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bluehairedemo
Hojiro's Palace
Note: I will only allow Six other people besides myself to take part in this. We will also be using the Update system. I'm sure most of you get it by now

Also palace theme cuz why not.
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bluehairedemo
*The Party enters Takuya Hojiro's Palace. A dark Graveyard with tombstones scattered everywhere. strange mist fills the area. The Party arrives at the gate.*

Creepy...
Migrant
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Well.... it's graveyard shift time I guess.
imtherealklib
OOC: Is the party already determined? Or open?
bluehairedemo
OOC: Open
imtherealklib
*Kalib catches up to Mig.*

That joke was bad...and you should feel bad.
Migrant
Hey, bad jokes would count as a catch phrase, right?
bluehairedemo
In a kid's cartoon yes.
Migrant
I mean at this point are you sure we're not in one?
bluehairedemo
We better not be.
Serina_Leaf
OOC ( Here. Let's give this a whirl... )

~I stumble out, falling over as I trip on a toppled stone~

"O-ow.. Where am I now..? I was walking..leaving that weird cafe...now I'm here..?"
Migrant
Well you never know. Maybe we're all trapped in a TV living out a show.
Tatsuya
*Has been here the whole time*
Mig Kalib is right that was awful. *He draws his sword* Let's get this done shall we?
The_Dark_Messiah
*A black mist follows the group into the palace*

Mind if I join, meat?
bluehairedemo
Hm?
Oh boy... we got a new one.
Akamoto_Shinji
OOC: Guess I'm 6
bluehairedemo
OOC: Got 6 now
Aitome_Korichi
Ready to roll! Show me what you got!

*Aitome appears in his theif outfit, with that being a tattered suit and a cracked curved horn mask

First time back in battle, let's see how it goes
Migrant
OOC: Woo!
Akamoto_Shinji
*Warps in*
Hey.... Don't just leave me.... C'mon.... I was calling my family.
Aitome_Korichi
Ooc: nvm! Just go with out me!
The_Dark_Messiah
OOC: May I join, or are we full?
bluehairedemo
OOC: You're in Satan

*She sighs*
More manpower I suppose...
The_Dark_Messiah
*Satan chuckles*

I'd love to show off my power, meat. Thank you for allowing my presence.
Migrant
I think we have a good shot if Shinji and Tatsu are here.
Tatsuya
Satan is coming? *He shrugs* Okay sure why not. And good to see you back in action Shinji.
Serina_Leaf
~stands up and looks around~

"Where..wha..? Who are you people..? AH. ITS THE JERK! CREEP! IS THIS YOUR FAULT!"

~points at Shinji angrily~
The_Dark_Messiah
@Tatsuya
Yes I'm coming, fleshbag. What would you all do without me?
bluehairedemo
Oh boy...
Akamoto_Shinji
Good to be back, I'll take the rear, as always.
*Pulls out rifle*
Been wanting to test these new bullets.
Akamoto_Shinji
Hm? Who? Who's the Loli?
imtherealklib
*Kalib sighs.*

Can you not just say, "Hey, who's the new girl?"
Migrant
She clearly takes offense to that term, Shinji. Are you flirting, or trying to die?
The_Dark_Messiah
Perhaps both, meat.
bluehairedemo
Can we all focus here?
Akamoto_Shinji
Hey now, I ain't flirting, I got a girl, And I doubt she could kill me if she wanted.

*Realization*
Oh! Ok.... Yeah, I remember you... Leblanc.....

Stupid Illusions taking forever to relay Info.....

Yep, Focus, Palace.
Migrant
Focusing!
imtherealklib
*Kalib sighs.*

Agreed. What's up Yuki? Who's the target?
Serina_Leaf
"W-weapons..? Are we fighting? Are there Dusk Monsters here? Perhaps a Nest?"

~my demeanor completely changes as I stand taller and more seriously, looking ready for a fight~
Tatsuya
*He looks at Serina* Ya know you shouldn't just randomly accuse people of stuff. I'm sure whatever you he did probably wasn't that bad. *He sighs* Shinji's got some issues sure, *he smiles wryly* But he's a pretty good guy at the end a the day.
bluehairedemo
Our Target is Takuya Hojiro. He's been murdering people and blackmailing the victim's families.
Akamoto_Shinji
Who wants to explain to her? Me? Tats?
The_Dark_Messiah
I can focus. What is our goal?

*Grabs his five-foot long great sword and wields it one-handed*
Serina_Leaf
"A murderer huh? We're going to dispense Justice? Mwehehehehe...I'm down for that. Mind if I help out?"
bluehairedemo
Sure. If you got what it takes.
Migrant
There's just one rule here. When we find him, we cannot. CANNOT. kill him.

