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World of Darkness, Dining in the Dark
OOC: Anyone available for this right now?
OOC: What are we doing man?
OOC: It's another installation of Nar's world, the narrative infection based dungeon I'm doing on my own.
OOC: Ahh, I can spend a couple hours or so but I'm not staying up all night. So depends on how long.
OOC: Not sure, might just go abstract with this one.
OOC: Without at least 3-4 people it's not worth doing anyway though.
OOC: We can always.. No let's not use alts too TMA.
OOC: I'll just wait until tomorrow for this if everyone asleep now.
OOC: No alts. Also, I'm free.
OOC: I'll be off shortly after Mish's thing is done. So now isn't a good time for me
(I believe I have some time to spare if others are available?)
OOC: Three people could work.
OOC: Actually it might be better to wait, it's late here as well. I think I was just excited to be home.
OOC: I can join, if you want.
OOC: Well, nvm then.
OOC: That's fair man, I go on lunch in 30 anyway, and I'd hate to hold people back by amking them wait.
OOC: Yeah, this thread will start up tomorrows then.
(If I'm here next time I'll do my best to join in.)
OOC: It'll be gone from around 11-3pst so I may not be able to join either right away or stay the whole time.
OOC: I don't get off work until 4:30 PST.
OOC: 04:30 or 16:30 probably a dumb question....
OOC: Well, lucky me.

Also yes it is Kalib :))))))))))))))))))))
OOC: I'm for sure out on this thread then. Since I work until 8 PST.
Ooc: you might see me! Ive got the day free!
OOC: I only work on 24 hours clocks at work, shove off Em. ecks dee
ooc: That's 7-ish for me, so I may be able
OOC: Alright, so I'll be resuming this now, just for people to understand that this is a narrative based system where enemies are dealt with faster when more detail is added to describing an attack. I want about 6 people at the maximum I think, but I'm not too strict especially since the first part of this will be a little on the abstract side. Also, this has to do with my own infection plot but you don't need to have participated in earlier threads for it to matter too much, just know that there is an infection and doing this dungeon leads to a chance for your character to become infected with it. Without further ado, who would like to join on this journey into the world of the crawling chaos?
OOC: I've already been infected once, let's hope this shit is like chicken pox. I'm ready to roll!
OOC: Sure, I've got some time to kill.
(I've just become available, although until I arrive home I'm forced to use my phone to post.)
Ooc: ready to roll lets do this
*It's a gentle summer day in Shibuya...the wind is blowing peacefully in this not so busy city. Everything seems normal, but a restaurant somewhere in the city has had a sudden change. The restaurant has been abandoned for years but was never fully emptied and looked run down with broken windows and tabled that are ready to collapse. However, among what's left of the restaurant the front door is in surprisingly good shape and appears to be made of a refined black substance. The door gives off an evil aura and sends a shiver down the spine of anyone who approaches.*
*Kalib walks past and notices the ominous door.*

Hm? Well that's new. I've been down this street everyday since getting here and I've never seen this before...

*Kalib shrugs as his curiosity gets the better of him. He breathes deeply before approaching the door. A feeling of unease washes over him as the chill runs down his spine.*

Well...this can't be good...
*Gamma walks by the restaurant on his way back into the city. He doesn't notice the door at first. At least until he feels its aura. He turns to the door*
Well, looks like something interesting is going on at least. I suppose I should take a peek
*Aitome walks around the corner in a blank stare, wandering around until she walks in front of door

Huh? The door is giving off a strange aura...
*The door begins to open slowly as everyone approaches, a black mist begins pouring out*
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*The roar of a motorcycle is heard as Mitsuru rides hers on the scene.*

It's just as I feared... I take it you all are here to investigate this phenomenon as well?

(My phone is dying. If I cease posting, I have lost access to my phone.)
*Kalib looks around to see Gamma and Aitome are with him.*

Thank Christ....I thought I was doing this alone for a second.

*Upon noticing the mist pouring out, Kalib feels another wave of unease. After a moment, he swallows his fear and slowly walks into the open doorway.*

Onward and forwards I suppose..
M-m-mitsuru-san? Your coming with us? I guess that would help...

Oh Pinky your here too, sorry if I spooked you back in the club!

Anyways I dont like this... today alone has been crazy enough...

*Aitome walks into the door with her Envoker and sword at the ready
*Gamma sighs upon noticing Klib and Aitome*
Great. I go out for a stroll, and I end up on some adventure with you two. Guess it can't be helped.

*He shrugs just before Mitsuru enters the scene, he quickly turns to her and offers a handshake*
Well, glad I won't be the only competent one on the team. I was simply passing by as I noticed this. Guess I can't very well leave it alone though, can I?
*As the party enters the door a chill fills the area and they enter into a hallway made of darkness. When the final step is made through the door it slams shut and disappears, at the end of the hall a red door frame can be seen.*
Hey now! I can handle myself Pinky! I did help you back there in the club remember!
*Em suddenly appears with the group.*

So, uh what exactly is this?
*She returns Gamma's handshake before they all enter the door.*

Thank you for the compliment, but you must have faith in those around you or synergy as a team is sacrificed.

Now, shall we proceed onward?
*Kalib flinches at the slam.*

Typical.

*He reaches to his back and readies his trident as he notices Mitsuru.*

Alright, let's get this over with, and nice to see you again Mitsuru.

*Kalib turns back to the red door frame and begins approaching it, keeping an eye out for anything terribly suspect.*
Gah! Emoson! How did you get here!
*Gamma turns to Aitome, annoyed*
First off, name's not Pinky. Its Gamma. Secondly, you were hardly you at the time. Probably shouldn't be so proud of it.

*Turning back to Em*
That's what we want to know. Whole point of an investigation is to learn about a place, no?
Oh, I came in with you guys. Don't worry about the how.

So, we're investigating, huh? You want me to scan?

*A glowing card appears in his hand.*
Sheesh! Don't have to be so rude! We are working together after all!

