...Such a dreary topic aside, I'm truly glad to see you well. [ In health, at least, even if not in mood. ] Were you heading anywhere in particular? I'll accompany you.
[ Probably with Thanatos. Unless she's really bothered by him, then she'll just switch to someone a lot cuter, but infinitely chattier. ]
I... suppose that I have. [ It's weird to say that, when she's so firm about her and her other self being different—maybe the same, but different purely by life experiences—but... ] In my memories, at the very least. Not of this life, of course.
[ She's more neutral/subtle colors in this life. ]
[Lillian didn't answer for a few long breaths, trying to gather up thoughts that weren't entirely her own. Finally she shook her head, straightening up a bit.]
I saw you, all in blue, we were...in a school? But I don't know where. I was tryin' to stop...somethin', I'm not even sure what...
You were talkin' about destiny ...maybe choices? and then he appeared...
[She looked over at Thanatos.]
Without all the night lights 'n junk. And you attacked me and...
I see. [ Still, there's no doubt that... well, no, there's always the other Elizabeth's sister, she supposes? Except their hair length is vastly different, not to mention their style of clothing... Well, there's no doubt that Lillian's part of their little group somehow.
...That's something she'll have to let Minako know before the next meeting, or simply bring Lillian herself... Whenever that might be. ] How fortunate in its own way, I suppose... that you should find yourself a member of the largest cabal in the city.
[ A beat. ]
Just kidding. There are quite a few of us that have memories of the same world, however, and if you're familiar with a girl who looks like me in your memories, then there's no doubt that you're just the same. [ At least she isn't her guest, just an incidental other Persona user... probably. ] After all, such an otherworldly appearance surely can't be mistaken for anything else.
Koala away, Akira... She doesn't mind it too much, though aren't you. Too tall and too old for this behavior. ]
Could it be, Aki... You're bad with spice? [ so many people she knows are...... ] Well, I'd hardly say my body agrees with me and my taste for it, I suppose.
[ He is definitely too tall, but not at all too old. Age as a description of one's behavior is only a social construct. Let him enjoy being a child since that right has been robbed from both of them. ]
I'm not that bad, I think. It's meant to burn a hole through your stomach or else it's not a challenge at all. Otherwise, I like a kick in my food.
I haven't, but I have had ghost pepper ice cream. [ She continues to have it, actually, she always asks Yato for it when she can. It's the best-worst thing in existence. ] Will you treat me sometime?
[ Her hand is still slightly see through but it is GRADUALLY getting better. ]
The boba bar... [ Hmmmm. ] I'm glad there are still new things for me to experience here... Well, seeing as I didn't particularly go out much, I suppose that's to be expected.
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And I'm glad you're feeling better. [ She'll pat his back. ] Would you like to stand then, or are you going to continue being a cute baby sloth?
Souji had Kohryu out for quite a bit when we were in the same group back a few months ago... I was allowed to pet him. [ It was probably the second best moment of her life at the time, narrowly trumped by getting to pet Souji when he was a fox. ] He's quite a beautiful dragon... Regardless, I believe it's quite tiresome to keep them out for too long—even I begin to feel the strain after a longer while, especially if I train with them. Thus, I've been endeavoring to increase my stamina for such things.
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I suppose that must be working out, since I'm hardly fatigued by how long I've had Thanatos out since this blackout situation started. [ mmmmmm yep it's definitely her training and not anything else. ] Regardless, that's splendid to hear—I was on my way to work as well. You should stop by sometime, if you have need of floral arrangements. Sweet Stems is the best shop in town.
[ now that...... two flowershops got smashed together...... ]
I work as his sponsor-slash-the madame director of our detective agency, but my primary occupation is that of a part-timer at the flowershop... Attending university aside, naturally.
[ She's a busy lady, sue her. ...Not so busy now, because she learned her lesson, but still. ]
I'm hardly managerial enough to handle him and his modeling. I'm flattered you were under the impression though, naturally.
[ Sponsor-slash-the madame director still sounds pretty...uhh, alternative?? To him? The flower-shop is clearly just a front. Or that's the story that would make the most sense. There's just something kind of...different about Elizabeth, though he's not sure where to place it. ]
Well, you guys do seem to have kind of an interesting relationship.
[ Is that putting it lightly?
He scratches the side of his nose, sparing Thanatos a glance. ]
You wear a lot of hats, though. I'm surprised you've got enough energy to walk around with a Persona.