Everything else is fair game, though.
Akamoto_Shinji
So, Kill everything but the target, got that Recruit?

*Shinji's demeanor changes as he addresses Serina*
The_Dark_Messiah
What are we waiting for? I could've finished the objective already in the time it takes you all to converse.
Tatsuya
Hmm well that's the gist. More details would be we're inside part of his mind. This is a place called a Palace a physical manifestion of someone's distorted desires. By going through it and claiming a treasure that represents those desires his heart will be charged.

That's the short of it, place will be crawling with shadows though. Think of them as Security that guards his Palace. They're all mystical of course, but no real issue for us.
bluehairedemo
Stay in line Satan, we have a way of running things here.
imtherealklib
*Kalib does some stretches.*

It's been a while since I've been in a palace...so pardon my rustiness.
The_Dark_Messiah
*He looks confused*

There is no line to stand in. Explain, fleshbag.
bluehairedemo
Figure of speech. Let's get going everyone. *She turns and opens up the gate*
Serina_Leaf
"Makes sense. I'm not a murderer after all. If we kill a killer, we're no better. And yes, I've got what it takes! This S Rank Disciple will lend her might!"

~Serina smiles and holds up her fist, a yellow symbol on the back of it. In a burst of light, her clothing transforms, a canon materializing around her left leg, and a pale blue dress with a jetpack around her body. She now floats transformed~

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"Let's knock em down!"
imtherealklib
*Kalib reaches for the trident on his back, spinning it around dexterously before holding it still in his right hand.*

Let's dance!
Migrant
.... You'll fit in just fine here I think. *peeks past the gate as Yuki opens it*
Akamoto_Shinji
*Warps behind the others, rifle at the ready*
Good, This is your first Mission in the Metaverse, Show us what and S Rank Disciple can do.
Tatsuya
*He raises his chainblade and grins viciously* Hell yeah be nice ta test this baby on disposable targets!
The_Dark_Messiah
*He sneers*

Let's kick some ass, fleshbags.
bluehairedemo
*Beyond the gate was one great tombstone, surrounded by many smaller ones. However... there seems to be much more than that.*

Christ...
Migrant
Well I'm going to assume the giant one is our destination.

Hopefully we don't need to get old men to dig things up for us.
The_Dark_Messiah
Ahh, looks like home.

*Leans against one of the tombstones*

Just less hellish and hot.
Serina_Leaf
"I can hypothetically help with digging if need be I suppose..."
imtherealklib
*Kalib shudders at the sheer number of tombstones.*

So....he's a murderer you said?

*Kalib swallows hard.*

These wouldn't happen to be all his victims would they?

*He approaches the big tombstone looking for a name.*
Akamoto_Shinji
Man, this guys headcount is way higher than mine.....
The_Dark_Messiah
*turns to @Akamoto_Shinji*

And here I thought you were a badass...
bluehairedemo
*The names were hard t make out. Possibly because they have been forgotten. However the cause of death was written on there. "Death by Idiocy"*

Comp: *She walks up to one of them* ... Death by Idiocy?
Akamoto_Shinji
I'm an assassin, Never claimed to be anything else. If being a badass requires killing for the sake of killing, count me out Stan.
Migrant
*Walks past a few of them*

Idiocy... Idiocy... Idiocy....

Does this guy think he's not to blame for killing these people!? That they were somehow... too dumb to live?!
Serina_Leaf
"Are you sure you wanna be touching these? Might be a trap...if only Wake was here...he has a nose for these things..."
bluehairedemo
I dunno... *She looks at another one* Huh? This one has a name...
Serina_Leaf
"What's it say Narik-I mean Ma'am?"
imtherealklib
Agreed Composer, what do we got?
Akamoto_Shinji
*Keeps an eye out for any hostiles*
bluehairedemo
... Toko Kimiki... Death by... Accusation of Takuya...
The_Dark_Messiah
@Akamoto_Shinji
*He shrugs*

Then you are weak, meat.
Akamoto_Shinji
I'll take weak then Stan. Cowards like me tend to be anyway.
Serina_Leaf
"Toko Kimki? Any significance with that name to anyone? Didn't come up in target research?"
The_Dark_Messiah
@Akamoto_Shinji
Fair enough, meat. Cowards live the longest, but they too will die, and their souls become mine to reap.
bluehairedemo
I've never heard this name before... but if they're here then they must mean something.
imtherealklib
Agreed....Wait....what's the name of the fella we're dealing with again?
bluehairedemo
Takuya Hojiro. Why?
Akamoto_Shinji
Heh, Not mine. It'll go back to where it came from when I die.

Takuya Hojiro K'. That's the Target.
Migrant
This person was killed for what they knew, it seems....