*Aitome begins to walk down the hall
*In the glow of the light a black figure stand motionless blocking the group.*
*Stands
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Well, I'm glad something came up before I got a full speech on teamwork.
*Gamma yawns as he turns to the black figure*

Now then, am I good to assume its hostile, or do I have to wait for it to attack?
Chill, Gamma. Let's make sure it's actually a threat first.

*He pulls out his gun, and loads it.*

That said, be cautious.
???: Why are all you all here? What have you come for?
W-who are you!

*Aitome draws her sword and points it at the figure
*Kalib stops a few feet from the figure. And tries to see any details about the figure.*

Hm? So....what's your deal? Are you going to let us go? Or are we going to have to make you?

*Kalib spins his trident dexterously around himself before slamming the butt end into the ground.*

Your choice.
*Gamma seems totally relaxed as he speaks to the dark figure*
Well, I was just having a nice stroll when I noticed this place. Then some other people showed up and we figured "hey, this looks creepy enough, lets check it out". And that's about as far as I know we've gotten.
Why do you care?
*The figure approaches Gamma.*
Is that really all you have to offer?
*It extends its hand out to him.*
*Kalib calms down for a moment.*

Oh, sorry about that display. Didn't know you'd talk first.

*He scratches the back of his head.*

We're just here exploring the darkness, that shouldn't be here.
I've come to investigate some rather peculiar readings we picked up in the city. Since you can speak, coild you shed some light on what this place is?
???: What is this place to you? Is it a place of despair?
I dont have a good feeling about this....

*Aitome sheaths her sword and walks up to the figure

So, whats your name? Or, even better, what is this place?
*Gamma quickly takes his staff out from its place on his back, and tries to use it to push the figure away*

You're going to have to answer some of our questions first before I'm going to trust you enough for that.
For example, why do you care what we came here for?
Why wouldn't I care? Is a reason not the source of all conflict?
*He unsheathes Crescent Rose and casually leans on it.*

Well, we'd like to know that reason. That's what we've been trying to get from ya.
???: Does a being need a reason?
*The figure extends it's hand to the group*
*Gamma puts his staff at his feet and leans on it*

So you're saying you don't actually have a reason you just kinda wanted to know. Which means this place is normal for you. In that case, answer Mitsuru's question if you would. What is this place?
*A black door appears before him* What in the hell is this? Tch might as well go in can't let crap like this stay around. *He walks through with his sword drawn and comes out near the party* Oh wonderful it's ole Nyarly's crap. I'd ask how it's going but I'm sure not good since we're here.
???: Why do you want to know what this place is? Does everywhere need to be somewhere?
*The figure continues extending it's hand*
*Kalib grins.*

Well, so much as I like your cryptic roundabout answers. I'd rather you keep your hands to yourself for right now.

*Kalib takes a step back as he thinks about the beings questions.*

And no, to answer your question. A being doesn't need a reason to exist. However, beings do find purpose in their existence, and only then do they truly begin living. As for your previous question, I wouldn't say that this place feels like despair, just, it's unknown. And as a man of science, the unknown is a chance to learn and discover more answers in this world.
... Kalib, since when were you a man of science? Computer Science, maybe.
Oh! Hey there Red Coat! Its me Aitome, its just that I'm a guy now for some reason. Anyways how did you get here?
*Kalib pouts and turns to Em.*

Same thing at the end of the day. See a problem, find a solution. Simple as that.
*The being begins growing frustrated as it shoves it's hand into Klib's face*
Hey! Knock it off!

*Em used CR to push it's hand away from Kalib.*
I just had a door put in front of me... Guess my "old pal" wanted ta see me.
???: ...Will you all please...
It doesn't seem to friendly....

*Aitome grabs her sword and points it at the shadow

Either you give us answers or we cut you down.
*Kalib steps to the side just in time for Em to push away the hand.*

Look pal. I at least tried to play ball and answer your damned questions. So do me a favor and knock it off.

*Kalib sighs as he readies his trident.*

Look guy, I've been through this stuff before. I take your hand and bad stuff happens. Shake Gamma's hand, I hear he likes getting possessed. Regardless, we can always do this the easy way if you don't want to behave..

*Kalib stops for a moment as he hears the figure speak.*

Will we all please...? What?
*She seemed about to say something before the figures last words.*

Would we all please what? If our actions are distressing you, I suggest plainly stating why. Although, depending on your answer, we may be forced to take action.
???: ...die?

*The figures hand extends forward becoming stretchy and gaining a sludge-like consistency as it tries to wrap around Klib*
*Gamma lets out a sigh as he turns to Em as he backs away from the figure, clearly expecting something to happen*
Let me guess, you're still going to go on about how its not actually a threat yet?
*Gamma turns back to the figure, staff in hand*
Anyways, would we please what? I'm losing my patience, whatever they may think.
**Battle begin**
Ai that's not Nyarly. And it was sarcasm he's my arch enemy if anything is.
Oh no, no worries Gamma, imma kill it now.

*He crushes the card in his hand.*

Saul! Kougaon!

*Light focuses in on the figure, and blasts at it.*
*Apollo rushes forth in a burst of flames and sends a wave of Nuclear energy into the creature as Tatsuya runs over and tries to pull Kalib away"
I've been waiting for this
Shiranui, Diamond Dust
*Gamma's thief outfit, a long black coat with a white mask that only covers one side of his face, appears around him. At the same time a blue flame winds around Gamma several times, leaving the image of an eastern dragon in its wake. The dragon roars, and six spears of ice form around Gamma, then converge on the dark figure*
I've been waiting for this pretty much since I saw it.
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Gamma is turning into Aki.
Did you just quote Aki!? You totally did!
Heh alright we'll fight then...

*Aitome uses her Envoker and Kitsune appears and rushes the shadow clawing it, trying to cut through the sludge

Kitsune! Brave Blade!

