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OOC: Pffft.

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DONE!

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*bursts out laughing* Did that isn't his name! How did you get that!?
What the hell kind of name is that? Did you look him up on some chat board or something?
ONLY 40 SECONDS LEFT FOR YOU TO LIVE!

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......... *Nothing happened*
*golf clapping intensifies*
Oh this is hilarious... But I need more coffee soon.
Heh I also wrote Makoto Yuki also too just in case.
Alright....

OOC: btw uhhhhh... Thanatos Picaro is currently on.
*shakes head*

I'm fine. Just checking your pupils...you seem to be okay. Not drugged or anything. Are you sick though?
I'm calling your bluff. You only wrote long enough for one name. And now that we know you're serious, you won't get very far if you try again.
OOC: We die so often, is Light really a threat? Also Thanatos is weak to Light... kek
*walks out of the cafe smiling*
Hi phone guy.
Bye phone guy.
OOC: We consider the Death Note Mudo
OOC: I figured as much, I was just making a really lame joke.
I-I see...I'm okay, Spa...Lightning...
*Kazuya just closes his eyes*
You don't have to worry...
OOC: I know
I indulge in lame jokes
OOC: TBF we could have called it.... oh what's the instakill light again? Hama? Just god of death is more curse than bless.
What a funny guy.
*looks on stunned* What an idiot. Kotone was right this time he's just some stupid kid.
Hmmm, well he was a little odd..
... Well, forty five seconds passed. *He pulls out his phone and calls light*
... Well, forty five seconds passed. *He pulls out his phone and calls light*
OOC: Damn you lag.
*answers*
Whadda ya mean "this time"
*sighs and lifts @Kazuya up bridal style*

Do you require assistance?
Yoooo! Light!
Just that you were right about him. No one is always right... Certainly not I. *shakes his head* I'm getting to paranoid clearly
Forty five seconds passed right?
I LOVE YOUR NAME
Huh!?
*Kazuya blushes even more as he tries to get off*
P-P-P-Put me down, Sparky!! Whycare you doing this!?
I never wrote your name down idiot.
Oh really? Man, you got my hopes up for nothing.
Let me guess, he never wrote your name.

But I bet he wrote that loli's name.
Maybe next time. *he hangs up*
Nah, Lavenza is fine.
What a basket case. And you guys just leave him be?
Oh.
*takes phone and calls the number again*
Some other Loli I guess. Tons of them. Heard on the news one had a heart attack in jail.
*looks at Kaz*

...fine.

*drops in booth seat*
*Glares even harder at Lightning*
@Doctor_Ver
For now...
*He glares at her*
Your jokes are not good! You...unfunny...girl!
Fair enough. He'll get his, I'm sure.

(Adjusts his glasses again.)

So...where should I begin my investigation?
*he answers*
Mao
What is going on in this joint?
He could be bad news for us if he actually starts trying, though.

How many Mental Shutdowns weren't written off as Heart Attacks or Suicides? If he starts killing people, especially criminals, the first people the police would look into would be the Phantom Thieves.

I don't want that to happen to h--- to them.
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I bet it would be tragic if Yagami was under the influence of pulinpa while writing a name in the death note.

*Chuckles*
*tosses Nanaka a small satchel of money*

For your wedding gift.

*examines Kaz's pupils more*
@Doctor_Ver
At LaBlanc, that's where the Picaro awakening happened.
Hiiii~
Phone guy~~
I'm Kotone Shiomi, (big fan)
And I was wondering, if I got a book like yours, not saying I have mind you, dont you think it was not wise to show up in front of me?
Why are looking into my eyes now? I said I'm fine...
Care to join me?

(The doctor places the money for his coffee on the counter.)
If you are loyal enough I will give you the second Death Note I posses but you must obey my orders at all times.
@Doctor_Ver
I can't for the time being. Besides... I have a wife and daughter.
Oh cool.
I love magic books~
What kinda order do you mean though?
Do as I say.
@bluehairedemo, that's quite alright. It shouldn't take me horribly long to do a scan of the building. I'll report back as soon as I find anything suspicious.
@Doctor_Ver
Thank you.
*catches bag* Hm? wedding gift? who's getting married?
(Gives a warm smile as he heads out of the cafe.)