And it must have been someone important to him, since the name sticks out.
The_Dark_Messiah
@Akamoto_Shinji
Souls don't "come from" anywhere. They just exist, and since you've got innocent blood on your hands, your's exists to become mine in the afterlife. No arguing with this fact.

Who is this "Takuya Hojiro" and why are we dwelling on it. It's not like a name on a tombstone could matter.
imtherealklib
So someone found him out and was silenced before they could get help...

*Kalib grits his teeth.*

Alright...we should move on...see if we find anything else.
Akamoto_Shinji
Heh, Shows what you know of Homonculus, No more chatter, back to the mission.
bluehairedemo
Yeah... *She touches the tombstone. Suddenly everything began shaking. Then the stone split like doors, revealing a path*
imtherealklib
*Kalib whistles in amazement.*

Way to go Yuki! How'd you figure that out?
Migrant
A hidden button? Or perhaps a puzzle...
bluehairedemo
I... didn't.
The_Dark_Messiah
*Satan crosses his arms*

I'm impressed, human. I don't give you enough credit.
imtherealklib
*Kalib looks down.*

Oh.....well....good job, I guess?

*Kalib starts walking down the path, trident at the ready.*
The_Dark_Messiah
Shall we be going?

*He swings the sword up onto his shoulder and follows klib within*
bluehairedemo
*Yuki takes one step.*

???: Halt!
Migrant
*Starts off after Kalib* I'm guessing that was just the first such puzzle. We probably need to find his various notable kills from the haystack of "idiocy" stones.
Migrant
.... Oh who the heck is it now...?
The_Dark_Messiah
*Stops dead in his tracks*

No one speaks to me that way! Come out, flesh!
Tatsuya
*He turns over to the voice as Apollo Appears in front of him* It's whoop ass time!
Akamoto_Shinji
*Scans the area for enemies in directions other than the voice*
bluehairedemo
*Yuki turns around. Two tall men with black cloaks approach the Party. But in front of them... is Takuya's Shadow. He was pale, had black hair, black veins, and a white cloak.*

Shadow 1: What do you think you're doing here?!
imtherealklib
Did you just say "halt"? How old are you?

*Kalib turns towards the voice.*
bluehairedemo
Shadow 2: Silence intruder!
The_Dark_Messiah
*Satan whips around slowly, for dramatic effect*

You better watch your tongue, or I'll rip it out!
Migrant
*sighs before perking up*

Greetings~ We are the Protectors of the Nexus, here to take.... *points at the two other shadows before finally pointing at Takuya's Shadow* YOUR HEART~

*It's... actually a bit concerning how idol-like she pulled that off....*
bluehairedemo
Shadow Hojiro: ... *he sighs* Pointless. Your efforts here are pointless.
Akamoto_Shinji
Tch... Guys, Did no one notice the New kid pass out from exhaustion?
*Pick's Serina up*

I'll get her out of here, take the target out.
*Warps to Talos Hotel with her*
imtherealklib
Oh? Pointless you say?

*Kalib points his trident at S. Hojiro.*

Explain.
The_Dark_Messiah
*Satan sighs and looks at the Shadow*

You sound like me. Listen, we're here to kick your ass. Make it easier for us to do our job by turning around and extending your backside.
bluehairedemo
S. Hojiro: You'll find nothing here. Just a barren Graveyard. One of grief and sorrow.
Migrant
We already found something...

Toko Kimiki.
Tatsuya
Okay sure. Prattle on asshole, *he drawls sarcasticly* I'm sure you're above all the gods and demons I've slain really.
imtherealklib
*Kalib grins.*

And below here? Is there something hiding? 'Cause you should have a treasure hidden somewhere now...just be a good Shadow and give us a map, okay?
bluehairedemo
S. Hojiro: Tch. Those fools... *He turns around* Dispose of them... *He walks and fades away.*

Comp: Get ready...
The_Dark_Messiah
*Holds his sword with both hands*

Not to be cliche, but I was born ready!
imtherealklib
*Kalib twirls his trident.*

Well then....showtime!
Tatsuya
He sighs as Appolo twitches clearly annoyed* Okay if you're gonna be this way we can jump to whoop ass time! *Apollo flings his hands forward and a wave of flames and light flys into them*

OOC: Heavy Light and fire. Or just one you pick Yuki. Either works.
Migrant
*Flourishes her rapier*

I... don't have a catch phrase yet!
bluehairedemo
OOC: You're bein a little trigger happy Tats. I mean It's gonna happen but ya know

*The wave hits them but only pushes them back slightly.*

S2: Fools. Just die.
bluehairedemo
OOC: Ugh.... ya know when you quickly look at other tabs then you come back and accidentally hit Add?
Tatsuya
OOC: Yuki trigger happy is part of my character. He's a paranoid lunatic who's killed demons for almost 20 years. I have a hard time holding back this long without feeling OOC.
imtherealklib
OOC: Nope, but I'll say "yes" so you don't feel bad.
Aitome_Korichi
Heard you needed a replacement? Let's go Tormention!

