Phansite vs P5: Guild Madness

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HibkiKuze

So are all the phantom thieves like the way Mona was last night?

Cait_Sith

ALERT: Practice Raid Boss incoming. Hours left: 3.

Cait_Sith

ooc: A quick post before food

ic: "Exactly. They all act the same way... yet that Mona had some sense of control."

-QuietGoodnight-

OOC: Noted. 3 hours to practice raid?

*??? Activates the Meta-Nav.*...Night Thieves Hideout.

-QuietGoodnight-

(F***, meant Night Raiders. So many Nights...)

HibkiKuze

The catnip and my help you turn human comment seemed to resonate deep down in him. It appears there are some trigger words that could help.

Cait_Sith

Location: Night Raiders Hideout

The hideout looks like a warehouse. Moonlight streams in from outside, illuminating the box Rago is sitting on.
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Location: TE hideout

"Hm, yes... if we ever face Mona again, we must utilize that to our advantage. Maybe get information if we get through," Suni says, his blue eyes gleaming.

-QuietGoodnight-

...I like it. It could use furniture or something later, but for now it's nice.

*He stretches briefly.*

...It looks like there's gonna be some excitement in the near future, huh?

Cait_Sith

Rago grins. "Yep. I sense a huge Shadow coming in about two hours. Gives us plenty of time to prepare. Don't worry, it'll be a raid, so a bunch of people will be fighting with us."

-QuietGoodnight-

(Finally gonna get back into regular RP format.)

"True enough."

He nods, smiling slightly.

"...Come, Ongyo-Ki."

Tearing off his mask, Ongyo-Ki stands behind him, blade at the ready.

'You require something?'

"Yes. It appears, for the time being at least, that I wield your weapon, don your appearance...I believe it is best if I learn how you fight, as well."

Ongyo-Ki lets out a haunting chuckle.

'...Very well. You're quite the little mimic, aren't you?'

"...Mimic. That's...oddly fitting. Rago, What do you think?"

HibkiKuze

OOC: I'm back. Dinner was good.

IC: I just need to watch my physical activity. My asthma is known to act up a lot. *As I say this I take out my inhaler and take a puff from it.* Don't expect me to run a lot.

Cait_Sith

Rago tilts his head. "I suppose it fits. If ya wanna learn fighting, come this way. There should be some easier Shadows in that arena you used to be in." The racoon hops off his box and pushes it aside, revealing a trap door underneath.

Cait_Sith

Location: TE hideout

"I noticed that. Thy condition restricts movement in battle. However, spells and thy Persona's ability to move can lessen thy struggle," Suni says. He stands on the edge of the fountain. "Is thy fighting skill great? If not, I can guide thee."

HibkiKuze

My experience with personas is limited to the persona video games. I would like to get some real experience.

-QuietGoodnight-

He nods.

"Right. Let's do this."

As Ongyo-Ki once more retreats into Mimic's psyche, he follows Rago, knowing that this training is, at the very least, nessecary.

Cait_Sith

"Very well. Let us commence our training!" Suni pushes a marking on one side of the fountain. The water shuts off and a hole opens near the center, leading down into darkness.

HibkiKuze

*I walk through*

Cait_Sith

Location: NR hideout->Shadow Arena

Rago hops straight down, and the duo finds themselves at the edge of the arena. A few shadowy blobs move sluggishly.

Cait_Sith

Location: TE hideout->Shadow Arena

Hibki and Suni land at the edge of the arena. Nearby, there is a person in an odd costume and a racoon- Rago, that's the creature's name. They seem to be here for the same purpose.

-QuietGoodnight-

"...It appears we aren't the only ones to have elected to train. No matter."

He eyes the nearest blob.

"Do we simply attack it, then? Or do we have to part it from its mask?"

Cait_Sith

"Stripping it of its mask is best. You can attack it, too, but sneaking up to steal its mask gives you an advantage. You ready?" Rago lifts up a spiked club that he probably grabbed from the warehouse.

Bonafied-Monafied

*Running fast with a piece of bread in mouth and phone in hand with metanav app open* Shadow Hand Hideout!

Cait_Sith

Location: SH hideout

The Shadow Hand hideout isn't that special. A few chairs and a couch surround a table, which Questa is curled up on. It seems like a normal meeting room, unlike the other hideouts.

Bonafied-Monafied

We need to spruce this place up a bit Questa, its a nice place to talk but we need to make this place more...lively.

-QuietGoodnight-

"...Let's do this."

OOC: Had some food to make and eat. Back now.

Cait_Sith

Location: SH hideout

Questa nods. "Good idea. If ya have any suggestions, I'm open to 'em. By the way, a huge Shadow's coming soon. Better be ready."
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Location: Shadow Arena

ooc: it's fine!

ic: The two rush towards a nearby Shadow, tearing its mask off. A Vampire Moth and a Dark Sun appear.

Player turn!

Delta-M

(Yo, it's not too late to be a part of this is it Cait? I also don't want to put too much on your plate by jumping in. Let me know if I should stop for now.)

*Wandering without a purpose, a young man stares at his phone in confusion before sighing and putting it away in his pocket.*

When on Earth am I? I swear this is probably the last time I use Google maps when I'm walking on foot...

-QuietGoodnight-

"Hm...If I'm not mistaken..."

*Mimic fires his pistol six times, three rounds for each enemy.*

Rounds Remaining (Approx): 12

Bonafied-Monafied

*I start looking around* Well, maybe we put a TV there with a game console, punching bad and treadmill there for some training, oh and I think a mini fridge would be nice to have.

