IC Contact Post

[riderfist]

IC contact post for Makoto! Leave your letters, birds, PMs, telepathic signals and in person comments here. Though she has no bird yet to return that ...

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[mincingminuet]

Understood. I'll remember the difference when you have on that mask

[She'd made the same promise to Akira at least.]

I do owe you, for helping me out back there. I promised myself I'd buy a round or dinner for whoever did that. And I...definitely did promise I'd explain what was going on with Mateus. If you're up for meeting in the near future?

[riderfist]

Thank you. I realize it may sound a little odd, but the distinction is very important to us.

[there's no proof it could save lives, but why start getting slack now?]

Oh, no, you don't have to get dinner or anything like that. We could meet up for something though, I wouldn't mind that. It would be ... nice, to understand a little more about your magick abilities.

[mincingminuet]

It's important to thieves. I've been one. Doesn't sound odd at all

[A real name could get you caught and hanged, and even if she wasn't fond of it, Archades did deserve it.]

How about tonight at around seven? The Library Pub. I marked it on the map I gave you. And I do insist, you really saved me.

[riderfist]

You too? I wouldn't have guessed.

[hanged, or imprisoned, or dead, or who knows what? blackmail and death are no good friends to thieves]

Well, I would like to go there... But you saved me too, you know. It sounds nice though. I'll see you then.

[mincingminuet]

I don't have a code name, but yeah, I've been a thief. I mean, that's a part of being a Sky Pirate. Do I not look like a big enough rapscallion to you?

[Hanged, caught by the Empire. Any of that. No. She got it.]

Good. Come hungry.

[And whenever Makoto does get there, she'll find Penelo sitting on the railing outside, kicking her feet and waiting.]

[riderfist]

Rapscallion? No, I've never thought so.

I will, don't worry.

[On the railing ... that's a clear sign of rebellion if ever there were one. Makoto could never be so daring. But hey here she is, ten minutes before seven, playing punctual.]

I didn't make you wait, did I?

[mincingminuet]

[Pirate!]

Not so long that I'd have wandered off.

[A quick grin and she drops down.]

C'mon, this place is nice. My...uh...I guess he's my boyfriend...showed me.

[riderfist]

[you have the wrong Phantom Thief for piracy]

I'm glad for that.

[she nods, taking a look at the joint. seems nice.]

You guess? I thought most people were sure of those kinds of things.

[mincingminuet]

Well, we don't really have that concept on Ivalice.

[Pushing the door open...]

We're either 'together' or we're married, and that's really as far as it goes. There are so many gradients of 'together' here...but we'd be that where I'm from.

[riderfist]

Ivalice... ? Is that your world, then?

[she will go in then, and step aside so that Penelo can too, and look around a little. seems like a nice place.]

I see. It ... makes sense. I hope he's at least being a good boyfriend.

[mincingminuet]

It is.

[The place is nice. Cozy, set up like an actual pub.]

Anyway, we're not here to talk about boys. So!

[Sweeping animatedly across the room, arms and pigtails swinging, she takes a seat in a booth.]

Let's order. The...short ribs? Are really good. That's what I had last time.

[riderfist]

[she has not been in a lot of pubs in Tokyo, but it is cozy and nice. definitely different, but in a very good way.]

Sorry for getting us off track so soon.

[she follows much quieter, taking her seat across Penelo]

Is that so? I may have to try that then, if they're coming so well recommended.

[mincingminuet]

It is what it is! We're here to talk, not to be serious about everything ever.

[Shifting in her seat, Penelo grins at the server when their orders are taken and requests just that.]

So everything went okay with you? No injuries or anything?

[riderfist]

I suppose so.

[though Makoto is generally serious about most things... it's kind of her Thing. serious and analytical]

Oh, it was fine, really. Nothing too major. I was pretty sore the next day or so, but that's not unusual given what happened, I think. I got off pretty lightly.

[her knuckles were pretty messed up, though. and still showing the faintest marks of punching with crap gear]

And you? You were using an incredible power...

[mincingminuet]

[Penelo leans in and waves her fingers, a bit of rejuvenating light flooding the dim booth for a moment, as soon as she realizes that Makoto had any scrapes at all. It's just a simple Regen spell, but she's strong enough that it'll last for hours and dull the marks slowly.]

I was using an incredibly dangerous power. Magick is one thing, but I thought you and Akira both deserved to know about the Espers. I spoke with him earlier.

[A pause.]

They're different from your Personas. And...it may not be a pleasant tale. It's long, and at least somewhat grim. I'll understand if you'd rather not hear it.

[riderfist]

[this is nothing like a Diarahan and that makes it cool. she smiles just a little]

Is that right? Well, then!

You ... understand a little about Personas, then? If he's told you ... But I would like to know, if it's still alright. I think it's important to understand these things.

[mincingminuet]

Alright. Then...Akira's told me you've encountered beings that take on the shapes of gods and demons, that your Personas are those forms as well. In my world, the gods aren't just figments of...cognition. They're real, a race of incredibly powerful beings called the Occuria.

[She'll lead with this.]

The Occuria created all manner of things, and they've shaped my world since the beginning. That's...really where this story begins. Espers are, were, their servants.

[She closes her eyes and recites from memory:]

Beings of strange form and appearance made by the gods in ancient times. Favored with great strength and intellect, the Espers knew power far beyond that of men, but their power made them proud, and at length they sought to challenge the gods. Seeing this, the gods were angered and struck down their blessed children, and binding their souls and flesh with the Glyph of the Beast, they stole their freedom for all eternity. Now they are bound to live only when summoned by their Glyph, to serve whosoever called them forth.

[riderfist]

[she sits silently and digests that information slowly. that's uh. sure is something.]

I ... see. And you have such a Glyph, allowing you to summon one to aid you in battle. But that's pretty amazing. Is this ability rare?

[mincingminuet]

I have three, actually. I'd show you the glyphs but they appear as tattoos on my back and it's a little public for that. And to the best of my knowledge, yes it is rare. I have three of thirteen. The others are scattered among my friends.

[riderfist]

That's ... definitely much more astounding than anything else. All thirteen among one group?

[mincingminuet]

They were drawn to us. They call to one another, and we often ventured into areas heavy with Mist.

[A beat.]

It doesn't bother you that I'm carrying around three demons?

[riderfist]

The Mist ... ? I ... see. So you were drawn to one another. I do understand that.

[in all fairness you did not call them "demons" until now]

... W-Well, it's ... not something I've had to consider before. And it did seem as though you had control during battle. It's a rare ability you said, so it isn't as though it would be something to worry about everyone here having. I don't think "bothered" is really the word to describe it. Curious, maybe. Concerned. Does it effect you?

[mincingminuet]

[The booth literally begins to darken, the air growing a little colder, almost like Mateus knows it's being discussed.]

It can. If an Esper is around me too long, I risk losing control. And they'll find ways to hurt me and the people around me if they can. That's why I warned you not to touch it. It's wickedly cold, and it won't bother holding anything back if anyone but me comes into contact.

[She thought the demon bit was obvious.]

I guess...they're unfathomably ancient, and it'd be foolish to think that I can control them flawlessly.

[riderfist]

Very different than what I'm used to, for the most part. But if you're not worried about using their power, I'll trust that. You'd know far better than I ever could. Keeping a physical distance is... easy, all things considered.

... Sorry, I wasn't trying to cast doubt before. And I oughtn't assume anything like that. But I don't want to undermine, either. It comes down to your control, yes? You have to be careful and aware. There's nothing I can do but support that.

Never got this notif.

[mincingminuet]

That's true enough.

I am in control, but you saw him. How he fought. That's...not me.