*Aitome grabs his cracked mask and crushes it summoning a black sludge, looking similar to a Cthulu with a broken wing and cuts all over, oozing a black liquid

If we are fighting I'm ready!

bluehairedemo
OOC: Ahem

*The Shadows rip off their masks, revealing White Rider and Red Rider.*

==BATTLE START==


==PLAYER TURN==

(When using your turn say ++Action++ before it)
The_Dark_Messiah
FINALLY! I WILL SPRAY YOU BOTH ACROSS THE WALLS! DEATH, RIP THEM APART!

++Action++
*Death casts Morning Star*
Migrant
Ooooh, horsemen of the apocalypse. Why does that feel like a motif my shadow would use, too?

Oh well, Okuninushi! Makouga!

*Dispenses balls of LIGHT toward the targets, be careful not to stare at them too long.*

++ACTION++
Medium Light damage to both.
Tatsuya
End this quickly Michael.
++Action++
*The angel of God Appears in a blur and white cards cover both targets in attempt to dust them*

OOC Mahamaon
bluehairedemo
Let's go! Messiah Picaro!

++Action++
Yuki casts Megidolaon
imtherealklib
*Kalib grins as he slams his trident into the ground before him.*

Leonidas! Our troops need some more vigor! SPARTAN ROAR!

*Leonidas appears with a roar and the party is coated in tri-colored light.*

++ACTION++
Party-wide ATK/DEF/SPD up!
Aitome_Korichi
Your going to regret messing with me. Tormention! Give them suffering! Endless Torment!

*Tormention then hits the ground as ice pierces both horsemen from the bottom up, before exploding in a blue light

++Skill++
Endless Torment
(Heavy nuclear+ ice to all enemies)
The_Dark_Messiah
AHH! Just what I needed! Thank you, meat.

*Satan nods at @imtherealklib*
bluehairedemo
==UPDATE==
bluehairedemo
*The two Shadows take Colossal damage! Leaving them at their last legs.*

Both: 1%

==ENEMY TURN==
bluehairedemo
*Strange mist surrounds both of the Shadows. They hold their heads in pain! They look back up, their eyes are purple! Chaos has claimed them!*

Both: 100% All weaknesses gone!

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==PLAYER TURN==
imtherealklib
*Kalib blinks in awe.*

What just happened and why? Graah! Whatever, let's do it Leo! Maragidyne!

++ACTION++
Heavy fire damage to both.
The_Dark_Messiah
Tsk, wonderful. What happened?
Tatsuya
*he glares with an annoyed look*
Tch fine then, I'll have to step up my game.

++Action++
Lucifer Mind Charge.
The_Dark_Messiah
Death, leave me! War, show them hell!

++Action++
*War casts Blazing Hell!*
Migrant
Oh hey, this crap again! Guess it's time to break out the big guns!

Okuninushi! Garudyne... THAT ONE!

*A large tornado is kicked up around Shadow 2, probably taking some gravestones out with it.*

++ACTION++
Heavy wind to Shadow 2.
bluehairedemo
This... this happened in Mementos too... They seem to go Berserk when this happens!
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Sprinting into the area, Raidou and Gouto arrive onto the scene with a slide. Assessing the situation, Raidou throws his cloak over his shoulder and readies his weapons.]

++ACTION++
Joins the fight.
The_Dark_Messiah
*Satan has an evil smirk spread across his face*

C'mon, they're weak! Step it up!
bluehairedemo
Tch. Let's go!

++Action++
She casts Oratorio on the Party
bluehairedemo
==UPDATE==
Tatsuya
*He looks over to Raidou and grins*
Oh hey you're a Kuzunoha ain't ya? I knew one your family back in the day. Kyouji Kuzunoha in fact, well he was actually possessing some washed up Idiot but ya know.

*He chuckles* Still it's nice ta see one of you guys around... Man I haven't met anyone from your family in a while. Weird since we're in the same business.
bluehairedemo
*All the fire attacks were nulled for White Rider, however Red Rider was still affected. The tornado greatly damages Red Rider.*

W. Rider: 100%
R. Rider: 67%

==ENEMY TURN==

*White Rider uses Triple Down, and Red Rider uses Mapsio*
bluehairedemo
OOC: Forgot

==PLAYER TURN==
The_Dark_Messiah
Tsk tsk. Pathetic.

