[Video] Gearing up for the first issue!

[dualpinkpistols]

Ciao, Vatheon~!

[ Have a perky journalist, guys. She's smiling at the screen. ]

Seems like the influx of newcomers has stopped as predicted, huh? I'd like to take the time to say "hi!" to everyone here, new and old, if we haven't already met. I'm Maya Amano, and it's nice to meet you! Things can get a little hectic here, though it's mostly a nice peaceful place, so don't worry! We'll get through this together.

[ Moving topics, she holds up what appears to be a magazine cover. The words "COOLEST" are on the front in English, and at the bottom is a little "Kismet Publishing". ]

Right! And on that note... news. Yes, that's right, this journalist is looking for her first big scoop~! If you guys have anything you think is news-worthy, call your Ace Reporter, and I'll be there in a zip, okay?

[ Have a little silly salute as she continues on. ]

I'm currently looking for stories to collect, so if any of you guys would like to tell me about yourselves, your home world, what you do, or especially about any dreams you have of the future, I might feature you in Coolest's first issue, next month! Or I may even save your story for another issue. I'm aiming for everyone to get to know each other better on top of learn about Vatheon here itself with my magazine, so I want to do a spotlight column on all of us foreigners. I don't care about what you did back home, even if you were what you'd consider "ordinary" or not!

Because "ordinary" is really only a few letters away from "extraordinary", don't you think?

[ Putting the magazine away, the camera focuses on Maya, who is jokingly holding and smiling over a microphone in her hand. ]

Doesn't matter the topic you're comfortable talking about, Vatheon! Go ahead and tell me, because you're all live with Maya now! I hope we can all get to know each other and have some fun along the way. Cheers!

[ And then the feed cuts with a wink and grin. ]

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[ There is a short pause, before she makes another call. Akihiko was gone from the dorms, as she'd noticed. ]

Hey, everyone. I heard your senpai went back... I know I haven't gotten the chance to meet and talk to all of you just yet in SEES. There's Haruka-chan and Ken-kun and Junpei-kun along with Mina-chin and Yukari-chan, right? I know you guys have inducted some new members, too. But if you guys need anything, don't hesitate to talk to me! As a fellow Persona user and an adult with personal experience on this sort of thing... I'd be happy just to listen, if you want. Maya's got your back! All of you.

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[ To the Persona 4 cast, including Souji and Kanji and Naoto, Maya gives a happy little wave, now. ]

I heard from the grapevine you guys are from Inaba... and you know the Gekkoukan kids, from Tatsumi Port Island? You met recently, right? So you guys can also use a Persona? If you don't mind, I'd really love to talk to all of you in person! Ciao~ ♥

Comments

[video]

[demon-heir.livejournal.com]

Maya! It's been a while! I was starting to wonder if you'd gone home or not.

[video]

[dualpinkpistols]

Oh, no! I've been a little busy with some kids here, but it's alright. I had to take care of some things, that's all.

[ A grin. ]

Do you have a specific dream, Mion-chan?

[video]

[demon-heir.livejournal.com]

A dream? Yeah, I guess. Doesn't everyone?

[Video] /my headcanon let me show you it

[angelphones.livejournal.com]

[He chuckles a little at the enthusiasm. It's kind of refreshing.]

My dreams got kind of sidetracked, but I was thinking of trying to see if I could get some sort of degree in music journalism.

[Video] IT IS BEAUTIFUL, like a visionary painting.

[dualpinkpistols]

Oh, is that so? I've got an aspiring fellow journalist in my hands, then! Don't give it up, though, 'kay? Because the only person who can give up or grant their dreams happens to be you.

[ A bright smile. ]

I got here, I'm sure you can too.

[Video] ilu

[angelphones.livejournal.com]

[He rubs the back of his neck a little nervously.]

My job description's changed, though. I don't think I'll end up going to university, or even finishing high school.

[Filter]

[chivalrygrudge.livejournal.com]

... How long have you had your persona?

[He's curious. :| ]

[Filter]

[dualpinkpistols]

[ Blink, blink. Hm. Well, she doesn't see why not to answer him. ]

Ever since I was about... mm, your age, I think! A little bit older than that. Why do you ask?

[Filter]

[chivalrygrudge.livejournal.com]

[Huh. So she really does have a lot of experience, since she looks like she's twice his age.]

I just wanted to know. I haven't had mine for long at all, compared to you.

SUP. 2 Threads can't contain the epicness of this CR, also FILTERED.

[tsundyne]

Yukari is poking around on her SFC, just in time to see both of these feeds, actually, though she isn't prompted to reply until the notices the one that is addressed to SEES.

Maya! So, you know about Akihiko-senpai, huh...?

She pauses for a moment. This probably should not have been terribly surprising to her, but nevertheless, she feels compelled to ask anyway.

...and it was just before we all got to talking, too...

[Filtered] It's like the CR that never ends. B)

[dualpinkpistols]

[ A nod. ]

Yeah, I'm sorry about it. I actually really wanted to talk to him, since from what I know, he's a boxer like my friend Ulala-chan... who's also a Persona user.

