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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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[fools_journey]

[ He'll show up presently with lunch and look around for her. Hopefully she's somewhere easy to find near the station! ]

[greatseal]

[She's not too far away, over by a coffee shop that's run by a fire-based demon who graciously (or unconsciously) heats up the surrounding outdoor picnic tables. When she spots him wandering past, she waves him over.] Hey!

[fools_journey]

[ seeing her, Minato lifts a hand to wave before veering over and sliding onto the seat across from her. He sets a bag down that has boxes of lunch inside and then proceeds to pull the boxes two out. It's nothing super fancy, but there is the requisite rice, some of the octopus hot dogs, vegetables and some apple slices. He didn't bother to make a cute scene or anything, but it should be tasty. ]

It should still be pretty warm. ... thanks for the coffee.

[greatseal]

[wow this is so housewifey, Minato. She picks up one of the hot dogs with her chopsticks.]

You even made them cute! Is that what really took you so long?

[fools_journey]

Ah... I hope you enjoy. The rice took a while... I'd just started boiling it before.

[ Secretly he is a house wife. House husband - he will marry some lovely lady who will work, and he will stay home and mind the house. ]

[greatseal]

[She approves, since her boyfriend is the same way pretty much.]

I already know you're a pretty good cook.

[fools_journey]

[ He shrugs and looks down at his food. ]

... cooking is relaxing. Anyway, let's eat before it gets cold.

[greatseal]

All right!

[You don't have to tell her twice... ....Most of the sausages have already disappeared.]

[fools_journey]

[ He eats his food a bit more slowly, though he's quite pleased that Minako seems to be enjoying the meal. Buuut he doesn't really talk much while they eat because clearly food is more important than chatter! ]

[greatseal]

[Of course it is.]

So have you been keeping up practice with your Persona, too? You're going to need it for the tournament.

[fools_journey]

[ He nods but doesn't say anything as he is in the middle of swallowing. However, after a sip of coffee he speaks again. ]

Have you?

[ He knows she's not competing, but given the announcements lately, he knows she'll want to be prepared all the same. ]

[greatseal]

Of course.... But I could always use a partner.

[fools_journey]

Is that an invitation?

[ Okay he might be teasing, He needs no invitation to be her partner! It's just... a default state. ]

[greatseal]

What if it's a demand?

[fools_journey]

Ah, then I guess I have no choice.

[greatseal]

Good! Then I challenge you to a practice duel.

[fools_journey]

I accept. ... after lunch.

[ Gotta finish the food first! And the coffee. ]

[greatseal]

You're on, then!

[food is important though. But it won't take her that long to finish.]

[fools_journey]

[ It takes him a little longer to finish, and when he's done he's sure to clean everything up. ]

Okay. ... let's go.

[greatseal]

[Well then... After throwing away the trash they can head off into the park land, in search of a quiet and secluded spot.]

Does over here look good to you?

[fools_journey]

It looks perfect.

... just personas or..?

[ Are snowballs allowed? ]

[greatseal]

I don't want anyone drawing blood.

[so snowballs are probably okay.]

[fools_journey]

Okay. ... any other rules?

[ Like no instant KO spells or whatever. Not that he plans on using any anyway, because trying to end something quickly defeats the point of training. ]

[greatseal]

It's just training, Minato... Are you planning to fight dirty?

[fools_journey]

No, but we could hone our balance by having to spar while balancing on one leg.

[ He is completely not serious here. Don't let the deadpan fool you. ]