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[purrtagonist]

Soooo how's everyone feeling?

[THIS MESSAGE HAS A PURPOSE HE SWEARS]

Serious question, by the way. I talked to Astoria as soon as we got back, and she was pretty worried about the way I. . . felt to her?

[GOD PUTTING IT THAT WAY SOUND WEIRD]

She said that I brought something back with me from Struxta. Something dark, evil, heavy. . . wrong? I don't know about you guys but absolutely none of that is confidence inspiring. Wonder why.

[AHA]

She also told me that the wilting plants around the temple aren't normal. "Everything here seems to be just here. Present, alive, blooming," is what she said, word for word. She's never seen anything here die before.

[. . .]

I don't really know what she's talking about, especially because I feel just fine. I don't think she does yet either, though I imagine she's going to investigate. Just be careful, all right? And if you notice anything off about yourself, let me or someone else know.






Because if we all came back possessed by space demons or infected by robot tuberculosis I'm gonna be pretty pissed.

Comments

[flyingsolos]

Pretty sure it's not space demons.

But you really don't feel off at all?

[purrtagonist]

Could be space demons.

[yOU DON'T KNOW]

But yeah, I feel fine. Have you noticed anything?

[flyingsolos]

Not really? Nothing dark or evil, anyway.

I've just been kind of tired lately.

[purrtagonist]

[there's a pause before he responds]

Normal tired, or abnormal tired?

[flyingsolos]

I don't think it's too abnormal? I didn't really sleep all that well before we made it back, so I'm probably still catching up on it. If I sleep a little earlier, I'm sure I'll be back to usual levels in no time!



[purrtagonist]

[hmmm]

Keep me updated if it doesn't work, or if it gets worse, okay?

[it's probably nothing too worrying, but like he had said in his network post. . . he doesn't know what it is they brought back with them, and Astoria had seemed pretty worried about whatever it was. it's better to keep an eye on any abnormalities-- no matter how small]

[flyingsolos]

If I'm still tired, I promise to come use your shoulder as a pillow.

[ ... well. He probably knows she'll tell him, but she can't resist teasing at least a little. ]

[purrtagonist]

Only if you pay the shoulder pillow fee first.

[lord they're gonna flirt in public]

[flyingsolos]

What, no discount?

[purrtagonist]

I can't show favoritism. It's against company policy.

[flyingsolos]

I hope your prices aren't too steep then.

[purrtagonist]

I think you'll find them to be pretty agreeable.

[flyingsolos]

Understood! Then if it comes to that, I'll consider it. If I have the funds.

[purrtagonist]

[an amused laugh on the other end]

Seriously, though. Let me know if anything weird starts happening.

[flyingsolos]

I will. You too, okay? I don't know if I'll be able to help, but we might as well keep track of each other.

[purrtagonist]

I don't think any of us will know how to help until we figure out what, exactly, is wrong and Astoria figures out how to get rid of it.

[flyingsolos]

Do you think that's something she can do? I know she's got the power to hand out abilities like candy and drop us in other places, but...

[purrtagonist]

I don't know.

[. . .]

But if we did bring something dangerous back with us, I don't think Astoria would just stand around and let it hurt us OR her temple.

[flyingsolos]

You're right.

... I really hope it's not what killed the humans back on Struxta.

[purrtagonist]

[HAHA. . .]

. . . we didn't get sick while we were there. It probably isn't that.

[but he'd be lying if he said he didn't consider it]

[flyingsolos]

That's true. I hope it's just that you're possessed by a demon.

[purrtagonist]

[. . . insert joke about his Persona being one of many iterations of Satan here. . .]

Are you going to hang out with Ryuji behind the salt ring?

[flyingsolos]

Nah. I could always try my hand at exorcising.

[purrtagonist]

Every young and upstart exorcist starts somewhere.

[flyingsolos]

You know, Kou-kun's family owns a shrine. We could have him step in too.