Cait_Sith

ooc: It's fine! Feel free to hop in!

The newcomer glimpses a masked man fighting a moth-like creature and a humanoid in a meteor.

-Battle-

Vampire Moth is hit by two bullets and knocked down.

Dark Sun is hit all three times.

"See that? Mothman's weakness knocked it down! Try to knock everyone down so good stuff will happen! Anyway, here I go!" The racoon charges and hits the Dark Sun with his spiked bat for a crit, knocking it down.

HOLD UP!
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Location: SH hideout

"Noted." Questa hisses and tilts her head. "I hear noise... is there fighting already?"

-QuietGoodnight-

He looks to the two Shadows.

"...Shall we try to finish them, then? I do not believe I'd be capable of fusing any of them together, if I negotiated..."

Bonafied-Monafied

*Peaks head in interest* A fight you say? *Smirks and punches his hand* Hell yeah! I want in!

Delta-M

Um... what am I seeing here?

*He removes his glasses rub his eyes with his hands and looks upon the scene again.*

I clearly must have hit my head somewhere. This can't be real.

Cait_Sith

Location: Shadow Arena

"Ya can negotiate to get one for coverage, but an All-Out Attack is tempting..." Rago admits.
---
Location: SH hideout

"Alright, let's go!" Questa pushes a red button on the table, and part of the floor falls open. "Hop on in!"

Bonafied-Monafied

Haha! Yes! *Hops on in*

-QuietGoodnight-

"Hm...Oi. You."

He seems to have noticed the new arrival in the Arena- the rather confused one.

"I'd suggest staying out of the way of the black blobs, for now. Speaking of..."

Mimic turns to the Dark Sun.

"Dark Sun...You look familiar."

Cait_Sith

Dreamer and Questa land in the arena, where there are other Persona-users, a confused newcomer, and shadowy blobs. The blobs seem scared of something...

"I do? Then tell me... what am I?" The Dark Sun awaits a response.
>A god
>A demon
>The sun!

Delta-M

*He thinks to himself:*

That was kind of rude. But if this is a dream then I don't have to just take this do I? If anything goes bad I'll just wake up.

*He approaches the masked figure confidently, but not without caution, speaking to him as he approaches.*

Hey, that's no what to talk to people. If... whatever these things are can cause me any trouble I'll handle it.

*He doesn't truly understand the situation he's in right now. Believing it to be just a very strange lucid dream.*

Bonafied-Monafied

Woah*Looks at the shadowy blobs* What is happening here? *Turns head to see a new comer in the arena* And hello stranger, welcome to....this place.

-QuietGoodnight-

"If I remember correctly...a God."

He turns to the newcomer, an intense look on his face.

"Let me give you a wake up call. You aren't dreaming. Now...Stand. Back. I'll be with you in a moment."

HibkiKuze

OOC: sorry got surprised with going to get ice cream

Ic: whoa this is much different then I expected.

Cait_Sith

"A god... yes, that must be it." The Dark Sun seems satisfied with that answer.

"You seem like a fine young man. What brings you here?"

>Exploring
>Fighting Shadows
>Nothing in particular

Cait_Sith

ooc: It's fine. You came back in time for the upcoming raid boss

Delta-M

*He stops in his approach and looks at the scene more closely.*

Hmm...

*It seems like he'll listen for now, awaiting to see the conclusion to this interaction between the man and the Shadows.*

-QuietGoodnight-

"Simple. Fighting Shadows. One does not become a warrior of note without combat."

It's a strange thing, knowing the demons behind many Shadows.

It is nonetheless a useful thing.

HibkiKuze

I'm just here exploring. Asthma kicks in to much for me to be a fighter. I'm just trying to get my bearings on this location.

Cait_Sith

"Very true. Strength forms through such means." The Dark Sun is happy. It suddenly glows with an odd light.

"I remember now... I am not a mere Shadow. I am Mithras, the Sun in both Arcana and power. I am thou from now on."

The new Persona flows into Mimic's mask.

HibkiKuze

Wait so that's what happens when I want a new Persona Suni?

Bonafied-Monafied

*Sits down watching what is happening* Huh, thats pretty neat.

Delta-M

.... What is this Persona 5? This has to be a dream. I've been spending way too much time on the Phansite. I'm done with this...

*He turns to walk off, presumably in the direction he thinks he came from.*

Cait_Sith

Suni nods. "Yes. If thy negotiation goes well, thou shalt gain a Persona."

A rumbling noise comes from the center of the arena. The rest of the blobs begin to flee...

-QuietGoodnight-

"...Success."

For an instant, the appearance of his clothing and mask change, covered in the zodiac symbols of Mithras' rock- but if you blinked, you'd miss it.

He turns to the newcomer, now a bit less agitated.

"...Now that that has ended, I believe I did say I'd speak with you next."

HibkiKuze

What's happening?!

Bonafied-Monafied

*Stands up* Rumbling like that isn't usually good is it now, Questa?

Delta-M

*He stops when he notices the rumbling.*

What's going on now? None of this is making any sense...

*He thinks for a moment before going back over to the man he was talking with earlier.*

So, say that this wasn't all a product of my unconscious brain and it's real.... What's going on?

Cait_Sith

Questa looks at the darkness forming in the center of the ring. "I guess that big Shadow's here..."

Black gates suddenly block the exit. A large Shadow appears in the arena's center.

Raid Boss: Snake King! Tread carefully!

ooc: Some boss music, suggested by Shadow in PMs:

Click to load youtube video

HibkiKuze

This guy just screams boss fight. We should work together!

-QuietGoodnight-

"...Welcome to the Metaverse. Trouble just showed up."