++Action++
*Satan swings his blade at red rider!*
Migrant
*Thankfully takes average damage from both hits. Not that it doesn't hurt...*

Hmph, good try. Well it looks like the wind did something, so let's try it on your friend!

Okuninushi! Let's try theo ther one now!

++ACTION++
Heavy Wind on the White Rider now!
Tatsuya
*he grins at then viciously as Lucifer slams a massive ball of Almighty magic into them*

++Action++
Mind charged Megidolaon with attack buff.
Tatsuya
*Also takes normal damage and shrugs the attacks off with little issue... Beyond the damage*
That hurts a tad but I've had much much worse.
imtherealklib
*Kalib is sent flying by the strikes, taking a hefty chunk of his health with it.*

Leo...you get the number of that bus that just hit us?

*He stands as his eyes roar to life with flame.*

Fine! Let's go!

*Kalib charges down the White Rider with his trident.*

++ACTION++
Charge forwards and stab at the White Rider.
bluehairedemo
Ngh. Well they got a bit of a punch.

++Action++
She switches to Thanatos Picaro and casts Door of Hades
Raidou Kuzunoha
[The Devil Summoner flashes Tatsuya a grin and a thumbs up despite the pain of the attacks he felt, before drawing a silver tube from the white harness on his chest. It glows with a green light, before a Jack Frost dressed in the same attire as Raidou himself appears and blasts the White Rider with an intense wave of cold that leaves the shadow feeling sluggish.]

++ACTION++
Medium ice damage to White Rider, and decreases agility.
bluehairedemo
==UPDATE==
bluehairedemo
*Red Rider was wiped out! White Rider took all the damage, he seems to be weakened.*

W. Rider: 22%

==ENEMY TURN==

*White Rider uses Triple Down again... but it misses everyone!*

==PLAYER TURN==
imtherealklib
*Kalib let's out a mighty war cry.*

Alright! Once more with feeling everyone! Leonidas! BRAVE BLADE!

*The spartan appears with a huff and charges towards the remaining Shadow, ready to rend it asunder.*

++ACTION++
Brave Blade - Heavy Phys
Migrant
Bad move, now you're dead.

*charges the White Rider, delivering a series of strikes as she passes it by!*

++ACTION++
Auto attack.
The_Dark_Messiah
Death, shred him. I want it dead.

++Action++
*Death uses Pralaya!*
Tatsuya
*he rushes into it as his blade roars to life it's teeth spinning before he slices through the middle from the top*

++Action++
Attack with a chainsaw sword.
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou smirks confidently, and loads 3 bullets charged with the ice element into his revolver. He fires all of them, in hopes of conserving his demon's stamina for later fights.]

++ACTION++
3 hits of light ice damage to White Rider
bluehairedemo
Alright, let's end it!

++Action++
She rushes to White Rider and attacks him with her sword.
bluehairedemo
==UPDATE==

*White Rider was terminated by the barrage of attacks. Though... he left behind something.*

==VICTORY==

1,000 Yen!
Strange Shard X1
imtherealklib
*Kalib eyes the shard.*

Someone with gloves wanna pick that up?
bluehairedemo
On it. *Composer picks up the shard.*
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou steps forward, though gloveless, he kneels down and picks up the shard without fear.]
Raidou Kuzunoha
OOC: Oops, bit slow on my end. I didn't want that shard anyway. I'm only after unusuals.
imtherealklib
OOC: It's not like I wanted to pick up the shard or anything...b-baka..

*Kalib approaches and inspects the shard.*

So uh...what do?
The_Dark_Messiah
What is it, exactly?
Migrant
Well, that went well. *notices the shard and watches Yuki pick it up*

Wonder what that is... maybe what causes that weird purple corruption? Or maybe it's part of a key...
bluehairedemo
Whatever it is I'm gonna take it to Kirijo. *She puts it in a small bag*
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Weaponry now put away, and upper body hidden once again by his cloak, Raidou gets closer to examine the shard, while Raiho dances around aimlessly.]
imtherealklib
Probably the safest choice Composer!

*Kalib turns back to the path that was opened up.*

Shall we?
bluehairedemo
Yeah, let's press on. *She turns around and walks down the path.*
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou nods, and continues forward with the rest of the group after returning Raiho to his tube.]
The_Dark_Messiah
*Satan turns back around and silently follows the group*
imtherealklib
Oh! Here everyone! Thermopylae's Vigor!

