[Video | Intro]

[risetocaesar]

[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]

[blitzkriegzwei]

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.

[Video]

[risetocaesar]

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

Directions would be great, thanks.

[Video]

[blitzkriegzwei]

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.

[Video]

[risetocaesar]

I'm sure she'd like having someone to practice with. Not many other fencers where we come from.

I'm in Libra, too. 5-08, just above our own training area, but you're right, it sounds like the gym has a little more to offer. Besides, I like to weigh all of my options. I take my training pretty seriously.

[Video]

[blitzkriegzwei]

I see, I see. What's her full name? That might make looking her up a bit easier.

Good. That makes giving the directions much easier. Get a pen and paper. [He begins to go into the directions to the gym. The gym is actually not that far from the apartment building, though there are a few turns required.]

[Video]

[risetocaesar]

Mitsuru Kirjio. I'll mention the interest to her when I see her, too.

I've got them. [He scribbles the directions down quickly but accurately, nodding his thanks as he finishes up.]

Thanks again. Maybe I'll see you there sometime.

[Video]

[blitzkriegzwei]

Duly noted. And you're welcome. I'll be sure to say hello if I see you there.