[ That's probably putting it lightly, but she'll take it. ]
I don't wear hats. [ .....SHE KNOWS IT'S A SAYING, IT'S A JOKE— ] But... Well, I've simply been training a lot to do so.
[ And... she feels like merely summoning them from a book, rather than from herself, might also play a part in it—this month so far, too, has had a strange feeling. But, well. Mmm. ]
I'm certain anyone could do so too if they worked hard enough. [ c: ]
Then it's agreed. We'll fight until victory is ours!
[ A little more, a little more, and the train reverses with a grumbling roar, clunking slowly backwards. Thanatos eases on his assault, shifting back to pick Elizabeth up in one of his arms.
Dangerous? Sure. But she's felt different for a while now, and while it's worrying, she doesn't think she has to worry too much about getting hurt. ]
At least I can perform better here than in that Last Fantasy thing!
[ Shove and... yank. As the train starts to give way, her intention becomes to see if she can't yank off the arm coming towards them, limit some of this thing's strength. It's a great amount of effort, of course and does pull it towards them somewhat... but it would be better longer term, right? ]
You're simply unused to the controls, Ms. Marker. A little more playtime, and you'll be a master at it... or at least a master at your chosen class's level, until you get more spells and skills and move to a higher tier of jobs.
[ Probably. Regardless, the train tries to tug its arm back so it can keep going back for a better charge, but Elda's surprisingly strong—when she gives it a stronger tug, it pulls partially off, wires crackling, and the train moves forward again.
It's trying to still go for its plan of attack, to draw back and charge again, but the other arm swipes at them again and Thanatos catches it on one of his coffins with a terrible crack, causing Elizabeth to wince at the proximity. ]
That's just it, there's so many skills and spells and jobs! I was looking up a guide the other day and the whole thing just seems a little overwhelming, doesn't it?!
[ But that said, maybe?
Okay, the arm is at least "broken" now, insofar as a robot arm can be broken and-
... Her hand are bleeding a little.
... No point in showing Elizabeth that, let's just get back to it, leap in to try and knock off the one Thanatos caught. ]
...Then I'll be certain to invite you along. [ With a small, earnest smile. She loves helping people do what they like; she promised to help Goro for the same reason, to sponsor his dream of being a detective.
Even if, with all that Retrospec has been to the the past half year or so, that's gone slightly awry. It's okay. They're working on it. ] I'd pay for everything, naturally. I have quite a few friends who are
[ a beat, and she shuffles her pamphlets until Iwatodai is on top again ]
of a lower financial standing as I am, so to speak, so I'd naturally be fronting their expenses regardless... I wouldn't mind doing the same for you as well. [ She's sure they'd probably have comments about it, but all the same, she can afford it, so why shouldn't she? Not all of the time, no, not like some of her family members, but more than just "once in a blue moon". ] As long as you wouldn't mind that, of course.
[ There are certain things he's struggling to uphold in his life, among them being the ability to fend for himself and live without accepting help. It'd be earlier in the month where he had a conversation about how he can't continue living like that, but at the same time... Ugh. He needs to find a way to contribute, that isn't just his "company."
Thoughts that he keeps to himself and carefully off his face, though he can't take back the pause that had passed before he speaks. ]
...I'd be grateful for it. If it's ever something like a roadtrip, let me drive. I can cook too.
[ Little skills he picked up that's used for living on his own, but that doesn't mean they can't apply to a group. And even though he's sure Elizabeth can afford a limo and a driver, and five star restaurants any place that she wants to go to, surely there are times where friends can just live on their own and make do with what they each can contribute, right? It'll be like camping. ...In New York. ...Maybe this isn't feasible after all. ]
A chauffeur and a chef... [ ...Hmmm. ] A cheffeur.
[ Cute, Elizabeth. ]
Nevertheless, I'd be happy for both. While I can certainly drive, I admit I'm not accustomed to longer ones such as those of the fabled "roadtrip" variety, and my culinary skills are still not quite up-to-snuff. [ She isn't a terrible cook, but she doesn't have the variety or experience she wants to. ...Also, she prefers experimentation to following a recipe. It causes Goro a lot of grief, probably. ] On the condition that I'm allowed to pick the music. That's usually the privilege of those who call "shotgun," isn't it?
