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LuxTenebris
A Metal Tower in the Middle of Nowhere
*In the middle of a grassy field sits a metal tower extending up into the sky, it's structure is simply as if it was just built, a top this tower is lone figure sitting and looking off into the sunset*
The_Hunter
Admiring the sunset?

*flies in and lands turning his wings into his cape*
Tatsuya
*He flies up on Lucifer than leaps off and goes over to sit down next to Lux*
LuxTenebris
What're you guys doing here?
Tatsuya
*He shrugs* I just felt like seeing what was up here, you know this place Lux it coulda been anything. *He smirks* Glad it's just you though rather than someone trying to pull something... What brings you this far out?
The_Hunter
Yeah... this tower looks abandon for so long.
LuxTenebris
Well, I made this tower...took a while but it helped me learn to use Phanes' power...I've been thinking a lot about what this power means.
Tatsuya
*He looks over at Lux* That's something anyone with power tends to do... So what conclusion did you reach?
The_Hunter
Manipulation of the Metaverse. Very clever Lux.
LuxTenebris
Beats me...but I definitely don't feel the same as I was before...Just yesterday, I felt like I, maybe, cared a little more...
Tatsuya
No not of the Metaverse... Phanes can create matter.
The_Hunter
Then this took Lux a long time.
Tatsuya
*He smiles at Lux* While that sounds like a good thing to me... I wouldn't know much about emptiness really, but I can tell that in the end what your power means is up to you Lux.
LuxTenebris
Hah, were not even in the metaverse, Hunter...The first time I used Phanes outside my own palace wasn't in any shadow world actually.
LuxTenebris
About that, I don't think I feel so empty anymore, seems like...People are starting to rely on me a little. No, more than that I don't want to see any more people suffer. I want to create a world where everyone can be happy, one step at a time.
LuxTenebris
Eh, that sounded pretty sappy didn't it...I'm not usually like this.
Tatsuya
*He grins and actually looks happy* That's great to hear Lux... Well you can count on my help doing that, I know I'm uh pretty violent frankly but all I've ever wanted was to help people... I'm sick of suffering too.
LuxTenebris
I'll keep you to that, then. Better not let me down, Tatsu.
Tatsuya
*He chuckles* Maybe it did but who cares? If that's what you think you should say it... And besides it's not always such a bad thing being a little sappy.

And of course I won't Lux! I never go back on my word to a friend after all.

"Thou hast strengthened thy bond of Hunger."
The_Hunter
Mind blown Lux and it hurts like a bitch!
LuxTenebris
I suppose I'll re-open that thing Yu asked me to run soon...
Tatsuya
Well lemme know when you do... Lux have I given you my number? Do you even have a phone?
LuxTenebris
I was made for utility...so I have a communication device built into my head.
Tatsuya
*He hands Lux a piece of paper with his number* Gimme a call when you're ready. *He leaps off the tower than Lucifer appears under him and flies off with him on it's back*
LuxTenebris
Huh, guess I will.
LuxTenebris
*Lux appears back on top of the metal tower with a sour expression*
Dammit...Am I really that weak...?
Tatsuya
*He flies in on Lucifer once again* I don't know Lux why do you ask?
LuxTenebris
Did you hear me say that...it's nothing.
Tatsuya
*he frowns* Lux I know you aren't usually the sharing sort but... I'd like to try and help, besides I know a thing or two about feeling weak myself.
LuxTenebris
*Lux sighs*
Fine...I lost, I guess I didn't think someone like me could lose so easily, but I don't think I could even put up much of a fight.
Tatsuya
*he looks over at Lux* Lux I don't know what to say... How bad is it and what do we need to do now?
LuxTenebris
I don't know...I wasn't fighting anyone weak but, I still feel like if this is my limit then how am I going to protect anyone...
LuxTenebris
I mean, I don't even care about that damn tournament...wasn't even planning on trying at all...
Tatsuya
Well the good thing about having friends is they can help ya out. *He grins* So who we dealing with this time man? Some megalomaniac that's got some absurd new plan? A minion of ole Nyarly? Maybe one of that asshole God's people?
Tatsuya
*he looks stunned* A tournament? How the hell did I miss that... Lux if you lost here that's a good thing, how much do you actually bother to train?
LuxTenebris
Huh, I was fighting Ms. Kijiro.
LuxTenebris
Uh...I'm not sure how much training could help an Ai...
Tatsuya
*he sighs* Lux how often do you sit down and try to come up with creative ways to use those Personas? Do you ever consider getting more weapons? Explosives can be quite useful applied correctly you know. There's more to training than being a muscle bound fool like Akihiko.
LuxTenebris
I guess I don't do that stuff...I've always thought that once you take someone's magic they're done for...Guess I was wrong.
Tatsuya
*he laughs* Lux even I'm a master swordsmen. Granted I've been out of practice but I'm getting pretty damn back in shape these days. Lots a people can fight without magic.
LuxTenebris
Huh, guess I'll have to learn to use Phanes better then...
Aitome_Korichi
Argh there you guys are...