*Leonidas appears as Kalib begins walking. The spartan lets out a mighty roar and the party is covered in a healing light, restoring health.*

Much better!
Migrant
*Continues on with the group*

Hopefully we don't run into one of those things where we need to change his cognition...
bluehairedemo
It's scary that Shadows can instantly turn...
Tatsuya
*He follows along and puts his blade away* Not much of a talker huh Kuzunoha. *He walks closer to Raidou and examines his outfit* My guess pins you as a Raidou that on point?
Tatsuya
Scary? *His eyes seem to dance with flames for a moment* I'd say more like exciting! These things seem worth fighting ta me.
The_Dark_Messiah
Quiet, meat. We must stay alert. Pointless utterings will get us killed. Well, you all anyway.
imtherealklib
You've seen that before Yuki?

*Kalib shudders.*

I don't know what that was...but it was terrifying.
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou shakes his head yes, and gestures to Gouto as the cat begins to explain.]

Yeah, Raidou isn't much for conversation. He's good in a fight though, fitting for the fourteenth in his line. You mentioned knowing a Kuzunoha himself, what kind of guy was he?
The_Dark_Messiah
What did I say, meat?! Do you wish to give away our position?
bluehairedemo
Kirijo calls it Call of Chaos. The causes are still known... we do know someone is causing all of this.
The_Dark_Messiah
*Sighs*

Any more noise and you'll alert the whole damn palace...
Migrant
Shadows that can heal themselves and become stronger is not a good thing.
imtherealklib
Call of Chaos huh? That can only mean bad news....
The_Dark_Messiah
Why does everyone ignore me...?
imtherealklib
We listen Satan....but we kinda stick out like a sore thumb in this bleak place...so talking won't be the thing that kills us.
bluehairedemo
Because you don't have a very good track record Satan.
The_Dark_Messiah
*Facepalm*

Oh lord. Then how does the lord of fucking darkness make it up to you fleshbags?
Tatsuya
*he appears lost in thought*
Hmm Kyouji eh? Well I never got to spend that much time with the guy, but I can say for sure he was good at what he did.

What little time I did spend with him was mostly me bugging him about demons honestly... *He smiles fondly* Hmm I guess I'd say he wasn't near so serious as Raidou though.

His lessons always seemed to find a way ta amuse him somehow.. *his look twists to irritation* Oh yeah and and he always charged too much for spreading rumors!
imtherealklib
In two words Satan....a lot.
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou chuckles at that last remark, and plays with his sideburn as the group continues onward.]
bluehairedemo
Not calling us Shaigis' Trademarked catchphrase is a start.

*The Party comes across four tombstones. Each one seems to have something on them. Wolf, Plant, Rabbit, Lion.*
The_Dark_Messiah
*He rolls his eyes, then sighs*

I hate my existence. What exactly requires making up? I understand miss yuki over there, but why you?
imtherealklib
I mean....I just don't like you....and I like everyone...dunno...maybe you aren't that bad. I'll hold off judging for the time.

*Kalib eyes the tombstones.*

This looks like a puzzle.*
Migrant
*Pauses and looks over the four tombstones....*

*Immediately tries to move them.*
bluehairedemo
*Idol's attempt to move them works!*
imtherealklib
*Kalib whistles.*

Wow, looks like you don't skip arm day!
Migrant
*Idol!? Is this her code name now!? .... She'd blush, but it works.*

They're light, actually. I think they need to be put in order. Given who we're dealing with, I'm guessing a food chain.
bluehairedemo
Probably. You need help with that?
The_Dark_Messiah
You don't like me? Understandable. Can't exactly make that up to you, you know. Miss Yuki, I apologize for insulting your...wife? Husband? Whatever Aigis is, I am sorry.
imtherealklib
*Kalib snaps his fingers.*

Holy shit you're good!

*Kalib goes to move the lion to the far left.*
Migrant
Well the rabbit eats grass, so that's easy. I'm just not sure the order for the last two since I don't think Lions and Wolves exist in the same place.
bluehairedemo
Also stop using Shagis' catchphrase.
bluehairedemo
Shaigis*
The_Dark_Messiah
What catchphrase?
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Gouto pipes up from the ground.]

Lions are the kings right? They have to be, they're cats. Raidou, put the wolf to the left of the lion.

[The detective sighs, albeit with a smile on his face as he does what his companion says.]
bluehairedemo
Fleshbags.
Migrant
Well okay, then. Lion, Wolf, Rabbit, Grass.

*sets to work moving grass to the far right and rabbit next to it.*
The_Dark_Messiah
*Chuckles*

Not one person owns that quote. I am distinguishable from you meat, therefore I use it. I use both meat and fleshbags, so you have no argument there.

These puzzles are simple. You've already solved it.
bluehairedemo
You do know you'll get sued right?