[ Cheffeur... You're banned, Elizabeth. Banned from your own roadtrip. ]
Driving upwards of ten hours a day can get tiring. Across much of the country, there's little scenery either. [ Just hours upon hours of corn fields. ] Shotgun gets to choose the music, and has more leg room. But the back seat's where the snacks are, where people play games or whatever. [ "Whatever," because he only knows these things from movies; heck if he's ever been on a roadtrip or had to drive more than just himself and one other person anywhere. ]
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...Such a dreary topic aside, I'm truly glad to see you well. [ In health, at least, even if not in mood. ] Were you heading anywhere in particular? I'll accompany you.
[ Probably with Thanatos. Unless she's really bothered by him, then she'll just switch to someone a lot cuter, but infinitely chattier. ]
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...oh. ]
I... suppose that I have. [ It's weird to say that, when she's so firm about her and her other self being different—maybe the same, but different purely by life experiences—but... ] In my memories, at the very least. Not of this life, of course.
[ She's more neutral/subtle colors in this life. ]
Why do you ask?
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I saw you, all in blue, we were...in a school? But I don't know where. I was tryin' to stop...somethin', I'm not even sure what...
You were talkin' about destiny ...maybe choices? and then he appeared...
[She looked over at Thanatos.]
Without all the night lights 'n junk. And you attacked me and...
[Her eyes went a little wide.]
...I think I had an axe?
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Elizabeth's eyes widen a little too—there's no way, that... ]
Was it one that looked similar to a butterfly's wings...? [ She draws the shape of it with her fingers in the air, in the light. That sort of thing. ]
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I know it was huge at least.
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I see. [ Still, there's no doubt that... well, no, there's always the other Elizabeth's sister, she supposes? Except their hair length is vastly different, not to mention their style of clothing... Well, there's no doubt that Lillian's part of their little group somehow.
...That's something she'll have to let Minako know before the next meeting, or simply bring Lillian herself... Whenever that might be. ] How fortunate in its own way, I suppose... that you should find yourself a member of the largest cabal in the city.
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Just kidding. There are quite a few of us that have memories of the same world, however, and if you're familiar with a girl who looks like me in your memories, then there's no doubt that you're just the same. [ At least she isn't her guest, just an incidental other Persona user... probably. ] After all, such an otherworldly appearance surely can't be mistaken for anything else.
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Koala away, Akira... She doesn't mind it too much, though aren't you. Too tall and too old for this behavior. ]
Could it be, Aki... You're bad with spice? [ so many people she knows are...... ] Well, I'd hardly say my body agrees with me and my taste for it, I suppose.
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I'm not that bad, I think. It's meant to burn a hole through your stomach or else it's not a challenge at all. Otherwise, I like a kick in my food.
[ Hm. Elizabeth is one for spicy, isn't she? ]
Have you had spicy dole soft serve?
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I haven't, but I have had ghost pepper ice cream. [ She continues to have it, actually, she always asks Yato for it when she can. It's the best-worst thing in existence. ] Will you treat me sometime?
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[ What he learned is that egg waffles are amazing, though he hasn't had the opportunity to have more lately.
Huh... ]
I'm not dizzy anymore.
[ Unconsciously looks to her hand. ]
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The boba bar... [ Hmmmm. ] I'm glad there are still new things for me to experience here... Well, seeing as I didn't particularly go out much, I suppose that's to be expected.
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And I'm glad you're feeling better. [ She'll pat his back. ] Would you like to stand then, or are you going to continue being a cute baby sloth?
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Souji had Kohryu out for quite a bit when we were in the same group back a few months ago... I was allowed to pet him. [ It was probably the second best moment of her life at the time, narrowly trumped by getting to pet Souji when he was a fox. ] He's quite a beautiful dragon... Regardless, I believe it's quite tiresome to keep them out for too long—even I begin to feel the strain after a longer while, especially if I train with them. Thus, I've been endeavoring to increase my stamina for such things.
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I suppose that must be working out, since I'm hardly fatigued by how long I've had Thanatos out since this blackout situation started. [ mmmmmm yep it's definitely her training and not anything else. ] Regardless, that's splendid to hear—I was on my way to work as well. You should stop by sometime, if you have need of floral arrangements. Sweet Stems is the best shop in town.
[ now that...... two flowershops got smashed together...... ]
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Oh, so you're training, basically?
[ That's actually a good idea. The longer she can keep Thanatos out, the longer she'd be able to use it in battle if she needed. ]
Wait, flowers? I thought you were Goro Akechi's talent manager?
[ Or did he completely misunderstand the situation.
Probably. ]
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I work as his sponsor-slash-the madame director of our detective agency, but my primary occupation is that of a part-timer at the flowershop... Attending university aside, naturally.