*Gamma turns to Tatsuya, slightly annoyed*
Who the hell is Aki? You know what, it doesn't even matter. Lets just kill the thing and move on so we can get something done here. ok? No need to try witty banter right now.
*Kalib is pulled just in time to dodge most of the sludge, however his right arm gets caught in the process.*

Thanks for the save Tatsu!

*Kalib smirks at the figure.*

Real shame, he did say please, but I can't die today sorry. I've got plans later! Leonidas! Inferno!

*Kalib is swathed in the inferno of flames. Slowly, the fire begins moving towards Kalib's right arm in an attempt to burn the creature's hold as the flames make their way onto the trident, ultimately imbuing it with flame.*
You leave us no choice! Artemisia, to me!

*Drawing her sword, Mistsuru takes a step in to close any distance between her and the figure before slashing at it torso and following up with three quick thrusts of her blade. Artemisia readies her sword-whip as a light blue aura washes over her.*
OOC Mammon is Mitsu!

Akihiko Sanada Gamma. He says that basically all the time.
(Rip Delta)
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(I've made quite the mistake. This will surely reflect poorly on me from here in out.)
*The light spears penetrate the figure holding it in place.*
???: What is this?
*Just as the figure is pondering the spears of light a burst of nuclear fire engulfs it.*
???: Why is it so hot?
*The ice dives into the fire but is simply melted by the intense heat*
???: Do ice and fire mix?
*Klib lights himself ablaze causing the creature's arm to burst into a splash of black sludge that stains his clothes*
???: Is this pain?
*Mitsuru finally closes in on the figure and slashes at it causing ti to implode into black sludge, covering all nearby*
Ugh... what kind of shadow was that... and whos Nyathope Red Coat? Sounds like some kind of motorcycle compay...
She backs away from where the figure was and sighs.*

That could have gone better.... Now to get this off before it leaves a stain, or tries to consume me.

*Artemisia floats to the ground and the two work to try and remove the sludge before something inevitably happens.*
*Gamma lets out a sigh as he begins to clean the sludge off of himself*
I can see working with Tatsu is going to be even more of a pain than normally because his fire attacks will reduce or negate the effects of many of my ice ones. Which means I'll have to rely on dark which Tatsu will probably decide to use light to negate instead.

*Gamma turns to Tatsuya and speaks sarcastically*
You're a huge help pal. Trust me. Love to have you here.
*Tatsuya switch to Sarsvati and tries to raise an Earth wall to protect himself and Kalib*
Ugh, gross...

*He reloads Crescent Rose with Wind Dust, and shoots at the ground, attempting to get the sludge off everyone.*
*The sludge jumps away off Mitsuru and Klib and runs away*
*Sludge jumps off everyone and rubs away
Gamma I'll switch to something else. I wasn't trying to stop your attack and it looks dead.
*Runs away
*He takes out the Wind cartridge and puts in an Ice Dust cartridge.*

Should I freeze one? Is that a good idea?
*Kalib notices the splash of dark sludge stain his clothes.*

That...isn't coming out is it? Damn it....I liked this shirt!

*He sighs upon hearing Gamma's sarcasm.*

And this is why we can't have nice things...

*Suddenly the sludge jumps off to Kalib's surprise.*

Whoa! Well I mean, makes this easier to wash now...

*With his trident still burning bright, Kalib moves back towards the red doorway.*
So were are we going anyways?
*Gamma stops cleaning himself when he notices the sludge has jumped away. He turns to the rest of the group*
self-cleaning mess. Fantastic. Anyways, its clearly not dead, so we should probably go after it. This time let me try to freeze it before you do anything else to it, alright?
*Gamma begins casually walking down the hallway after the sludge*
Huh this sludge is strange... hopefully it wont get stuck in this coat...

*the sludge jumps off right as Aitome finishes the sentence

Huh... thats even more creepy...
*The sludge runs into the red doorway before the door closes*
*He puts CR at ease.*

Damn, should've taken the shot...
This certainly doesn't seem to be an even going in our favor so far. I have a feeling we've fallen for something that would have been best avoided. Regardless, we can't stop to worry about it now. Moving forward is our only way to get answers. If you're with me follow my lead.

*She walks towards the red door. Her sword drawn and Artemisia floating behind her.*
.. yeah it'd be too lucky for us if it were dead.
*Kalib reaches the door and begins inspecting it before knocking.*

Ahem....House keeping! Fluff your pillows? Anybody in there?
*The door is unlocked and there is no response, vaguely the clashing of metal utensils can be heard from beyond the door*
*Em walks up to the door.*

Kalib, if they answer to that, I'll eat a Dust crystal...

Anyways, should we knock it down? I can try with CR.
I can blow it with C4 if we need to.
Well thats not an unstelling noise...

*Aitome readies her sword

Its up to you guys what we do. Im not exactly a leader type.
How odd... I'm opening the door, so be prepared for anything.

*She grips the handle of the door before pushing it open and entering, sword hand first, ready to attack at the first sign of hostility.*
*Kalib shakes his head at Em and opens the door.*

Let's not get too flashy this early, m'kay?

*Kalib smiles at Em before walking into the room, using his trident as a source of light. However it is slowly beginning to dim.*
*Gamma sighs, following closely behind Mitsuru*
Aren't I supposed to be the headstrong one? Yet Tatsu and Em immediately talk about blowing up an unlocked door.
*As they enter the door a well-lit room appears. in it is a small counter with a shadowy man in a suite.*
Shadowy Waiter: Hello, welcome. Do you have a reservation?
I mean it's a valid tactic Gamma. How often do you clear out enemy fortresses where you're grossly out numbered? Trust me flash is a solid distraction in of itself.
Huh? A restaurant? This doesn't seem right... is this the restruant we were at earlier?
*Em follows behind the rest, and summons Saul.*

I suppose now's a good a time as any...

*Saul begins scanning the area for energies.*
*Kalib quickly puts out the flame on his trident and puts it on his back. He thinks for a moment before walking up to the waiter.*

Ah! Yes. Hello Mr. Waiter! A table under the name Suou, I believe?

