Who: Seventeen and Akira Kurusu
What: Bounty hunting time!
Where: Everglade
When: Jan. 30th
Notes: Bounty hunt on Gabriel the green flames. While Seventeen is on the hunt, there is an unexpected guest chiming in for the bounty as well.

( follow the cut )

Who: akira + P5s + various!
What: birthday for yusuke, persona "reawakening" of sorts, akira trying to plan for a business
When: 28th - onward, except where noted
Where: apartment (for the party), and then out and about for the rest (kiiiiind of open??)
Notes: A FEW...
first! nobody will be turned away by akira if they happen to show up during the party if they're a friend/acquaintance!!! akira made. a Lot of cake.......... please help?
second! there might be a few toplevels set up for pre-planned moments.
third! the party itself is a mingle, so feel free to specify in the subject line who your character is there to visit. :>

( peeeeersona! )
( birthday! )
( wildcard )

[The hologram is...informative. It isn't information that he's entirely happy with, but it's useful to know, assuming it's true. It also doesn't explain why so many of the people walking through this city have no trace of ki whatsoever, as if they aren't even really there.

Being kidnapped in and of itself grates; yes, his mother has her husband to take care of her in his absence but no doubt she's worried about him. The empty people just make it worse.

But he swallows it all down and stays calm and collected as he explores the immediate area outside the Bay and plays with this new 'smartphone', figuring out how it works. It's fascinatingly advanced, actually, and he might be found just leaning against a wall poking at it with interest.

Or he might be found talking to passersby, testing what they know and how they respond.]

[Video]

[A young man with long dark hair, grey eyes, and a pleasant, friendly smile appears on the network. He brushes back a stray strand of hair with a self-effacing expression before speaking.]

I'm afraid I'm not sure what the etiquette is, but I just arrived here earlier today. My name is Shuuichi Minamino. I'm sure I'll be able to look after myself, but I wanted to see if any of my friends ended up here, as well. Or... my mother... Since it seems like anyone can be brought here?

Their names are Shiori Minamino, Yusuke Urameshi, Kazuma Kuwabara, and Hiei.

[He glances down, the corner of a map brochure peeking into the camera's view.]

By the way... Are these descriptions of the cities genuine? They seem a bit fantastic. I'd appreciate anything anyone can tell me, to be quite honest.

WHO: akira kurusu
WHAT: this isn't where he parked the monamobile...
WHEN: 01/12
WHERE: keeping this open for genessia city itself!

NOTES: this post itself is spoiler-free!!! just let me know in the subject line if you'd like to avoid spoilers!

( dude, where's my cat? )

[ TEXT -> ACTION ] | [ Backdated Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday ]

(( OOC: if your character is someone who expressed interest in meeting up with Shinjiro later on, they will receive the following text message on their CPU, sometime during the above days. ))


want to hang out?

if your free today.

[ AUDIO ] | [ Backdated to Monday afternoon ]

Uh, there -

[ There's some shuffling sound, like he's setting the phone up somewhere, still. ]

Right. So.

... I ain't good at this, either the talkin or the - well.

But just writin it seemed ... not enough, and. All of you are probably sick of seein my face, so.

[ There's a brief pause, before he goes on. He sounds very, very tired, but his voice is nonetheless serious, and firm. ]

I frightened the hell outta a lot of you.

I said a lot of stuff, some of it to some people I don't even know.

And, it's complicated, but I can say that - while it wasn't all me, it was a part of me. So, yeah, I ain't gonna pretend it isn't my fault.

I'm sorry.

[ He swallows. ]

I am sorry.

I'm not gonna. Just sit around feelin guilty, though. Not -

[ Coughs. ]

- Yeah. So.

Up to you if you take this seriously.

But let me know if I can make it up to you.

[ And then the audio is turned off. ]

┊Action┊

[In one of the pods, a mess of long, ginger hair was sprawled about. At first, Futaba thought she was just in some weirdo dream, but the moment she sat up in the pod, she realized that she'd seen this place before. It took her a few moments with her fatigue to realize just why that was.]

Woah! This is not what I expected to see when I woke up!

[Glancing around a bit.]

This is.... Genessia..? Why am I back here?

.... I really need to contact the others if they're still here.

┊Video┊

[When the feed turned on, people will see a nice bed head as she put on her glasses lying next to her.]

I guess I did see something about people leaving and coming back last time, but I didn't think it would happen to me as well... Welp, I guess anything goes here.

Akira? Haru? Are you guys here? .... ..... [A small pause before] ....Akechi...?

Um... If you are... Can you come pick me up? That would be... really appreciated. Thanks.

Who: Akira Kurusu and Haru Okumura
Where: A random Italian restaurant in Genessia City
When: September 25th, late afternoon
What: Making it up to Haru for disappearing to the Dream Dock for three days without telling her, whoops.
Warnings: There will be major Persona 5 spoiler talk later on!

