[Video] 1st Spear - no rest for the weary

[nemesisnomore]

[Waking up wasn't the weird part. Of course he'd been groggy; anyone would be after watching a dear friend die for no reason. No, he'd been expecting not to wake up for a while. It's everything else that's strange. ...Well, there's no point in crying. He's still completely overwhelmed from home and now this, but hell if he shows it.

Ken mainly just looks tired, and not the kind more sleep will help. Deal with the present first, the future can wait.]

'Genessia', huh? ...My name's Amada Ken. [Asking if it's true there's no way back would be pointless, and he's not sure he wants a way back just yet anyway. He holds the flier with the Don't Panic message up to the screen.] How trustworthy is this guy? And....is there anything in particular we're supposed to do here? Or is it just pretending things are normal?

[He'd much rather have some sort of purpose here. A way to keep busy.]

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[pillar_of_strength]

[Man, it's just a kid. Yeah, this is definitely the youngest person he's seen. Shinjiro's brow tenses and he's got his chin propped on one hand, steel-colored eyes staring hard at the screen.]

Amada Ken, huh? [Pause.] You can call me Shinjiro. It's nice to meet ya, even if it is under shitty circumstances.

[Alright, now that introductions are out of the way, he's lifting his head and rubbing at the back of his neck.]

Well, I ain't been here much longer'n you have. So far, it's lookin' like all we can really do is just...pretend everything's normal. [He makes a thoughtful noise, moving his head to run it through messy brown locks- ones that weren't covered by a beanie, in fact.]

Guess that's 'bout all I can tell ya. Anything else you wanna know about, feel free to ask. Even if I don't know the answer, I'm sure there's somebody around here that does.

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[nemesisnomore]

[...And cue the absolute last person Ken expected to see. Before Shinjiro even says his name, the kid is reacting. Confusion, shock, fear...pain. This isn't possible. Shinjiro is dead.

Ken opens his mouth. Closes it. That's got to be him, there's no way it's anyone else. Opens it again as his breath catches in his throat and he looks - for a short moment - like he might cry.] Th-This is.... But you're supposed to be-!!

[Wait. Think a little. The person on the screen looks...younger. Less angry, less distant. How?

He's frozen for a long moment, not even registering the older boy's words. Staring. When he speaks again, it's a choked whisper. He'd resolved to live for them. If Shinjiro's talking to him...] Did I....screw up....?

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[pillar_of_strength]

[Huh...?

...The brunette's picking the device up to get a closer look at the screen. His expression tenses in confusion as he studies the younger boy's expression for a moment. What...the hell?]

Screw up...? The...hell're you goin' on about, kid?

[Genuine confusion rests on his face as he tilts his head at the screen..] Calm down, alright? Take a...deep breath, or something, 'cause you're seriously not makin' any sense.

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[rikuheyriku]

[A kind smile, somewhat sympathetic and understanding, appears as he greets the newcomer.]

Well, so far, that seems like our best bet- pretending everything's normal, and just...going on about our lives. Don't worry, though. Not all of us are giving up on figuring out a way home, even if we are going with the...flow? Guess that's the best way to put it...

[He sets the device down on the table, below him. Propping his chin on both hands, he lets out a sigh as he peers down at the device with a faintly tense expression.]

Guess you could say it's our way of keeping things calm. So far, there's only been one monster attack that I know of. Other than that? Things have been...kind've boring.

[Then, he blinks.] Oh! I'm Sora, by the way. It's nice to meet you, Amada.

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[nemesisnomore]

Monster attack? What kind of monsters? [Is it Shadows? Maybe the Dark Hour exists here too. Or...something. With what just happened right before he got here he can't be sure of anything.

He shakes his head briefly. Don't dwell on that, not right now.] So....we just live here, go to school, do normal things? What about home? Is there even a way to know if home's okay?

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[rikuheyriku]

[He taps his chin a moment.] Well, all I really know is it wasn't Heartless or Nobodies. They were called Big...wana? Something like that.

[He shrugs.

To the last questions, Sora's lowering one hand and offering an exasperated smile.] That's about it, yeah.