He whirls towards the Shadow, weapon at the ready.

"Let's do this, Rago!"

Bonafied-Monafied

That looks bad! *Clenches fist* Lets kick its ass! *Dreamer's attire changes to his thief outfit* Lets go Morpheus! *Morpheus comes out of Dreamer in a brilliant golden light*

Cait_Sith

Rago readies his spiked bat. Suni draws a katana, and Questa has a dagger in her mouth.

Attack Phase!

HibkiKuze

Byakko get ready!

*Byakko appears behind me and roars*

HibkiKuze

Bufudyne!

-QuietGoodnight-

"Ongyo-Ki! Myriad Slashes!"

Mimic tears off his mask, allowing for it to manifest and move to slash the massive Shadow.

Bonafied-Monafied

Alright Morpheus! Kouha!

Cait_Sith

All Guides attack.

Damage Phase!

Delta-M

*Is taken aback by the summoning of Persona's and falls to the ground trying to back away.*

This can't be real. The Metaverse is just a place made by whoever wrote Persona 5. Peronas are just a power in a video game based off of Stands. This can't be real...

HibkiKuze

*Looking at @Delta-M dude I still think that creepy waiter from the restaurant I was at last night put LSD in my food. Just go with it if you are a Persona fan you'll love it.

Cait_Sith

Myriad Slashes hits twice. 200 damage total!

Bufudyne hits. 150 damage!

Kouha misses.

Only Rago and Suni hit. 100 damage!

Boss health: 1550/2000

Defense Phase!

Cait_Sith

Snake King uses Elec Break on Hibki, negating any elec resistances.

Snake King uses Maziodyne! It only hits Dreamer.

Attack Phase!

Bonafied-Monafied

Damn it! We'll get em next time. *Gets ready for incoming attacks*

HibkiKuze

Electricity isn't resisted by me anyways. Anyway Byakko Swift Strike!

Bonafied-Monafied

OOC:Just going to defend next turn I gotta do something real quick

Delta-M

*He faces Hibiki with an incredulous look on his face.*

What do you mean I'll love it? I'm no Persona user. I can't even fight all that well...

*Jumps back at the lightning. Feeling the heat it gave off.*

This... this is real isn't it?

Randomperson2021

*walks in wielding a knife and SMG*

Hey, guys. Need some help? LET GO! JACK THE RIPPER!

*action*

*skill*

*Double Fangs*

HibkiKuze

Hey I have asthma I shouldn't even be fighting but here I am.

-QuietGoodnight-

"Once more, Ongyo-Ki! Myriad Slashes!"

He turns to the Persona-less newcomer.

"I told you this wasn't a dream! Now get behind us!"

Cait_Sith

All the Guides attack again.

Damage phase!

Delta-M

(Cait, would an awakening be alright to do here?)

It doesn't even seem like you know what you're doing that much yourself! Don't think you can just order me around.

*He's started to look pissed off... more than he did before everything started happening anyway.*

Cait_Sith

Swift Strike hits thrice. 150 damage!

Double Fangs hits twice. 200 damage!

Myriad Slashes hits twice. 200 damage!

All the Guides' attacks hit, with Rago landing a crit. 200 damage!

Boss health: 1000/2000

Defense Phase!

Cait_Sith

ooc: go for it

Cait_Sith

Snake King attacks Random.

Snake King uses Maziodyne! Hibki and Random dodge. All Guides are hit, but Suni is unfazed.

Attack Phase!

Cait_Sith

ooc: I mean Questa nulls elec, not Suni. Nice job braib

Bonafied-Monafied

OOC:Back!

IC: Alright Morpheus we may have missed last time but lets mess this thing up this time! Assault Dive!

Randomperson2021

GAH! That hurt... I like it. GIVE ME MORE! PERSONA!

*action*

*skill*

*Double Fangs*

-QuietGoodnight-

Mimic grits his teeth, electing to use a Takemedic-All V.

"Here! It'll keep us going!"

Cait_Sith

All the Guides attack.

Damage Phase! ...Although I will include Delta stuff if he acts

Delta-M

(Sweet. Here goes nothing.)

*Looking ready to ignore the Snake King entirely, the young man suddenly drops to a knee and clutches his head with both hands. His glasses fall off and his eyes open wide in pain. He hears a voice inside of his mind.*

"You must stop trying to run and face the reality of your situation. Aren't you tired of bowing down to those in a higher position than you? Tired of your voice not being heard, or your cries being silence, of your will being beaten and battered!?"

*He punches the ground in his unstable state before he feels his heart stop for a moment and gasps. The voice continues.*

"To change your fate you must awaken to the power within. The power you've possessed all this time. Now, call out to me! Call out to yourself and take the reigns of your life into your own hands!"

*A black mask appears on his face, resembling the Egyptian God Ra. He struggles to his feet and proceeds to rip it off of his face. The clothes he was wearing transform into traditional attire worn by the pharaohs of Egypt with a modern twist as a tall man dressed similarly appears behind him once he shouts*

Come to me, Khufu! Show them our power. Ziodyne!

Cait_Sith

Everyone is healed by the item.

Hibki attacks. 50 damage!

Assault Dive hits. 150 damage!

Double Fangs hits twice. 200 damage!

Suni misses, but Questa lands a crit. 150 damage!

Defense Phase!

Cait_Sith

Adding delta's stuff cause forgot boss health:

The Ziodyne... is blocked.

Boss health: 450/2000

Cait_Sith

The Snake King is panicking. It uses Maziodyne! It hits everyone but Delta. Questa is unaffected, and Suni dodges at the last second.

