Text: This is a public service announcement

[lighter_flick]

[After he wakes up from that weird dream, it takes him a few more hours to realize that Eikichi is, somehow, missing. And...that was it! That was the straw that broke the proverbial camel's back! Because by mid-morning, there is an angry-looking text post from Tatsuya on the network, with only these words of warning.]

ATTN: HINOTO-RI

PHILEMON WILL RUIN YOUR LIFE

[That's....it. Maybe he should elaborate.]

Comments

[Text]

[capitalbackup]

How unfortunate.

[Look at all the fucks she give, Tatsuya.]

[Text][Anon]

[firstofthefallen]

I wonder.

Do you think Nyarlathotep and Philemon alone are the reason you don't have a peaceful life?

Video

[selfgodded]

How unsurprising. Chaos would get involved to the point of 'cheating', and order would maintain distance in the name of fairness. It skews the results, though. Tch.

[Anant sounded a bit disappointed in Philemon. Although they weren't sure if they were annoyed by the meddling, or the unfair bet. Well, fairness was relative, but when it involved meddling in the affairs of freedom...!!]

Video

[lighter_flick]

[At this point, Tatsuya closes his eyes and leans his head back, thinking. Of course. Of course the only one here who's totally understanding what happened without needing everything explained to them was a Crazy Mask Dude.

Tatsuya lets out a few, low-sounding chuckles.]

Video

[selfgodded]

...? Ah, my apologies. Have I gotten something incorrect? I do assume on these matters far too much at times. Haha. Ha.

[Anant's laughter was a bit stilted and flat]

Text

[emperor_penguin]

Thanks for the warning.

[Text]

[electricyousei]

The beginning would be nice, but if it is going to be long perhaps in person. I can cover tea if you would like it.

[Video]

[itswhoopasstime]

[She tilts her head slightly, peering curiously into the comp unit. He seems upset -- and that alone is triggering a similar reaction in her. It feels appropriate. Something about this situation tells her she should be upset, and yet she can't explain why.]

Of course. I'd... I'd like that. I'm in Libra, but there's a coffee place right near the teleporter in Virgo if you'd like to meet there?

Re: text

[not_that_scary]

So you mean there is no point to this message? [Oh no he didn't] because usually when someone says something like this they have reasons for doing so. An 'and' if you will. But if you say there is no 'and' about this, then I can't help but think that your saying it simply to say it.

That you say this and not bother disabling capslock really doesn't help your case

text;

[empressive]

Alright, I suppose that's fair enough, but I just want to understand why. I don't believe many of us who are here have had experience or interacted with Philemon before.

You might be the first, hence why many people are inquiring for your reasons.

[Text]

[beautifulmemory]

And you think that was a great loss?

Video

[lighter_flick]

No, you... [He looks back into the video feed, face in his free hand, like he's trying to cover it.]

That sums it up...

Privacy filter->[text]

[lighter_flick]

I'M TATSUYA SUOU.

THANK YOU. I'LL LET YOU KNOW IF I FIND OUT ANYTHING ABOUT WHERE EVERYONE WENT.

Video

[selfgodded]

Oh! I am glad I have gotten it correct. I am not glad about the situation though.

[> Anant seems troubled...]

I do hope that those who have left return well. It would be a shame if they met their end due to means outside of their control. It is better to see humans achieve or fail their goals through their own merits, than through the meddling of a higher power. It is extremely rude for one, and...

[Grumble...]

Ah, my apologies. I have rambled, um, inconsiderately. Yes, that is it. What is said in these moments? I presume friends of yours have been stolen away by Philemon? My condolences.

[text]

[lighter_flick]

[...what?]

THAT'S KIND OF WEIRD BUT WHATEVER THE VELVET ROOM IS A GOOD PLACE TO START.

[text]

[greatseal]

Igor said the shape of the room and number of attendants changes depending on the guests... And there are a lot of us, so I guess it makes sense.

But anyway, now we just have to keep an eye out for it.

voice

[gigglesnortpriestess]

[There, he's not so angry as what a lot of people assume. Of course there could be but he has a right to be like that...right?]

And do you think Philemon is doing the same here?

Privacy filter->[text]

[prototype_blues]

Alright, Suou.

I'm Blues, and... Good luck.

[Video]

[lighter_flick]

[It might get a little emotional for being in a public place, but...]

All right. [He nods, not even knowing what he's going to say to her, or even ask.] I'll be there as soon as I can.

[The video feed cuts off.]

[Voice]

[lighter_flick]

More than that. [Although it didn't help...]

They were involved with me and my friends before I came here.

[text]

[lighter_flick]

OH GOD WHAT'S MICTLAN?

IT SOUNDS LIKE A MAYAN THING PLEASE TELL ME IT'S NOT ANOTHER XIBALBA.

I GUESS I'M ASKING IF MICTLAN IS A GIANT SPACE SHIP OR NOT.

voice

[lighter_flick]

[Oh he's still angry alright, just not...shouting everywhere.]

I don't know if it's the same, but since he dragged us here, the both of them are planning something.

I just don't want people to be hurt by them again. [At 'hurt', his voice wavers and almost chokes up.]

[lighter_flick]

WHAT? NO THAT'S JUST STUPID.

PERSONAS ARE MANIFESTATIONS OF YOUR PSYCHE THAT SHOW UP TO PROTECT YOU. IT'S ALMOST LIKE SUMMONING A DEMON OR GOD BUT YOU'RE SUMMONING A PART OF YOU INSTEAD. YOU USE THEM TO CAST MAGIC AND THEY ALSO MAKE YOU BETTER ABLE TO STAND ATTACKS FROM DEMONS.

[Duh Lash, God...]

Text

[lighter_flick]

THAT SOUNDS FINE.

I GUESS I'M GOING TO BE TALKING TO A LOT OF PEOPLE TODAY SO WHERE DO YOU WANT TO MEET UP?

[lighter_flick]

YOU KNOW I'M REALLY NOT SURE, BUT MAYBE IT'S BOTH.

WHY CAN'T IT BE BOTH?