*Aitome walks up to the tower and climbs up

Mind if I join you?
LuxTenebris
I guess if you want to.
Tatsuya
Yeah, might do you good to pick up something other than knives too. I can teach you how to use well lots of things on the basics. But rifles handguns swords and most explosives I'm actually good with, if you care to try anything I'm happy to help.
LuxTenebris
I guess I'll have to take you up on that offer, Tatsu. I have memories of a lot of weapons and how to use them, but I find it hard to focus on them.
Aitome_Korichi
So..What cha taking about? I heard vaguely what was going on, but not exactly a lot
Tatsuya
*he smirks* Nothing beats real world experience Lux. And I've got more than most people that aren't hostile around here.
Tatsuya
We're talking about Lux's fighting style... Actually yours could use some discussion too Ai.
Aitome_Korichi
Hmm? What's up? I don't typically fight people? I prefer to run away,shadows are different though...
Tatsuya
*he frowns* Running can't solve all your problems kid... And I'm pretty sure you need to work on Persona control, that Evoker is a shortcut. Using them now and again like I do is one thing. But it shouldn't be just how you summon.
Aitome_Korichi
*Aitome frowns, and looks towards the sun

Hmph, and here I thought that heros wanted to avoid violence,besides its not that I can only use an Envoker, it just helps with the, what should I call it, corruption?

*then Aitome smiles back

But hey, were a team right? So ill bite, teach me.
Tatsuya
Avoid violence? Yes when possible it's best. But one must plan for the worst otherwise it takes you by surprise... Though I won't lie kid I love fighting, not to the death of course but a good sparing match is fun.

*He grins*
Now how much can you tell me about that Persona of yours? Everyone feels something different when they summon one. Focus on whatever it does and the image of it in your mind, try to drag that out here into the real world. It's not exactly easy unless Philemon gave you the power directly though.
Persona_2
Yes, being given the power is much easier isn't it...
*Philemon stands behind them*
Aitome_Korichi
Of course you like to fight Red Coat...

But what do mean by an image? I dont see anything... all I remember is pulling the trigger and then I see a flash of red, after that I blank out for a second then I can do stuff again.
Aitome_Korichi
G-g-gah! You are you?

*Aitome jumps up and has her hands near her hip and blade

Aitome_Korichi
Who*
Persona_2
An interesting question, though a better phrasing might be who am I?
Tatsuya
Hmm easier? Yeah maybe but we both know what you gave me wasn't that strong... I couldn't have handles anything strong back then. *He chuckles* Of course you also made us ya know look into the sea of souls? That recall your name bit wasn't exactly easy Phil.
Persona_2
Yes, and even if I have regained my power, this world's rules are still firmly in place.
Aitome_Korichi
You still haven't answered my question! Who am I! I mean! Who are I! I mean! You get the idea!
Tatsuya
About that... Rules can be broken the Phantom Theives taught me that, but they can also be changed can't they? *He smirks* If the rules aren't in our favor let's shift em around.
Tatsuya
*he grins widely and throws his arms out* He is you and I and everyone else in this world. He is Philemon source of our power and hope made real!
Persona_2
There is a way to do that, but you'd have to stand up to the one who enforces such rules.