Another Maziodyne! Everyone is hit but Suni. Questa is unaffected.

Attack Phase!

Randomperson2021

HAHAHAHAHA! A cool awakening and the first attack doesn't do 'Jack' shit! Hahaha ahhhhhhhhh. PERSONA!

*action*

*skill*

*Double Fangs*

Bonafied-Monafied

Agh! Damn that hurts! Alright, time to get close and personal. *Dreamer takes out his sword and charges towards the Snake King and strikes*

-QuietGoodnight-

"Come, Ongyo-Ki! Let us finish this!"

The duo, along with Rago, look rather intimidating.

"Myriad Slashes!"

Delta-M

*He glares daggers at Random*

Laugh some more so I won't feel bad striking you with Lightning. It'll be hilarious I'm sure.

Khufu, Deathbound.

*The Pharaoh rushes to the Snake King and attempts to strike it twice with his staff.*

HibkiKuze

Byakko finish this with Bufudyne!

Cait_Sith

The Guides attack once more.

Damage Phase!

Cait_Sith

Double Fangs hits twice, and crits once. 300 damage!

Dreamer lands a crit! 100 damage!

Deathbound strikes the Snake King. It screeches and bursts into shadow.

Raid battle won!

All guilds present gain 1 GXP (Guild experience).

Bonafied-Monafied

Hell yeah! Awesome work everyone!
*Looks over at Delta* So, you have a persona, an awesome one at that. You're also pretty damn strong. Howabout joining my guild, Shadow Hand.

-QuietGoodnight-

"Looks like we're done."

Mimic grins, Ongyo-Ki finally dissapating.

"...Now, we can figure out what GXP does for us later. For now..."

He turns to the newest of the Persona wielders.

"...I'll admit, that Ziodyne was sloppy, against a Naga Raja. However, Khufu seems overall strong regardless."

HibkiKuze

*Breathing heavy I use my inhaler* Whew that was a rush. I'm starting to enjoy this!

Delta-M

*His clothes return to normal as he begins breathing a bit heavily. Khufu disappears. He starts mumbling to himself.*

That was.... pretty exciting. But what's the Metaverse doing in the real world along with Personas?

*Upon hearing Quiet's words he looks up, slightly annoyed.*

It felt like the natural thing to do. You can't expect me to just know what things are weak or strong against in the heat of the moment.

Now what's this about guilds?

HibkiKuze

Everybody here is part of a guild I'm part of the third eye guild.

Bonafied-Monafied

*Pats Delta on the back* Well, there are four guilds. There is Shadow Hand, My guild, Who focuses on doing hard tasks in the metaverse. Third Eye, who does more things investigative in Mementos. Theres also Night Raid who take care of bosses as fast as they can, and then theres...The Dank Memes Guild, who just do whatever.

-QuietGoodnight-

"...As a word to the wise, Physical is king unless you know what you're doing. As for guilds...well, Rago has more specifics- or any of the other 'guides' around here, but the gist is this."

Mimic clears his throat.

"Each guild has three things. A Wild Card leading it, a Guide to awaken each Wild Card, and a Hideout in the Metaverse. I can speculate all day...but think of them like individual, most likely rivaling Phantom Thieves Organizations."

Bonafied-Monafied

Well I wouldn't say rivaling, we are trying to reach for the same goal, and we did just work together back there. I would say we are rivals in which the better guild is*Cough cough* Shadow Hand*Cough cough*

Delta-M

I-I see...

*He ponders the information everyone gave him. He looks to Bona.*

And you'd like for me to join your guild? I'll need to talk to these "guides" before I make a decision regarding all of this...

-QuietGoodnight-

"...I'll let that little comment slide, for knowing the roles of each Guild."

Mimic just sighs instead of looking angry.

"As they stated, I'm the leader of the Night Raiders. Of course, we're the heavy hitting type- strategy and execution in terms of bosses, along with the Guild that's usually going to deal with them."

HibkiKuze

Just talk to Suni he's the white fox. He's the guide for the third eye guild.

Cait_Sith

"Very well. Thou art able to speak with us. I am Suni," the fox says, bowing. "The racoon is Rago, the snake is Questa, and... the pangolin that just came here is Tarumi."

As if on cue, a pangolin shuffles into view.

Bonafied-Monafied

QUESTA! Tell our friend Delta here whats up with our awesome guild. Also we all have code names I'm pretty sure. Mines Dreamer!

HibkiKuze

If you want to be more of a fighter you shouldn't join us. Our goal is to investigate what's going on around here.

Cait_Sith

"Alright, I'm on it, ya excited goofball. Shadow Hand's kinda like Night Raiders, but we ain't just aiming for bosses. We're focused on gainin' as much strength as possible to beat up any obstacle!" Questa says, flaring out her cobra hood.

Delta-M

I see... And what do the rest of you guides have to say about your own guilds?

Bonafied-Monafied

Hell yeah! We'll take on anything thats thrown at us! *Dreamer puts his fist in the air*

HibkiKuze

We at the Third eye guild want to investigate what's happening in the Metaverse. So we probably aren't going to see much action.

Cait_Sith

Suni clears his throat. "Despite our relative lack of fighting, we are trying to find the reason behind these strange occurrences.. and the Phantom Thieves' attacks."

Rago shrugs. "Mimic basically said everything you need to know about the Night Raiders."

"As for the Dank Memes guild... we have no set goal. We simply help other guilds and do as we please," Tarumi adds.

Delta-M

I understand...

