to handle it, if there's anything I can do to help, I'm going to do it.

Don't worry. I'll show you how to spar safely while still keeping it effective.

You've got it. While it would be nice if everyone was evenly matched, sadly, that's not reality. It's good to be prepared. It sounds like you've got the right attitude about it.

At least we're equipped to deal with demons. They don't seem that different from shadows. We're lucky to be coming here with some experience already. From what I can tell, there are more than a few people who haven't had any combat experience at all, and even more who have never used a Persona. We definitely have the upper hand.

I'd like to know more about the Anoli, too. I get the feeling we'll be seeing a lot of them.

You know me pretty well. I had to go check it out. It's not much different from the Dark Hour we remember.

[Sleep. Fff.]

Where I come from? 2010.

[Akihiko nods, just once.]

I'm eighteen. I've been boxing since middle school, all the way up through graduation. I've been offered a few scholarships for it.

Edited 2012-10-09 17:46 (UTC)

Sounds good to me. You fence? I never got the hang of it, but my friend Mitsuru fences.

Directions would be great, thanks.

That would explain it. It wasn't used for recreational purposes till around 2160.

That's right. Like I said, that part isn't new for me.

Hmm. Perhaps I should meet with her and try to take it back up, then...

Do you live in Libra or Pisces? My directions go from an apartment building in Libra, so if you live in Pisces, you may have a longer way to go. Also, I remembered the facilities on the fourth floor of the apartment building... but the gym is a bit better equipped.

If you have any more questions about Personas in the future, feel free to ask. I know it can be a little unsettling at first.

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