the fool.

[inhearts]

[ Note: Backdated to before the Easter event!

It can be anywhere, really. Maybe in a field, in a dungeon -- or even in a more desolated part of town.

Minako's standing still; sometimes in a neutral position, sometimes not. Her eyes are closed and one hand is placed on top of her heart. She's concentrating, or trying to. You can hear her verbally going 'hmm' or 'mmm' as she's trying -- trying to do something. Sometimes she shouts (but never in town), sometimes she speaks softly, but you can hear it if you come close enough: ]

Persona!

[ Whatever she's trying to do, she doesn't succeed. It's probably obvious by the way she opens her eyes and sighs heavily. If she's near a wall, she leans on it. If she isn't, she settles down on the grass or floor, looking at her hands rather unhappily. Engrossed in her predicament, she won't notice anyone until they move close enough or make a sound.

And after a small break, you can be sure she's going to try it again. ]

Comments

[eightofseven]

No.

[inhearts]

[ It's food for thought, at least. ]

Oh! I didn't ask -- is it okay for me to call you An-kun?

1/2

[eightofseven]

...hm. It is customary to have name for something like this, isn't it?

[eightofseven]

...Address me as Saiduq. Al Saiduq.

[inhearts]

Sai -- Saiduq-kun? ...Saiduq-san? [ She tests the name out, slowly, looking at him carefully to see if she's pronounced it right. ] Or do you prefer Al-kun?

[eightofseven]

...that will be fine.

[Without changing expression, he raises his Relic.]

I would like to accompany you when you regain the ability to use your power.

[inhearts]

[ She does the same; they're on each other's list now. ]

I'll let you know when I do, Saiduq-san! Please take care of yourself until then.

[eightofseven]

Until then, Deathly One.

[He departs, in a manner almost as mysterious as the way he approached.]

[inhearts]

Bye-bye!

[ Maaaaaking a mental note to keep an eye out. ]