*He gives each of the guides and Persona users a look before coming to a decision.*

Dreamer, was it? Shadow Hand just got itself another member. I hope we work well together.

*He offers Dreamer a handshake.*

Bonafied-Monafied

Haha! Yes! *Shakes Delta's hand* Welcome aboard! I'm sure we'll get along greatly! Now what do you want your code name to be?

HibkiKuze

Hey Suni what would happen if I tried to summon my persona in the real world?

Cait_Sith

"Thou cannot. Thy mask melds with reality, and it cannot be removed," Suni says, examining his katana.

BonafideMonafide04

*appears* Hey guys! How's it going!

HibkiKuze

Oh yeah what does my mask look like? I haven't actually seen it my self. *The mask has the features of a bunny completing the bunny look if I had my hood up*

-QuietGoodnight-

Though Mimic nods quietly, his expression- what can be seen other than the mask, of course- seems somewhat solemn.

"...Understandable. While I had somewhat hoped you would join us, I suppose Shadow Hand may need your help more than we do. Regardless...know that the Night Raiders will welcome you, should you change your mind."

He turns to Rago.

"Shall we, then?"

HibkiKuze

*I pull out my phone* Well it's bedtime for me. I'll see if I can get myself a weapon or something armor wise before I come back. Goodnight. *Using the Metaverse app I transport back to my room going to sleep*

Cait_Sith

"Goodnight, leader," Suni says. He returns to the shadows and vanishes somewhere.

Rago nods. "Let's head back. Fighting a Shadow like that is tiring..."

Delta-M

Call me Pharaoh. It feels oddly appropriate to me.

*To the rest of them*

While I may be joining Shadow Hand, if I can offer you a hand don't hesitate to ask. We can help each other grow stronger together if we stay on good terms.

Now... how do I get home? And how will I come back here?

Cait_Sith

"Go home by goin' through the exit. It's the door that was blocked durin' the fight," Questa explains. "Ta return, say 'Shadow Hand hideout.'"

Bonafied-Monafied

Huh guess we should go back to our hideout huh? *Looks at Delta* Oh, and if you ever want to go to the Shadow Hand hideout, well simply say that into the Metanav app. If you want to go home the exit is riiiight over there. *Points to a corridor on the brim of the arena.*

-QuietGoodnight-

"Meta-Nav, Pharaoh. Speaking of..."

Mimic takes out his own phone, tapping the ominous icon of the Meta-Nav.

"Night Raiders Hideout."

Cait_Sith

Rago and Mimic are transported to the hideout. One of the hanging lights sways at their arrival.

Bonafied-Monafied

Looks like we had the same idea huh Questa? Also nice Code name. Lets show how great Shadow hand is Pharoh!

-QuietGoodnight-

"Home sweet home. I suppose we should get furniture in here at some point...Just maybe not right now."

Mimic shrugs.

Delta-M

I look forward to our future exploits Dreamer. Let's go to the hideout then. I'll follow your lead.

Bonafied-Monafied

Alright. *Opens Nav* Shadow Hand Hideout!

Cait_Sith

Location: NR hideout

"Yeah, I figured this place could use some stuff." Rago yawns and leans against a crate.
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Location: SH hideout

Everything is as it had been left, down to the chairs and couch surrounding the table.

Bonafied-Monafied

Still need to make this place livelier. Anyway this is the place Pharaoh.

-QuietGoodnight-

"Agreed."

Mimic himself sits down, similarly leaning against a crate.

While he could return to the real world...well, he lived practically alone anyways. His cat had plenty of food, and he only really needed to go home for food, water, and probably supplies...

"...Actually, that reminds me. Are you able to leave the Metaverse too? Or are you only able to exist here?"

Cait_Sith

Rago hums, tilting his head. "Well, I could, but then I'd turn into a normal racoon. Plus, I feel alive here. With my Persona and bat, I feel like I can do something big, ya know?"

Delta-M

We can make it better over time Dreamer. You must have just started since there's so few Personal users...

*He almost falls into a chair and sighs.*

I knew it'd be taxing to awaken but... it's more than I thought it'd be...

-QuietGoodnight-

"Ah- trust me, I get ya...though, I haven't seen your Persona, actually."

Cait_Sith

"Oh yeah, you haven't. Now... come, Heracles!" Rago is surrounded in blue flames as a humanoid figure appears behind him. It seems to have a lion head, but it may just be part of the lion skin it wears.

-QuietGoodnight-

"Heracles...My, no wonder we're supposed to slay bosses, eh?"

Cait_Sith

ooc: Gotta get ready for sleeps

ic: Rago laughs as Heracles vanishes. "I guess you can say that!"

Bonafied-Monafied

Eh, once you get used to it Pharaoh, the power you use won't be so draining.

-QuietGoodnight-

OOC: Alright. Do take care.

"Yeah."

He idly glances at his phone.

"...I suppose I should head back. I can pick up supplies in the morning."

Randomperson2021

Location: Abandoned Warehouse.

This place looks like a good spot for a hideout for me.

OOC: I'm guessing these hideouts are in the real world?

Delta-M

If you say so...

*After a minute he gets up and stretches a bit with a slight groan.*

I'm gonna head home, but next time I come by I'll bring some stuff for the hideout.

*He gives Dreamer a wave before leaving.*

Bonafied-Monafied

See ya later Pharaoh! I look forward to future events! *Waves back*

-QuietGoodnight-

OOC: @Randomperson2021 Not even remotely. They're in the metaverse- and even then, you're supposed to join a Guild, which already has their own...

Maki_Sonomura

"Hm?" "YAAAAH!" "A DEMON!"

