[Video | Intro]

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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.]

Comments

[Video] <3 Liz

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[Oh, there's a familiar face -- he'd only been to the Velvet Room on that one occasion, but Igor and Elizabeth weren't people who were easily forgotten.]

We've met before, haven't we? I don't think I ever caught your name.

I could teach you a little. Becoming a skilled boxer takes a lot of time and practice, but I could show you the basics.

[Video] <3!!

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[She never gives her name -- No, no, she'll say it.]

We have, once. I am Elizabeth, and aside from assisting Aigis on her journey, I also helped Minato with his.

[Also pls Akihiko it cannot be that hard.]

That sounds just swell. [Work it in, Elizabeth!!] I am open any time you are free to teach me at.

[Video]

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Well, I guess that means I owe you thanks. Since you helped Minato and Aigis, you helped the rest of us, too.

[He nods. WE'LL JUST SEE HOW YOU PICK IT UP, Liz.]

Alright. Once I find a good place to practice, I'll let you know. We'll see how you do.

[Video]

[guidemethroughit]

I was only doing as any resident would, given such extraordinary guests.

[SHE'LL pick it up...?? i mean they're not that hard to pick up bro they're made of like, cardboard. come on.]

Even though you are the master and I the student, I wish for you to go at me with the intent to kill.

[Video] dying

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The intent to kill? How about we dial it back to seriously injure?

[Kill seems a bit much.]

[Video] i try

[guidemethroughit]

[And this is why Shinjiro's dead --]

Your victory will not be guaranteed, but if you truly wish to try such a challenge you may.

[Video]

[risetocaesar]

[Low blow. ;_;]

I've killed shadows and demons, but the point of sparring isn't to kill, it's to hone your skills and test your reflexes. You don't actually want to hurt your partner.

[Video]

[guidemethroughit]

[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.]

[Video]

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