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[After spending some time looking around town, talking with locals, and efficiently gathering information, Fumi's ready to introduce herself to the network. Except it's not so much an introduction as a combination lecture / interrogation. She doesn't have time for idle pleasantries - there is a new research topic afoot. Her face is expressionless as she launches right into her diatribe.]

Persona.

A concept first introduced by Swiss psychologist Carl Jung in the early twentieth century, described as 'a kind of mask, designed on the one hand to make a definite impression upon others, and on the other to conceal the true nature of the individual.'

[Dry and pedantic, just like she likes it. Although at this point, her features take on a hint of frustration.]

I have vague memories of having heard this word shortly before waking up in this city, and given the rather abrupt nature of my arrival, I feel safe in assuming the word holds a more significant meaning in this place than would normally be suggested by traditional psychological terminology. I've also gathered that I'm far from the only person to have arrived in this way, or to have experienced that vague dream upon arrival.

So, Hinoto-Ri, what can you tell me about the Persona phenomenon, and what is the most efficient way to awaken one? Please make your responses as brief and concise as possible. I may have found my next research topic.

[The woman smiles before ending the feed and waiting for responses.]

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Then you'll be happy to know that you were the one to kill him personally in my own timeline.

[Stick that in your pipe and smoke it, Kuriki.]

Kaito did his best to convert him, but I suppose there's just no talking to some people.

Hrm. No doubt he refused to back down. A fitting end, I suppose.

[He respected Kuriki for his determination and drive, but otherwise, well, if he lost and was killed, then he wasn't going to spare it any further thought]

In any case, you are the only one to hail from such a world. The others... either sided with Alcor, or took a different path.

Notably, Kuriki was the only one who failed to join up with JPs. Between our superior tactics and a few well-placed words from Kaito, the others all fell in line in fairly short order. He really does seem to have a gift for that sort of thing, doesn't he?

He does. Whichever Ideal he stood behind, it was always the one that prevailed. A terrifying power...

And what ideal has he chosen in this city?

[Oh why did you ask that question Fumi? Yamato's expression became stony, and he looked more than a little disgruntled]

...Alcor's.

I see.

They were lured in by him, somehow. He managed to snatch Kaito's loyalty despite his...identity.

Then I suppose my next logical inquiry would be what you plan to do.

Hahah... what do I plan to do? Nothing.

[Yamato was almost amused by that - yes, it had been done. Yamato could not reinstate his world of meritocracy to Japan in his world, due to being dead there, and Kaito had already defeated Polaris in his own. He held no allegiance towards this city, so he didn't feel motivated to try and incorporate one here, either]

You intend to simply allow yourself to stagnate here?

Don't misunderstand. I don't intend on stagnating in the slightest. It's more like I am... observing for now.

[Dying and ending up in a new world was a massive game changer! Yamato could never sit still and stagnate - he needed a purpose, and he was looking for one, even if it was not the same as the one he was born into]

Perhaps I should start calling you the Sleeping Dragon.

[She assumes her historical allusion is not lost on him.]

[Well, his family did originate from China...]

Hah, no need for that, Kanno. But allow me to turn the same question upon you. What is it you plan to do here? Merely continue your research?

[Because, her intelligence and experience would be extremely useful...]

Of course. I won't let a simple change of venue stop the march of progress. Although I may be shifting my focus from demons to Personas.

Excellent, then I may have something in mind for you, if you're interested. But of course I'll need to do some [brief moment of irritation] administrative work to see if it is possible.

Oh? Is it a surprise, or do I get to know now?

Let's keep it as a surprise for now.

[A bit of mischief? Well, the Chief certainly loosened up a bit]

I'd hoped to get a head start on whatever it was. You've really changed, Chief.

Hah, well... six months here will do that to you.

[And dying. And being forced to confront his greatest weakness on a near daily basis.]

Ah, in any case. I do have something I should attend to. I'm sure you will be able to take care of yourself from now on?

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I've been doing it my whole life, I don't see why that should be any different here.

[You could have just said 'yes,' Fumi. But then again, she's always been proud of her self-reliance.]

[Yamato rolled his eyes]

Yes, of course. Goodbye.

[HE ACTUALLY SAYS GOODBYE WHEN ENDING CONVERSATIONS NOW Hinoto-Ri has done wonders for his manners. He hangs up]

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