Maki_Sonomura

"Get away from me you Orochi wannabe!"

Spectrum

I walk in. "Ok, what's going on here?!"

Spectrum

(GTG)

Spectrum

(NVM my dad misread the time.)

Maki_Sonomura

"Help!"
"I'm being attacked by a monster!"

Maki_Sonomura

Maki kicked the snake away from her and ran away!

Maki_Sonomura

"Where's Naoya when you need him?!"

Maki_Sonomura

Maki shut herself into a safe room, and found a chest inside of it. "Huh?" "Well... Finders keepers!" Maki opened the chest and found a bow, arrows, a beretta handgun, and some bullets. "..."

Spectrum

"Oh my fucking god!!!" I grab the nearest object and chuck it at the monster.

Maki_Sonomura

"I should take these, What if that snake comes back?" Maki took the contents of the chest and put them in the leftmost pocket of her skirt.

Maki_Sonomura

"Who was that?" "I better go back to that room!" Maki sprinted over to the room where the snake was and aimed her gun at it! "STOP!" "I'll...I'll shoot!"

Maki_Sonomura

The snake slithered away, leaving behind Maki's beloved compact. "My compact!" Maki grabbed the compact and put it on. "Sorry about that, my name's Maki, Maki Sonomura, Nice to meet you!"

Spectrum

(I don't know how to respond because this should be our real selves, but I don't want to say my real name...)

Cait_Sith

"...Would ya two calm down?" A green snake is coiled on a railing, flaring her cobra-like hood. "Yer gonna make all the Shadows return with yer racket!"

Spectrum

"...That snake is talking..."

Cait_Sith

ooc: You don't have to. Cause metaverse

ic: "Don't say yer real names!" the snake hisses. "Ya might confuse this place's consciousness!"

Spectrum

"Oh. Ok. Should I just go by my standard, use it for first OC of all fandoms, name. AKA Skyla?"

Cait_Sith

"...That could work, whatever a freakin' OC is. Call me Questa, by th' way," the snake says.

Maki_Sonomura

"Shadows?" "I thought they were demons."

Maki_Sonomura

" Um... Just call me..." "Maso! Call me Maso!"

Spectrum

"Ok, Questa."

Cait_Sith

"Maso, eh?" Questa tilts her head.

"Nice to meet thee." A white fox drops down from above, followed by a racoon and a pangolin.

Maki_Sonomura

"Honestly, I've seen weirder things, like a strange guy in a mask named Philemon in my dreams."

Maki_Sonomura

"Nice to meet you!"

Spectrum

"Why are there so many animals...?"

Cait_Sith

The fox nods. "I have heard of them. I am Suni, Rago is the racoon, and Tarumi is the pangolin. Thou art here because of the Meta-Nav, right?"

Maki_Sonomura

"That wasn't very nice of you to steal my compact and attack me though, I demand an apology."

Spectrum

"Wait... Is this a palace or mementos... Like in the game Persona 5?"

Maki_Sonomura

"Meta-Nav?" "I just left home to go to school and when I opened the doors, I got warped over here!"

Maki_Sonomura

"Persona 5? Never Heard of it..."

Cait_Sith

"No." Questa huffs.

"Questa..." Rago glares at her, pulling out a spiked bat. She hisses.

"Okay, okay, I'm sorry! ...and yeah, this is the Metaverse from that game. This here is the Shadow Arena."

Maki_Sonomura

"Is that some kind of video game?" "Like those Devil buster games?"

Spectrum

"The... Shadow Arena? Never heard of that... Is this like, someone's palace?"

Maki_Sonomura

"The shadow arena... whats that?"
"Don't tell me, Its where emo kids like Akira fight. Right?"

Maki_Sonomura

"Akira's a friend of mine."

Maki_Sonomura

"I mean, Akira isn't really friendly, but he does have a friend named Chris,"

Cait_Sith

"One thing at a time, dears," Tarumi says calmly.

"Yes. That person thou speak of, Joker, comes here... yet his group has been causing chaos. The Shadow Arena is a product of this disturbance," Suni explains.

HibkiKuze

*Making sure I have my bag I open the Meta-nav and begin transport to the third eye guild hideout*

Cait_Sith

"I dunno. Might be a different Akira," Questa adds. Suni decides to ignore that comment.

Cait_Sith

Location: TE hideout

The fountain's hole is open again. Voices filter in from below.

Maki_Sonomura

"Akira was a childhood friend of mine, he went to another school, Karukozaka High School, and one day, tons of kids went missing, and he was one of them, I haven't seen him since."

HibkiKuze

Oh boy looks like things have started. *I walk down towards the voices*

Maki_Sonomura

"Huh?!" "Ghosts!"

-QuietGoodnight-

OOC: So guess who finally woke up...at like 3:30 in the afternoon.

"Oi, Rago...what's with the ruckus..?" Mimic yawns, having finally arrived. His bag is filled with supplies, as promised.

HibkiKuze

Stop screaming. I'm a human don't worry about me.

Maki_Sonomura

"Wait up!" Maki followed, wearing a worried expression.

Cait_Sith

Location: Shadow Arena

A masked figure in a vaguely rabbit-like outfit approaches the group. Suni bows at his arrival. "I see thou art here, Leader."

Maki_Sonomura

OOC: Me.
"Ok then!" "Geez, what are you up to anyway?"

Spectrum

"...I am just... Gonna follow that guy..." I follow @HibkiKuze

Maki_Sonomura

"Is this a cult?" "If so, I am not gonna be a sacrifice!"

Cait_Sith

Rago waves at Mimic, the black-masked person who just arrived. "Oh, hey! More newcomers today."

