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WHO: Akira Kurusu
WHERE: Everywhereee
WHEN: 3/9-3/16!!
WHAT: Akira is coping pretty badly, but he's around the city doing sometimes nothing at any time in the day or night. Morrigan, his cat, is also out and about and people can pick him up and call his number for him to show up. Also putting my other toplevels in here. so it's kind of like a catchall.
WARNINGS: Mentions of death?! Some Persona 5 spoilers, might as well.

nothing to do...

[ Of course he lost some time on the weekend to answer some questions from the police for their investigation, then also check up on Minato just to make sure, but he has been wandering around the city after classes and avoiding whatever calls or texts he gets for hours. This goes on for days. Not even home brings him the peace he's looking for, so he only visits to do some quick necessities and have a quick bite purposely when his roommates are asleep or gone.

Otherwise, he can be found lingering around:
sitting on the bench at the park, feeding the pigeons or just staring up at the sky
around pizza port
by the subway station
by the high school
in alleys
by a haunted building
wherever else your character hangs
In the early morning, the middle of the day, or even at night. Sometimes he's rollerblading, but at all times wherever, whenever, his eyes are downcast. Fortunately, he's smart enough to check traffic lights.

There are too many things haunting his mind, replaying over and over... He thought he could handle this since he settled with Ryoji's death easier and faster, but nothing can wipe the imagery of the blood on the floor and the scattered chip bags in the background, the dull sound of the sirens, and the cry for help.

If you catch him on the street, you may witness him fall flat on his face. Miraculously, his glasses fly out of harm's way, but he doesn't budge from the floor and merely splays there like a corpse. It's fine. ]

cat looking for human son!!

[ Morrigan is known for some pretty shady things, but he has a different agenda today. This slick tuxedo cat is skulking Recolle looking for his owner. Akira has been gone far too long in February already, so his random disappearances will not be tolerated.

He can be found investigating Akira's usual spots like the cat cafe and the park, but he will visit the movie theaters and the houses of friends. Unfortunately, whoever brings him home with them thinking they can keep him there will be disappointed. Morrigan has NO PLANS to stay anywhere until Akira is found. This little cat burglar will protest with a lot of meowing and escape somehow, but you can probably catch him again not too far from your place. It won't stop him from trying to leave, though.

However, his collar does divulge his name, an address, and the number to call if found. ]

velvet blues (locked to persona protags and elizabeth)

[ Quite often he can be found in the Velvet Room at random times of the day after classes, whether he's doing his homework or merely lying in his cell bed, staring up at the dark ceiling with a dazed look. Sometimes he's sleeping and other times he's sitting with his knees close to his chest, head in his hands to calm himself down. Thank god for all these Jack Frost dolls in his jail cell.

And everywhere else in the Velvet Room. ]

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I think the same thing. [ Especially since he has heard a god run its mouth constantly, it only validates his theory. However, he's open for it to be challenged. ] From what I gathered from my friends, yes. It's a manifestation of your true self... I guess that can be considered the mind.

[ Stroking his chin, he thinks back on the dia spell that Nanashi cast. It's familiar and it's the only reason why he can point out what it was. Learning a little more about themselves has always been frightening yet fun... And it's keeping his mind off of horrible things. ]

Is it different for you? Or do you not know.

[ They used to have a Jojo in their group, so he's open-minded that Nanashi may be completely different. ]

I'm starting to understand what these Persona things are. It might be different for me.

[He tries to recall memories from his previous life. Most of them weren't pleasant, but Nanashi still answers.]

I don't remember too much. I think there was a contract involved? My other self offered up his life for the ability to command demons and gods. I don't understand why or how. [That's beyond shady, yikes.]

I'll let you know if I learn anything? Sorry, that's not very helpful.

[ How interesting... He knows that for Mohammed, they were entirely different things, but now there's this—demons that share similar skills, but not the same nature as Personas. ]

No, that's helpful enough. I've heard of a similar story from another Persona user—a god gave him the power, too... Nothing like commanding demons and gods, I guess. Just being able to summon his Persona.

[ You're not the only shady one. ]

What I learned so far is that gods and demons alike shouldn't be trusted so easily.

You'd have to be an idiot to trust one right away. These text say that gods and demons are unpredictable. I think they're right about that much.

[Nanashi thinks about the similarities between his demons and Akira's personas.]

Do you know the skill Posumudi by any chance?

[This man knew dia. It wouldn't be stretch to assume he knew about the other demon abilities, somehow.]

They’re no different from people. Aside from the otherwordly and ethereal parts with powers in between.

[ No big deal? When Nanashi asks that question, he takes... a long, slow sip. Let’s dissect that word. Will Latin help him? What about Japanese?? He’s going to rely on his gut for this one. ]

It sounds like it has to do with... Poison. Sounds dangerous. [ That moment when you’re so close, but so far. ] What does it do?

It can cure poison and sickness. I'll have my demon use it on you before you head out again.

[Nanashi doesn't feel good about letting Akira out into the wild without doing that much. He casts the spell Posumudi from his phone. That might seem a little weird. ]

That should do it. I learned a lot from you, Akira. Sorry for keeping you here for so long.

[ It's weird to hear "I'll have my demon do this" from a high schooler, but not as weird as seeing it cast from his phone? Is that why he's fiddling with it? Akira has so many questions, but he's at the end of his tea and sets it on the table.

If only Posumudi can cure mental ailments, but it does give a tingle in a familiar way. Maybe he should know this feeling? He can't help but smile for some reason. ]

No, thank you for inviting me. Maybe next time we can show off a bit. [ He falls silent as he picks himself up, hands sliding into his pockets. ] I think I needed this more than I would like to admit, but everything good has to end.

[ It's dumb how embarrassing this is, so he'll... Escort himself to the front door. ]

We're helping each other out, it's fine. Take care of yourself, alright?

[Nanashi sends Akira off with a smile and follows him to the doorstep.]

I'll see you again, Akira.

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