*Kalib smiles warmly at the shadow, hoping that his hunch is correct.*
*Saul detects dark energy coming from every corner of the area*
OOC: You're in a part of Nar, what did you expect?
*Gamma sighs once again, growing more frustrated by the moment*
Ah yes, its a valid tactic to try randomly blowing up doors, but invalid to attack a highly suspicious thing that keeps vaguely threatening you and trying to get closer. Makes sense.
*The waiter pulls out a list*
Waiter: Ah, yes. It's right here, you're a bit late but it's fine. Mr. Suou is a very important guest after all.
*The waiter turns the list around and the only name on it is, Tatsuya. In small letters next to it is also printed, and friends.*
Waiter: Right this way to your table then...
*The waiter walks through a door in the back of the room*
*Kalib turns to Tatsuya and whispers.*

*"Holy shit it worked."*

*Kalib then composes himself and follows the shadow to the back.*
*Em unsummons Saul.*

Ugh, course this place messes with my sensors...
Thank the gods that's rare.
Hmm... let's bring a bit of caution into this.

*Em walks away from the group a bit and turns invisible. Those who can sense energy can still feel his presence.*
This is a trap isint it....

*Aitome follow Kalib
*Gamma lets out a yawn as he follows the shadow, his expression showing nothing but boredom*
Nothing else to do I guess. We'll just have to see how deep this rabbit hole goes.
*he walks along with them* Gamma I never said you shouldn't attack. Hell it's what I'd of done if I had shown up sooner.

*He whispers back to Kalib* I'm surprised too. Nar usually goes for more direct attacks.
This may prove insightful. I only hope it doesn't escalate into something we can't handle.

*She follows the waiter with caution.*
*The waiter guide the party into a room with many tables and fancy furnishing, shadowy people in fancy suits and dresses sit at the table eating and drinking. The waiter walks up to a table large enough to accommodate the whole party before seating them and handing them menus. The table overlooks the rest of the restaurant.*
*Aitome sits down and takes a look around the table as he is extremely suspicious of the place at the moment

*Kalib lets out an impressed whistle.*

Talk about extravagant.

*Kalib takes a seat and flips through the menu, keeping an eye out for any sort of suspect behavior from the shadows.*
*Gamma, seeing nothing better to do at the moment, sits down at the table. He doesn't even pretend to look at the menu, instead warily eyeing all of the shadows*
*While invisible, Em walks around the room looking at physical features about it.*
*He glances at the shadows hand on a frag grenade in his coat*
What would even be on the menu in a restaurant meant for Shadows? It's a strange thing.

*She takes her menu and peruses it.*
*The menu has things typically expected of an Italian restaurant including a wine menu. The most surprising thing about it is a message written within, "All Items on menu are free to any and all Persona users"*
Hmm I wonder, how would you eat a shadow burger....
I doubt we should eat anything. It's probably dangerous.
*The waiter approaches the table*
Could I interest you all in anything to drink? Perhaps something from the wine menu?
Your right, its probably poisoned, still, how WOULD you eat a shadow burger?
*Kalib looks over the wine menu. Suddenly he smiles and waves over the waiter.*

Excuse me sir, I'll get a bottle of Bruno Giacosa Collina Rionda for the table. The finest year you have please, something to celebrate the occasion.

*Kalib puts down the menu and goes back to looking around the room.*
*Gamma doesn't spare more than a glance at the waiter, as he continues to watch the unusual patrons. He responds flatly, as though hoping to get the waiter to leave*
I'm afraid we're just passing through here. Wanted to see what it was about. I don't really have time for a drink. And I don't drink alcohol either.
Hmm could I perhaps have, a mineral water? Im on a diet at the moment.
*Kalib sighs, still monitoring the room.*

Geez....you guys are way too wound up.
I'll take some water I guess. Not really feeling like drinking tonight.
*Em suddenly reappears sitting in a chair.*

May I order a Lemonade? It's summertime, so it feels appropriate.
*Kalib's head drops in disappointment.*

And now I feel like an alcoholic....
Sigh... you were supposed to drive you know...
*The waiter bows to the group*
Very well then, just a moment.
*The waiter leaves but then immediately comes back with glasses of water for the table and sets down wine glasses for everyone before pouring a glass for Klib and leaving the rest in a ice bucket next to him*
*The waiter also brings Em a lemonade with garnish decorating the cup*
Kalib you're not an alcoholic... *He grimaces* I'd know all things considered.
*Aitome pretends to look at the menu while checking out the crowd trying to find out why there is a restruant here
I didn't bring my car Aitome. Gas is terrible these days...

*Kalib pick up his glass and swirls the wine around inside, bringing it up to his nose. Both assessing the body and aroma of the wine, as well as trying to smell any added components.*
*The wine appears to be completely normal, aside from being a good brand*
Is it? I've added all kinds a weird shit to my bike it can run on SP now actually. Haven't bought gas since the early 2000s.
I was trying to tell you not to drink you know....
*Kalib shrugs and takes a sip from his glass, appreciating the flavor before setting it down.*

Sorry what? You can run cars off SP? Huh....neat!
*Kalib grins at Aitome.*

Don't worry about me. I'll be fine. I have a knack for getting in and out of bad situations, so just be careful yourself, got it?
Kalib, you're really gonna drink before a fight?
Whatever man, just don't get yourself killed.

*Em sips on his Lemonade.*
I mean I'm not totally sure how it works... I actually built that engine when I was drunk.
*Kalib just motions to himself.*

Look at how big I am. I'm pretty sure, a couple sips from a glass of wine will do me in. I'm not a lightweight....anymore.
(Will)

Sure you should be drinking? Your already slurring words.
*Kalib looks down.*

Sodding Freudian slip!
*The waiter returns*
Have you all decided on your orders?
Yes, um do you have shadow burgers? I would like to see one of those!
*Gamma sighs, as he remains bored in his seat*
I think I'll simply wait on the others. Not really interested in this place much.
*Kalib flips through the menu again and promptly puts it down.*

Oh! This looks good, haven't had it since .... I can't remember...anyone, chicken cacciatore, please!
I'd like an order of your Three Cheese Ziti and a side of salad if you would please.