No need to thank me, the truth will be its own reward.
Hmm okay~
I'll contact you tomorrow *he hangs up*

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Mao
I want you to write down the names every small pox victim
.... I can't believe he just hands those out for free without vetting....
Cool~
I always wanted a murder book.
Can I get one? I need it for research.
(Walks back into the cafe and sits in an available booth.)

Hmmm. (Looks lost in thought as he produces his laptop and printer again.)
:thonking:
how'd he get two magic books?
I wonder if... no, nah, nuh uh. Even I have to have standards at some point and a murder book is for sure going to be beyond them.
Yeah me to. But I'd like to know what kinda magic it uses.
Get your own then~
(The man finishes printing the papers and puts the printer away once more.)

Hey, Yuki, was it? I found some pretty big data over at the other cafe.
Christ, that was quick.

OOC: Also I wrote up what causes the Awakening. Of course Yuki doesn't know.
Hmm nah. I don't need that crap anyways!
(Lets out a small chuckle.)

Well, it turns out that LeBlanc wasn't even the source of your Picarosona. It turns out that this world, albeit slowly, is trying to convert any foreign entity into a more localized version. So your Persona, being not of this world, was changed to be of this world.
OOC: I can work with this

... Y-You sure that's what it says?
OOC: Phew, I tried to think of some reason off the top of my head, and it seemed unnatural whenever you awoke to the Picaro, so I figured saying the World was doing it to you would make a teensy bit of sense.

(Furrows his brow.)

Yes, however, I'm not sure what it will mean for everyone in the long run. But the stats don't lie...I compared the energy of your Persona, and I could see the abnormality as a waveform on top of the Persona's natural waveform.

And this abnormal reading could be found everywhere. However, it was stronger wherever you and other users would gather.
OOC: Wow this is getting close to LeBlanc's post number.
OOC: BABEL POST! BABEL POST! with pages it's less of a task...but still... BABEL POST! BABEL POST!
That's strange.... So... ! Negativity.
Negativity? Is that what you'd call this?

(He looks at his computer screen, lost in thought.)
(And no one drank coffee that morning...)
It makes sense doesn't it?
I could see why you see it that way. But this world isn't trying to harm you, it seems as though it wants to help you adapt. Yet, there is still the feeling of negativity, perhaps a greater force is at work here?
A greater force...
Hm? Did I spark a memory? Something about a "greater force" sound familiar?
It seems to be common for us Wild Cards... Oh, Wild Cards are people who can use mutiple Personas.
Common to deal with a greater being? So you've met gods?
Yes and no. I faced Nyx, another faced Izanami, and another faced Yaldabaoth.
I fought all mankind's evil made real in the form of Hitler. That was fun.
Any word on the main man upstairs? He caused us grief in our world...
God is dead. My best friend killed him.
Good. Screw that guy.
Pfft. I don't think there is a man upstairs... well not anymore.
Huh you might get along with Kazuya. He's of the same school of thought.
Didn't Kami also kill that one other god as well? The really weird one that liked ribbons?
Izanami? No Kami didn't kill her he just made her go away.
Huh? No, besides her.

OOC: Nightly reminder that Yu's killed no less than 3 gods.
.. I don't recall the ribbons one did I miss her? Ah well he's killed a few I know.
*Warps in* Hey everyo-

*sees Nanaka passed out on the floor*

Crap.

*Lays Nanaka on a booth seat*

Hey guys.
Hey Shinji.
You two the only ones here? Other than my unconscious other half?
(Looks up from his laptop.)

Hello teleporting man. Sorry, I'm alive...just working on cracking a puzzle..
Ooh what kinda puzzle? I mean I'm awful at em but still.
*sigh* Does nobody in the multiverses know the difference between teleporting and warping?

Hello Scientist man.
I never studied matter displacement, so I unfortunately don't...

And it appears to be a scrambled sentence at this point...

(He turns his computer and it displays a string of letters.)

