//SCENARIOS.EXE
PHASE I [ xx xx ]
Your first day will go normally enough, even if some things at work or school will behave a little oddly. Nothing too major, but enough to give you a sense of unease through the day.
The real fun begins when the evening is in full swing, because things will feel even worse than before. Objects will disappear and reappear in the wrong places, your HoloGM at home or the workplace will decide to suddenly flicker into strange shapes and frightening objects before turning to normal, and who threw that lamp??
If you were planning on spending an evening of peace, well. We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but... on the positive side, there's a fun stream of spooky shows to watch?! Just ignore the possibility of someone joining you... or not. Ignoring a guest isn't nice, you know. Will you run into the arms of a lover or friend, or run and hide? The choice is yours.
PHASE II [ xxxx ] You're going to really not like what comes next, deep into the hours past 3 a.m. Hope you're not a cranky sleeper, because you may want to be up for this. Your Cerevice will blink a strange message that will merely read "W A R N I N G" and flicker to normal before you feel that your privacy has been completely compromised.
Or at least haunted.
Because the next thing you know? Ghosts. Lots of them. And they're not going to wait before giving you chase and letting your senses take the hit. Of course, you might just get lucky and not be visited by any of the ghosts at all- but then again, things will just continue to make you jumpy and spook you out throughout the time the others suffer. Hope you weren't counting on a lot of sleep. And as for those of you who will eventually become victims of your unfriendly visitors, well... hope your friends are around to help. Your CereVice certainly will.
PHASE III [ xxxx ]
What a rotten week. If you haven't been visited by your ghosts of eternal damage, you're going to have a nasty week at work with things going wrong and everything just points at you. If you have been hit by a ghost, you're going to be suffering the after-effects throughout. The good news is, your CereVices will do their best to compensate for what you did lose. You can voice activate them or touch activate them, or have them give you textual directions. Your healer friends however, can come in very handy and attempt to fix you up- and may even succeed! Though some effects may be stronger than the rest. Even ViViD will have some intriguing new stages that may put your recent condition into focus and have you work through them to gain a better boost.
Just don't be surprised if it isn't entirely effective, but hey, remember when we said having friends is a good thing? Hope you've been making some, because they might just be the only chance you have against suffering this alone.
PHASE IV [ xxxx ]
As the week draws to a close, the effects of the hauntings will start to wear off, and surprise and joy, things will seem normal again. People won't be experiencing any irritations and jumpy situations at home anymore, and all will be well.
Then night will fall and they'll come again.
For those of you who were lucky enough to escape, the only trouble you'll have is the screams of horror and the frightening situations your friends are in (did we mention you had to make friends?)- you may have to get out of bed to help, hunt around- and probably put your life on the line.
Because those that did get affected, will be dragged into a place of horror and fright, of shivers and quivers- Vidia's Secret: Premium Lingerie to suit all tastes. A beast of horrifying proportions awaits there, ready to tear your friends from limb to limb, so we do hope the captives are prepared to fight, or die trying.
PURGATORY [ whyo'clock ]
You died while fighting against the final boss. Sucks, but it happens. That's why you're here, after all. There isn't much, but make yourselves at home. The surroundings will look pleasant enough, little recovery huts with some cute digital medics of all types waiting in there to help you out. After about 12 hours in Ceres time, the characters will step out of ViViD and be given gift bags with "You Tried" stars on them, each containing a sexy set of lingerie (and animal onesies for anyone below 16) and pampering materials like bath bombs, chocolates, candles and shampoos to take the trauma off the last few days. For those that survived, they'll be getting the same, as well as "Well Done!" stars on their bags (and an extra massage coupon)- and all parties will recieve a little note contained within reading: "We're sorry, have some gifts. You can blame one of your own for being too curious, though. Remember to read the instructions next time, and don't go on witch hunts!"
For those exploring Purgatory, just relax and enjoy the view. Also, your characters might have woken up wearing the lingerie or onesies during their "recovery treatment"... we're sorry they're the only clothes they'll get until they leave. :(
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My room's down this way! Oh - but the door is shut... You can just put it in the bathroom, I guess. There aren't any windows in there so it'd probably be safer, anyway.
[And he won't have to concentrate on opening another door, which is surely a plus.]
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I suppose so. [ He frowns briefly before following Oz's voice, Awanagi in tow. ] I can deposit him in the tub, yes. Is there one? I am supposing there is one?
[ If there isn't, he is just going to put Oz's body on the floor of the shower. (Assuming a shower exists, which it should.) Surprisingly, there is enough space to fit. ]
Your body is still out cold, but it is bound to wake up sooner or latter. Should we tie it down, or something similar?
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Sure, you can just leave him there. [WHAT CARE. Oz is sure that his body will be able to handle a night or two in the bathroom, though... Or however long this might last.]
Hm... I don't have any rope or anything like, that, but there should be some ties in the closet.
[Though that simultaneously defeats the purpose of trying to spare Takakagi from having to open the bedroom door, since they're all tucked away in his room.]
