[Video] Greeting newcomers with a smile!

[dualpinkpistols]

Hey, Vatheon!

[ Have a smile from the camera, and a wave, Vatheon. :D The speaker is positively cheerful and bubbly, obviously unbothered by recent events. Or, rather, if she is, it isn't showing. ]

We've got some new arrivals, right~? If my info is right, that meeeeaaaans... you're all probably wondering a bunch of things! Well, never fear, because your ace reporter Maya Amano is here! The who's who, the what's what, and even anything else you can think of. As long as we've gotten it covered by someone I've probably got some info on it. After all, what good is being a journalist if you don't share?

[ If it was even possible, her smile widens. ] So! Go on, ask me anything! Oh, and don't be afraid to come see me if you want to just have some coffee or something on top of asking if you need to--I'm at this cute little café near the entrance to the Park, right? They have amazing seating.

[ A pause. ]

Oh, yeah--and if anyone's seen a guy who's a little uptight and goes by the name of Katsuya, could they drop me a little note? Thanks! And remember, "Think Positive" when things get tough! Even though our situation isn't ideal, it can still be a lot of fun if you give it a chance, right? Ciao! ♥

[ The feed cuts from there, with her blowing a kiss. ]

[ ooc: Action is fine if you want. Can't guarantee I will be able to reply right away because we're having a ton of storms here, but! Have a cheery reporter, Vat. ]

Comments

[messianic]

[A tilt of his head.]

The shadows I've encountered aren't anything like that. But they aren't exactly capable of conversing either. They're...more like monsters, to be honest.

[... humanity's fault. :c But he just falls silent on that point. Yeah. Too depressing a topic.]

[dualpinkpistols]

Hmm... well, not all demons could speak either. But I'm fairly sure the Shadows we encountered were made by the Crawling Chaos. He said he was part of humanity... so it's good to know that whatever happened, you guys are still around, regardless.

[ It certainly cheers her up. And then she is far too happy to smile again. ]

I guess it's best not to dwell, right? So, tell me about your adventures! I'm all ears.

[ :D ]

[messianic]

I suppose so.

[...adventures? ...Can they even be called that? Well uh...]

Um...It's difficult to find a place to start, to be honest.

[dualpinkpistols]

Then start where it started! You told me a little bit about things, but you certainly weren't very specific, Minato-kun. So, be specific!

[ The journalist in her is eager to hear the things he would say. She really smells a scoop here; it's a shame it's not one she'd write about. ]

[messianic]

[Where did it start, anyway? It feels like so long ago.]

...I had only been in Iwatodai a few days before the dorm was attacked by a large shadow.

[...A slightly unamused look goes here.]

And the first time I summoned my Persona, Death decided to show up as well.

[dualpinkpistols]

Geez, talk about showing up uninvited! That must have been really difficult...

[ She is starting to wonder if she can give this thing, like, a pink slip or something... ]

[messianic]

It wasn't pleasant, no.

[In other words, it hurt like hell, but yeah. He nods.]

Still...he was able to defeat the shadow. After that, I was invited to join SEES; it's a group organized to look like a school club, but the true purpose is, of course, to fight shadows.

[dualpinkpistols]

That makes a lot of sense... no one was even aware of the demons the Joker sent after us, so we had to keep it secret too. I bet you guys were a lot more organized than we were, huh?

[ A laugh; it's almost amusing. ]

[messianic]

I couldn't say. We did need to be organized for everything to work, of course. We even had a group sponsor, though...

[...Ikutsuki. :c]

[dualpinkpistols]

... That doesn't sound like it went too well.

[ But she won't push the issue if he doesn't want to talk about it. ]

What happened after you joined?

[messianic]

[No. No it did not. Though how do you say that he wanted to sacrifice them a la Jesus?]

Well...Then we went to Tartarus. It's a giant tower filled with shadows that our school becomes when the Dark Hour hits.

[/flattest expression ever]

[dualpinkpistols]

... That sounds kind of familiar. Tartarus... are you sure it's called that, Minato-kun?