*She hands her menu back to the waiter.*
*Em looks at the menu for a few seconds, then sets it down.*

Could I get the fettuccine alfredo? It's a favorite of mine.
Eh I'll have some fettuccine alfredo too.
Waiter: Hmmm, we don't have shadow burgers here...that's in the place next store. How about a normal burger instead. So, 1 burger, 1 chicken cacciatore. 1 three cheese ziti with a side salad, and 2 orders of fettuccine Alfredo. Very well.
*The shadow walks away before a team of waiters returns with everyone food and places it on the table.*
*He closely examines the food for anything strange and whispers to Em* See if you can scan just the food.
Yeah, lemme do that. Hopefully going insiv is less noticeable than just summoning the thing...

*He turns invisible while in the chair, as to not draw attention, and summons Saul around himself to scan the food.*
*Kalib smiles at the waiter.*

It looks amazing! My compliments to the chef!

*Kalib begins cutting into the first piece of chicken, carefully examining it before he brings it to his mouth.*

*He thinks to himself, "If this is poisoned, it better taste amazing or I'm going to rate this place so bad on Yelp!"*
*The food appears to be completely normal and is surprisingly void of any evil aura. The only oddity about it is that it's of a very fine quality*
*Em unsummons Saul and returns to vision.*

Eat up. It's all clear.

*He picks up his fork and begins to twirl the pasta around it's prongs.*
*Aitome asks for a waiter and asks it a qustion

I'm sorry, but what was the name of this place?
Waiter: Thank you, sir. A show will be beginning shortly on the main stage down below.
*The waiter gestures to a stage beyond all the other tables down on the lower level*
Waiter: We wouldn't want you to miss it, a lot of effort was put into it after all.
*he begins eating it* Em if we're wrong somehow I just want you to know that you're all my friends... Except you Gamma.
Waiter: Relicta Popina, we are a highly rated establishment and hope to provide you with the best experience.
*The waiter walks away*
Well, he's not eating, so I suppose he'll be the one to pass on the message.

*He puts the fork up to his mouth and takes a bite of his food.*
Hmm, this is very strange....

*Aitome uses his knife and fork to cut up a bit of the Sandwiche and eat it
*Gamma laughs at Tatsuya's comment*
And I'm pretty sure I'm better off for it. But that's a conversation for another time. I'm going to keep my eyes out for this show.
*And so Gamma focuses less of the bar's shadow patrons and more on the stage, looking for anything out of the ordinary*
*Kalib continues eating, but thinks, "That language sounds familiar...eh, whatever."*

*Kalib looks up to Aitome between bites.*

Are you eating a burger with a knife and a fork? Geez...

*Kalib returns to his own food savoring each, oddly not corrupt bite.*
*He blankly stares at Aitome.*

Did... you just eat a burger with a fork and knife? What form of blasphemy is this?!

*Right after he finishes his sentence, he breaks into a stupid smile and chuckles.*

Oh gods, I can't even take my own dumb comments seriously anymore. What's this place done to me?
A show? I already have an idea of what it might be...

*She takes wary bite of her food and waits for the performance to begin.*
Isn't that what you do in fancy places? Mitsuru-senpai can vouch for me! Right?
*Kalib finishes his meal and downs the rest of his cup of wine.*

Haaa~! Delish!

*He shifts in his seat to better see the stage, waiting for the show to begin.*
I mean I've never done that... But hey in spite of being rich I'm really not fancy so what do I know.

And yeah I've got an idea myself on this show. Sure it'll be great.
*The restaurant goes dim as a strange blue butterfly takes the stage*

Butterfly?: I'm...sorry. I don't want to hurt anyone, I just wanted to be me...I just didn't want anyone to leave me behind again.

*The butterfly disappears as a shadowy mass takes its place*

Nar: Enough of that now, quite a good comedian that one. How are you all tonight? Enjoying your food?
Oh you never told my who is Gnaryl person was Red Coat! He sounds pretty evil!
Huh, the insect got a day job. Neat.

So, when're we gonna go fight 'im?

*He takes another bite of his food.*
I s'ppose it'd be rude to ignore him?

*He looks to his friends with a curious expression.*

*Kalib begins clapping enthusiastically.*
*Gamma shakes his head as he watches the stage*
Sure you don't want to wait until he tries to kill us Em? I don't really care either way, but you seemed really into the idea.
... Kalib, don't draw attention to us. I'm pretty sure he knows we're here, and vise versa, but still, just relax a bit. Order some more food maybe.

*He eats more of his food.*
Well hello there my old friend. Been a while eh? And I'll admit the food was actually pretty good great job.
*Kalib shrugs.*

Ya got a point Em. But I'd rather not keep quiet in case that irks him. Damned if we do, damned if we don't type deal..
*The shadowy mass shuffle around the stage.*
Nar: So, I hear there are a few special guests here tonight. I wouldn't want to disappoint them so I'll make this a grand show to remember.
*Suddenly a few figure begin taking the stage, they look like all the members of the party but their eyes are blacked out*
*Aitome claps

Huh, what a stand up guy!
Oh great shadows. So who takes who here?
*Kalib shudders as a chill run downs his spine.*

I don't like where this is going...
Oh, maybe it's a proper performance after all. Perhaps we'll see Nyarly shot out of a cannon, like the circus this is.

*Em finishes his food, and wipes his mouth with his napkin.*

Mmm, that was pretty damn good. Kinda glad we came here.
It's going to feel bad when we wipe the floor with those shadows, its a shame really...
Well, the point of fighting shadows is to face yourself. So obviously we each take our own shadows. Easy enough, right?
Nar: Well first, I'd like to show you all a grand magic trick. As Tatsuya knows, I'm great with Illusions.

