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Random Thoughts on Persona 5 Royal - Part 4

[Progress: November 20th, 6th Palace conquered, first Bad Ending viewed]

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Y'know, sometimes, I worry that my comments on this game are just meaningless fluff, but then again, these are my Random Thoughts, not a profound literary analysis.

After seeing this unused design, I am ITCHING to design a female protagonist for Persona 5 (à la Persona 3 Portable), but I want to finish the game before then, so that I have full context. I already have a pretty clear design for her in my head.

Cool how the Akihabara crane game plays the Junes Theme from Persona 4. My headcanon is that Junes and the crane machine have the same parent company.

I forgot to mention this earlier, but Elizabeth Maxwell did a fantastic job voicing Sae Niijima.

Network Fusion is fun... and game-breaking. I managed to fuse a Parvati with Thunder Reign, Wild Thunder, Victory Cry, and the Bargain Bolts trait.

One thing I noticed back during the Okumura arc: if you talk to Chihaya during that part of the game, she'll mention that the Empress card kept coming up during her readings, foreshadowing Haru joining the Phantom Thieves.

Sojiro was surprisingly chill with finding out the protagonist's secret. He'd make an awesome Phantom Thief. I might draw that...

That's... a lot of eyeliner, ma'am.

As much as I refuse to step foot into a casino IRL, I love the aesthetic of casino-themed levels/areas/characters in video games. Other examples I can think of are that one level in Kirby: Planet Robobot, or the Gambler job from Bravely Default II.

Now with proper context, the scene with the protagonist getting beat up in a cell has a lot more weight behind it than at the start of the game. I physically winced.

...

And now, we've caught up with the present. Here I lie, on the floor of this interrogation room... six feet under.

I sold out my friends to save my own hide, and even then, it was for naught.

I've failed.

I'm sorry, everyone...

If only I had shown her the smartphone...

...

⚡️ Confidant Lightning Round

I've heard that the Priestess Confidant is, narratively, one of the weaker S-Links/Confidants in the series, and... yeah, I have to agree. It's not terrible, but I feel as though Makoto wasn't really the star of the show in her own Confidant. And on top of that, her awakened Persona isn't a motorcycle anymore!? Cringe. (I still like Makoto, though.)

It's narratively fitting that I maxed out the Priestess Confidant right before the fight with Shadow Sae.

Great vegetables.

Rank 7 of the Hierophant Confidant really helps explain why Sojiro was so tough on the protagonist near the beginning of the game: he was projecting his own feelings of having to stay in line. Throughout modern Persona, this Arcana has pretty consistently good writing.

What the hell is Akechi's problem!? Then again, I guess I'm going to find out soon.

Futaba's Rank 10 was really heartwarming, especially in conjunction with Sojiro's Confidant. Though, I'm going to miss her initial Persona's design...

To see Chihaya go from scamming people, to taking responsibility for her actions, to weaving her own fate... it's really something. (If you're curious as to who I romanced, it's her. She's too cute.)

The maid cafe scene with the Warden Twins got a chuckle out of me.

I've always been particularly interested by the Social Links/Confidants involving those younger than the protagonist (such as Maiko, Nanako, and now Shinya). I think it's because kids generally have a more limited worldview, and as such, don't have the same tools to navigate their issues that teens and adults have.

If Mishima was a real person, he'd be like one of those people who annoys me, but I wouldn't have the heart to tell him that he annoys me. Granted, I think he gets too much hate as a character: his whole endgame is dealing with both his sense of entitlement and his lack of self-worth (with both issues being connected).

[heraldofzaun]

If you're still doing the au+5 headcanons prompt, how bout Full Machine?

send me an au and i’ll give you 5+ headcanons about it

1. Viktor has a huge interest in space travel, after everything on Runeterra is... fixed... ah, anyways - it’s certainly not due to the media he consumed as a kid. That is not an influence whatsoever.

