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[ It'd kinda taken a backseat with everything else going on, but there's still something that's been bothering her a bit. She could just dismiss it as a kid making things up but... after everything she's experienced here, and back home, she's got a gut feeling there's more to it.

She can't search the internet like she used to but... well that doesn't mean crowdsourcing is off the table. ]

Hey, did anybody else run into a weird girl on their first day here? A little kid, blonde hair.

Also does anybody know what the name of this "linkshell" means? Kali Shashidhwaja. She mentioned that, along with telling me that "she" would try to hurt me if I ever lost it and was alone.

[ As a final note, she added the two pictures the girl had doodled, described as follows: " There was a crude drawing of a feminine figure with purple eyes standing over what appeared to be the corpses of a human and a moogle, looking a bit eerily similar to Futaba and her moogle even though the drawing was crude. " Along with "This time the figures looking like Futaba and her moogle were standing alive, and were surrounded by other figures. They faced toward the purple-eyed figure, who seemed to be fleeing."

And now, to see what information others might have... ]

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[Well, that just meant she will have to hold off on the dressing down until after the threat has been identified.]

I see.

This could perhaps have something to do with the threat that the moogle on the airship.

Did "she" provide any information other than the warning?

Not much. I tried asking who "she" was and all I got back were the drawings. She disappeared almost right after showing them to me.

[ With the "disappeared" part quite possibly being literal??? ]

Okay.

[She wants to write out her next response but second-guesses it. No reason to air out the rest of this conversation in chat.]

I'd like to talk.

In person.

Would that be alright?

[ Huh. It was thoughtful of Makoto to ask, really. ]

Sure. I'm in the living room.

[Makoto exited her room and entered the living room staring at the pictures in closer detail. No matter how many times she looked at it, she could only see the images of Futaba and her moogle lying dead or alive. The only thing that seems to determine whether or not she will survive this figure was the presence of others to protect her.]

[Makoto was NOT going to let that happen.]

Futaba, I-- [She pauses. Was she acting on impulse again? The pictures upset her, she knew, but she also didn't want to overreact and cause her to feel estranged.]

[Still, there is no other thing to be said except:] I'm troubled.

[ Futaba, meanwhile, looks up from her iMog Slate, slowly lowering it onto her lap. ]

Yeah, I... [ How does she put this into words. ] .... It kinda creeped me out too.

[ Not overly so, not with everything else that had been going on that day. But a lot moreso in hindsight. At the same time though, the way that the little girl had phrased it, she didn't think it was a personal threat towards Futaba herself, but more of a general warning. Besides, she had others with her. Others she trusted. So maybe... all that was why she wasn't as nervous as she could be.

Still creepy though. ]

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[Makoto took a deep breath, not entirely sure what Futaba's muisings were. She assumed that she was trying to digest everything, or try to figure out a way to protect herself. Sometimes it was hard to figure out what was going on inside her head.]

I don't want to... make this situation any more uncomfortable, but... it would make me more comfortable if we shared the dual bedroom for a little while.

I think it might also be a good idea to keep your iMog slate with you whenever you go outside.

Just... to be safe.

[ Hum.... Well she can see where this is coming from, and... well it's obvious that Makoto thinks she's in more danger than Futaba herself does. That all being said she can't... entirely say she's been opposed to the idea? The last few nights have been... more than a little strange. It's so different here than Tokyo.

She does kind of wish Makoto wouldn't worry quite so much though? It's kind of leaving her with a sinking feeling in her stomach, like maybe she should be a bit more upset about it. And her fears are not something she really wants to feed.

But in any case.... ]

I guess I wouldn't mind. It's... been really quiet.

Also are you kidding? I'm not letting this thing out of my sight!

[ Not until she has cracked it open like an egg. ]

[And in an instant the tension of the moment bursts like a bubble.]

[...it was enough to make Makoto chuckle, if only a little. Sure, the situation was serious, but they have been in worse situations before, right? The biggest mystery and greatest danger was that this foe was not known. But if they pool their resources and work together then things should turn out right?]

[She imagined that's what Yusuke and Morgana would say. In the end, she was still trying to take on too much on her own.]

...I really wish you would take this situation more seriously.

[But she smiles at Futaba regardless.] But I'm expecting good things. Have you found anything interesting about the device so far?

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[ Futaba, meanwhile, is a little concerned about taking the situation too seriously. Because that's all uh. That's ended well before. Or not, really. ]

Not much yet, unfortunately. The tech's really different from back home. It'll probably take me some time to break through.

[ She has no doubt she will eventually though. It's just a matter of time. ]

I can't make heads or tales of it, myself. It looks similar to our technology, but there's something that's very different. Kind of like the stove and oven.