*Suddenly the lights within the restaurant shatter and the party is surrounded with absolute darkness*
Damn. Kalib, Tatsuya! Both of you get us some light now!

*She draws her rapier in the darkness as she stands up, summoning Artemisia.*
*Kalib lets out a ho-hum whistle.*

Neat trick. I can do that too...but I'll let you continue.
Saul, Kougaon.

*Em summons Saul to begin using Kougaon, but then focuses the beam of light into a ball in front of him. When Saul is unsummoned, and ball remains where it was.*

Huh. It worked.
*Kalib hearing the order creates an orb of flame that he holds above his head.*

Aye Ma'am!
Ah great, why couldn't we have a nice dinner party for once... Come Kitsune!

*Aitome summons her Persona and casts Agidyne heating her sword until it glows using both the light from the fire and sword to try and see
*Suddenly the ground begins shaking before the floor they were on collapsed onto the bottom level with the rest of the restaurant*
*He looks around the room for targets as he points his hand cannon I'm front of himself* Tch stay sharp no tell where they'll come from.
*Kalib crashes down to the ground, the orb of fire disappearing due to his lack of focus.*

Gah! Urgh....is everyone alright?
*As the restaurant becomes lit up, the walls and furnishings are cracked and ruined as if they've spent years collecting dust and rotting. A black sludge covers the walls and all food remaining on plates has decayed and rotten. In some seats, there are decomposing corpses.*
*Gamma falls with the rest of the group, though he lands on his feet gracefully, almost as though he were expecting this*
I take it the show is finally ready to start? Good thing too. I have places to be.
Ignore the bodies it's not a big deal. *Apollo Appears in front of him and glows with warm light* Might help some.
OOC: Shoulda done this last post.

*He also lands gracefully clearly expecting it*
Seems that way yeah, let's get this over with.
*Artemisa grabs Mitsuru and lowers her down as the floor collapses. Taking in the state of the restaurant she tries to ignore the corpses and search for any sign of the Shadows of the party.*

Is everyone alright? That fall was quite sudden. I can heal you if you're injured.
*He unsheathes Crescent Rose mid air, and uses it to break his fall.
He remains standing on it, with butt end of it in the air.*

Ugh, I really hope the food we ate didn't turn into that...

*CR is loaded with a cartridge of Gravity Dust.*

I'm ready to rock.
*Kalib stands up, rubbing his back.*

Well look at the pair of fancy pants over here....putting the rest of us to shame...

*Kalib sighs as he pulls out his trident.*

Alright. Let's dance you shitty butterfly man!
*Suddenly Shadow Tatsuya strikes at him with a burning sword*

*Shadow Klib becomes surrounded with a dark aura*

*Shadow Em begins staring at the party as their eyes glow*

*Shadow Mitsuru Begins building walls of a black colored ice by holding out her hands*

*Shadow Gamma get's into a fighting stance expecting a strike*

*Shadow Aitome begins concentrating*

**Battle Start**
*Aitome is taken back by the fall, but lands gratefully by rolling, he has a few scapes but nothing major

Ill be fine Mitsuru-Senpai, I more worried about what just happened...
All things considered, Tatsuya would most likely be correct going for a large wave of fire. So I won't bother with ice. Instead
Shiranui, Hassou Tobi
*Gamma's persona appears in a blaze around him, illuminating his immediate area in its faint glow before slashing rapidly at the shadows*
Tch here we go!

*Aitome pulls out her envoker while diving for a nearby table and a green light flashes on his allies

Kitsune! Masukuja!
*Em hops off of Crescent Rose and looks at his Shadow self.*

Hey, looking good there, Shadow Me! Have you been working out, cuz you're a bit thinner than the last time I saw you...

Alright, enough playing around...
Let's get serious.

*He puts his hands up, and smashes his Persona card between them.*

Saul! Hit that Shadow Kalib with a Kougaon!

*Saul forms around Em, and a beam of light focuses down on the Shadow Kalib.*
*he draws his chainblade in a blur and smashes it against the shadows sword as it's teeth grind against the blade and Sparks fly* *Apollo continues to spread light and blasts a wave of flames over towards S-Mitsu and S-Gamma*
Alright me, I've kicked your ass before, and I'll do it again!

*Kalib begins charging towards his Shadow.*

Leonidas, with me! Brave Blade!

*The spectral spartan appears beside Kalib with a roar. While the pair charge at S.Kalib, the real Kalib's eyes begin burning bright with flames.*

This is my power, you fake!

*Kalib slides past S.Kalib on the left, slashing at his legs. Meanwhile, Leonidas dashes past S.Kalib on the right, trying to slash at his torso.*
*Mitsuru raises her blade as Aretmisia uncurls her sword-whip. While maintaining her form, Mitsuru charges at Shadow Aitome, stopping when in range to aim a downwards slash at it's front before attempting to bring it back upwards to defend after trying to land her two attacks. Aretemisia, still glowing with a light blue aura, launches her sword-whip at Shadow Kalib, trying to disrupt what he's doing by latching onto his neck and slamming him to the ground after Kalib's attack with Leonidas.*
**End of Player Turn**
*Gamma's slashes knock the shadows back and form scratches that a black sludge leaks from on all of them*

*Parties agility is increased*

*Shadow Klib is struck with spears of light from the ground disabling their movement*

*Tatsuya clashes against his shadows blade allowing him to tear through it as the broken blade turns into black ashes*

*Klib slashes at his shadow in unison with his Persona at his stunned shadow and cuts of its leg which turns into a black goopy form while his Persona leaves a large gash in its torso*

*Mitsuru slashes at shadow Aitome with a downward strike but they continue concentrating trying to shrug it off. Mitsuru proceeds to slam the beaten shadow Klib to the ground causing him to become nothing more than a pile of sludge*

*Shadow Tatsuya forms two dark blades in his hands before surrounding them with a dark flame and striking at Tatsuya on both sides*

*Shadow Em forms a spear of twisted light and rushes at Klib honing in on his side before attempting to strike his blind spot*

*Shadow Mitsuru continues to build walls of ice in a strange formation*

*Shadow Gamma rushes at Gamma in retaliation and swing at him from above with a staff made out of a dark substance*

*Shadow Aitome send out a wave of dark flames at everyone, the flames avoid making contact with the other shadows*
*Aitome takes the flames and shrugs them off

Ha! You can't burn me! Let's try this! Kitsune! Brave Blade!