[ She's a busy lady, sue her. ...Not so busy now, because she learned her lesson, but still. ]
I'm hardly managerial enough to handle him and his modeling. I'm flattered you were under the impression though, naturally.
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Well, you guys do seem to have kind of an interesting relationship.
[ Is that putting it lightly?
He scratches the side of his nose, sparing Thanatos a glance. ]
You wear a lot of hats, though. I'm surprised you've got enough energy to walk around with a Persona.
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I don't wear hats. [ .....SHE KNOWS IT'S A SAYING, IT'S A JOKE— ] But... Well, I've simply been training a lot to do so.
[ And... she feels like merely summoning them from a book, rather than from herself, might also play a part in it—this month so far, too, has had a strange feeling. But, well. Mmm. ]
I'm certain anyone could do so too if they worked hard enough. [ c: ]
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Then it's agreed. We'll fight until victory is ours!
[ A little more, a little more, and the train reverses with a grumbling roar, clunking slowly backwards. Thanatos eases on his assault, shifting back to pick Elizabeth up in one of his arms.
Dangerous? Sure. But she's felt different for a while now, and while it's worrying, she doesn't think she has to worry too much about getting hurt. ]
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[ Shove and... yank. As the train starts to give way, her intention becomes to see if she can't yank off the arm coming towards them, limit some of this thing's strength. It's a great amount of effort, of course and does pull it towards them somewhat... but it would be better longer term, right? ]
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[ Probably. Regardless, the train tries to tug its arm back so it can keep going back for a better charge, but Elda's surprisingly strong—when she gives it a stronger tug, it pulls partially off, wires crackling, and the train moves forward again.
It's trying to still go for its plan of attack, to draw back and charge again, but the other arm swipes at them again and Thanatos catches it on one of his coffins with a terrible crack, causing Elizabeth to wince at the proximity. ]
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[ But that said, maybe?
Okay, the arm is at least "broken" now, insofar as a robot arm can be broken and-
... Her hand are bleeding a little.
... No point in showing Elizabeth that, let's just get back to it, leap in to try and knock off the one Thanatos caught. ]
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...Then I'll be certain to invite you along. [ With a small, earnest smile. She loves helping people do what they like; she promised to help Goro for the same reason, to sponsor his dream of being a detective.
Even if, with all that Retrospec has been to the the past half year or so, that's gone slightly awry. It's okay. They're working on it. ] I'd pay for everything, naturally. I have quite a few friends who are
[ a beat, and she shuffles her pamphlets until Iwatodai is on top again ]
of a lower financial standing as I am, so to speak, so I'd naturally be fronting their expenses regardless... I wouldn't mind doing the same for you as well. [ She's sure they'd probably have comments about it, but all the same, she can afford it, so why shouldn't she? Not all of the time, no, not like some of her family members, but more than just "once in a blue moon". ] As long as you wouldn't mind that, of course.
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Thoughts that he keeps to himself and carefully off his face, though he can't take back the pause that had passed before he speaks. ]
...I'd be grateful for it. If it's ever something like a roadtrip, let me drive. I can cook too.
[ Little skills he picked up that's used for living on his own, but that doesn't mean they can't apply to a group. And even though he's sure Elizabeth can afford a limo and a driver, and five star restaurants any place that she wants to go to, surely there are times where friends can just live on their own and make do with what they each can contribute, right? It'll be like camping. ...In New York. ...Maybe this isn't feasible after all. ]
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[ Cute, Elizabeth. ]
Nevertheless, I'd be happy for both. While I can certainly drive, I admit I'm not accustomed to longer ones such as those of the fabled "roadtrip" variety, and my culinary skills are still not quite up-to-snuff. [ She isn't a terrible cook, but she doesn't have the variety or experience she wants to. ...Also, she prefers experimentation to following a recipe. It causes Goro a lot of grief, probably. ] On the condition that I'm allowed to pick the music. That's usually the privilege of those who call "shotgun," isn't it?
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Driving upwards of ten hours a day can get tiring. Across much of the country, there's little scenery either. [ Just hours upon hours of corn fields. ] Shotgun gets to choose the music, and has more leg room. But the back seat's where the snacks are, where people play games or whatever. [ "Whatever," because he only knows these things from movies; heck if he's ever been on a roadtrip or had to drive more than just himself and one other person anywhere. ]
Are you sure shotgun's where you want to be?
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