*Gamma walks into the room and looks around, before sighing and turning to Philemon* Well, I never really expected to find a place like this. Care to tell me who you are?

*Philemon turns to Gamma with a gentle smile.* Well, that obvious, shouldn't it? You've known me for quite some time now. I don't think it would be an exaggeration to say that I even know you better than anyone else does.

*Gamma chuckles for a moment* Yet another God of sorts then? Well, can't be hard to know more about me than any of those other losers. I don't think it's an exaggeration to say they don't get it at all.

*Philemon just continues to smile.* Perhaps, but are you sure you're not the one who doesn't get yourself? Of course, understanding oneself is harder than understanding others. It takes much searching and acceptance, but in the end, maybe it's easier to see yourself through the eyes of others.

*Gamma let's out another sigh and casts Philemon a cold glance* I already know how they see me, some sort of cold, unfeeling machine. And I don't really care for it. T.... That's never been quite right, but well, it's the part they all want to see. I think I should understand myself better than that. After all, isn't that what this power of ours is all about? Shiranui. *the flaming dragon appears, cooked around Gamma* A Persona is the embodiment of one's true self. At least, that's what I've been told. So, logically, if you have and use one to its full potential, you must truly know yourself as well. Correct?

*Philemon laughs slightly.* The power of Persona does not enable one to understand themselves completely, after all, like the people who use them, the power of Persona is constantly changing and evolving. It is through one's own understanding of themselves that they master such power. As for how I see you, well, you should already know that yourself.

*Gamma sighs and shrugs as his Persona disappates* I can't really afford to care about how you or anyone else sees me. Nothing personal, I just can't And yeah, honestly, it was quite a journey to make it this far. But now that I'm here I don't really see anywhere further to go. So I just have to.... Follow.... My desires. I guess. Even if nothing works out, at least I'll have been true to myself the whole way. I guess that's all that really matters.

*Philemon smiles at Gamma smugly as he begins to remove his mask.* Can't really afford to care about how I see you? Have you ever doubted yourself? The way you speak is proof. I know this... *Philemon holds the mask on his face in his hand as he stands up and stares at Gamma directly. The face underneath the mask...is none other than Gamma themselves.* For I am you and you are apart of me as well. I am the one who drifts between the conscious and unconscious, Philemon, and I am also you, Baphomet Gale.

*Gamma takes a few steps back, staring at Philemon* How do you?.... What kind of trick is this? I.... Who told you my name? You... You can't be serious.... *Gamma sighs and looks at the ground* Look, I know that I don't always do the right thing..... Especially now. But... I can't afford to worry about that. If... If I do I'll just end up lost, or worse. So instead, I'll do what I must. *tears begin to form in Gamma's eyes* I'll. I'll.... I'll be done suffering, I'll be done losing anyone or anything.... I don't care what it takes....

*Philemon looks down at Gamma with a look of sadness.* Is that really what you want though? A life without others, such isolation. Haven't you felt that before? Do you remember the trial? That feeling of everyone disappearing before you... Do you really want to go back to that?

*a few tears fall before Gamma turns away from Philemon* In the end, I'll be alone. That's how life's always worked. That's how life always will work. It's much better to get it over with... After all... If everyone's gone. Then there's nothing left for me to lose. And... I'll be safe. Nothing else really matters.

*Philemon walks up behind Gamma.* But does that safety allow you to be happy? I know you've been hurt but is this really the answer. The people you meet, the bonds you create, and the even the enemies you make. They all define who you are, would you not be doing this if it wasn't for those people you loved and lost? *Philemon places his arm on Gamma's shoulder.* How long will you run from others? How long will you run from me?

*Gamma attempts to brush away Philemon's hand* I don't have to be happy... That's just... Not for some people. I've been running from the cold truth, looking for comfort for far too long. I... I'm done. I'm finally done trying to escape. That's why I have to move forward. Face and finish my problems rather than pretending they don't exist. It's.... It's a little scary, sure. But... There's a certain comfort in it. In having nothing left to lose. Nothing to hold you back.

*Philemon's sad gaze towards Gamma is replaced with a look of disappointment.* So, that's the path you choose. *Philemon puts the mask back on as his face returns to normal.* Are you certain that just moving forward isn't your attempt at running from your true problem? Is it not more cowardly to avoid people out of the fear of losing them? In the end, perhaps you are only hiding from your true self...

*Gamma briefly looks back, he opens his mouth for a moment, before sighing and walking away*

Aincrad walks in whistling. "O-la-la. What have we here?" He turns to Philemon. "Who are you? Nice chair." He notices Gamma. "Am I interrupting?"

*Philemon gives one last sad glance to Gamma before returning to his neutral demeanor and looking at Aincrad.* No... Our discussion had just ended. As for who I am, well, I'm somebody you've known for a long time. Of that much, I can assure you.

He whistles. "Oooo boy. It's that kind of talk. Alright so how does this work then old friend? I just ask whatever and you give me a whatever answer?"

*Philemon smiles at Aincrad with a trustworthy gaze.* Yes, that is correct. Though be warned that the answer you seek and the answer you get are not always the same.

"Alright..." He whistles in deep contemplation before smirking and turns to Philemon. "How will the next official Marvel Spider-Man movie rate on Rotten Tomatoes?!"

I think you already know the answer to that...

"Hmmm... Alrighty then. Here's one. What do you think I should ask you?" He grins and walks around. "Also can I sit in that chair? It looks cool."

*Philemon thinks on this for a moment.* No one's tried asking me that before. I suppose what needs to be asked of me is nothing. All I can provide you are things that you already know deep within but cannot properly reach. So what needs to be asked of me is different for everyone. The main thing I suppose you could say people ask me whether they know it or not is, "Who are you?".