[ Lol Xibalba. But she does have to ask, because that... is an odd name, for sure. ]

[messianic]

[Blink. Blink.]

Yes, positive. Why do you ask?

[dualpinkpistols]

... Because in Greek mythology, Tartarus is the name of the deep pit below the underworld. There's the Underworld itself, and then Tartarus, which is far lower than that. That's where the first set of primordial deities reside, if I'm remembering correctly... Nyx and her offspring.

[ She is pretty well-versed in mythology by now, so it's... very strange. ]

[messianic]

[. . .

DOT DOT DOT

No seriously. There is no emphasizing the amount of ellipsing he is doing here.]

...Accurate, anyway.

[dualpinkpistols]

Guess it hit the mark, huh...? You don't seem to know a lot about Greek mythology, then?

[ ... Well. ]

You know I won't push you to answer, but... isn't it about time you told me what you're hiding? I mean, all the stuff you guys are going through... it doesn't just happen. Nothing like that just happens; there's... always a reason.

[ Messing with her earlobe now, Maya is deep in thought, talking to herself. ]

If it's really Tartarus, then could it be because of rumors...? But no, I don't think anyone spread anything about mythology... hmm... maybe I ought to look into it more?

[messianic]

[He shakes his head then, a little tiredly despite himself. The choice he has to make still awaits him back home, after all. While he knows what choice he'll make, it hardly makes it any easier.

After all, what if Ryoji is right and Nyx simply...cannot be beaten?

That would really suck, wouldn't it? Yeah, well. He sighs, nodding.]

I didn't mean to hide anything from you. It just isn't a very easy topic.

[Putting it lightly, yep.]

Mythology is right. Nyx dwells in Tartarus--or she will, soon. Humanity's negativity called for her, you see.

[dualpinkpistols]

[ oh god again She looks a bit irritated now. ]

Part of me is really... hoping that it isn't him. If it IS him, then you guys are in for way more than you bargained for. He IS negativity itself... he used a historical figure. I wouldn't put it past him to spread fear using other means.

[ An annoyed huff. ] Jeez, you'd think they'd learn...

[messianic]

[Blink. Blink. And then he pauses, actually considering this. "Him"? Negativity itself?]

Nyarlathotep?

[dualpinkpistols]

... Yeah. He's... the Shadow of humanity. He drags the weak down to hell.

[ But there is determination here. ]

Whatever's going on, Minato-kun... you'll just have to whoop their ass good, alright? Don't let ANYONE make you think you can't win, because that just isn't true. If you give into that darkness and hesitate, then he'll win, even if he's not there.

If humanity is the problem... we have to be an example.

[messianic]

[...Pfffffffff.

Well.

...Heh.]

That's the plan.

[There's a lot that will hurt on the way there, but...he has to believe they can find a way, or there's no point in even trying. And he knows that isn't true.]

I have faith that people just need a second chance.

[dualpinkpistols]

That's exactly right, Minato-kun! You've just got to "Think Positive", and then anything will be possible!

[ A smile, and a nod. ]

... Sometimes, maybe even a third. But... people can be more than their negatives. That's why I firmly believe in you, and your friends, Minato-kun. Even though I've never met them... I think it's safe to say things are in good hands.

[messianic]

Thank you, Maya-chan.

[Still a little awkward to call her that, but he's trying! And he nods.]

We'll do our best, of course. I'm sure we'll find a way to succeed.

[...and thoughtfully--]

I doubt Nyx really wants the end of humanity as well.

[dualpinkpistols]

I'm not surprised... Nyx was depicted as having a lot of children and being a mother figure, particularly to Hemera, Hypnos, Thanatos, and her other offspring.

[ She seems pretty pleased, and laughs a bit. ]

I might only know a bit of mythology, but at least it's remotely useful for once!

[messianic]

[A sheepish laugh then; he runs a hand through his hair.]

It's something I should have looked into more, but things have been happening so quickly lately, I haven't gotten the chance.

[Aka his schedule is forever cram-packed.]