Spectrum

(And I probz have to go. Goodnight.)

Cait_Sith

ooc: night

HibkiKuze

You don't need to bow. Anyways I brought some improvised weapons for myself. The best I could find was this watermelon knife. *The knife is designed like a slice of watermelon* And this air soft pistol. Hopefully it works.

Maki_Sonomura

OOC:See you!
"Newcomers?" what are you talking about?"

Maki_Sonomura

"..."
"Ok, Not a cult."

Cait_Sith

"That should work. Even fake guns fire bullets here, Leader." Suni nods before turning to face the girl. "Thou art new to the Metaverse, so thou art a newcomer."

HibkiKuze

Well we are recruiting. *I say this with a joking tone in my voice*

-QuietGoodnight-

"Oh? That's surprising." After a brief stretch, he waves to the newcomers.

"I'd imagine this is all pretty confusing...no, we aren't cults. Geez. We're Guilds."

Maki_Sonomura

("should I comment on the gun I found?")
("Nah, It wouldn't be safe.")

Maki_Sonomura

"O..K?" "What kind of guild?"

Blackmask

Who called me?

Who?

"He is upside-down"

Why are you upside-down?

HibkiKuze

I'm the leader of the third eye guild. Our mission is to find out what's happening in the Metaverse. We tend to prefer investigation over combat.

Maki_Sonomura

"The metaverse... Is that some sort of alternate dimension?"

Cait_Sith

ooc: Gonna poof for a bit to play games with my grandpa

HibkiKuze

Yes. It's also the collective consciousness of everybody in the world.

-QuietGoodnight-

"Well, they're all a bit different. Like he said, Third Eye is dedicated to recon and investigation, more or less. On the flip side, we- the Night Raiders- tend to go after the big threats in the Metaverse, and get rid of them as fast as possible."

-QuietGoodnight-

OOC: Alright. Have fun!

Maki_Sonomura

"I see, How exactly does someone leave this place?"

HibkiKuze

Get your phone out there should be a new app. When you get to a safe place just use the app to return to reality.

Maki_Sonomura

OOC: Ditto!
"That Meta-Nav thing?" "If so, where can I get one?"

Blackmask

"He appears in front of Maki"

You must offer your soul!

Nah, I'm kidding hehehehehehehe, just look your phone, you should habe a nav-app.

HibkiKuze

The Meta nav should already be on your phone.

Maki_Sonomura

Maki pulled out her flip phone and found a new document on her phone, it was a picture of an eye with a star within it's pupil. "...I would like to leave... but now I'm curious!" "I wanna learn more about the metaverse and stuff like that, please, take me with you!"

Maki_Sonomura

"WAH!" Maki slapped @Blackmask!

Maki_Sonomura

"Jerk! Don't do that to me!"

Blackmask

"His hand is unable to hit him and it pass cross his face"

That could hurt me, you know?

You can't touch me, and i can't touch you.

Maki_Sonomura

"What are you?" "A demon?"

-QuietGoodnight-

"...Hm...If the other Leaders were here, we'd have more options for you, Newcomer. But, it looks like there's only a couple of us, for now. Sorry about that."

Maki_Sonomura

"Its alright, I understand."

Blackmask

A shadow who can manipulate people's minds.

Let me show you.

"An unicorn appear behind him"

-QuietGoodnight-

"Hm...Given your initial confusion, you haven't Awakened yet, right? To a Persona, that is?"

Maki_Sonomura

"Huh?" "Thats a... Unicorn... but they don't exist!"

Maki_Sonomura

"A persona... I think I heard my friend Mark Rambling on about one..."

-QuietGoodnight-

"Yeah....that Unicorn is one of them. It's also spectacularly weak, but still."

Maki_Sonomura

"Really? So that unicorn is a persona, and so was that snake..." "I understand now."

-QuietGoodnight-

"That snake is what we call a Guide- just like the other animal members- like Rago, for example. They all have Personas of their own."

Maki_Sonomura

"Hm, My friend Tammy told me a tall tale about how she and a girl named Reiko saved their school from disappearing, and she said that when they were close to death, charon gave them a guardian spirit to protect them, Persona are basically the same thing, right?"

Maki_Sonomura

"My friend is a transfer student from the same school Akira went to. Her name is Tamaki Uchida, but everyone calls her Tammy."

-QuietGoodnight-

"I think it's the same basic concept, yes. In this case, they tend to awaken under extreme stress. Take for example a big-ass Shadow- or, for the sake of familiarity, Demon- going after you all of a sudden. That tends to bring one out pretty quick."

Maki_Sonomura

"Hm... what do these "Shadows" look like?" "Do they look like persona? If so, what do persona look like?"

-QuietGoodnight-

"The do, sometimes. A Persona's appearance, skills, and so on depend on the person who awakened to them. For example... Come, Ongyo-Ki!"

Mimic tears off his mask, and is surrounded by blue flame for a moment.

(for those unfamiliar with Ongyo-Ki:
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Maki_Sonomura

"Wah!" "How did you do that?"

Maki_Sonomura

OOC:Got to go, see you!

-QuietGoodnight-

OOC: Ah, see you!

"That's the power of someone with a Persona. Not bad, huh?"

Maki_Sonomura

OOC:back!
"Impressive...but what do they do?"

Cait_Sith

"They have a variety of powers, dear," Tarumi says, waving a claw. "For example, mine can reflect certain attacks and reduce enemies' strength."

Maki_Sonomura

"That's cool, but... how are persona made?"

Maki_Sonomura

"Through magic? I saw something resembling a tarot card while you summoned your persona."

