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[detects]

Hello. My name is Naoto Shirogane. I thought I would at least introduce myself over the network. I'm afraid I still have quite a bit to learn about this place but what I do know so far has been quite intriguing. The method of accessing the network is a bit unique as well...

[There's a brief pause as if she's considering her words carefully.]

I'm curious so if you would indulge me for a moment... How many of you were familiar with the term 'persona' prior to coming here? Also, who was familiar with the term in the context of using it to describe the power that people gain here?

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[determinedhowl]

[Head...tilt???] What?

...

confused??????

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[helenchanter]

I didn't know you were here yet.

[Says this random stranger?]

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[determinedhowl]

[?????????? That face, though-]

Do I know you???

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[helenchanter]

...I had a feeling you wouldn't know me.

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[themortalhalf]

She's Aki's sister. You wouldn't know her.

[There's a level stare now being projected into this three-way conversation. Most of its focus is on one member of the conversation, however, and it isn't the furry one.

Its meaning is very clear, however:

Be. Nice. To. The. Dog.]

He's from my side.

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[determinedhowl]

OK.

[Aki's sister... o-o!! ... 8D]

Family of Akihiko is a friend of mine!

happy face

[...okay seriously technology stahp.]

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[helenchanter]

[W O W excuse her, if you had to face this dog...well a version of him anyway and get a faceful of FIRE to the face you'd understand.

But because you asked.

She will.

Try.

To like.

Fire Death Dog.]

....


....uh it's nice to meet you.

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[themortalhalf]

[ Dogs aren't evil. Don't blame them for what their masters make them do, Miki.

But she's trying. It's good enough. She sure warmed up to Minato. A dog shouldn't be half as hard. If she can date Minato, she can love a dog.

He can't believe he's having a legitimate conversation with a dog. Shit, this was like his dream when he was a little kid.

...and the happy face thing is one of the cutest things he's seen in awhile. But hell if he's going to admit that.

But regardless, he'll just stay silent for now and let Koro-chan introduce himself to Miki. ]

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[determinedhowl]

[Tell that to anyone who went through the abyss of time I mean uh Koromaru seems happier, at least trying to be nice to her even though she seems a bit unsure. What did the other him do...?

No wait he's pretty sure he doesn't wanna know. So he's just gonna sniff at the strange watch-like thing a sec.]

It's nice to meet you too! I'm Koromaru. 8D

[Wait she probably knew that already. Oh well. He wasn't the one she knew, though.]

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[helenchanted]

I'm Miki Sanada, Akihiko's sister.

There's a version of you in--

[She stops and wonders if explaining multiple dimensions and temporal shenanigans would be something at dog would understand.]

--uh point is I guess I sorta know you...

...but you're a bad dog where I come from.

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[determinedhowl]

[He likely wouldn't get it right away. After all, he isn't even three yet! But... Minako already told him that others wouldn't remember him the same way she and Shinjiro did, so he's kind of ready for it. Especially after meeting Minato. c:

His ears lower a bit.]

I'm sorry for that me. Especially if he hurt you. But this me would only hurt someone if they hurt my friends!

[Yes, friends are a Big Deal for this Koro-chan. Just ask Ikustuki what happened that night he branded himself a traitor. 8|]

I hope we can be friends despite that me. sadface.