2. The Full Machine chassis stands exactly as tall as Viktor was in life. He didn’t see any reason to make it taller.

3. It is, in fact, Viktor in there. Not a copy. Although it’s fair to say that it’s not all of Viktor: after all, he “deactivated” his emotions. They (sadly?) couldn’t be fully purged, but he rendered them inaccessible.

4. Inaccessible does not mean fully gone. Certain events can occur that would break the blocks he’s put around his emotions (or the virtual versions of them, but then-again you can argue whether or not our emotions are just as constructed...!) and allow him to experience them again. This is not advisable.

5. A Full Machine with emotions is the best ending Viktor can ever have.

[watasemasaru]

wrote an arcana story for jimmy, using very surface level observations of the arcana, didn't go too deep with it.

The Fool; empty, zero; at which we all start. Represents infinite possibilities. James Morgan McGill is The Fool of this journey.

The Magician, Ignacio Varga; represented by the card of capabilities. He takes initiative, is resourceful and is cunning, but his refusal to total in the long term and consequences of said actions shows his immaturity.

The High Priestess; Kimberly Wexler, the card of inner knowledge. "You don't save me, I save me." Intuitive and knowing of herself, Kim's belief in her gut feeling and instincts push her forward to opportunities. Her "More."

The Empress; the card of motherhood and fertility. The Empress represents Jimmy's desire to enjoy a full life with Kim and going into practice as a team, his conceived brain child; Wexler McGill.

The Emperor; Hector Salamanca, shown by the card of fatherhood. A taskmaster that is stubborn in his ways and has high expectations that some (Tuco) struggle to meet.

The Hierophant, Charles McGill; the embodiment of this card. A mentor and scholar; places high value on formality and tradition in regards to the law.

The Lovers; Jimmy is trying to find balance within himself. Am I just Slippin' Jimmy, or am I that and then some? Am I trying hard enough? He & Kim are also finding their rhythm as a couple.

The Chariot, Gustavo Fring; represented by the card's meaning of ambition, focus, and hardwork. Gustavo is rewarded by many small victories, but they are always momentary, yet he continues his pursuit.

The Justice, Howard Hamlin; a card of knowing what is right and wrong, what is fair. Howard's introspection of his actions lead him to being honest with both brothers McGill, valuing the integrity of them both more than anything. The Justice in reverse, being treated unjustly and his resulting fate.

The Hermit, the card of self-reflection and solitude. Jimmy has come to understand that no matter how hard he tries to fit into the mold of what others want, he simply does not fit properly. Jimmy begins his bagpipe serenade and ends it with his firing from Davis & Main.

The Fortune, a card of fate, of destiny. "I know you. I know what you were, what you are—people don't change, you're Slippin' Jimmy! And Slippin' Jimmy I can handle just fine but Slippin' Jimmy with a law degree is like a chimp with a machine gun! The law is sacred! If you abuse that power people get hurt! This is not a game! You have to know — on some level I know you know I'm right! You know I'm right!" 

The Strength, Tuco Salamanca, the true potential of the card unexpressed. A bluster of passion and power but had yet to learn restraint. Tuco is daring and courageous in a sense of the word, but instead of tackling the challenge internally; the card's true meaning, he externalizes. Perhaps if remaining sober, he would have shined with the resilience of the card.

The Hanged Man, Michael Ehrmantraut, a man who is stuck and trapped in feelings of uncertainty. Mike is always standing at a fork, unsure of what path to take and if the one he took was the right one. Dedicado a Max is Mike's choice of taking the road where he accepts things as they are and as they come.

The Death, a card of transition. The old end and the new begins. The death of Jimmy McGill and the birth of Saul Goodman.

The Temperance, a card of growth, we see Saul begin to expand from bruner phones and tracksuits to legal representation and spiffy ties. Saul is clear in his goals and confidently moves forward.

The Devil, Lalo Salamanca; represents temptation. Lalo tempts Saul with monetary gain with the offer of becoming a friend of the cartel. The illusion of The Devil leads Saul to the impulsive acceptance. 