"R'n dzgxsrmt blf Pory."
They're the same result Shinji. I mean sure there's a technical difference but nobody really cares.
They aren't the same result though, One results in you being displaced in the same reality, one results in you being displaced into a different one, That's like saying walking to the gym and taking the train to the pancake shoppe are the same.
You're right that I'm just anal about these things though.
... Dammit Zelretch you bastard! He always says those are basically the same.
Zelretch? who?
Just some crazy ass vampire who travels the multiverse. I'm shocked you don't know of him to be frank.
If he travels it then its more likely that we haven't met.
Yeah but there's a ton of him. Like loads of worlds have a Zelretch.*He shudders* And yes they all wander the multiverse at times. But even so it infinity is huge.
Yikes, you're right how DO I not know of this guy?
See I was wondering. I mean not everyone has met him but his rep sorta goes far and wide among the supernatural. At least he hasn't shown up here though right?
I'll do my research just in case, Thanks Tats.
Yeah he's one to look out for. Good news is if he shows up he'll just fuck with all our heads and help out a bit. Zel's a dick but the guy's blood sucking heart is mostly in the right place.
cool. I'll keep that in mind.
(Drops head to table in defeat.)

You win puzzle....you win....
Ouch, You OK Science dude?
Stupid butterfly getting too big for its britches...

(Sighs heavily.)

Something like that yes.
Butterfly?
Wish I could help man, but I know nothing of codes and ciphers.
(Looks up at Yuki.)

Yeah, there was this weird butterfly that started talking Latin, and then Morse Code....it was weird...even by my standards.
I know that butterfly.
(Looks back to his computer.)

Whoa! I cracked it!
"R'n dzgxsrmt blf Pory." became "I'm watching you Klib."

What does that mean if the butterfly says it?
Not anything good.
Its watching Klin
Well that's not reassuring for the poor guy.
Also isnt that just a basic caeser cipher?
How is that hard?
It wasn't a normal Caeser Cipher little girl! It was...just...the opposite letter for each space... A=Z , B = Y , et cetera...
Thats very basic still...
Hey, japanese.
(Begins sobbing.)

I know that....I was overthinking it too much....
H-Hey...
(Laughs haughtily.)

Hahaha! As if my spirit would be broken by a butterfly and my own hubris! It'll take a lot more than that! Ahahaha!
Like all you needed to do was think of what fits the first bit since it included punctuation.
Then piece it together from there...
OOC: To be fair to the good doctor the easy part was surrounded by a layer of Morse, binary, and hexadecimal.
OOC: AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA! You said "good"....ho boy...you guys have no idea....






....I mean what?
OOC: I know evil when I smell it...
OOC: *fufufufu intensifies*
(Yawns and stretches.)

Welp, looks like it's time for bed! Bye!

(He packs up his laptop and belongings into his computer bag, and makes his way out of the cafe.)
Open, with 2009 tunes.
*enters in while driving a hands free segway*

Sup Bluey?
Ummm... what are you doing?
*walks in*
I'll have some coffee please dear husband.
Just got this hands free segway for half the amount of my wallet and is just using this to mess around.
Ahhh...

@RobowaifuAigis
Coming right up.
Goddess of kicking asses over to Disney world coming in. *Takes a seat* I'll have some coffee. Cream and sugar this time.
*Yuki enters* Something just isn't right about all of this...
I wish we had a way to find a Phantom Thief right about now...

There's something about this that's bugging me, and I think it ties back to their exploits...
Yeah... what would everyone like?
Yeah, I'll say. *Takes a seat* ugh. Gimmie a...cream and sugar coffee, with some cinnamon rolls...please.
You got it.
Hey Yuki, Here's the transcript.
*hands a paper to Yuki*
Give it a look over and tell me what you think of what Ira and I spoke about. And give it to Truthseeker, Seems he needs to do a little bit of his namesake.
I'll take some cinnamon rolls, too.

*sits down at a counter or table or something*

The Phantom Thieves singled people out for Sins, but they never attacked, revealed, or killed the sins themselves...

Did they just never know? Or did they have a reason to keep the sins around...
*He looks at the paper* ....
*Runs into the cafe fearing for his life*

Gotta hide gotta hide gotta hide!... FUCK IT!!

*mantles over the counter and hides underneath of it*
*Kazuya walks in while in complete silence, pale as snow*
...
*mumbles to self* can't trust a fraction of a human huh.. what does that make me Truthseeker...
Hmm...maybe...is it possible to change someone without taking their treasure?
Hm? Kaz?
Get some rest Kazy, You look like a corpse.
*Kaz not Kazy -_-
No you can't Star, Only they can change themselves.
Kaz... are you okay?
*sits down on a chair*

Can I just get a regular coffee?