( i'm bad at flavor text )

"I can't say that this was what I was expecting." he mumbles. "I hope I haven't been out for long..."

At the Bay, a video feed opens up to a young man in what appears to be darkened school uniform. His short hair a little swept over his eyes and his face honestly looking a little tired. After a moment, he fiddles around with an old MP3 player and slips its headphones on, stuffing his hands into his pockets. Behind him, a Genessia new-visitor box already opened and emptied, discarded. He only pulls his hands out-of-pocket to check the phone. His face seems disinterested and tired, or otherwise very concentrated in trying to see how it worked. It seems he left the phone nearby and he tripped the feed by mistake. A small hint of recognition in his eyes.

"It's already on. Huh." A pause as he thinks of what to say. "Hey, if anyone's out there, I wouldn't mind some directions?" He hastily makes sure he's got everything. The boy shrugs as he looks for the button to switch off the feed. "...Might as well take a look around in the meantime."

[Minato's wandering around The Bay for now, feel free to respond for video or action!]

[ VIDEO ]

[ There's something with a rectangular edge mostly blocking the camera when it comes on. The rest of the view is plain ceiling. There's a clatter of keys, and then a voice called out - ]

Hey, Aki! Someone should damn well just fire me already.

... You're not even here, are you.

[ Shuffling sound - taking off a coat, maybe? And the sound of a fridge opening ]

Oh, I want it all in one bag - lady, I toldja if y'put raw shit in the bag with everythin else, it's gonna leak, and then you're gonna have blood all over your nice produce and what the hell did you expect, crazy lady, then you've gotta complain to my manager and -

[ Sound of a can of something opening ]

- and does nobody know how to use one of those damn self-checkout things, seriously, if it says it ain't gonna take cash, then cash won't work, yellin at me is gonna be like yellin at a brick wall, cause I don't give a shit -

[ Frustrated groan ]

- and now I'm talkin to myself like a crazy person.

[ Grumbles now under his breath, goes back to the phone. Picks up - looks like it was a pack of cigarettes blocking the camera. Shinjiro notices the light, indicating he's recording, and winces. ]

Damn it.

[ Switches off the video ]

[Video]

[The video opens to the familiar sight of the Bay, the device being held by a large bald man in a finely crafted suit. He gazes down at the device, light blue eyes almost seeming to glow in the gloom of the bay, face perfectly neutral.

He continues to stare down at the device in silence, the only sound being the waters of the bay echoing off the stone walls. Finally, just when it seems the recording will only consist of a creepy bald guy staring at the phone, he speaks, his voice deep and calm.]

"Testing."

[Action (Near the Bay and around Genessia)]

He leaves the Bay, comes upon Weiss' hologram, and listens patiently, still showing no signs of emotion. When it's done speaking, he grabs some of the pamphlets and brochures offered and leaves to explore the city. In one gloved hand he carries a black metal briefcase, bearing an interesting symbol in silver.

He'll be exploring the city until well after nightfall, then get a late dinner at wherever's still open and head back to Genessia Commonspace.

((OOC: Cheatcode hint: 47 likes kids and animals, in case you'd like a higher chance of a positive interaction.))

Video

[Those turning on their communicators are greeted by the sight of a red eye before the screen pulls back and reveals the face of a pretty but angry redheaded woman who has no chill walking briskly down a street.]

I had hoped that the last time was nothing but a dream, but it seems as though there's some sort of cosmic joke at play. Finding myself here once again certainly feels like it. But I suppose I should introduce myself once more. I am Mitsuru Kirijo.

Is Akihiko Sanada here again?

[Part of her hopes he's not. Despite knowing that the others won't notice her gone, it doesn't help that she wishes that Akihiko is back there to take care of their comrades in her stead. But, a familiar and trusted face at her side is something she also wants, selfish though that thought is.]

If he is, can you tell me where he is?

Action

[Anyone in Genessia will find Mitsuru walking down the street. She's trying to look cool as she takes in the sights, sunglasses covering her red eyes as she notes where things are in this first of four cities, but she has the habit of stopping when she sees something of particular interest. And she's pretty distinctive in that coat.]

[ The video recorded on the network appears to be from the angle of the podium that Weiss is standing at, though it's obvious that it's taking place in an official space. Just as likely, any character would be able to see the same scene on television as a press conference called by Weiss Schnee. What's stranger is that she doesn't seem quite as confident or self-assured as she might normally. This isn't good news. ]

Nova City has become a home to me. Which is what makes this incredibly difficult. The type of person I decided I wanted to be was the type of person who protects others- someone who fights to make things right, and be a better person than people expect of me. Being Nova City's Guardian has let me be that person, but it takes a toll. Everyone has a point at which their bias and self-interest conflicts with being able to do the right thing. I've recently begun to see where that point lies for me. Before I reach it, I'm going to do the right thing one last time for Nova City.