The Tower, The card that shows the collapsing of one's ideals. Chaos, destruction, trauma. Howard's murder and subsequent leaving of Kim has left Saul alone in the rubble of his life. There seems little for him but –

The Star, the card of hope, pushes Saul fully into the crafted persona and becomes a criminal lawyer. He prospers.

The Moon, Walter White, represented by the card of illusion. The Moon signifies Walter's unfaced insecurity with being seen as inferior and the resulting anxiety of it. Walter to Saul is the illusion of big monetary rewards. The Moon reversed, Saul more than once doubts continuing on with Walter, the risk to his life and career too great, but is always drawn back under.

The Sun, Gene Takovic, shown by the card of true achievement. Gene is the culmination of all the versions before him; Jimmy, Saul, Viktor. He proves to himself that he hasn't lost himself under the weight of fear, dough, and icing.

The Judgement, the card that awaits us all at the end. Gene, Saul, Viktor, and Jimmy all face the consequences of the bad choice road they have traveled. The Judgement is 86 years.

The World, Jimmy McGill, coming full circle, back to zero. Having found his true self; he watches Kim leave through the open prison gate, ushering in a new set of infinite possibilities.

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About the Mun:

Charlie, 25+, she/her.

I am neurodivergent and have physical disabilities so my focus might be hit and miss at times.

I work full-time, I write role play in my free time so activity may be sporadic.

I have 11 years worth of role playing experience under my belt and have been writing for the best part of 20 years.

My squicks that are goats, needles (primarily IV and IO), wasps, bees, spiders.

The mun tag is: out of arcane; dealer (mun).

Tracking the tag: arcanacontained

Some of my OC muses I have had for a long time. I have been on Tumblr itself since 2013, across multiple fandoms. Some have been friendly and welcoming whilst, others have been toxic and a mess I no longer want to associate with. This is why I have altered my OCs to be more fitting of Arcane/LOL related muses. So far the Arcane/LOL role play community has been welcoming.

Rules:

Disabilities, trauma and mental illness will be discussed as themes during role play threads. If you have any triggers around these or other topics please let me know ahead of time. I will always reads others’ rules.

As above - I am over 25, therefore I feel uncomfortable with interacting with minors. If you are under 18, I this is not the blog for you.

TERFS, homophobias etc do not interact.

No god-modding or meta-gaming.

I haven’t roleplayed in a while, for about 2-3 years due the pandemic being a thing and Tumblr was put on the back burner until life stabilised. So I apologise if some of my role play knowledge or etiquette has gone out of the window.

I am primarily familiar with Arcane but am reading up on the relevant Champion backstories and other information on the League website. I have never played the game itself. Character canon will follow Arcane and may have some current League of Legends influences.

This blog is unlikely to be spoiler free, as the fate of the characters currently hangs in the balance at the end of episode 9.

As of writing - Jayce, Viktor and Warwick are tests muses, as this is the first time I have written them.

I have put some of my muses on low activity for the sake of my mental health. Which muses are on high or low activity might change without warning.

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Mutuals only please, this is for my own mental health so I know who is who.

Please may asks be kept for in-character interactions between muses. Likewise direct messaging is for discussion, plotting and general chatting between muns.

[Current Hand] - Muses

Number [Card] Name • Epithet.

Blue, OC muse. Red, Canon muse. Purple, Test muse. Active Muse, Low Activity Muse, Inactive Muse, Empty Slot

0 [THE FOOL] Rowan Jesse • The Fractured Shadow || Information Post || Interaction Call

I [THE MAGICIAN] Viktor • The Machine Herald || Information Post || Interaction Call

II [THE HIGH PRIESTESS] Patience Blyth • The Tactical Forger || Information Post || Interaction Call

III [THE EMPRESS] Unknown • Epithet

IV [THE EMPRORER] Unknown • Epithet

V [THE HIEROPHANT] Unknown • Epithet

VI [THE LOVERS] Unknown • Epithet

VII [THE CHARIOT] Audrey Hayward • The Caretaker of Piltover || Information Post || Interaction Call

