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[fatedcontract]

[The blue-haired teen on the screen has one headphone settled on an ear, one free, and it fiddling with a music player hanging from his neck. He's also still wearing his uniform from Gekkoukan. After a moment, he let's it drop and focuses on his new phone.

This is weird, he's used to having a flip phone.]

I guess I should introduce myself. My name is Makoto Yuuki, I'm a student- was a student, at Gekkoukan High. I'm starting at the university here soon, once I'm a little better settled. I was leading a group called S.E.E.S.

[He's not good at this. Even Ms. Toriumi didn't force him to introduce himself in school.]

I know how to fight, if anyone needs someone to help with that? I'm mostly used to swords though, any kind. I was involved in kendo at my last school. Fashion club too, music club, student council. [What is free time?]

So, uh, if you need help with anything.

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[de_evilise]

Welcome to the city Makoto! I'm Marinette and.. ahah, that sounds like you were really busy back home. [ She.. can totally relate. ]

What did you do in the fashion club? Did you all make outfits or was it a different kind of club? [ Modeling, or maybe they sat around discussing the types of fashion through the years or something. ]

I'm a designer -- er, sort of in training -- so I'm always curious about other people interested in fashion, and different styles.

[fatedcontract]

[He smiles.] Nice to meet you, Marinette.

[She has no idea just how bust he kept himself. No college would have ever denied him.]

I mostly joined for my friend, Bebe. We made clothes though, I was helping him make a kimono so he could try to convince his uncle that his trip to Japan was worthwhile. It came out pretty well, he won a contest for his design back in France.

[de_evilise]

Wow, that's awesome for your friend! Kimonos can be a little tricky to get right. [ She pauses, surprised. ] Oh - wait, so you're from an alternate Earth too?

[ She knows by now not to assume just because someone's from AN Earth, it didn't mean it was from HER Earth, alas. Which is a shame. ]

[fatedcontract]

Bebe was- is, an amazing person. He can do anything he sets his mind to, I think. [These connections he still holds, it makes him smile.] Ah, I am. I mean, I suppose I am? I'm from Earth, at least. Japan.

[de_evilise]

I have family near there - Well maybe a little further than near, but.. yeah, I have an Uncle in China. I'm from France myself though - Paris specifically. It's nice to hear someone else knows it. Have you ever been there?

[fatedcontract]

Unfortunately, no. I've never had the chance to leave Japan. Well, except now. And if I ever get back, I'm not sure I'll ever have the chance. You'll have to tell me about it.

[de_evilise]

I'd love to tell you all about it sometime! [ She chuckles. ] Though if I told you here I might spend hours just talking about my home.

[fatedcontract]

[Makoto chuckles himself.] I don't mind. I haven't started university yet, so I have plenty of time to spare. I'll get you a coffee or something, you won't get dehydrated while we talk.

[de_evilise]

[ She laughs. ] Sounds good to me. Once I get started it's hard to stop talking about that.

[ It's definitely one of her favorite topics to talk about. ]

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[vedaandme]

What is S.E.E.S.?

[That username got his attention first, and the fact that this kid was leading some group with an acronym? Yeah. Definitely interesting. That might change once he finds more out...]

[fatedcontract]

[He takes a moment before answering. Mitsuru hasn't answered if she were here, and she's the one he's look to for an answer to this as a senior. Instead, it's left to him. She'd probably have told him to make the choice anyway.]

The Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad. We're a group that has skills normal students don't.

[vedaandme]

Interesting.

What kind of skills would those be?

[Yup. Tieria was just going to ask questions. Lots of them.]

[fatedcontract]

We're cognizant during the Dark Hour, a hidden hour between midnight, and 12:01. We're also capable of summoning Persona's.

[No, he won't demonstrate. Not here.]

[vedaandme]

[Okay, there was something that actually made no sense to Tieria for once. He hesitated, debating his response.]

That sounds interesting. What is the purpose of these abilities?

[fatedcontract]

[Welcome to Makoto's world.]

During the Dark Hour, you'll find shadows. They basically prey on anyone conscious during that time, feed on their minds. We're kind of immune to that and we can use our Persona's to fight and kill shadows.

So, kind of defensive in some ways.

[vedaandme]

[Well, this kid was definitely not from the same place Tieria was.]

You have an interesting username for the network. Any particular reason you picked that?

[fatedcontract]

Eh?

[He glances at his username and-]

Oh. I guess it must seem strange. Persona users have to be comfortable with the idea of dying, since what we do could get us killed. And, I mean, I already died. So it seemed right.

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[ragnarsson]

[Well, this seems like a helpful sort of fellow. The mention of fighting is what catches Ivar's ears.]

I could always use someone to spar with.

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[fatedcontract]

Yeah?

[He doesn't want to get rusty.]

I just need to get a good sword and I'd be up for it.

[ragnarsson]

There's plenty of swords at the training center you can borrow.

[It's been a while since Ivar got to properly face against anyone with a sword. It's not his favorite weapon, but he is proficient in it.]

[fatedcontract]

[Hm...]

I guess borrowing one works for now. I do need to get one of my own though, we had a reliable supplier back home but I'll have to figure something out here.

[ragnarsson]

The weapons here tend to be of good quality. I can recommend a few shops if you would like.

[If there's one thing the Viking knows, it's weapons.]

[fatedcontract]

I'd definitely appreciate that. I've only ever used the one that Mitsuru-senpai gave me so I got used to it.

[ragnarsson]

How long have you been using a sword?

[fatedcontract]

Just a year, so far. But it's been entirely live combat so I think that helps?