[ video ]

[bearnaked]

[ The screen's static fades in and out until the picture stabilizes, revealing what appears to be a black pool of liquid on the floor, on top of which there is a mask. A screech is heard. Suddenly, the mask is lifted up, and the black liquid takes on an amorphous shape. ]

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[video]

[twinknife]

[ GIANT Yosuke-face takes up the entirety of the smartphone's screen. He's peering around into it, like changing his perspective will change the image on the screen. ]

Hey...... Ted? Teddie.

[ Frown. ]

..... That you, buddy?

[video]

[bearnaked]

[ The creature makes a low, growling noise, keeping a moderate distance from the screen. ]

[expositional]

While we've had no previous luck attempting contact with this level of a shadow.. Teddie?

[bearnaked]

...................

[evocating]

Sh-shadow?!

[downtorest]

Don't hurt him.

He's all by himself, Atsumi.

[evocating]

He's not hurting anyone, is he?

[yearoftruth]

Should I ask you what's going on?

[downtorest]

Please don't be scared.

Do you want some company?

[bearnaked]

[ Maya Teddie pauses at the sound of Pharos's voice. For a moment, it doesn't move at all. Slowly, the mask bobs up and down, as if the Shadow is agreeing he would like company. ]

voice.

[yearoftruth]

Hey, Teddie, that's you, right?

....

You don't remember anything, do you?

screeching noises only

[bearnaked]

[mindoirsurvivor]

If you can understand me -- let me out past you and neither one of us needs to get hurt.

[bearnaked]

ARRRGHHHHHUUYAGGGHH

[mindoirsurvivor]

All these other people seem to think you've got a mind. They say you're a friend. I'm willing to trust that. To risk it. I'm going to open the door now.

/cowers in a corner

[bearnaked]