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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?

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[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?"

[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.

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[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.

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[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.

[Voice]

[greatseal]

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

[greyerrant]

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

I see.

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[guidemethroughit]

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

[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?

[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.

[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.]

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[canteachyoumore]

[wow look who came to rain on his parade]

A strawman?

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[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.

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[canteachyoumore]

[Theodore smiles, hopefully his confidence will give her mind some peace.]

This contract aims for you to discover yourself, so there is no need to worry about that.

[Aaaand he's concerned. A broken heart, is it..? For some reason, Theodore feels he could relate to this.]

How can one's heart lead to such a conclusion?

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[electricyousei]

Logic and emotion are two separate worlds. Frequently they come together to provide a compass for a person to follow, but I was raised in a world of pure logic, with little concern for or understanding of emotion. When faced with emotion, pushing it into the corner of your mind works, but is not always the best course.

[greyerrant]

Religion. [ He rumbles. ]

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[canteachyoumore]

[... Sounds like the environment denizens of the Velvet Room were born into, though their understanding of "emotion" and "feelings" come from the guests they are attendants to. He and Ruri may be more alike than he realizes.]

It may even cause one to have an excess of desire which they cannot follow through with, as it would impede on their own duty... And if left by itself, it causes a great deal of pain. More than one could possibly imagine.

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[electricyousei]

[She nods slightly and looks down]

Yes. Or it could lead someone to give up their own dreams just to keep another's alive after they are gone. In some way it can lead to the loss of self simply to keep moving.

I guess this is why I was raised only with an understanding of logic, even if that does make one less of a person. Still, I miss those three years.

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[guidemethroughit]

[you mean PARTY IT UP right]

Stuffy.

[canteachyoumore]

[If that's all, then okay!]

I see. Religion is something humanity created, is it not? For the purposes of conversing with the spirits they gave names to. [From his understanding, in any case. It sounded kind of silly.] Another way they have sought guidance in their desire to grow.

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[electricyousei]

[She shakes her head then]

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to go off like that. Just seeing her.. Seeing it, makes me wonder if I'm going crazy.

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[canteachyoumore]

[Theodore shakes his head.]

It is quite alright, I... can understand your feelings. However, we must simply continue forward. I, too, lost something very precious to me and the result of that has caused some... delay, I suppose one could call it, in my journey. That person is here in the city with me now, but it still feels as if I could never hope to reach them as I desire to once more. I made my decision not to.

[He frowns, uncomfortable with his wistful outburst, and shakes his head again.]

Forgive me. What I mean to say is that you shouldn't forget that which you have lost, nor should you throw away the lessons you have learned from your trials. Or "her", whoever that may be. Such consequences are also ones you must accept, as hard as that may be

[He would know, the hypocrite. He still hasn't accepted much of what he was taught quite forcibly from his guest's journey.]

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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?

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[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.

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[canteachyoumore]

[BUT SISTERRRR HE MET SOMEONE WHO DISLIKES RELIGION AND ANOTHER PERSON WHO IS SIMILAR TO THEM IN APPEARANCE AND UPBRINGING

CLEARLY THIS IS FOR THE BEST]

A little... spunk? [Elizabeth you are constantly troubling him.] I am glad I have as many as I do, it shows that many of the new guests understand their responsibility and do not require any assistance.