[ Weiss takes a deep breath, her fingers gripping slightly before she releases both them and the breath. ]

Today is my last day as City Guardian. In my place until the next election, Deputies Garrus Vakarian and Mercury Black will be acting as co-Guardians to lead the Nova City Guardian team. They have very different styles so it may be an.. interesting transition, but I think the contrast and balance will ultimately help to keep Nova City a fair and safe place.

[ She's so aware that it's going to be a controversial decision. Mercury is rash, with little leadership experience, but he got things done and he was decisive. He wouldn't play around with unnecessary ventures, and Weiss honestly felt that if he was going to continue down the path he was on, he needed to be motivated to do that. She'd give him the responsibilities and hoped he picked up on it, using his already skillfully trained abilities to support it. Garrus was far more justice-oriented and enthusiastic about the job, and much more intelligent, but he also acted too quickly and ended up on wild goose chases or involved in ridiculous drama somehow. The biggest worry she had about the team-up would be whether they would go too far in the name of justice, but she was hoping the remaining deputies would keep them in check in that aspect. Her other deputies may have been more qualified individually, but they were less likely to be followed by the rest of the team or more likely to be influenced by outside parties. It was the only combination that worked. They elected her, hopefully they trusted her deputies to uphold her standards in her stead. ]

Thank you.

[ And the transmission ends. ]

[ ACTION ]

In Genessia City, wandering around today, is a lanky teenaged hobo former hobo.

He's hitting up all of the grocery stores he can walk to.

Not specifically to buy anything ... if someone runs into him, they'll catch him scowling and looking at prices under his breath. Shinjiro knows how it looks, though, and he'll usually walk out of the store with something. A jar of concentrated miso. Cabbage, vinegar, carrots, onion. He tries to pick things which don't weigh too much, considering his trek about town, but he also tries to pick things which won't spoil too quickly. After all, even though he hasn't found a job just yet, whatever he does find might not give him a lot of time to do more than quick food prep.

He might run into people there, or on his way from store to store.

Eventually, though, he'll end up at an nondescript cafe near Genssia Commons, buying the cheapest tea on its menu. Sitting outside, bags stacked on the ground beside him against the wall, he tries to do some research on the futuristic smart phone. Shinjiro looks frustrated, and it's really very clear he's not used to the device he was given on arrival.

Shinjiro also looks deeply conflicted about something.




[ TEXT ] [ ANONYMOUS ] ((hackable))


how does healthcare work in Genessia?

also have there ever been cases of Apathy Syndrome here?

troll away I guess but a serious answer would be nice.

[David starts up the video feed and he looks much better than he did the last time he started it.]

So a belated congratulations to all current Guardians. I’m positive you will all do or continue to do a good job.

[To the next order of business.]

So like many of the other Guardians, I’m putting a call out for anyone interested in being a Deputy Guardian. Your job essentially would boil down to helping to protect Genessia City. For a while now I’ve only had Karla as a Deputy, but I think it is time to fix that. I don’t have any hard requirements for anyone interested in joining, there are many different ways that a person can help out with protecting the city. There are some possible changes that I’m considering for the future and having a full team could help with that.

If you would like to converse over the potential job, we can do so over this device. Otherwise, you can meet me in the Guardian’s Office in Genessia City [Address to the office is here] My door is always open to anyone, so don’t be afraid to drop by.

On a different note, I am thinking about opening up an MMORPG style branch of Holodeck’d. Granted, there is no Online aspect of it, so I guess it’d just be an MMRPG. You’d be your character and be able to adopt the look of your character model, use your own physical movements to engage in combat, ect. I suppose this is an interest check for that as well.

Who: Futaba & Akira
What: Futaba wanted to explore a bit more, but with the crowds (despite her self-training to go outside again), she wasn't sure she could do it herself. Good thing her Key Item is here to guide the way!
When: July 14th
Where: Nova City
Warning: None really. Unless Persona 5 spoilers pop up?

One would think that being here for this long, Futaba would have explored more of Nova City by now. Too bad her social anxiety made it impossible for her to withstand it for too long by herself until she ran all the way home in a hurry to her confines of her apartment about the bar; Not to mention the fact that Nova City was a decently sized location and the fact that it was foreign to her yet. Shibuya was big, but at least she knew more about it; This was a whole different beast.

So every time she'd considered going for it and facing her fears (it's a work in progress, okay?), she'd always back out and find some excuse to go with it. Not today. Futaba needed to face this head on and she knew it well. ....Still some moral support would be nice and Haru was working. At least her Key Item was here now, so Akira wouldn't mind going with her, right?

She sent a quick text, asking if he could go around with her, hoping he wasn't busy. Thankfully he seemed to be free and responded back to her fairly quickly. He's been to their place before (they were still trying to figure out how the three of them could fit in a small place like this), so it shouldn't have taken too long for him to arrive.

That was fine, because she needed to prep herself mentally that she was going outside with crowds of people everywhere. So she was sitting outside of her apartment building, just beside the doorway where she wouldn't be in the way and no one would smack her with the door which she waited for him to arrive.