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Round 1: Test Drive
Welcome to the first test drive!
Please don't worry too much about using your Personas correctly or following the prompts exactly. They're meant to give you starting ideas, but by all means, go wild and add more options!
The objective here is to try out characters and see who you could have the most fun with in the game's setting. However, feel free to follow this link to request a Persona be generated for you as if you were part of the game. (Please try to limit this to only one of your test drive characters if you can as to not overwhelm us! Never mind generating Personas is a pretty fast process! Request for as many characters away as you like!)
If you have questions about the test drive itself, you can ask them here! If you want to play an AU don't forget this entire post can be used for you to get AU scenarios set up and see who your character might have been related too or know before Awakening.
Now then, let's begin...
The objective here is to try out characters and see who you could have the most fun with in the game's setting. However, feel free to follow this link to request a Persona be generated for you as if you were part of the game. (
If you have questions about the test drive itself, you can ask them here! If you want to play an AU don't forget this entire post can be used for you to get AU scenarios set up and see who your character might have been related too or know before Awakening.
Now then, let's begin...
Prompt 1 - From Dawn to Dusk
The city has been abuzz for the past few weeks. A new string of murders is making front page news and serving as a grim reminder why the nightly curfew is so important. As families, perhaps even someone close to you, mourn, pressure continues to rise at the many police stations and at city hall. The people are afraid and they’re demanding answers.
There's not much time for you to dwell on this.. Like everyone else in the city, you have a lot to do, and a tight schedule to do it in. You don't even notice the application that has appeared on your phone's screen. The headache that follows, however, is strange and disorienting, and it brings with it an odd sensation that something is wrong today. You’re just not sure why.
The day passes by and soon, it's close to midnight. Your body, if you're not in bed by now, is completely exhausted. Despite your best efforts, you'll find yourself closing your eyes. Too bad it's quickly interrupted by a strange noise, and movement like something pulsating softly.
It's your phone, or at least you think it's your phone, but it's never glowed this orange before. There’s mist rising above it almost like fire...something's definitely bizarre about this. Despite your fears, you forces yourself to open it, and click on that strange snake-like icon.
It opens revealing a single statement and blank box;
Your fingers move on their own. Before you have time to really think about it, and as the pain inside your head becomes so terrible you start breathing rapidly and sweating, you've entered a series of letters and pressed enter. Now you're in a large chatroom with many others...but your 'name' you've never even heard of it...have you? It almost feels like you have...
There's not much time for you to dwell on this.. Like everyone else in the city, you have a lot to do, and a tight schedule to do it in. You don't even notice the application that has appeared on your phone's screen. The headache that follows, however, is strange and disorienting, and it brings with it an odd sensation that something is wrong today. You’re just not sure why.
The day passes by and soon, it's close to midnight. Your body, if you're not in bed by now, is completely exhausted. Despite your best efforts, you'll find yourself closing your eyes. Too bad it's quickly interrupted by a strange noise, and movement like something pulsating softly.
It's your phone, or at least you think it's your phone, but it's never glowed this orange before. There’s mist rising above it almost like fire...something's definitely bizarre about this. Despite your fears, you forces yourself to open it, and click on that strange snake-like icon.
It opens revealing a single statement and blank box;
To begin, please write your name.Your fingers move on their own. Before you have time to really think about it, and as the pain inside your head becomes so terrible you start breathing rapidly and sweating, you've entered a series of letters and pressed enter. Now you're in a large chatroom with many others...but your 'name' you've never even heard of it...have you? It almost feels like you have...
Prompt 2 - Awakening
The last rays of the sun disappeared over the horizon almost an hour ago, yet here you are, walking through the apple orchards located behind one of the campus wings. The strange app that's been sending you strange clues the past seven days now says you're ready to face the truth. It told you to come here tonight, but never to travel alone. Repeatedly, it warns you to make sure to have someone close by if you're to survive…but besides some friends, what else did you bring with you? Did you pack for this, or did you figure you'd make it up as you go? Are you in a position to be able to bring weapons with you that no one would suspect?
Something is out there, and it's getting closer.
Before you can think, you see it: a large, blackish mass, almost like slime, slithering along the ground resembling a vaguely humanoid shape with glowing yellow eyes. When it roars again, it reveals rows and rows of teeth. This was a mistake your brain warns. The strange name from the chatroom, the days leading up to this...you're fairly certain even if you are prepared that you're going to die.
