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persona: chou yoshihisa (oc)

[Video] ♪ 01 : FOOL ♪

I don't think being dropped into a lake is very much of a welcome.

[The speaker is currently soaked to the bone, apparently not having thought to go dry out before using the orb he's gotten. Thankfully, the clip in his hair is keeping most of it out of his face, drowned rat look or not, and his dragonfly is making odd little melodic tones behind him.]

So, I took a look through the Guidebook... and it seems I'm here for a specific reason. A "fixing of a magical drain" or something like that? Does anyone else have any more information on that? It's kind of vague, and I generally mucked about with cards more than anything.

[While it's true in multiple forms, Chou carefully omits the fact they were magical cards.]

...Also, somewhere I could dry off and maybe get a change of clothes would be nice too. At least until mine dry out.

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The Chariot has more power, so they have to stand aside? Where's the Justice in that?

[First the package he received during the Year of the Dragon, and now this conversation... It feels like the Arcana are all returning to him, once again. He still hears the voices of all of his friends. He didn't succeed on his own, after all.

He shrugs. He can't say a lot in public - doesn't want Seito seeing it.] I'm just that one quiet guy in the classroom. Everyone would probably think I just transferred out or something.

Well, maybe Justice is only known by people who try to figure it out... we could ask the Hermit.

[Chou makes a thoughtful noise.]

I see. I guess hu--people do ignore others that don't make much noise.

[She has been lurking, she has been watching, and she just... well, she has to get in on it somehow.]

And yet all, even the likes of the Hermit are subject to the whims of Fortune's Wheel, are they not?

[She doesn't recognize Chou, but... well, this is making her curious. Could this young man be from their world as well...? That slip-up's got her attention too, but...]

[His eyes narrow just for a moment at that slip up. Hu... Humans?]

That's right. It takes great Strength to stand strong through that.

[Sup Naoto. Minato isn't sure, either.]

Being in the spotlight isn't really my thing anyway.

[The rest of the conversation is forgotten, especially now that Naoto has joined in.]

But sometimes, that strength just drags you down so you have to let it go... the Hanged Man likely knows that.

But the Hanged Man also knows from his new perspective that the greatest transition of all begins with Death.

[...Death... Minato's expression is particularly serious at its mention.]

Which isn't a bad thing. The turmoil can be made into something good, with Temperance.

But... the Devil is drawn by Temperance, and will always try to make trouble.

Naturally. The Devil's disruption then brings the ruin of the Tower.

But with the Tower fallen, people can reach for the Star again.

And when the Star's in reach, the Moon is beautifully in view.

And when the night ends, the Moon may no longer be seen... but the Sun rises once more.

We have to face the Sun with the pride of the living, because Judgement Day comes right behind.

But with that Judgement... the World becomes whole again.

[And that's it... the full Arcana. He wants to greet Naoto, but there's a weird sort of pressure on his throat, as if things aren't quite done.

But... that's silly. That's all of the Major Arcana, isn't it?]

And though in that world, Aeons may pass...

[Senpai is impressed, Naoto, most people don't know that one.]

...There remains one whole, greater than everything within it. The Universe exists beyond everything, and yet also at the core of everything.

[There's something distant when he says it. He understands the Universe intrinsically - he fostered each of the other arcana within himself and forged them into it, after all.]

[The moment the word leaves Minato's lips, Chou goes pale. "Universe." Aeon had confused him, but Universe had made something snap in the back of his head, a sudden burst of information, like one of his blocked senses was just fully opened again.]

That's my Arcana.

[His mouth goes faster than his mind and he blurts it out without thinking, just staring blankly at Minato as his brain tries to register this new information.]

[That gets a reaction. Minato's eyes widen, clearly shaken. He's silent for a moment.]

Are you sure?

[He isn't doubting it, especially not given the way it came out like that. So unprepared, even unknown... His mind races, he feels his breathing speeding up. Someone else who has the power of the Universe? Or is it just the arcana?

...He makes eye contact with Naoto. He has to get a grip on himself.] ...We should discuss this in private. Yoshihisa-san, are you still by the lake?

[Her eyes widen at Chou's words as well. She glances over to Minato and gives a curt nod. She'll be on her way, too as soon as Chou gives a location.]

Ah, yes, I am.

[He's a bit too stunned to try to reply properly, but he does nod, abet belatedly, at the question.]

I'll wait here?

[He nods back and returns his attention to Chou.]

We'll meet you there. [With that, he shuts off the feed. Marie might spot him dashing out of the house moments later. This was nowhere near as private as his first conversation with Naoto was, and he doesn't want to have anything outright on the orbternet if at all possible.]

[Naoto shuts off the feed without a word--Kita's not there to see Naoto leaving their house and she's quick to arrive as well (although Minato still probably gets there before she does).]

[Chou is waiting obediently by the lake for them, talking quietly to Belladonna, who's resting comfortingly in his hand. When the two arrive, he nods slightly, giving an unsure smile.]

Minato-kun, Naoto-kun.

Hey. [He slows as he approaches, hands slipping into his pockets. This is business now, instead of just greeting a newcomer, so he's wearing his SEES armband. He won't start the conversation just yet - there's a lot of stuff he could delve into, but he wants to wait a minute. Especially once Chou referse to Naoto as Naoto-kun... Do they know eachother?]

Ah... [Naoto's not sure how to respond when Chou greets her. It takes her a minute to collect herself.]

I'm sorry, I don't believe I caught your name...? [She seems a bit guilty, since Chou clearly knows her, but... she has no clue who he is.]

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