[He struggles to hold his smile at that very last question, though.] Well...so far, I haven't figured anything out, with that...actually.

[Looking away from the camera, now.]

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[gullwingsgunner]

Nice to meet you, I'm Yuna. [She looked a little concerned, he looked tired, but she was going to at least try and help by answering his questions.]

Well, I've never really met the guy myself, but if he wanted to help us by giving us this flier then I'm pretty sure he can be trusted.

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[nemesisnomore]

Nice to meet you, too. [Huh... So he's a mystery.] The information about him is kind of strange, though.

[He looks the flier over again. Purses? Entertainment? Wizard?] Guidance isn't always trustworthy, either.... But if most people here trust him I guess it's okay.

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[gullwingsgunner]

[She pauses for a moment.] it is? I can't say I noticed anything about him being strange, unless it's the lack of information.

[She holds the device in one hand as she uses the other to place on her chin.]

I like to think people are trustworthy until I see or hear otherwise. But it seems like people trust him here, so it's okay.

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[stop_the_cicadas]

[You're fucking kidding him, right? That's just...a damn kid...

Sadafumi's expression makes it pretty clear just how unhappy he is with seeing such a young boy on this thing. He casually moves the cigarette out of the view of the camera, before speaking with a sigh.]

Well, for starters, you won't manage to get home any faster by fightin' against the guy. I can't say how trustworthy he is, since I doubt anybody's even met him. I can say, though, that he hasn't proven to be a liar.

Your best bet is to just stay calm.

[Don't mind him, Ken. He's kind of feeling protective of you. Seeing as he just lost his own son, he feels the need to look out for all the young people.]

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[nemesisnomore]

[Normally, he might see that expression and scowl at it. He doesn't want to be seen as just a kid! He' sick of it. But at the moment he's...too spent to care much, and figures he must be a pretty sorry sight anyway.]

That's good to know. [So he's either honest, or good at manipulating information and experience. Like Ikutsuki.] So...I just get a job, then? [The pamphlet mentioned jobs. He'll have to keep up his training and studies, too.]

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[shslprogrammer]

[Chihiro is somewhat nervous about using this so often, but he found it was at least useful and helped him at least talk to others. Not face to face buy sometimes steps were good.]

I would like to think that we can just pretend things are normal. [Better than what he had back home at least. So much better.] Though, I can't say for sure that there is anything we are suppose to do in particular because I haven't been here for long enough yet. [He pauses for a moment before bowing slightly.]

Oh, I-I'm Chihiro Fujisaki. I'm sorry I didn't say my name sooner. Amada-kun

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[nemesisnomore]

It seems like a bunch of people haven't been here very long... Any idea how long this has been happening? If there are fliers and pamphlets it's gotta be pretty organized.

[That, or this was planned. Which means even more organized.]

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[howdofeelings]

It's nice to meet you, Amada Ken. I'm Sai. [This is certainly the youngest person he's seen. It serves as proof that the party responsible for bringing people here, is furthest from discriminatory. Male, female, young, old, human, inhuman...

They seem to be covering all of the bases. He speaks in calm and seemingly friendly tone.] I'm afraid his level of trust has yet to be measured.

[Though, said "he" does continue to remain hidden. Maybe the person is a coward. Or simply finds meeting the latest citizens of Genessia a waste of time.

Or maybe he's just incredibly shy.

Well, whatever the case, Sai isn't amused by any of this. His "smile" is nothing more that a facade, as he assumes it's something that people prefer to see. Smiles are what people use when they're greeting one another. It's something that normal people use, right?]

As of right now, the answer to your last question is a 'yes'. That is the most rational option, at the moment, for civilians. Returning to a lifestyle most familiar would aid you in remaining calm.

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[nemesisnomore]

[Huh... Another person who says to just act natural for now. Seems like the safest option, in that case. He struggles not to flinch at the last line.]

Familiar... [Nothing will be the same again. Even if he were back home.] Right. So believe the flier, don't trust the guy behind it, and follow the crowd for now. [Sounds simple enough.]

