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Post by drallore on May 20, 2017 4:30:53 GMT
Upon Zoroark's flirtation, Sparrow jumps in front of Mother, daggers armed and ready for battle. His face emits bloodlust. Mother chuckles a bit and pats his head
"Down boy . . . Oh I guess that could apply to both of you~. Sparrow dear, what could you tell me about their little group?"
"A Gallade, Byakko, Mismagious, and Zoroark. The Byakko is the only one that could actually hurt you, but you should be faster than it, so a one shot would be possible. However, that mismagius is proficient in hexes, and could prove to be an unexpected nuisance. Chances of winning alone? I'd say maybe 64%. Not as high as you'd generally like, but still in your favor"
"Hm, good to know. Is that accounting for home field advantage?"
"Affirmative. Should you be outside, you'd easily drop 6%"
"So we'll try it here then. Well, I was hoping for that in the first place."
Mother goes behind her desk, and pulls out a handful of tarot cards
"So here's the thing. There's are really only two types of persona users in this world, the good guys, us, and bad guys, people not us. Rare as they may be, bad guys are a pretty serious threat against us, and often try to use the world of Mythos to their own benefit. The difference is, as far as we know, all the bad guys got their personas long before us, because everyone that has gotten their personas since our group was established became what is known as a "Wild Card", which basically means one who may wield many personas, on top of their own. So if you really aren't a bad guy, well then you should be able to use these cards to get a different shadow under your control. It's simple really.
Be careful though, a shadow that takes too much damage will disappear and be obtainable, so you'll have to beat it into submission without killing it. Or just get it on your side in whatever fashion suits you, as long as it's in the card, I really don't care what the method used is. So that's it, just a capture a shadow in here, and I'll know you're genuinely not the bad guys. Do you have any questions before you begin?"
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Post by eltrou on May 20, 2017 5:11:55 GMT
The Zoroark smirked as the boy jumped in front the woman in a bloodthirsty yet protective stance. "Oooh, the guard chihuahua looks mighty angry today, mmmm~?" He tilted his head and winked at Mother playfully before regarding the boy with amusement.
Miguel let the Zoroark have his fun -and he reminded himself to give him a name like Zorro or Arsene- as he listened to the intriguing conversation the two had. 64% chance of winning? You'd think they'd be more confident about beating newbie asses. And even more intriguingly, the woman was quick to make a black and white divide he'd hadn't heard since sanitized fairy tales and old World War 2 propaganda he'd seen on the road.
Hm. Interesting.
"Alright then, beautiful. That certainly sounds interesting, but how do we actually put them in the cards? Do we throw it at them? Tap them with it? Point it to them like a crucifix like we're some sort of reverse-exorcist? Use a codeword?"
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Post by oddeyes on May 20, 2017 5:24:01 GMT
Jericha whistles when she hears about using more personas. "So we can just get more personas? How many you want us to go get? Are they really strong?"
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Post by drallore on May 20, 2017 5:24:48 GMT
"You perform an intricate dance, similar to a sailor scout, and scream out what you're doing. End with a flourish of sorts."
Mother looks to see if you're taking her seriously, then chuckles
"Just kidding. You just throw the card at them"
"And it would be best if you remember to refer to her as MOTHER! not BEAUTIFUL!!"
"Oh? Do you think I'm not beautiful little sparrow?"
"What?! No!! Wait! no I mean, no as in I do not not think you're beautiful, but, like, he-"
Sparrow is flustered. Critical hit.
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Post by drallore on May 20, 2017 5:26:48 GMT
Mother addresses jericha next
"You can only hold up to 6 at a time. Any more will be eliminated from existence, so choose your team wisely. However, should you prove to be allies, I can show your more efficient methods of disposing of unwanted ones."
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Post by eltrou on May 20, 2017 6:47:37 GMT
Miguel looked at her with a raised eyebrow because are you serious? That probably wasn't the case because that sounded like the thing that Sparrow would stab himself for even thinking of trying. But then she gave in the actual answer and he nodded. Throw a non-aerodynamic card. He could deal with that - it'd be like a card trick.