@Aitome_Korichi
I suppose I should give you my name, I am Philemon, the one who exists in between the conscious and unconscious.
Tatsuya
Is that enforcer the asshole god or someone else?
Aitome_Korichi
Well that doesn't help at all! Im not the only one seeing this right? Is this a fever dream? I had one where I had to dance and...

*Aitome rambles on for a bit
Tatsuya
Ai how doesn't it help? He's the hope of mankind made real, I'm sure you've seen beings akin to him before.
LuxTenebris
*Luc continues looking out into the distance, though his eyes are covered in static*
Aitome_Korichi
I mean the explanation! And of course I've never seen something like this! Is this normal? It certainly isn't for me!
Persona_2
Yes, a God would be the one who enforces such rule over even I. Though I sense foul play from the crawling chaos.
Tatsuya
Huh really? Yes it's pretty normal for Persona users... Geez didn't know fusion spells haven't seen this kinda thing. What do they teach you these days?
Tatsuya
So without ole Nyarly you might be able to do more? *He grins* I'm always happy to deal with that thing you know that.
Aitome_Korichi
What do you mean teach? I was never taught! I really should reveal my past to you guys sometime...
Tatsuya
I thought you were shadow OPs? Mitsuru doesn't seem crazy enough to toss kids out with no training.
Aitome_Korichi
Heh... ive got alot to tell you.....
Tatsuya
Well I'm always happy to listen if you feel like it, might help me figure out what you need to know as well.
Persona_2
I must take my leave then, such a nice view, too bad Lux can't see it.
*Philemon disperses into a swarm of golden butterflies*
Tatsuya
*he looks over to Lux in concern* Hey are you okay?
Aitome_Korichi
Well, nows a good time as any, ill start at the beginning...

I think when I was young I really enjoyed acting, I could throw on many different personalities at will and completely change within seconds,

At around the age of 6/7 I think I saw a wholebit bunch of people walk into a TV, im not exactly sure but thats when I saw them.. the shadows, unfortunately for them, most of them had panicked and one of them dropped an envoker, thats when I awakened to my persona
Aitome_Korichi
*Aitome stops reminiscing and turns to Lux,

Hey leader what's wrong? You haven't said anything for a while....
LuxTenebris
Have you ever wondered...what it'd be like to never have existed...?
Aitome_Korichi
Yes... That hits home hard, why ask that now? Your our leader, leader. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Tatsuya
Never exited? Technically speaking I kinda haven't in this universe... It's a long story but yeah I'm a living paradox, so that hits pretty close to him.
LuxTenebris
That's not what I mean...
*lux's eyes become despondent as the static increases*
An existence without being...what would that even mean...a being made of eternal emptiness...the void.
Tatsuya
Ooh you mean that don't you? He showed me some tarot cards yeah... I'm not sure we could possibly understand though.
Aitome_Korichi
Hmm, I wouldn't know leader, besides your the smart one, so start doing the smarts!
LuxTenebris
I could...He was my friend first after all.
*Lux's eyes return to normal*
I think I got a headache.
Tatsuya
*he looks worried* Lux are you feeling alright? If I didn't know better I'd say you might be sick... Huh I guess there's more to him than I thought.
Aitome_Korichi
Hmmph! Your eyes were going weird! I thought you were going to shut down! Stupid "leader"!
LuxTenebris
Oh, did I worry you guys? I'm fine, I just was feeling a bit out of it.
Aitome_Korichi
Hmmm, I would be trying to help you right now, but I know nothing about robots!

*Aitome looks away and starts muttering

Stupid "leader" being a stupid toaster..
LuxTenebris
I mean, call me a toaster if you want but androids and robots are different things.
Aitome_Korichi
*Aitome hits lux hard

Hmmmmmmmm.....