*looks agitated*
Hey @bluehairedemo... don't bother me hiding under your counter
*walks in the cafe and stretches out yawning loudly*

"Coffee, Bluey-kun, please."

*curls up and naps in one of the booths*
Well...what if...we purified the treasure? Or maybe the shadow? I don't know...
Kaz... you okay there buddy?
*Kazuya begins to laugh in a weak way, barely even able to walk*
Y-Yeah...I'm fine...!
*His laughter turns louder and louder*
... I don't like this...
Wait... hear that? The bells... they are ringing... SOME ONE HIDE ME!!!
We could maybe talk to.... wait.... WAIT!

IF THAT'S HIS PALACE THEN WHERE THE HELL WAS HIS SHADOW!?
And how would we go about that?

Only thing I can think of is to convince him we aren't his enemies.
Damn Kaz you look like death itself.

*Tries to put mirth in his speech*

*the line comes out sounding a bit deadpan*
Umm... I'm starting to get scared...huh? Why am I scared? I have nothing to fear, so...
*Lux teleports in behind Shinji*
Hey, Shinji Akamoto, did you and the others beat Ira yet.
Really wish I wasn't too young to drink right now...
Well I am out...

*rings the beckoning bell and leaves*
Guys, something is up with Kaz.
I'm fine...I'M FINE...!!!
*He laughs like a maniac as he holds his head with his two hands, as if he was in pain. He lets out some screams of agony as he laughs*
DON'T YOU SEE IT!?
I'M FINE!!!
*covers ears at the sound of Kaz's laughter*

Can someone stop that noise.

*gits teeth in annoyance*
I think it's the creeping feeling that we're wrapped up in a game where we can't win.

And I don't think the Sins are behind it.
Hey lux, We aren't gonna beat Ira, we're gonna negotiate.
*passes out*
Kaz you are NOT fine! Sit down for a moment.

You were at Leblanc before this, right?
*Warps in* Kazy!
*runs over to Kazuya*
Wait... is this what Ira meant by we'll pay?!
Shinji Akamoto! Dammit, I wasn't done talking to you!
Wrath detected! Going into high alert...
Ira said something about Kaz before he left...

*rubs his temple*

Is there anyone at Leblanc who might know what happened?
Kazy? *Hugs Kazuya* calm down! just calm down...
Great looks like we have to deal with more crazy.

How fucking annoying.
Wait... @Migrant I remember watching Kaz auguring with Izanami
*is visibly shaking out of fear* why? Why am I so scared? I can respawn so...oh...oh God...i need some coffee right now!
*Passes out*
(The doctor walks in yawning.)

I accidentally fell asleep at Leblanc's....woe is me...

(Slides into a booth and opens his laptop.)
*He stares at everyone mimicking Kazuya's usual expression, as he gives them a cruel, sinister smile*

Kazuya is not here anymore, you fucking DUMBASSES!!!

*Suddenly, shadows erupt from his body, knocking back everyone*

Now just sit tight and let the ADULTS talk, got it!?
Oh dear... Nanaka is out need some help!
*Wakes up*
Gah... Nanaka. Warn me next time...
OOC: Everyone is sleeping lol
AGH! *is knocked out of his seat*

Ira!!!
(Eyes go wide as he sees Kaz.)

Dammit. I knew something was wrong!
Gah! *He knocks over the fan*
*stands up*
Goody, Time to finish our discussion Ira.
*catches fan*
Wrath, I need to talk to you...
*is somehow completely missed* huh? What the? How did I?
Sorry for passin' out on you Lux...
It's fine...I need to talk to this sin...
*Sees what's happening to Kazuya and summons Magatsu-Izanagi*

Kill the shadows while I think of a plan... @Migrant!! HELP ME THINK!

*Magatsu-Izanagi gets to work while he escorts the fainted Nanaka to a safe spot*
Good, Me too.
For fuck's sake!

*pulls out knives*

I have had it up to here with shit today.

*trembles with anger*
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Thanks Hunter...
As a multiversal goddess...it's my duty to help!
Nothing we can do right now.

