.1 [Video//Japanese]
[There is a burst of static over the frequency, a clank of falling plastic, then a pixilated video. Even though the image appears to be sideways, a man can be made out. He’s leaning against a brick wall in a blue suit covered by a yellow rain-slicker, a gun held against his chest. It looks like he’s been running. When he speaks it's in Japanese]
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[The screen tilts dizzyingly as he picks it up, finally straightening up as he peers at it. Adachi jumps in shock, almost dropping the device all over again.]
S-shirogane?!
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I must admit, I had hardly expected you to arrive here... [Pause.] This city is called Discedo. Those of us here are brought for unknown reasons by a group of 'scientists.' Their goals and motivations are unknown. As I suspect you're realized, this place is often... somewhat dangerous.
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D-disedo?! Well it sure doesn't look like Inaba, that's for sure. What... what WERE those things? There were these... I think BATS! And they started attacking me... good thing I had my gun, right?
...wait... Scientists? Have you been watching movies Shirogane-kun?
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I have not. It may be hard for to swallow, but, unfortunately this is the truth. I have been here a month already. There are not many -- [...] [And she hesitates, looks away for a fraction of a second; seems to change her mind about something.] People here are taken from many worlds and times. Therefore my surprise at seeing you.
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Different worlds? Times? T-that's... well, I guess I've got no choice but to go with that, huh?
Surprised? Huh, some kinda funky coincidence I bet! I dunno why anyone would kidnap ME though...
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...I'm glad you're taking this so well.
[Brief pause.] I don't know why you would be taken, either. I had come up with a few untested theories as to why we're 'chosen,' but you... don't fit any of them.
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[He swallows heavily, and it suddenly DOES look like he's holding back full panic. Shivering, nervous tics, many a little shine to the eyes...]
..."We're"? Are there other people from Inaba here?!
(ooc: Strikes are VERY unspoken)
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...It isn't a dream. [She's trying to sound comforting. And probably failing massively.]
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[Whispered]... I hope you're wrong, Shirogane-san.
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... Regardless, you are correct that Satonaka is an acquaintance of Senpai. And myself, for that matter. [Hesitates.] I had theorized for a time that the people here were brought due to a connection... that is, it is apparently relatively common for one person to appear here, and then people they know to follow. Under that assumption, I suppose my being here could have brought you all here... [Well, the actual theory was about Persona users, but obviously with Adachi here, that doesn't work...]
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Well, what about these Port City folks? Do you know them?
I-i know I'm still a rookie Shirogane-san, but I AM a detective. Between the two of us I bet we could find the thread... Have you met these other folks from our... uhm..."world"? Maybe I'll pick up something you missed!
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I've met all save one, I believe. While there are some commonalities - some superficial, some not - [Pauuuse. Well, she's not going to tell him about Persona, but it might be easier if she did, not that he'd believe it -- and this hesitation in both directions is clear on her face --] There is nothing that extends to cover all of us. [Since you're here, Adachi.]
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... I might hunt them down myself too. I know you probably got it under control, but I have to do...something. Anything.
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