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[greatseal]

Hello, everyone! ＼(=^‥^)/’

I have a request for the Network today. I don't know if there's enough time for this before the tournament, but I fight with a naginata and it's really conspicuous to just carry around. Since we have some great engineers here, I was wondering if someone would be able to design a naginata that could fold up or retract to fit into a handbag. I'll pay you for the trouble, of course.

And also in exchange - Well, not really in exchange, because this part is open to everyone! But the tournament uses Evokers, which is a pretty different style of Persona-summoning from usual. I use an Evoker normally, so if anyone would like to practice with one, or practice with a Persona in general, I'd be glad to help out! I'll be down in the Capricorn ward if you'd like to meet me there.

And, that's all I have for today. Thanks for reading!

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[themortalhalf]

[He still doesn't like them, though he'll admit the last one—as much as he doesn't relish the idea of using Persona to fight other people unless need be—was tame enough. Straightforward, like watching one of Aki's fights. But this one...]

It ain't going to be like last time.

[fools_journey]

That might be easier, if you want soda. I only have water and iced tea.

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[greatseal]

[She's just going to lock this because no one else really needs to listen in...]

That's why I can't decide. Winning was nice, but I think I like sports more than Persona duels. ['duels' are different from 'battles.' ...But he should already know she likes fighting Shadows.]

But... being there is going to be important, and I don't know whether it'd be better to be in or outside the ring.

[greatseal]

Isn't it the wrong weather for iced anything? I was thinking of coffee.

[greatseal]

Can you make it before sunset? It'd probably be easier when there's light unless you wanted to go out in the 13th Hour.

[fools_journey]

True, but if you're training you might get thirsty.

If you get a coffee, can you get me one too?

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[themortalhalf]

[So she's bent on going in some form or another.

...Well, he can't say that's unexpected.

Still doesn't like it, not from what the last message he read implied, but—]

Can't predict how the duels will go. Or what'll happen in them.

[What with them allowing weapons this time around. There might be more consequences this time around than just physical and mental exhaustion this time. Could get sidelined from doing shit at all if you got badly injured doing it. And if you lost before shit started, or your battle wasn't for a few days, where would you be? In the stands with the rest?]

But if somebody decides to start something, you'll want space. Can't do much with a Persona or a weapon in a crowd. People panic.

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[greatseal]

That's true too. And also Minato is going to sign up.

[which does nothing to make the decision less complicated.]

[poweryetunknown]

Why does it have to be a gun?

[It could be anything else. But why a gun. 8( ]

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[pastalishe]

It's a pity that you don't have a recipe card or an appropriate synthesis venue, Minako--otherwise, I would be happy to assist you.

While I'm not sure if I'm interested in participating in a tournament, I am curious about Evokers. Are you booked for the day, or is the offer still open?

[eyewillprotect]

I fight with a naginata as well. I usually just carry it in its case, but... If someone comes to you with a solution, I would like to hear about it too, if it's not too much trouble.

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[empressive]

My experience is no different from yours or anyone elses. I've simply been using it longer.

Are you intending on entering this competition?

[celebrity_commentator]

Evwhat now?

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[themortalhalf]

[Well, it certainly makes his decision a hell of a lot less complicated, even though he knows what the safest option would be: to stay in the apartments and keep of the goddamn way. Watch. See what happens.

But he knows that possibility was never really on the table.]

He is?

[Not unsurprising.]

Well, do what you think is right.

[greatseal]

I don't mind, but you'll have to hurry down or it'll get cold!

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[greatseal]

You were still a big help when we were still learning.

I haven't decided on that yet. What about you?

[text - private]

[greatseal]

['Safe' doesn't come into bearing in this. They may be outsiders in this city, but coming here has already given them more than enough benefits. It's only fair to help protect it in return.]

You'll be in the audience either way, right?

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[universebeware]

A folding weapon like that would be quite simple to craft. If you're serious about it, come by my workshop with this bag you wish to carry it in.

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[themortalhalf]

Yeah.

[Which goes without saying, probably.

He could ask to be put on the security detail, he guesses, so he won't be stuck in the crowds—which promise to be massive—but that won't put him where he needs to be. So he'll make due. And hell, maybe nothing would go wrong. Life has every right to be boring.]

[fools_journey]

I'll do my best. I don't want to undercook anything.

[greatseal]

You're making something that needs that much cooking?

[fools_journey]

If you want something warm, yes. I just started a few minutes before you sent out the text. It won't take too long, though.

[greatseal]

All right, then... Let me know when you're on your way.

[greatseal]

The psychological effect, probably. And the way that it's used.

[Sticking a box or something to your head would be more unwieldy... And a collar like Koromaru has would be even worse.]

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[greatseal]

I'll let you know when I make a decision.

[He can handle a few crowds, right? It's not like they'll be talking to him.]