We need information more than we need to fight. All we'd end up doing is killing Kaz if we fought.
Calm yourself Mish, You're better than senseless anger now, remember?
*wakes up*

Nyaaaaaaaawn~

"What's going on?"
Ira as your called, what exactly is your purpose?
What did I tell you, idiots?! I TOLD YOU THAT YOU WOULD PAY AND THIS IS IT!!!!!!!
*He chuckles for a moment while keeping an eye on everyone*
Wow, you must be REALLY bloodthirsty today, to think you'll go after your OWN TEAMMATE!!
You're all NOTHING but senseless killing machines!!!
*sips soda and eats sweets* ah! All ready for what's about to happen...
@bluehairedemo Got any tarts?
Or any sorta pastries?
*Lux moves in and picks Kazuya up by the collar*
I barely know this person and I do not want to fight, now answer my question.
*glares at Akamoto*

You shut the fuck up!

*grips his knives as if they were a life line*

This is not senseless anger you bastard...

Today I just found out that some of you people are killers that think nothing of killing.

Yu even acted as if killing someone was an option.

Don't you realize how fucked up this all is!?
Little busy here Kotone! *He gets up*
...keep it together, me...keep it together...
I figured as much.

You set the entire Palace up to prove that we're as bloodthirsty as you thought, especially after the mistake with Gluttony. You even brought Kuu in there to prove your point.
*Places Nanaka under the counter for safety and takes out his Rakuyo*

Hey Kaz calm yourself... you're not okay. Don't make me do this.
(The doctor gets up and pull out the Cane of Solomon.)

Ira was it? I'd appreciate you letting my friend go. If you need a vessel, my mind is more than capable of dealing with your bullshit. Leave him out of it!
*psst* Hey Shinji... need some help...
*eyes become despondent at the mention of gluttony*

You people ...

You people ...

YOU POEPLE JUST KILLED HIM!
"Uhhh... I haven't learned to summon my Persona outside the Metaverse yet."
Hey @Mishimans... questions first then killing.
Yea, Mish, I'm a murderer, so what? you knew that already but guess what? It was an accident... an honest mistake. We didn't know it would happen, We didn't realize we killed anyone until now. I don't know whats up with the Truthseeker.
I didn't do anything! And they didn't know at the time! Just... Everyone shut up! *Creates a loud noise somehow* can we all just get to the bottom of this together!?
You're SO PATHETIC, MIG!!! Too think not facing me will change anything!!

*He crosses his arms and smirks with confidence at everyone*

If any of you want a piece of me, then please...TRY!!! LET'S SEE HOW FAR YOU CAN GET!!!

*For a moment, his expression suddenly changes*

G-Guys...? What's goin...!!!

*Kazuya's expression changes once again, from one of extreme pain, to a sadistic and confident one*

Just try not to miss!
Hey!! I got a little proposal for you!!
*goes silent dropping his guard and going into a cold sweat*

*Thinking* I let Eileen the Crow do this...
That's it...I remember how to do this again...if Personas can be used in the Nexus, then...heh, you're done for! I don't need to hurt you to stop you! All I need to do is trap you!
What you need hunter, I'm a little busy at the moment.
*starts looting for pastries*
This is poor customer service!
*couldn't respond to Akamoto due to him being petrified*
If you think we're gonna attack you and prove your point Ira, We ain't gonna do it.
Kazuya will never be the same.
I don't need to play your game to protect the Nexus, Ira.

I just need to get you to agree to let bygones be bygones.

Can't you do that for Sloth and Envy's sake? Or do you want to die just so they'll be consumed with the same desire for revenge you have now?
It's called learning from your mistakes, and Maturing. it's a thing Humans do.
*Still sweating at Ira*

Don't know if that is either Kaz or Ira...
So, you gonna hear me out or what?!
*grabs a croissant*
There we go~
*Begins eating*
"I-Is this even the real Kazu? We left the Palace right? This isn't some twisted cognition?"
OOC: I love that Kotone gives literally no fucks. Best person ever.
OOC: Kotone is the gag character the phansite needs.

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We left the Palace. Ira's just possessing Kaz. Make no mistake about it, that's Kaz's body that Ira wants us to attack.