Maybe its some sort of magic power source and security systems?

[That was the best that she could think of. Technology is VERY MUCH out of her wheelhouse.]

Yeah, that's probably it, actually.

[ She actually puts her iMog Slate down for a moment, turning to face Makoto directly, resting her arms on the back of the chair. ]

There was a book about the tech here at the Curti Center. Apparently a lot of it is based on this idea of "magitek," which is basically pushing magic and technology together.

Also they don't have computers.

[ Or internet. She's dying. ]

[Yeah.... she's... been closely monitoring Futaba's mental stability on that front. Frankly, she's impressed she'd been handling it as well as she had been.]

Yeah. I heard that the ship that brought us here was one of the devices they use with magitek. I noticed that our appliances had a similar structure as well.

...

Are you going to be alright?

[She... has concerns.]

...

[ That... actually struck a point. The only thing that's been keeping her sane and relatively stable has been working on the iMog Slate. Her gaze darts over the room quickly to check for signs of Minako before she sags. ]

We can't use our Personas here. And... my hacking can only go so far like this.

[ Like, internet withdrawal aside, she's uh. Feeling a little lost at the moment. She knows all of the members of the Phantom Thieves have their own strengths (even if she teases some of them about it) but her strengths are feeling kind of... declawed. ]

[While Makoto originally thought that Futaba was going to go through internet withdrawal, she wasn't expecting her to feel so powerless.]

[Fortunately for them both, Makoto had already started working on that. Since coming here she had met several people that were disappointed with their inability to do things. One was a rather detestable blue-robed fellow, while another was a witch that was having difficulty to fly. Even Makoto herself was feeling a bit disarmed without the ability to summon Johana. With a small movement she reached into her bag and pulled out a pamphlet.]

I have been thinking about that myself. The world of Vaikuntha relies on its own rules and seems to have the ability to enforce those rules on us. If we're going to be able to explore beyond the Curti Center, we are going to have to be able to defend ourselves. Fortunately, this world seems to have ways of empowering adventurers through something they call 'asterisks.'

[She flips the pamphlet over and slides it towards Futaba.] Futaba, have you seen the information on the Astrologean Job? It sounds like it would be right up your alley.

[ She frowns thoughtfully, taking the pamphlet. Adjusting to this world's rules didn't seem like a bad idea. She glances down at the cover, at the illustrations and- ]

What's with all the robes?

[ That's it, that's her first impression. ]

[Seriously...]

[Johanna give her patience, this girl...]

You don't have to wear the robes. This won't be like our outfits.

[THANK GOODNESS.]

[ She actually liked her Phantom Thief outfit... It was all futuristic, and really cool-looking.

Ah well.

Okay actually... taking this a bit more seriously. And starting to skim through the offered information. ]

You use cards to fight?

[ Although hm... strengthening the abilities of your allies, and healing... It's a bit more hands-on than she's used to but she can sort of see where Makoto's going with this. ]

[Oh few. Thank goodness. Because truth be told, that job sounded more like what Futaba was used to. A little more front-line, but then there wasn't any pure navigators either.]

Mhm. And if you look at them, you can see that one is Tarukaja, Sukukaja, and Rakukaja. You can heal, too.

I think you can do it and would be a fabulous Astrologean. You've already showed your versatility online and you've come a long way with coming outside.

Just... think of this as... a bonus level.

[SHE'S TRYING??]

[ Okay that was. Actually kind of endearing. Although honestly this was kind of more like some kind of DLC, or an expansion pack on an MMO. She's... she'll let it be, for now though. In recognition of Makoto's effort. ]

Yeah, something like that.

I guess I can probably look into it, at least.

[ She'll never be completely sure until she gives it a try, at least. ]

[Well, she's smiling. That's a step in the right direction? Try as she might, Makoto was never satisfied with her ability to help ease a person's fears. That was something that Ann and even were much better able to do.]

[She'll take this small victory.]

Mhm. There are other jobs you may want to consider. Feel free to borrow my pamphlet, if you like. I've made sure to note the ones that stood out for me.

I'm sure you'll pick something that interests you.

Yeah.

[ She'll probably do that. Someone else had already mentioned needing to fit in while they were here too. Adapting to this world's rules, since their own's were off the table.

It's not ideal, but she'll take it. ]

Thanks, Makoto.

[She nods. Hopefully they'll be able to go to the guilds soon and see what this job thing was all about.]

No problem. And if you're ever having trouble and need somebody to talk to, do feel free to bring those worries to me or Ren.

We're all in this together, after all.

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