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[canteachyoumore]

[Well, well, well! Theodore has seen that everything has slowed down, and with the guests being introduced to the Velvet Room it certainly makes things easier for an introduction. He won't even have to explain much if at all, though that part kind of makes him sad.

He likes showing off his knowledge.

Regardless!! This guy is in the familiar wear of the Velvet Room still - he just can't leave it behind - and after a minute of staring at the screen to make sure he's got it right he smiles and bows. He's been practicing this in his room and damn if he doesn't get it right.]

Good evening, honored guests and masters of Hinoto-Ri. I am Theodore, a [SAYITSAYITSAYIT] former [whew good] denizen of the Velvet Room you have recently visited. While the form may have changed along with its hands, that room will always feel the same to one such as myself.

[A wistful look. How he longs to be back there.]

In any case, I look forward to meeting each and every one of you and helping as I can. If you still have any questions even after all of these elaborations or due to them, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will gladly answer them to the best of my abilities.

[please make him feel useful

it's just not the same if he doesn't have someone to help like that

--wait there was something else to these things. There's an awkward sort of pause as Theodore racks his brain and nods, smiling still.]

Oh, and as for things I enjoy... I quite like the view from horizontal bars, how challenging they may be to first climb, and takoyaki is a treat to be shared with those you consider friends. Please remain loyal to your bonds and maintain them in a timely manner.

[They're what help Lord Philemon, after all.]

Comments

[greyerrant]

Horizontal bars.... what?

[canteachyoumore]

Ah, just a memory of home... [He balanced the shit out of that thing too.]

The park they were located in was within the territory of a shrine, which are usually placed high to commune better with those humanity considers above, and therefore the view was rather lovely.

[greyerrant]

A shrine. [ His voice takes on a note of contempt. ]

I see.

[canteachyoumore]

[While it isn't any of Theodore's business about the stranger's apparent dislike of shrines, it was a spot very dear to him.]

Is something the matter?

[greyerrant]

Religion. [ He rumbles. ]

[Video]

[electricyousei]

[An girl with a blank expression, devoid of emotion stares at Theo with large golden eyes and speaks in a deadpan voice]

"I'm Ruri, Hoshino Ruri. I was wondering if you would be able to explain the whole thing with that room in a setting that is... Slightly less unsettling?"

[Video]

[canteachyoumore]

[He would consider her odd if he wasn't used to all sorts of odd things, considering his guest's soul, but the golden eyes certainly remind him of he and his sisters. Too bad it was rather obvious she wasn't a resident.]

I can. That room, the Velvet Room, is between dreams and reality. It is a medium between your soul as the sea it encompasses, acting as a "boat" of sorts, I suppose, that guides your way. While its appearance usually takes on the form of the singular guest's heart or a representation of their journey, with so many Persona-users it is not unusual to me that it would take upon such an extravagant form. The Velvet Room is were those such as yourselves will be able to fuse Persona, facets of your soul, to create-- no, discover new parts of yourself. My master Igor and his assistants Caroline and William will help you as time goes on.

[Video]

[electricyousei]

[She nods a bit, her face remaining devoid of emotion]

I'm more unnerved by the speaking of a contract that I have yet been unable to see. I have been contracted to things in the past where I was not privy to the exact terms and in the end they were very deceitful contracts. That is more what unnerves me than anything else.

As for new parts of myself, the room and persona of here just seem to have reopened wounds from the past.

[Video]

[canteachyoumore]

I assure you, the contract is one all of humanity is bound to by itself. As Persona-users, you accept that anything and everything caused by your actions is a due consequence which you will take on as your responsibility. If you knock over a vase, for example, you must pay for it. That is all. This includes both good and bad consequences, and must not run away from any.

[And now, the comedy routine concerning the fact Theodore takes metaphors and idioms seriously.]

As for your injuries, I am very sorry to hear that. Have you seen a doctor about these wounds? They would become problematic if left unattended to.

[Video]

[electricyousei]

Hrm, that does seem simple enough. I've just become rather distrustful of anything that can have several subclauses that take away one's self.

[Sadly, Ruri knows people like that, her crew was... Not the sanest.]

I'm uncertain a doctor can do anything with a broken heart. Its a rather inconvenient thing, given how before I was taught that it only led to stupidity and here I am, seeing the truth in this.

[Voice]

[greatseal]

I haven't found a good place for takoyaki here yet. Maybe we should look for one...

[Voice]

[canteachyoumore]

I don't believe there will ever be an establishment that rivals your city's... unique takoyaki ingredients, but we must remain vigilant. I have heard that the Virgo section houses such delights, though I haven't dared to traverse the bazaar myself. One would be able to get lost in such a cornucopia if they were not careful.

[Or so he's been informed by locals.]

[Voice]

[greatseal]

We won't get lost if we bring a map with us! Or just ask for directions if it happens. [Minako is the master of optimism!] Do you want to go visit it, Theo?

[Voice]

[canteachyoumore]

[YES YES YES YES YES YES]

I am unable to put in a formal request, but I would be delighted if you would accompany me to try the cuisine Hinoto-Ri has to offer. And, of course, there will be no need to ask for directions. I will guide you.

[Just because they say people get lost doesn't mean Theodore intends to. He's quite happy at this whole prospect.]

[Voice]

[greatseal]

[okay theo she's just

going to make sure she has a map on her COMP just in case

not that she doesn't have confidence in the things he says!]

Then would lunch today work?

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[guidemethroughit]

You're being rather strawman-ish today, Theo.

[video]

[canteachyoumore]

[wow look who came to rain on his parade]

A strawman?

[video]

[guidemethroughit]

[you mean PARTY IT UP right]

Stuffy.

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[canteachyoumore]

[NO PLEASE LET HIM HAVE HIS MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS]

I am not stuffy. [A pause, and he hesitantly asks.] What exactly... do you mean by that, my sister?

[video]

[guidemethroughit]

[NO

MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS

EVER]

Exactly as I meant it with the texting. Add a little spunk to your words, Theo. Then you shall have more replies.

[video]

[endears]

[Elizabutt-san why are you suddenly no longer a hot chick--]

Eh... horizontal bars?

[video]

[canteachyoumore]

[excuse your face assoba]

They are devices found in parks which aim to strengthen one's balance. While it is very much a challenge to properly stand on them, once you find your center it is no problem whatsoever.

[video]

[endears]

[less words, more touching my pen]

I see...

It's nice to meet you either way, Theodore-san! [and now the million dollar question!!] Ah, since you're from the Velvet Room, would you be familiar with Elizabeth-san?

[video]

[canteachyoumore]

[definitely not]

Yes, she is my beloved older sister. [Though "beloved" is a loose term which contains many meanings in regards to Elizabeth, but she most certainly is loved. Among other things.]

[video]

[endears]

[just give in to the biro already!!]

Eh, really? [she didn't mention him...] So, you're siblings and colleagues in the Velvet Room?