Cait_Sith

"If you listen to your inner self, you will be able to summon it in the Metaverse. It may take a bit of coaxing, though. I can assist you if you'd like," Tarumi offers. An odd offer coming from what seemed to be a spiky, long-tailed armadillo.

-QuietGoodnight-

"That's...a tough question." Mimic sighs.

Cait_Sith

"No... you rip off the mask that appears, although Tarot cards are used for another method."

Maki_Sonomura

"Um...I'll think about it." Maki says, looking to her compact.

Cait_Sith

"Very well, dear. But even without your Persona at the moment, you can be of help." Tarumi bows politely.

Maki_Sonomura

"Really? How?"

Maki_Sonomura

"Wait... ripping of that mask looked pretty painful, are you sure your doing it the right way?"

Cait_Sith

"Well..." Tarumi thinks for a moment. "You can join Third Eye to assist in their investigations. Or join another guild to give them a helping hand. Either way may help your Persona awaken as a bonus."

"Out of curiosity... what is thy device for?" Suni asks.

-QuietGoodnight-

"Well, think about it like this- most of the Guilds only have one or two members, not counting the Guides. Even someone with just a weapon is better than having no one at all- especially someone who is able to enter the Metaverse."

Maki_Sonomura

"Also, If someone has a persona... does that mean they also have a shadow?"

Maki_Sonomura

"Oh, this?" Maki pulled out her flip phone, "It's a phone I use to send email's and call people."

Cait_Sith

"No. Shadows and Personas are one in the same. They can only be in one state of the other," Suni explains.

Cait_Sith

Suni nods. "Interesting. An older model than many have."

Maki_Sonomura

"I guess it wouldn't hurt to join you guys, but you better not be cultists or I swear.."

Maki_Sonomura

"I thought for a moment you were talking about my compact, don't worry, I just carry it around for good luck."

-QuietGoodnight-

"No cultists here. I...think I missed your name, though. You can just call me Mimic."

Ongyo-Ki dissapates, and the mask returns to his face.

Maki_Sonomura

"But I don't have any weapons..." Maki said, hiding the gun and the bow behind her back.

Maki_Sonomura

"Nice to meet you Mimic!" "My names Maki Sonomura, but you can call me Maso."

Cait_Sith

"The compact? Oh, I was wondering about that too." Suni shrugs. "But I guess it's not important. Now, which Guild holds thy interest?"

Questa huffs. "Don't leave me out! I never got to introduce Shadow Hand! It's meant to gain power to smash any obstacle! ...oh, and Tarumi's Dank Memes guild just helps other guilds out and stuff. Don't ask about the name."

-QuietGoodnight-

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Maso." He smiles.

Maki_Sonomura

"I go to St. Hermelin high school."

Cait_Sith

ooc: gotta eat stuff now

Maki_Sonomura

"Your guild is Third Eye, right?" "If so, I wanna join!"

Maki_Sonomura

OOC:Kay.
"I'm kinda tired of such a boring life... I wanna help you out!"

-QuietGoodnight-

OOC: Got it.

"Interesting..." Mimic 'hmms' for a moment, but nonetheless shrugs.

"In any case, who you join is up to you- though I'm obviously biased towards choosing the Night Raiders."

Maki_Sonomura

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For a moment, you can see Maki's persona...

Maki_Sonomura

And then it disappears...

Maki_Sonomura

"Ok then! Its settled!"

-QuietGoodnight-

"How curious indeed...Maso- or sometimes Matsu. The Chinese goddess who protects fishermen and sailors..."

Maki_Sonomura

"Huh? Thats what my nickname is like? I just put the first two letters of my first and last name together!"

Maki_Sonomura

OOC:Bye

-QuietGoodnight-

OOC: See you!

"Indeed...An odd coincidence."

Maki_Sonomura

OOC:back again!
"Huh, but how did you know, it looked like you where looking behind me..."

-QuietGoodnight-

"I happen to be a mythology buff...and she appeared behind you, you know."

Maki_Sonomura

"Wah! So Tammy's stories were true?!?"

-QuietGoodnight-

"It appears so." Mimic smiles. "Congratulations on Awakening, it seems."

HibkiKuze

Welcome to third eye.

OOC: I'm a bit busy right now I won't respond for a bit

Maki_Sonomura

"Oh,Thank you!" "But does that mean I have to pick a new nickname? If so, call me Mary!"

HibkiKuze

Alright Mary welcome to the Third Eye!

OOC: I'm back

Maki_Sonomura

"What do I do now?"

Cait_Sith

"We can go to our hideout. Simply use that new app and say 'Third Eye hideout.' Mimic can come as well, for I found something of interest," Suni says.

Cait_Sith

Alert: Special Raid Boss incoming! A chance to gain extra money is here! Hours left: 1.

Maki_Sonomura

"Huh?"

Maki_Sonomura

Maki readied her weapons and joined the fray!
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Cait_Sith

Suni's ears twitch. "That female voice again... It tends to announce upcoming strong Shadows. Thou can hear it most clearly in the arena. Anyway, just open the app so I can show thee our guild's hideout."

Cait_Sith

ooc: Raid boss isn't here yet, will be in an hour

Maki_Sonomura

"Your dead!" Maki summoned her persona and cast bufu!

Maki_Sonomura

"Huh?" "I thought it would be here..." "I've got a lot to learn..."

Cait_Sith

ooc: *loud cough* Raid boss will appear in an hour

Cait_Sith

ooc: It's fine

Cait_Sith

Suni nods. "It is never bad to be careful in this place."