[ She shakes her head, though. ] How're things going otherwise, Yukari-chan?

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[xlillackeykitty.livejournal.com]

[ Oh Maya. Always on the job. It's quite inspiring. ]

Hey. I've got a few pictures you might find interesting in the city.
Also, know what, if you want pictures of anyone, drop me a line and I'll be happy to take them.

video; filtered (I swear I will put up an OOC post for this thing this month)

[dualpinkpistols]

[ ALWAYS, she is married to her work, Luka. Which is why she isn't attached to a man. At all. ]

Thanks for the offer, this is right up my ally! Once I figure out the stories I'm going to get lined up, I'll be calling on you for help, since my usual aid isn't here.

[ A pause as she becomes a bit more serious, though. ] ... Actually... I was wondering! Did you have any pictures you might've taken of Alpha?

[ Yes, always, ALWAYS on the job. : |a ]

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[vendorcycle.livejournal.com]

Maya-san! My friend-person-thing arrived!

[HE IS SO HAPPY]

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[dualpinkpistols]

I met him.

[ AW YOU ARE SO CUTE. ]

I'm glad, though! How have you been?

[aimforthesun.livejournal.com]

[... This is so annoyingly cheerful—]

'Coolest'? That's really the best name you could come up with?

[dualpinkpistols]

Actually, I didn't name it, but I thought it'd be fun if I kept the name of the old mag I worked for.

[ Awww you're so cute and grumpy ♥. ]

[Video / Filtered]

[pursueyourself.livejournal.com]

[ Souji barely knows Maya right now, but just from that, he can't help but like her already. ]

Sounds like a wonderful idea to me. Though I can't say much about my dreams yet. I was been planning to think thoroughly about what I want to focus on during my last year of high school. Until then, I'm doing as much as I can so I have an idea where to start from.

[ Oh, wait a sec. A light bulb goes off in his head. ]

Oh, but does returning to a town you love count as a future dream? Because if it does, then that's my definitive answer.

[ And this is where the filter starts! ]

Yes, we did meet recently. And sure, I don't mind at all. I'll have to check in with the others, of course, before I can say anything definite, but I can go alone if needed.

Do you have a place in mind?

[Video / Filtered]

[dualpinkpistols]

I'd say that counts as an excellent dream!

[ Regarding the magazine? WELP. ]

Of course some people are going to be critics, but whatever. I say it's all about what you believe is most important, right?

[ A small laugh. Aw you protags, so cute. ]

No where in particular, but I think it might be fun if we all got to know each other better, that's all! There's not many people who are connected the way we are, you know? By their Personas.

[flutterbyfool.livejournal.com]

You write a magazine? Awesome! I'll be sure to subscribe once you get published!

[Haruka takes a moment to think about her dream. It's kind of been derailed after everything that's happened in her time, but....]

I'm torn, actually! I don't know if I want to be a doctor or a teacher, but I'll certainly have music on the side.

[Filter starts here~]

You're on mine and Yukari's floor, right, Amano-san? It's nice to talk to you! What's your Persona like?

[Filtered]

[dualpinkpistols]

Yeah, I do! Actually, I usually just write articles and edit and stuff, but I want to start my own here. It's kind of been a bit of a headache, I had no idea it'd be this much work. It took a bit, but once I have everything organized, you guys will definitely get the first print!

[ Same here. She's careful to make sure it stays filtered after that. ]

Yeah, I am~ I've spoken with Yukari-chan and Mina-chin already! From what I know, what I call Persona isn't actually held down to one Persona in specifics like you guys usually have? Mine ability's closer to Mina-chin's--I can use multiple Personas, but only ones I have a good affinity with.

I started with Maia... she's mostly a healer with some water magic interspersed. Artemis isn't much different, but she's a lot stronger. She specializes in ice and healing magic, but she can also use Almighty and Holy magic.

[video]

[witchbuster.livejournal.com]

[She's saying this in the most casual way possible it's ridiculous.]

That's easy--I want to be a great Scythe Meister like my mother. But before that I need to make sure the deathscythe I made is better than my dad.

[video]

[dualpinkpistols]

[ ... This talk is completely foreign to her. ]

Sorry if I sound kind of stupid for asking this, but... that's German for Master or something like that, isn't it?

[ Deathscythe. Sheesh that sounds ominous. : |;; Nonetheless, if a bit befuddled, she is quick to smile once more. ]

I can't say I've ever heard of any of that, but! I hope you manage to get there.

[video]

[eclecticals.livejournal.com]

Hi, Maya! My name is Jade!

I can't say I have really thought too hard about what I want to do with my life... The only thing I've ever really dreamed of is being able to see my friends face-to-face, and I've gotten to do that here!

[video]

[dualpinkpistols]

Nice to meet you, Jade-chan!

[ A smile. ]

Well, that doesn't mean you can't find something new to go after, right? Just because you've succeeded doesn't mean you're done! It just means you should find the next destination... even if you don't know what it is just yet, you can look for it in the meantime~