*sighs*

I'm starting to see why Yu had such a hard time with that fog...
Hi phone guy!
... uh bullock

*gets an idea*

@Migrant... I got an idea I go to the palace and burn it to the ground.
*Opens the cafe door and walks in*
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I had a hard time choosing between this or LeBlanc. But I thought to myself: "I always go to LeBlanc!" and decided to just support dad's business.


Hey everyone!
*golden eyes become more bright*

What you guys did may have been an honest mistake but it is a mistake that can never be fixed. The fact that you can label murder as a mistake is disgusting in and of itself.

*gives Akamoto a cold look*

Gluttony may have done terrible things but he didn't deserve to be disregarded like this after death.

Honestly I don't even know what I see in you people that keeps me coming back.if anything maybe I'm the truly fucked up one around here ...

*heads to the exit*

You're so...!!
*Shadows emanate from his body violently*
FUCKING...!!!
*With that, the shadows fly in all directions and knocks everyone down, again*
SELF RIGHTEOUS!!! YOU MAKE ME SICK!!!

*As his shadows hit everyone, he just stares at everyone defiantly*

Let's make a deal then, I'll leave your friend if you try to take our treasure...how does that sound?
What will it do? Will it kill me or kill him? Or will it change our hearts...?
It's your choice from now on!!!

*With one last manical laughter, an gigantic shadow leaves Kazuya's body, and disappears in thin air, leaving Kazuya to fall on the ground*
Hi lewd loli~
If you burn the Palace down then Kaz will likely suffer a mental shutdown.

Though that does bring up a question again.

Ira, where did Kaz's Shadow go?
*walks up to @Kazuya and tosses him into a small cage* just in case something else happens...
*gives out a huge sigh of relief*

oh thank the Great Ones that is over...

*sheathes his Rakuyo back and carries and puts down the fainted Nanaka down to a seat*
@IamThou

"It's a bad time for business at the moment..."
.... And he's gone....

And we're officially fucked.
... No we're not. We play his game.
"Is Kazu-kun alright?"
*sigh* K guys, Now I gotta do Damage control in Leblanc. See ya.

*The illusion fades*
@Kotone Shiomi
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Hello, miss Kotone! Umm, I'm not that lewd, am I? Sorry I tend to--

(Get carried away with my fantasies sometimes)

What he said.
If we play his game all that'll happen is we lose. Either we change Kaz's heart, we kill Ira, or we really fuck up and kill Kaz.
Do you have a better solution?
*something clicked in his brain*

@Migrant... I just remembered something... Morgana lecturing me about stealing a "treasure" to prevent that to happen.
Hey... What if we stole the shadow?
(Puts away the cane and rushes to Kaz, with his scanner out.)

Hey, hey! Open your eyes bud!
The problem is, if that treasure is Ira's, then Ira dies no matter what.

And the cycle of hatred will just keep spinning. Next it'll be Greed trying to get revenge, then Kuu, then finally Sloth.

There has to be another way, maybe if we talk to the other sins we can come up with a way to talk Ira down.
"What's the problem? We just have to punch him until he gives up and confesses his sins, right? Let's do that thing!"
... You can't reason with them. *Suddenly the sin loli appears*
What? But there has to be a way, you're HERE.
*Kazuya slowly wakes up*

W-What happened...where am I...?
But it's now time to break the cycle @Migrant.
(Finishes scanning Kaz as he comes to.)

You sir...need a better group of inner demons. How are you feeling?
I'm not like the others... I don't want to destroy anything... But they want to make you all suffer...
@bluehairedemo
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Hey dad, I'll just go ahead and make myself a mocha.
*Goes behind the counter and prepares her beverage*

(By the way I have a mental image of The Moonlight Cafe. I can't draw though so rip my representation.)
@IamThou I very explicitly remember you ranting about your toungue being inside another person.
Lewd Loli Lavenza is your title.
Maybe we can revive the sins? I mean, can you truly just kill a sin? Maybe if we go to the depths of Mementos we can find their shadows?
*screams in a high pitched voice and shoots his Piercing Rifle at Kaz but the shot missed and ricochets into his foot*

AUUGGHH!!!
Envy... Kuu doesn't want to destroy either, right?
Tch. Making people suffer.