...But I don't think tying my body up will make much of a difference in the end, so you can just leave it like this.
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[ Takakage isn't in much shape to argue, and he can definitely see where Oz is coming from. Points to you for being so logical - it's something that most people can't exactly do.
Awanagi obligingly lowers Oz's body into the tub before backing away. Takakage himself lets out a long, relieved sigh. ]
That should be it, I think.
[ Now can he please sit down somewhere. ]
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Thank you so much! You've really helped me out. [And then, because he still remembers his offer from earlier and the poor guy looks absolutely exhausted:]
Do you want to rest up before you head out? I can show you to our couch.
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It's the least I can do. [ Not to mention it's... good exercise. Especially mental exercise.
At Oz's offer, he nods immediately. ] Ah, that's very kind of you. If I can take a seat, that would be good.
[ When Oz says yes, he would shuffle over to the couch and sit down gratefully. His Persona is dismissed after he can confirm that he won't fall off immediately - Awanagi disappears into a puff of tiny blue butterflies, which then fade away into glitter.
Normally Takakage would not quite feel the absence of his Persona, but this time it's almost as if a huge weight has been lifted off his shoulders. His hands go to his temples immediately, as he squints in a slight frown. ]
Oh dear. That was certainly an experience.
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Do you need to take a nap or something? If you do, I don't mind! If Ciel comes back, I'll tell him to leave you alone.
[This is the very least he can do!! Make sure Takakage doesn't get shanked by his crazy roommate if he does need to take a longer rest...]
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He shakes his head slightly at the other's offer, though. ] Thank you, but - I should be fine. [ It's more polite for him to go home and sleep in his own apartment, too. ] I would just need to rest for a short while.
[ The strategist exhales slowly, stretching. ] It should not have been much physical exertion, and yet I feel as if I had just run a long way. It really is strange.
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[He has absolutely idea how Takakage's abilities work, though, so he's just ballparking and taking shots in the dark.]
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[ He shakes his head slightly before continuing. ]
Which I suppose means I should start getting into practice. This might happen again in the future.
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Is it something that you need a training partner for? Or someone to keep an eye out, maybe?
[In case he ends up overexerting himself and collapsing or something...]
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Thank you for the offer, though. I appreciate it.
[ Takakage brings his hands together and laces his fingers loosely. ] I do have a decent level of swordsmanship, though. If my sight recovers, I may be able to train with you if you prefer.
[ He always hesitates going against Sousei or Edgeworth - his sword is a magic sword, and he relies partially on its arcane aspect to fight. Without it, his lack of physical strength becomes immediately apparent. ]
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Sure! I think I could handle something like that. [...] Ah- if recovery goes well, I mean.
[He doesn't even want to entertain the thought of never regaining control of his body, though.]
ty for the thread holy shit it's been so long
But... that should be about it, he thinks. ] Can you access your CereVice, by the by? That way, I can come in case your body starts attempting to break out again.
ANY TIME MY FRIEND and ty too huhu
I'll look forward to it! [BUT THE CEREVICE... That's in his body's pocket, but he sure doesn't want Takakage to have to do anything else, so:]
Look for a message from Ciel if that happens! I'll just use his.
\o/
[ It's lucky that they're speaking in the native Cerealian tongue, otherwise he would almost certainly have made the 'keep an eye on' reference. Not that he would notice it, since the expression in Japanese doesn't mention the eye at all.
His business here seems to be just about settled, and it might be a suitable time to just return and rest. ]
I shall not intrude on your hospitality any further, then. Thank you.
[ This is said with a smile, as he gets up and retrieves the Evoker from his side. Perhaps on a whim he spins it by the trigger once before casually pointing the muzzle to his temple and pulling the trigger - blue butterflies explode out of the other side of his head, accompanied by the sound of shattering glass.
The butterflies coalesce into a glowing mass before fading into Awanagi's graceful form. ]
By your leave.
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You'll be okay heading back, right?
[He wouldn't want to send him off if he's going to end up collapsing in the middle of a crosswalk or something... That said:]
I should be the one thanking you! I can rest a lot easier now. If I can pay you back somehow, let me know, okay?
[Otherwise Oz will just keep an eye out and wait for the perfect opportunity to swoop in with a thank you gift or something similar.]
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I will be. Do not worry - if you wish to repay me, then pay it forward. The lives of the people here are hard as it is, and helping others is basic courtesy.
[ Not to mention that Oz is one of the saner people he's seen, so bonus points for that. ]
I shall see you by and by, then. Take care.
[ It takes him a few short minutes to find the door, and off he goes. ]
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But that has him laughing, briefly and lightly but in a genuine sort of way. Takakage is a pretty dang impressive person in the end...]
Mm, same to you!
[FAREWELL HELPFUL COMPATRIOT. Oz will follow him to the door and watch him set off until it's closed, left with the relative peacefulness of a mostly empty apartment and an unconscious ghost.]