*Suddenly everything shakes. A large tombstone next to them sinks.*

Hojiro's Voice: Hey... you gonna be ok? You shouldn't push yourself too hard. ... I know.
Migrant
That voice.... is this a memory...?
The_Dark_Messiah
You can't sue a demon. I am not a human, so I don't have to adhere to your laws.
bluehairedemo
Actually... Someone sued a Pyro Jack.... and won...

Maybe... what is it about though?
Tatsuya
What. How many people know about demons now? What the fuck is going on.
The_Dark_Messiah
This memory seems strange...There is no context.

@bluehairedemo
Do I look like a pyro jack?
imtherealklib
I don't know....where is that voice coming from though?

*Kalib notices the sunken tombstone and walks over to it.*
Migrant
Satan is, of all things, right.

But what if the context is the puzzle we just solved....?
bluehairedemo
No, but you can be sued. *She walks to the new path.*
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou adjusts his hat, and remembers all the random people in the soda joint who knew more about demons than he did at first.]
The_Dark_Messiah
If that is the context, then perhaps he was trying to rise to the top of whatever chain he was trying to climb?
The_Dark_Messiah
@bluehairedemo
I'd like to see them try.
Migrant
Probably. This is likely the first step for him down the road to murder...
The_Dark_Messiah
That sounds likely, woman.
bluehairedemo
Hey! You coming or what?
Migrant
Coming! *quick follows along on the new path*
Raidou Kuzunoha
[Raidou taps Satan on the shoulder, and hands him a business card for a lawyer he seems to know and wags his index finger in his face as he proceeds forward. Gouto looks up at Satan as he walks and blinks before following his partner.]
The_Dark_Messiah
*Follows along with haste*

Sorry.
imtherealklib
New path! Right!

*Kalib follows behind.*
Tatsuya
Huh soda joint? Jeez sounds like an interesting place... Weird they'd know more than you though, how much did your family teach you?

*He follows them*
The_Dark_Messiah
*Satan takes the card*

Heh, human laws. Psh, as if I'd follow their ways of life.

*Crumples the card and casts it aside. Unknown to everyone, it is swallowed up by a black portal after hitting the ground*

*Speaks under his breath*

Maybe just in case...
bluehairedemo
*Composer stops* I'm getting tired...
The_Dark_Messiah
Shall we rest then?
imtherealklib
*Kalib rushes over to Yuki.*

You okay?
Migrant
Yeah.... you too?

Maybe we should call it for now?
Tatsuya
*He looks back at them* Geez you guys are tired already? *He sighs* I don't see how but fine.
Migrant
Some of us have been up all day already. And have.... a big fight tomorrow...
imtherealklib
*Kalib shrugs.*

I think I feel fine...but if the leader isn't doing great, then we shouldn't push our luck...I don't need Aigis' wrath if Yuki gets hurt because of us.
Raidou Kuzunoha
[His exhaustion getting the best of him, the young man flops onto the ground and sits down. He pulls a candy that he must have bought from a modern day convenience store from his pocket and pops it into his mouth. Gouto sits down as well and looks up at Tatsuya.]

The soda joint was pretty interesting. The owner somehow managed to convert Raidou's spare demons to magnetite, and he also gave out some fishy drinks. The legality is questionable, but it's not like we're real cops or anything.

[Raidou tosses another candy into the air, and Gouto jumps into the air and catches it in his mouth.]
bluehairedemo
I think we should turn back for now.
Migrant
There's no immediate deadline so we can take our time with this.... *and that's the story of how fate decided someone in the group would get blackmailed*
Tatsuya
Huh sounds like the Velvet Room actually, they handled making Personas for us back in the day. Though Igor is a servant of Philemon rather than a mortal, never heard of a place like this before. *he sits down next to Raidou and offers him a bottle of water* Maybe I should check it out sometime?

*He chuckles at the cops comment* Don't let my brother hear that if he shows up, actually is one in fact. Always getting onto me about my more dubious methods when we worked together.
bluehairedemo
OOC: Hoo boy.

Well, let's head out.
The_Dark_Messiah
*Sighs*

And here I was hoping for some fun...
imtherealklib
Anybody have Traesto gems or Traesto? I'm all out...
The_Dark_Messiah
Will a portal work?
bluehairedemo
I got some Go-Ho-ms.
Migrant
Oh, the classic. Yeah let's just use those.
The_Dark_Messiah
*Shrugs*

You do you. I'll meet you all there.

*Steps through his black portal and disappears*
bluehairedemo
*Composer uses a Go-Ho-m. Exploration over for now...*


???: Heh.... it's begun....
Raidou Kuzunoha
[The boy takes the water gratefully, and takes a long drink before handing it back to Tatsuya and leaping back onto his feet. Gouto stands as well, and speaks in Raidou's stead as usual.]

