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

[isolates]

[He takes a moment to carefully think this over.] It was kinda like I didn't leave at all actually. It's kinda weird, looking back.

[inhearts]

Does that mean time doesn't pass here normally? [ Hmm... But she's smiling. ] It's a relief to hear that, though.

[isolates]

Probably not, since the first time I was here, I was here for months and it wouldn't make sense otherwise.

Did you leave behind some important business?

[inhearts]

[ She mmms. ] That's right! I made a promise to meet a friend on the 31st of January. Looks like I don't get to miss it, after all.

[isolates]

Oh that's good then! I'm glad. By the way, do you have any other questions about this place? I'll try to help if I can.

[inhearts]

A very important question! What are the best places to eat at?

[isolates]

[That makes him laugh heartily.]

That is an important question!

[He then proceeds to list the places that he thinks are good as well as their general directions.]

[inhearts]

[ *A*ing. Piiicks a random food listed. ] Is that your favourite, Yuuta-kun?

[isolates]

It's not bad!

[Although it definitely doesn't compare to Taisuke's cooking.]

[inhearts]

Talking about food always makes me hungry... Mmm, I know! I'm going to get something to eat! Want to come?

[isolates]

[He smiles brightly.] Only if you don't mind me coming along.

[inhearts]

I don't mind! I like eating with people.

[isolates]

Okay, let's go then!