And yet, something inside you stirs. Even as they move closer, you find yourself charging instead of running, as your heartbeat increases. A voice inside is guiding you, each movement bringing forth a surge of memories of a past that you had lost. You’re angry and confused, but your pain, your fears, your rage for all of this… all of that needs to be taken out on those creatures.
All you need to do now is to tear out your heart.
Something is out there, and it's getting closer.
Before you can think, you see it: a large, blackish mass, almost like slime, slithering along the ground resembling a vaguely humanoid shape with glowing yellow eyes. When it roars again, it reveals rows and rows of teeth. This was a mistake your brain warns. The strange name from the chatroom, the days leading up to this...you're fairly certain even if you are prepared that you're going to die.
And yet, something inside you stirs. Even as they move closer, you find yourself charging instead of running, as your heartbeat increases. A voice inside is guiding you, each movement bringing forth a surge of memories of a past that you had lost. You’re angry and confused, but your pain, your fears, your rage for all of this… all of that needs to be taken out on those creatures.
All you need to do now is to tear out your heart.
Prompt 3 - A new, old life
Now that you have your memories back, the strange veil of this world has been somewhat lifted. Things that seemed simple now seem strange. You have so many questions, but not enough answers. Then there's the new weapons you wield and the strange creature inside of you...your Heart Persona.
During the day, you are encouraged to continue to live as you did before, but with old and new memories together, sometimes it is difficult to keep acting like you did. Will it cause issues in your job or school life? Will it change your reactions to whatever life you had here? Do you notice others like you who have awakened?
Maybe it would be a good time to send a chatroom message, just to ask others what they are planning to do. Maybe you should set up a meeting to fight shadows at night. Maybe you’ll organize a plan of attack or set up a club to escape the strange looks others have been giving you. Maybe you just want someone's opinion on the best place to have pizza. Hey, no one said you had to use the AppleNET just for serious things, after all.
During the day, you are encouraged to continue to live as you did before, but with old and new memories together, sometimes it is difficult to keep acting like you did. Will it cause issues in your job or school life? Will it change your reactions to whatever life you had here? Do you notice others like you who have awakened?
Maybe it would be a good time to send a chatroom message, just to ask others what they are planning to do. Maybe you should set up a meeting to fight shadows at night. Maybe you’ll organize a plan of attack or set up a club to escape the strange looks others have been giving you. Maybe you just want someone's opinion on the best place to have pizza. Hey, no one said you had to use the AppleNET just for serious things, after all.
COCOOOOOOO runs towards the horizon with
We can cover each other's weaknesses.
[ There are a few Makos in the school's database, but he's the only one on this app so far. Even then, he can't be too sure with how this app changes names. Still... He has a gut feeling. ]
You're at the university too, right?
SKIPS IN THE FLOWER FIELDS
[ mako feels like he recognizes the name from somewhere, but he can't quite figure out where he's met this guy. probably a classmate... if he saw fushimi in person, he'd be able to figure it out. ]
makes flower crowns for uwu
It's a little far.
[ He lives in something short of a mansion, probably. ]
But it's fine.
You can tag along until you get to your place.
[ I mean
Mako asked for help first ]
o-oh....u///u
i'm a train ride away. i was gonna tell you the same thing, actually.
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Anyway. ]
I don't mind playing support. I just don't want anyone holding me back.
[ How... friendly... Though if he's being completely honest, he would offer to protect a child if someone asked.
But he figures Mako can handle the tough love, so it's okay. ]
So tomorrow?
What time?
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that might be an issue, because my kit's mostly support-based, too.
[ not like mako plans on holding him back?! just throwing that out there. y'know. in case it just makes things worse or something. he'd still appreciate the company...maybe?? idk it's fushimi this might go badly ]
i'm usually done by 6pm. that too late?
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but maybe that Dash buff could be useful, hmm. it's worth a shot. ]
... We're fighting monsters that come out at night.
I wouldn't do this otherwise.
[ SO... FRIENDLY. ]
I'll meet you at the gate.
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gate at 6pm. got it.
[ so now we timeskip to the next day, right. well. mako's at least a little more relaxed now because he knows he won't have to fight the shadows alone tonight. it takes a lot off of his back, and even if fushimi doesn't seem like the friendliest guy? if it means he can get home earlier, then it's worth it.
he finishes class at 2, goes to the gym for recreational sports--he's not working today so he has time--and then heads to the gate, showered and everything. mako's pretty prompt so he arrives there right on time. ]
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Yeah.