*Aitome climbs up the ice wall using the increased agility, and runs across using her Envoker while running, Aitome then reaches S.Aitome and does a jumping strike while Kitsune slashes wildly at the shadow

*Kalib notices that one of the shadows is missing and he quickly casts his guard spell.*

Phalanx of th- GAH!

*However he was too slow and S.Em lands a hefty blow, dropping Kalib to his knees, and knocking the fire from his eyes. He coughs up a bit of blood as he grins, looking up at the shadow.*

Heh. You think you're tough shit?

*He wipes the blood from his mouth, and stands up weakly. The flames in his eyes roaring to life once more.*

Emerson almost killed me the first time he used Bless magic, so get your weak ass shit out of here! Leonidas, NOW!

*Kalib drops his trident and instead gets up and aims and uppercut for S. Em's jaw. Meanwhile, Leonidas appears behind S. Em and roars as tendrils of darkness come from above and below the shadow attempting to skewer it after the uppercut.*
*Gamma tries to block his shadow's strike with his own staff, but is knocked back by the wave of fire, putting him just out of his shadow's reach. He soon recovers to his feet*
Nice to see even the fake me's willing to get into a real fight.
*Gamma strikes the shadow's staff with his own, aiming to knock it out of their hand, as he looks around to see how the others are faring*
*Em is hit by some of the waves of flame, and uses Crescent Rose, which is still stick in the ground, to avoid the rest.
Surveying the battlefield, he sees Kalib being attacked by multiple targets.*

Alright, tally ho!

*Em turns CR towards Shadow Em, and fires into the ground below him, sending him directly towards his Shadow self. Once he draws in from the air, he attempts to slash at his torso and land on top of him.*
*Raising her hands to try and block some of the flames, Mitsuru can't avoid taking heavy damage from them. She staggers a bit, but renews her efforts and stabs her rapier at Shadow Aitome six times. Right arm, left arm, thrice towards the torso, and the last aimed for the head.*

*Artemisia sends her sword-whip to Shadow Mitsuru, aiming to wrap it around her stomach and pull her over closer to the real one.*
OOC: Didn't see the dark flames, whoops.

*Kalib grins as he is hit by the flames.*

Fire and darkness? What a tasty treat!

*He feels revitalized by the flames.*
*The blades of flame wash over him harmlessly*

Christ you're an idiot. Nyarlathotep is cutting costs it seems.

*Apollo channels light magic into Tatsuya and his chainblade glows with it as it spins.*

Thing is probably weak to light given what it is.

*he raises his blade up then tries to swing down into the Shadow's chest from it's right shoulder to cut the thing off and go into it's guts*
**End of Player Turn**
OOC: Didn't forget anyone, right?
OOC: Nope.
*Aitome strikes at his shadow catching it off guard and slices off its arm which turns into black sludge*

*Klib uppercuts Shadow Em causing them to stagger and then attempts to skewer them with shadowy tendrils but the tendrils dissipate before making contact allowing Shadow Em to recover*
OOC: Em nulls dark.

*Gamma attempt to knock his shadow's staff out of its hand and surprisingly, it lets him only for the old one to turn to black ash and a new one to form in its hand.*

*Em tries to slash at his shadow using an air strike but because it had a chance to recover it blocks the strike with a blade of twisted light*

*Without one of its arms Shadow Aitome is defenseless against Mitsuru's onslaught and is cut to pieces melting into a shadowy puddle*

*Tatsuya attacks his shadow with a light enhanced blade but the light fades away as Tatsuya cuts at the shadow and it blocks with its two blades which become destroyed*

*Shadow Tatsuya discards it's blades and instead forms in it's hands a copy of the chain sword Tatsuya is holding but only warped and made of a black substance*

Shadow Tatsuya: You'll...be sorry...

*Shadow Tatsuya slashes at Tatsuya's head with the chain sword attempting to try and cut it off with the spinning blades*

*Shadow Em backs away from em before pulling out a gun similar to the one Em has and shoot a shot of almighty energy at them*

*Shadow Mitsuru get's pulled close but just smiles at Mitsuru, she then pulls out a chain sword and whips it towards the ice wall which it bounces off of and back to Mitsuru*

*Shadow Gamma begins melting without Gamma's presence to sustain it*
OOC: So Gamma is leaving right?
*He back but the blade scraps against his neck and blood starts to flow from the wound*

I've had lots worse than that do better next time. *He grins viciously* Or just die actually!

*Tatsuya's hand cannon appears in his left hand and he fires off a couple ice rounds at the shadow's chest as Apollo rushes into it and attempts to smash it from the left side with a few punches*
*Em cuts the Almighty shot with Crescent Rose, but the energy phases right thought it, hitting him right in the face.
Quickly recovering, he sheathes CR and pulls out his gun and the same time, also dropping a cartridge on the floor from the Gun.
He then places a Purple cartridge into the gun, and switches it to it's Sword form, which glows purple.*

Thank the gods Tatsu came up with this idea.
Alright, taste some Psi!

*Em points the sword towards his Shadow and presses a button, shooting a wave of Psi directly at it.*
*Kalib holds his side after the punch connects and he steps back, a look of disdain on his face.*

How the hell did I forget that Em is strong against dark...gah...whatever!

*The flames in Kalib's eyes still remain strong.*

Let's do this Leo! Time to turn up the heat! MARAGIDYNE!