He then watched the kid in amusement, listening to the other answer before continuing with his questions. "Thank you for the information, beautiful. Catch one as in 'in here' the world or 'in here' as in your office, right here and... not quite right now, but soon enough?"
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Post by Zephias on May 20, 2017 6:55:57 GMT
Ciara couldn't help but sigh at the relatively simplistic explanation about us vs them.
"So, we can obtain more persona? That sounds useful. Getting used to throwing cards could take a bit, though"
As she waited for further explanation she went through her bag and grabbed a sketchpad and a charcoal pen. Nothing much was happening, so she might as well get her hands busy somehow...
[Archiving whatever this place is called]
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Post by kagemaru656 on May 20, 2017 11:48:21 GMT
Suzume gapes as Sparrow suddenly become super analytical. Byakko preens a little at the mention that he's the biggest threat. "Hmmm... more Persona? I guess that would help fight things. Controlling a bunch must help Sparrow not get outnumbered, I guess. Is it hard to control all 6 at once?"
Suzume goes over to collect a handful of cards.
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Post by drallore on May 20, 2017 17:05:25 GMT
Mother's eyes smile at miguel *you know, cuz her mouth is covered*
"Oh don't worry, that will be made clear once you're all ready"
Sparrow responds to Suzume
"While maintaining control over more than one persona at a time is possible, it's extremely difficult. I only know of maybe one or two people that can do it"
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Post by eltrou on May 20, 2017 17:30:35 GMT
Once they were all ready? Eh, that was good enough for him. Miguel looked at the group thoughtfully and then raised an eyebrow at that comment. "So only one persona at a time? Sounds reasonable. However, is it only one per encounter or is it switchable? If it is switchable, is it at will or is there a set time before one can switch personas?"
He then paused and frowned. "And how would switching personas affect us?"
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Post by drallore on May 20, 2017 17:49:49 GMT
"Your persona can be switched out in battle, however, the frequency of the switch is reliant upon your particular skillset. Whoever you have out shouldn't affect you personally, it's more like deciding who you're backup is. Your particular skills and talents should remain the same"
"Or lack there of in your case . . ." Sparrow mumble
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Post by oddeyes on May 20, 2017 20:01:25 GMT
Jericha takes 2 cards for herself. "K...So beat em down, and throw the card at them. I'm as ready as I'll ever be. We good to go?"
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Post by drallore on May 20, 2017 20:11:11 GMT
Mother looks out the window, and ponders for a bit
"Hmm, yes I think we've waited long enough. You've all got your cards, your goals, well informed on the situation, we're all connected on the jack app if anything bad happens. All right, start it up Sparrow"
Sparrow nods, goes to a closet, and pulls out a weird metallic cylinder. It's oddly futuristic looking, with a number of gentle neon green lights, that is until he smashes down a button on the top of it. A high pitch screech pierces your earholes as this cyliner emanates what can only be described as a banshee that swallowed a fistful of glass getting pushed down a hill of screaming rubber chickens. Sparrow and mother gather near a cabinet, and pull on a lever, revealing a secret door.
"Don't worry, we'll be watching your from the control room. If things get too hairy out there, we'll come save you"
"Unless of course you turn out to be bad guys"
"Right, unless that"
The duo disappear behind the cabinent. A heavy lock is heard as they close it, and the door to the office pops open. Down the hall you can hear the screams of shadows, similar to what you encountered before
"TuuurNn !it oFFfO!!!)JN TOo0rrN II-!i-TT 000fOF(ffQ!!!!!"