Anyway, he was only ten minutes early, playing a mobage or something. ]
Hmm. So you were that Mako.
[ ??? ]
That's good.
[ ????????? ]
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Uh...yeah. That's me. And you're Fushimi.
[ he is so confused ]
Got it. So. Let's go?
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But as the sun sets, there's something amiss in the shadows and he has a feeling it's not Lenka. ]
Ten o' clock.
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[ shit. mako looks in that exact direction, right as the shadow lurking behind a lamp post jumps out and snarls at them, teeth glimmering under the light. in turn, mako summons his persona, a bright orange tiger who stands behind him.
as a negotiator, one of his abilities is to half the shadow's attack--he does just that, looking over to fushimi. go ahead bro ]
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—oh, okay. he's the dps. that's cool. as he draws the saber by his side, he quickly utters the words, ]
Fushimi, ready—!
[ and charges at the shadow. look, old habits die hard, and maybe he misses his clan...
his strikes are swift and merciless. the scuffle lasts shorter than it often does, he finds, and he comes out of it unscathed. so, that's a plus. ]
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likewise, mako is also unscathed. he turns to fushimi: ]
That was pretty impressive. Where'd you learn moves like that?
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It doesn't matter here, though. Huh. Now he feels like an idiot. Like a certain guy back home who keeps yelling about his gang tat. ]
Mm. Work.
[ And it was impressive because he made sure it was, of course, so he doesn't bat an eyelash at that. Without even sparing Mako a glance, he walks ahead. ]
Let's go. We can't waste time.
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[ he's about to ask what kind of job fushimi has, but uh. fushimi's not exactly talkative and he seems to just want to go home, so... mako trails along behind him, fiddling with his phone and opening the app. he scrolls through unread chats as they walk, and then they reach the train station.
he points to the line he uses to get home. ]
Do you take this one?
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Eh, Mako's way is the best. ]
Mm.
[ And then he walks away, like an asshole. ]
... You coming?
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Uh, yeah? You're walking really fast there, bro.
[ whatever, he catches up, scans his train pass and goes to line up. the train comes within a few minutes--bless this transportation system--and mako manages to grab a seat before the crowd rushes in.
he leans his head back against the window behind him, sighs, and closes his eyes. ]
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He's no one's bro.
But it's nothing he has to tell anyone, and he thinks he's made himself clear as far as social interaction is concerned. Which is why a minute after Mako closes his eyes, Fushimi has no problem jabbing him in the ribs. ]
Don't sleep. It won't be my fault if you miss your stop.
[ But they get off at the same stop???? ]
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that jab to the ribs, though? rude? ]
Ow-
[ it doesn't hurt that much, but still. what the hell, man-- ]
I'm not falling asleep.
[ now mako's starting to wonder if hanging around fushimi is a good idea. he's a weird dude who somehow knows how to fight because of his job? what kind of job would that be?
well...time passes and there's only a few stops before they reach their destination. mako opens his eyes immediately, slinging his bag over his shoulder. ]
I get off here.
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[ He follows after Mako and gets off at the same stop. That was an incredibly quiet ride... And he's completely okay with that, too. But there's something that he thinks needs addressing before the night is over. ]
Tokyo Legal Affairs Bureau, Civil Registry Department, Annex 4. Intelligence division. In other words, police.
[ ??? ]
You looked like you wanted to ask, but you were too scared to. [ He. Chuckles? If you can call it that. ] I wouldn't worry about that. Our only enemies are the shadows.
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[ oh my god--okay. suddenly, mako feels like he really, really needs to be talking to fushimi more. ]
That's what I wanna do--join the police, once I'm done with school.
[ suddenly, he thinks he respects fushimi a little more. ]
And I wasn't scared. I don't know, you just don't seem talkative. That's all.
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I don't like chitchat. [ He doesn't have anything to say to anyone most of the time. That habit leads people to call him boring, which isn't true at all, but... eh. Socializing is hard. ]
My agency's a little different from the usual, though. [ If the swordsmanship didn't tip him off.
Off they go to Mako's place! Is it a long walk from the station? ]
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Yeah, I figured. It's fine.
[ it's...awkward, but it's not a big deal. mako's usually surrounded by people who talk a whole lot, so. ]
You guys use swords. That's...not what you'd expect.
[ no, yeah, the swordsmanship definitely tipped him off a little. where is fushimi's place from here? ]