"Yeah but know it or not you've already answered that. I mean look around you." He gestures to the room. "Every choice you've made here defines who you are, so there is no sense in asking that question as it is already answered."

*Philemon smiles at Aincrad's response.* Yes, this room is designed after many things, I suppose it would be right to say they define who you are as well as everyone who can feel. This room is meant to make people feel at ease, though for some it is that easiness that puts them on edge. Everyone is different and yet very much the same, that is the beauty of the human soul.

Aincrad smirks and leans on his cane. "Nonetheless you still haven't answered my question."

Yes, you may sit in the chair.

Grinning he jumps in the chair. "Sweet! I love antiques like these." He hold up his cane. "My own personal antique from my dimension. And I love it." Leaning back in the chair he lets out a sigh of contentment. "So a question actually, possibly, worthy of you. Why do people ignore me? Then you can ask me a question."

Ignorance often comes from the fear of knowing. People are scared of what they don't know and you give off quite a mysterious presence. Such a fate brings much charm to someone but also gives them a reason to be feared. As for my question, why do you think it is that your power of Persona is the way it is? *Philemon continues to look at Aincrad as he suddenly sits down in a chair similiar to the other. You were sure that wasn't there before.*

*Laharl bursts into the scene and interupts all conversation* What is love? And how can I stop feeling it?

Aincrad yawns. "Me? Mysterious? Never!" Grinning he leans towards Philemon. "And if you're talking about Heppy, simple. It's a bodies defence mechanism that adheres to the rules of this new reality. In fact, why don't I introduce you?" He tips his cap and twirls his cane. "Time for a showstopper! Come on out, Hephaestus!" Shadow forms in his human form beside Aincrad and sits down. "Seriously? You called me out for this? I was getting sleep. Do you know how exhausting it is in your mind? It's like fighting a triple sided war!" Yawning Shadow lays down. "Be quiet Heppy. We have a visitor." Aincrad points at his cane towards Philemon. Shadow gets up and looks at him. "Alright what's your name?"

*Philemon looks over at Leharl.* Are you so certain that you wish to forsake love? The power of bonds can prevail through any crisis, such a thing would be a travesty to simply do away with, wouldn't it?

(Goddammit Aitome, I could kiss ya right now.)

Yeah, but i'm a demon. Love gets in the way of being evil.

*A man in silver hair and a black coat reminiscent of a certain wildcard walks in, carrying a golden card in his hands as he turns to Philemon, Yu are Philemon? I am Yu, Golden Yu, Yu shall be Yu, do you accept the Yuniverse? If not Yu will now enjoy what happens next.

*Philemon laughs slightly before replying to Shadow.* You may call me Philemon, the one who drifts between the conscious and unconscious. I come from the sea of human souls for I the one who watches it over.

*Philemon turns in shock of the Yu.* Who might you be? You look to be the truthseeker... But something's off about you...

They grin at Philemon. "Well does that answer your question Philemon? The way I see it, when I got transported to this dimension, my state of mind gave me a palace which was so deep I was trapped in it, and created Shadow to protect my outside needs so I didn't perish."

Yes.. I am Yu, the trYue self, my goal is to assimilate everything into the Yuniverse, Yu shall join Yu or perish, *the golden card in his hand seems to glow even brighting as he carrys a katana in the other, aptly named Edge,

*Philemon stares at the card.* What kind of Persona is that? I have never seen a card with a golden glow.

*The sound of an elevator is heard descending down and a 17 year old teenager with a red sword walks out of it entering the room* OOC:Like the velvet room from persona 3

Aincrad sighs and stands up and faces Golden Yu. "Oi! I remember you. Nobody wants that verse."

ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10 HOW HARD CAN SOMEONE FUCK THEMSELF

This is no Persona, Yu has no Yuse for any other Persona than Izanagi Lvl 1, this is a Yusona, it shall make anyone Yu, open your mind and accept the Yuniverse. *The card then seems to drift over to Philemon, urging him to take it

If I change my name to Yuharl can I be an overlord in your Yuniverse.

"Philemon, don't take it, it's a trap." He turns to Yu. "Scram."

*G.Yu then turns to Aincrad The Yuniverse consumes all, Yu have already lost, Yu has taken over a NexYus before and this will not be oYur last, accept the Yuniverse or perish

*Philemon takes the card for a second before letting it go as he gasps in pain.* Wh-what kind of abomination is that? What do Yu think Yu're doing with a card like that? Wait, why am I saying Yu in substitute for Yu... This isn't good, I must check on the sea of human souls! *Philemon dissapears in a flash of light.*

*G.Yu then turns to Yuharl, sending another Golden card his way Yu is the ruler of all, the Yuniverse is one true Yuniverse, Yu shall become Yu and Yu can achive enlightenment, join Yu and Yu may have reign over the Yuniverse

Aincrad grins and unsheathes his Urumi. "I will never let that happen. I'll keep fighting forever."

*G.Yu then laughs a sinister laugh, speaking to himself Yu have started to become golden, Yu shall join us soon enough, Yu cannot disobey the Yuniverse now... *G.Yu then begins to be covered in a golden glow,

*Yuharl takes the card* AwesYume, I now own part of the Yuniverse.

"Oh lord." He hits G.Yu over top the head. "Let him go."

FUCK YU

*The blow phases through him as he summons a blue card in his hands Why woYuld Yu? Yu has gained enlightenment, the Yuniverse may never be stopped, Yu shall perish if you dont follow. *Izanagi lvl1 then appears behind G.Yu, sending a gigantic wave of electricity blowing back Aincrad, G.Yu then becomes completely golden and drifts away into the sky, who knows when he will be back

Yu,You failed the privilege of your right to have sentience!

Aincrad gets blasted back and looks up. "Oh Christ." He holds his head in his hands. "Knew I should've skewered that card."