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Post by oddeyes on May 20, 2017 20:32:56 GMT
Jericha quickly covers her ears when whatever the hell starts screaming. "GAAHH!! What th-...WHAT THE HELL!?" She runs up to the cabinet, and kicks it. "What the actual hell is wrong with you!?" She looks a bit uneasy as she hears the shadows coming. "Crap....Ugh! I can't think with this load ass noise! If you all wanna fight in this cramped room, be my guest!" She takes off out of the room, runs down the hall a bit until she bursts into another side room. "Alright! Right here is fine!" She readies her shield as Gallade takes position right next to her. "Come on, you bastards!"
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Post by kagemaru656 on May 20, 2017 20:57:42 GMT
Suzume readies her cornet... it'll be no use next to this racket but good to know the enemy already dislikes loud noises. She does a dance to pump herself up. Something tells her this dance creates a spell called Sukukaja. She then moves to follow after Jericha. She has the right idea of getting free of this cacophony. Byakko keeps pace with her.
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Post by eltrou on May 20, 2017 22:13:06 GMT
Miguel grimaced and held his ears like Zoroark did when the most awful sound began to emit from those... things. Whatever they were didn't even deserve the dignity of proper naming. Once the ringing in his ears stopped, he looked over at his partner and sighed in amusement before putting the cards he had gotten from the woman somewhere on his person -he had taken some earlier while chatting really- and then began to lightly jog to the goal, his partner following after. No need to rush headlong into danger after all.
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Post by Zephias on May 21, 2017 5:50:22 GMT
Ciara nodded and put away her sketchpad. She had her own tarot cards, really, but grabbing some more wouldn't hurt at all.
At the mess of sounds, she winced.
"That's... more than a little loud"
She then moved to follow, allowing Banshee to fly in front of her and staying a bit more towards the back.
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Post by drallore on May 21, 2017 17:16:09 GMT
As the group congregates down the hall, you can hear shadows from outside wailing to get in. Looking out the window, you'll notice huge groups of addled shadows smashing on the doors, but seem too disorientated to actually find a way in. Suddenly, two of the shadows start talking to each other, as though they have started coming up with an idea of some kind. One looks to be a white puffball with arms and a pig nose, while the other seems to be a haunter like before, but these one seems less bloodcrazed. The haunter picks up the puffball by it's deceptively strong arms, and starts swinging like a metal top, until they reach a dizzying speed. It's nauseous to watch. Upon reaching what seems to be mach speed, the haunter lets go of the puffball, and it comes flying through the window, screeching a battlecry as it smashes through the glass, landing face first in the middle of the group. Puffball gets up, and the haunter levitates in behind it
"GrrRrrrRAAAUuuuUGUGHGhghH!!!! WILL SOMEONEONE TURN THAT DAMN THING OFF?!?!?!?!!!?"
"Seriously, that's the worst thing I've ever heard, and I've listened to this guys pitch for a sit com about 3 coconuts living in florida"
"DON'T YOU DARE MOCK MY NUTICAL CHRONICLE!!!"
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Post by kagemaru656 on May 21, 2017 17:33:32 GMT
"It's not here, a scary woman set it off and we ran here to get away from the noise too. Oh but you should be safe inside these." She takes out two of the cards, pointing them at the beings. "It would mean we were friends too, and we could fight and travel together. Maybe I can even here the one about the coconuts and the crocodile?" She grins. She aims all of that primarily at the puff ball, but either is good. "My friends here have these things too, in case any of them look more interesting to you as allies."
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Post by drallore on May 21, 2017 18:01:20 GMT
The haunter seems particularly more receptive to Suzume
"Hmm, you don't seem like the hostile kind, I guess there's no need to eat your heart, but I've heard of those tarot cards before. I warn you, I'm quite particular about my companions. Are you sure you can meet to my standards girl?"
The primape seems . . . less receptive
"Coconuts and Crocodile? ARE YOU MOCKING ME?!?!?!"
"Ideally I would like to be as far away from this plebeian as possible, so I absolutely cannot be a part of any team he's associated with"
While Suzume may not have earned their trust just yet, she's certainly managed to lower their hostility. +23 brownie points
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