....Where do we live while we're here?

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[beautifulmidboss]

[Although he had only just arrived, he couldn't help but reply once that video came on. It broke his heart to see this poor child in such a state. He's keeping his voice level, not wanting to overwhelm the boy.]

…I'm afraid to say I have very little information on this place myself, yet. I only woke up here last night.

My name is Vyers. Have you found anywhere safe to stay? I am only just getting my bearings, but do let me know if there is anything I can do.

[He wasn't sure what he could offer in the way of help, yet, but right now his paternal instincts were kicking in.]

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[nemesisnomore]

[Despite his age, Ken is very good at maintaining a facade of normalcy. It's only now, when it was supposed to all be over and suddenly isn't, that it's hitting too hard to hide.]

Not yet. I know I need a job, and it's a good idea to look for a roommate. Thank you for the offer, Vyers-san.

[Pretend it's normal. Like everyone's told him.]

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[cry_cry_birdie]

[Rubbing at the back of his head, he casually listened to all of the replies.]

Well, I'm not gonna bother telling you the same things you've already been told...

[Gray eyes drift to the side a moment.]

My name's Igarashi Ganta. You can just call me Ganta, though. [No point in formalities in a place like this.] I haven't been here all that long, but...I do know a couple of places that're kind of fun to hang out. Whenever you get settled, maybe I could show you? It can get pretty boring around here, after all.

[He awkwardly glances back to the camera.]

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[nemesisnomore]

[This one's different.]

What kinds of places? Like a library or cafe or....something else? [He'd be very happy to find a place to train. ...And a place to get a spear. That would definitely be a good thing.]

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[doctor_ozaki]

[You and him both, kid. He's not really jumping to get back either, but he's also starting to get sick of all this traveling.]

I would say as trustworthy as any other asshole that forces people away from their homes and makes them settle down in a foreign world. At least the people here seem friendlier, if not more ridiculous and irresponsible.

[He's been seeking out answers himself and getting shit 'ol, and it's clear by his look that it's really starting to piss him off.]

We're not even close to finding a way back, so you might as well go with it and settle yourself.

You thinking about staying with anyone?

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[nemesisnomore]

Then do we know he's the one behind this? [That adds a whole new layer of confusing and worrying possibilities. His eyes narrow.] Ridiculous and irresponsible how?

...I've seen one person I know here, but.... It'd just be awkward if I stayed with him. [Staying with Shinjiro after the conversation they've been having? Haha, no.]

[for_my_father]

[ A child, not that Mitsuru looked much older than the boy at this point in time, but the Persona user does take into consideration that there is extremely young boy here. ]

I cannot say. From my own research, no reason has come up, unfortunately.

[nemesisnomore]

[That's another familiar face. Ken turns to face the camera face on - the Gekkoukan symbol is clear on his jacket.]

Mitsuru-san, you're here too? [It's better to have his friends here, as much as he's sure he could take care of himself.] Wait- ....You're younger.

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[headfons]

[The redhead offers him a reassuring smile, one that makes it clear he understands the confusion. He can see the weariness, too. He recognizes it far too well. Ken may or may not notice the exhaustion in the green eyes looking back at him- it's not exactly easy to red, considering Luke fights so very hard to hide it.]

Yeah, that's basically it. So far, nobody's seen who brought us here, and it's pretty obvious they're either hiding out, or don't care enough to tell us the truth about why we're here.

[He sighs.]

Aside from the occasional monster, it's pretty peaceful. Find yourself a job, and you're pretty much set.

[He never went to school, so he doesn't think to mention that part.]

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[nemesisnomore]

[Oh, he can see it. It's the same look they all had in December and January. Even Junpei, who always smiled. Even Mitsuru, who had to be strong for so many. Even Minato, though he hid it expertly. No one could hide it like he could.]

So it's just wait around? [He'd really rather not. He can definitely be patient, but....this just doesn't seem like a good situation, and he has too much to deal with from home.] ....I'll look into what places will hire [a kid] me.

What kind of monsters? I'll need a weapon...