Tatsuya
Well if you're sure man... I feel kinda responseable for you guys honestly.
LuxTenebris
Won't feel that way forever, one day I'll be the one protecting you.
Aitome_Korichi
Like I need protecting from a android, robot toaster! Who let you be leader anyways...
LuxTenebris
Pretty sure, you were the one who started calling me that.
Aitome_Korichi
I-I-Idiot android, robot, toaster, oven "Leader".... Who knew AI could be so dumb...
LuxTenebris
Geeze, what's got you so ticked off?
Aitome_Korichi
You looked like you almost died! And I was totally helpless! Red Coat back me up here!
LuxTenebris
I already said I'm not gonna die, besides, why do you care so much anyway?
Aitome_Korichi
Why wouldn't I care! Your.. your the only one who cared for me in a long time okay! There I said it, don't expect me to say it again!

*Aitome looks away blushing
LuxTenebris
Of course, I care, I don't want to see anyone in pain. So, don't worry about me, I want you worrying over nothing.
LuxTenebris
OOC: My auto grammar program is stupid sometimes
Aitome_Korichi
W-well atleast your acting like an actual leader... and not your mopey usual self..
LuxTenebris
*I don't want you to worry over nothing
LuxTenebris
I still don't understand a lot of things about people, like that weird thing that sometimes happens when your face gets all red.
Tatsuya
Yeah Lux we'd hate to see anything happen to you... And I care too Ai just don't forget that alright?
Aitome_Korichi
I'm not explaining why I blush!

Of course Red Coat, your trying to help me as well,

*Aitome then smiles at the both of them
Tatsuya
*he grins at them* Well I just hope I actually succeed... No I'm sure we'll do fine somehow.
LuxTenebris
Fine, I'll ask Tatsu. Hey, Tatsu, what does it mean when someone blushes at you a lot?
Aitome_Korichi
You just couldn't let it end on a good note could you? Stupid toaster! Besides I doubt Red Coat would know!

*even though Aitome has a harsh tobe, she ends with a smile on her face
Tatsuya
Hmm I think you should figure it out yourself Lux. And Ai I very much would know... Though she's very gone these days.
Aitome_Korichi
Hmm, are you sure Red Coat? I don't see very many redeeming qualities about you.
Tatsuya
he frowns* I don't either really but Maya did... Of course look where that got her right?
Aitome_Korichi
What do you mean? Did she die? Im sorry... I didn't realize...
Tatsuya
*he frowns* She died she came back she forgot who the hell I am... I'm still trying to find a way to fix that though she's not gone yet. *He puts on a forced smile* Let's think positive.
Aitome_Korichi
Well look who has the charm, I'm sure she'll fall for you all over again!
Tatsuya
*He shakes his head* Nah it's more than that... Even if I try next time it's all gone again. It's a long story kid but she and I... All our friends are the victim of gods. Only way ta get em back is to stop that shit somehow.
Aitome_Korichi
Sounds like we've all got it tough, one way or another, they do say that adversity is what makes us interesting right? It's been a while since I've been outside
Tatsuya
How we survive is what makes us who we are Aitome. And that's especially true of people like us, the supernatural is the most interesting thing in the world to me but even I know it just makes things worse usually.

*He looks down*
Honestly even though I like fighting and having this power if it'd get her and the others back to normal I'd give it all up... Ah well that's not gonna happen!
Aitome_Korichi
Hm you've got that right! Besides if I never had this power, even if I regret my past, I would have never met you guys, and everyone else in the nexus,so we can't give up now, especially with that Fishamon guy looking over us!
Tatsuya
... Philemon. And he's always been there Ai.
Aitome_Korichi
Right Pishimon, wait he has? Why did he only show up now? Hmmm...
Tatsuya
I can't say on that. He appeared before my group several times during our journeys... Perhaps something had weakend him over the years?
Aitome_Korichi
Weird, no use worrying about it now though,

*Aitome yawns loudly

Tiring day, the sun's setting, I'm going to bed night Red Coat, dont get any funny ideas alright?

*Aitome flops down and sleeps like a brick
Tatsuya
Geez kid do you just sleep wherever? *He uses a Go-Ho-M and warps to Leblanc's attic then sets her in the bed* Well time ta go. *He leap out of a sudden window and flies off into the city on Lucifer*