*Kalib holds his side, stopping any excessive bleeding as Leonidas appears behind him with a grunt. The spectral spartan raises his arms and as if from Hell itself, the ground births pools of flame that shoot up at the remaining shadows. He shouts over the flames to Tatsuya.*

Sorry Tatsu! I might've healed yours a bit...just hit it harder this time!
Never thought I would kill my own shadow, that's a new one...

*Aitome then runs across the ice wall again back to Res Coat, as he summons his persona a blue balllight encompases the shadow Red Coat

Need some help red coat? Kitsune! Rakunda!

*Aitome then jumps off the wall and stabs shadow Red Coat in the back
*He shouts to Kalib* Actually I only null fire Kalib so it's fine! Plus those ice shots should do something!
OOC: I used to remember what everyone's affinities were....I promise....*self loathing noises*
OOC: You want the char sheets?
OOC: I think I have them saved, I think it's just a matter of being too lazy. But, if you don't mind passing me the link, that'd be swell....cause no discord rn.
*Mitsuru raises her rapier to block the chain sword (is that a better term for it? If so I'll adopt that terminology henceforth.), caught mostly off guard and pushed back, unable to do much else.*

*Artemisia however, goes to slam Shadow Mitsuru down to the ground to relieve the tension from Mitsuru.*
OOC: Honestly, Mitsuru's weapon confuses me a bit.
OOC: Which part of it?
OOC: It's a sword whip right?
OOC: How does that work exactly?
It's a Rapier, isn't it? Just a normal Rapier.
OOC:
OOC: I think her's is just a rapier, whereas Artemisia has the sword whip.
OOC: As for how it works, I have no clue. I think it's called an urumi though.
OOC: From the art it looks like Artemisia's weapon is like Ivy Valentine's sword a bit.
OOC: I could be 100% wrong though.
OOC: Alright, Shadow Mitsuru should still be able to use it on account of them being Origin shadows so having no reverse Personas themselves.
Ooc: isn't it like Anns knife whip? Its pretty weird.
**End of Player Turn**
*Tatsu shoots at shadow Tatsu with Ice bullets which knock him down and cause black sludge to leak from the bullet holes, Apollo then comes in and smashes the shadow down before Aitome's blade finishes it from behind and the shadow is reduced to a pile of sludge*

*Shadow Em is hit with the wave of Psi and knocked down as they begin to cough up black sludge before the fire consumes them and reduces them to a crisp*

*Shadow Mitsuru pulls back their attack and avoids Artemisia's attempt to hold her down*

Shadow Mitsuru: That's...enough...

*Shadow Mitsuru begins losing consistency as she launches a multitude of shadowy tendrils at Mitsuru*


Alright, let's get this over with.

*He turns the sword back into a gun, and loads it with Fire Dust.
He aims down the sights and strikes S.Mitsuru with Fire.*
OOC: Shit forgot about the walls
*Apollo rushes in front of the tendrils and sends a beam of flame into them to burn them away from Mitsuru as Tatsuya takes aim at the shadow with flame rounds*
Hi what up im ozzynokami im new sup
Not today. Artemisia!

*Releasing her Mind Charge, Artemisia casts Bufudyne, creating a reinforced wall of ice in front of Mitsuru to block the tendrils.*
*A beam of light shines blinding all who gaze the light fades and a boy stands there motion less then falling unconscious*
He sluggishly awakensto find him self in a strange place with people fight with magic
*Kalib grins as the wound begins taking its toll on him.*

Alright! This is the final stretch! Leonidas! Once more with vigor, Thermopylae's Vigor to be exact!

*The spartan appears once more and let's out a mighty roar that inspires hope in the allied forces that hear it. This hope translates to a healing light that washes over them, healing their wounds and ailments. Kalib takes his hand off his wound after he is healed.*

Give 'em Hell! GO FOR IT!!
*Aitome rushes over to the fallen child and looks to see if he is badly injured

Hey are you okay? The name's Aitome Korichi. Whats yours?
Is there a war going on?
The boy asked im ozzynokami were the hell am I what's going on
We're are we why is everyone fighting *the boy said fainting into Aitomes arms
*Aitome sighs

Look, how did you get here? It isnt safe, are you hurt?
**End of Player turn**

*The shadow stumbles from the combined attacks as it slowly turns into a featureless humanoid form*

???: I just...didn't want to be a fragment anymore...Tatsuya...Klib...I'm sorry, I can't control them anymore...

*The shadowy figure melts into a pile of sludge with a bit of blue dust mixed in*
Okay why the hell is some random normal here!? Tch idiots have no clue what they're doing.
But Ozzy was still moving even while until unconscious jumping out of aitomes arms and land in the mind of the battle field being surrounded by darkness
Nar: Enough playing around then...

*Shadowy masses surround Ozzy*

Nar: Guess, I'll take what I can get.
He then begins to beg the fighter to help him but the darkness started to swirl around him with a scarem in desperation HELP then Ozzy was in a dark armor unable to control himself
*Kalib's eyes grow dark as he approaches the last pile of sludge.*

P...Philemon.....no....that can't be! DAMN IT! THAT CAN'T BE HIM!

*Kalib turns to Nyarly with an inferno in his eyes.*

What did you do!?
Gah! This Gnarly person truly is evil! Looks like we are going to have to beat the shadow out of that kid!
He slowly walked towards a near by fighter sommuning a sword mad from darkness and then swinging it sending a sound wave causing the ground around to shater
Nar: Philemon? I believe you're confused...there was a third being born from that "temporary" fusion...it seems remnants of them remain within me. What a pest...
Kalib there's time to freak out later. Em get this thing figured out. *He blasts away at the shadow with his hand cannon as Apollo sends a beam of Nuclear flame straight at it*
But a light shined through ozzys chest causing him to stop a voice sprang out so everyone could hear HEEELLLPPP
*Kalib looks down.*

A third being?

*His eyes go wide as he looks up.*

You bastard! That was Mimi?!