If you wana go back to our time, sure. Then again, with the nature of the nexus place it might be more possible than I might think. Well, we can worry about that when we get back. Let's scram.
imtherealklib
*Kalib waves as he leaves.*

Just gimme a shout whenever we do this again! Ciao!
Tatsuya
*he smirks at Raidou as he vanishes in a flash of light*
Hey you guys should come to GYM sometime! We can have a practice match... Been a while since I fought any summoners. *He fully leaves*
bluehairedemo
OOC: Doodly Doo. Bringin this back. Doodly Doo. Six spots left.
imtherealklib
OOC: Reporting for doodly duty
bluehairedemo
OOC: The best kind of duty
imtherealklib
ooc: Downside is I'm shit at doodling
Migrant
OOC: Oh hi, Mark.
Arisu
OOC: I wasn't here for the first but are newbies welcome ^^'?
bluehairedemo
OOC: Well yeah
bluehairedemo
OOC: Do y'all wanna start now?
Migrant
OOC: If nobody else is coming. Did you ask any of the Discordians?
imtherealklib
OOC: Heh. Discordians.
Arisu
OOC: They're people too! Kinda?
imtherealklib
OOC: They are...and I mean, I would be if work didn't have it blocked.
bluehairedemo
OOC: ... Welp... no one responded. So i guess this is a go.
imtherealklib
OOC: Thunderbirds are GO!
bluehairedemo
OOC: So 3 spots still open and anyone can hop on at any time.

*The Party returns to the palace. They make their way back to the spot of the puzzle.*
imtherealklib
*Kalib stretches as he arrives at the location.*

Alright, showtime!
Arisu
*Alice, having discovered the palace for the first time, has followed the group in to the location they intend to continue from.*

What a morbid looking place. You're awfully pumped up for this aren't you Kalib?
Migrant
Alright then. Shall we finish this?
bluehairedemo
Well we are dealing with a horrible man here. I would be surprised if he wasn't excited.
imtherealklib
*Kalib turns to Alice with his hands behind his head, grinning wide.*

Just trying to boost morale in this bleak environment.
Arisu
I suppose I must admit that your efforts are commendable... I'll try not to be too much of a downer in that case!
Migrant
Good. By the way, do you have a code name, miss?
Arisu
A... code name? Forgive my ignorance but I've never actually forayed into any of these places with a group. I imagine you'll want me to have one?
bluehairedemo
It's just something cool. I'm Composer.
Arisu
Composer, right. Well how about... Angel? My persona practically is one.
bluehairedemo
Uhh... Someone else already has that.
imtherealklib
*Kalib brings a hand to his chin.*

Well...we already have an Angel...and Archangel could work...

*He snaps his fingers.*

How about Seraph? I know it's your Persona, but it works too!
Migrant
And I'm C--

*Idol.*

Idol. *grumble grumble*
Arisu
O-oh how embarrassing... I suppose Seraph will have to do. So there's Composer, Idol, and what about you?

*Considering the stress on code names she refrains from calling him Kalib this time around.*
imtherealklib
Well I don't got a fancy mask for my name, but my pal Leonidas got me the code name Spartan.

*He grins.*

Pleased to meetcha Seraph!
Arisu
The feeling is mutual. Spartan, Idol, Composer I'll follow your leads and I promise not to be a burden!

*She'd nod in compliance.*
Migrant
Technically I have no mask right now, either, thank you very much.
bluehairedemo
Anyway, let's get going. *She walks down the path*
imtherealklib
*Kalib shrugs.*

Details. Anyway, let's take it from the top Composer! We're on your six!
imtherealklib
*Kalib follows close behind.*
Migrant
*Heads along after Yuki.* So let's see, recapping...

This guy's killing people and blackmailing their families. He can't remember their names and believes they died of idiocy. Except this one person who apparently knew too much.

Oh, and something about a food chain.
imtherealklib
*Kalib begins counting on his fingers.*

Yeah that's about all we got so far.
bluehairedemo
I looked into that person actually. A woman who disappeared with her husband... after their daughter died.
Arisu
*Alice keeps up with them lest she get left behind and lose her way.*

I would say that's awful but I believe that good and evil are all in the eye of the beholder. As it stands though... Yeah that's pretty evil.
imtherealklib
*Kalib swallows hard.*

So....how did the daughter die....did you find that out?
Migrant
I'm guessing she's one of the "idiots" marked here.

She likely found out that he was behind it and threatened to go public.
bluehairedemo
I dunno...
imtherealklib
*Kalib crosses his arms.*

That can't be it...the daughter can't be an idiot, she'd be marked the same as the other one..."Went against Hojiro".
Migrant
Not if his standard victims are all marked as idiots. Though it would be odd that he didn't remember her name....