VIII [STRENGTH] Unknown • Epithet

IX [THE HERMIT] Unknown • Epithet

X [WHEEL OF FORTUNE] Unknown • Epithet

XI [JUSTICE] Jayce Talis • The Defender of Tomorrow || Information Post || Interaction Call

XII [THE HANGED MAN] Unknown • Epithet

XIII [DEATH] Warwick • The Uncaged Wrath of Zaun || Information Post || Interaction Call

XIV [TEMPERANCE] Rosemary Clive • The Mage Telepath || Information Post || Interaction Call

XV [THE DEVIL] Sigfreda Maddox • The Puppeteer of the Dead || Information Post || Interaction Call

XVI [THE TOWER] Unknown • Epithet

XVII [THE STAR] Rio • The Shimmering Piximander of Zaun || Information Post || Interaction Call

XVIII [THE MOON] Unknown • Epithet

XIX [THE SUN] Unknown • Epithet

XX [JUDGEMENT] Unknown • Epithet

XXI [THE WORLD] Unknown • Epithet

W [MONARCH OF WANDS] Unknown • Epithet

C [MONARCH OF CUPS]  Unknown • Epithet

S [MONARCH OF SWORDS]  Unknown • Epithet

P [MONARCH OF PENTACLES]  Unknown • Epithet

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241 songs bangers for any occasion

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Welcome to the Nightmare Game - CH102

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Chapter 102: Slaughter Secret Society (IV)

{cw: sexual stereotyping}

When the rain stopped the next day, Qi Leren, who had been exercising at home for half a day, received a banquet invitation from a bat sent by Mrs. Kathleen. Qi Leren put the invitation letter in his inventory and went into the bathroom with deep pain - the make-up.

Yes, this was also a new skill he had mastered in ten days. Except for the red tattoo on the corner of his eye, which was painted with special material and had to be erased with special chemicals, all the other dressings have to be prepared by himself. Of course, these styles were all designed by the Trials Office, and strived to make anyone think at first sight that he was a gay man with a good “yooooo” aesthetic.

Qi Leren did not protest against this, but he insisted that a person's sexual orientation could not be judged from his appearance. Even if he was dressed in a straight style, it didn’t mean that his sexual orientation was straight. However, the court rejected his opinion, and their purpose was to make him look like a gay man. As for whether he was or not, the Court indicated that they couldn’t control him.

Half an hour later, Qi Leren looked at his unrecognizable self in the mirror and felt melancholy.

Although make-up was a good skill to have, a man doing it would be treated as a pervert…

After finishing crossdressing, Qi Leren finally examined himself in front of the mirror. Today's clothes weren’t low-necked and open-navel, but it looked strange after being accessorized with a collar. It was like going to an S&M party with a whip tied around the waist.

Qi Leren repeatedly hypnotized himself. Right now he was Red, not Qi Leren, so he walked out of the house with his head held high. Of course, in order to keep a low profile, he still put on his cloak.

On the way to the party, Qi Leren vaguely felt that someone seemed to be following him, probably from the Court, but he didn't care. Soon he came to the place written on the invitation letter.

The present destination seemed to be a small bar, which was located in the area of the Twilight Township where most NPCs were concentrated. The handsome waiter outside the door asked him if he had an invitation letter, and after seeing the invitation letter sandwiched between Qi Leren's fingers, he greeted him respectfully.

The feeling of being followed disappeared, and Qi Leren followed the waiter through the lively dance floor and walked into a quiet corridor.

"Keep walking along the hall, there is a door at the end, and someone will show you the way," said the waiter.

Qi Leren snorted lightly, stuffed the common currency used between NPCs in Nightmare World into the waiter's collar, and whispered in his ear lightly: "Thank you for guiding me, baby."

The waiter turned red, and some took a step back in a panic. He bowed and left under the teasing gaze of Qi Leren. The speed was much faster than when he came, for fear of losing his virginity if he took a slow step.

Qi Leren’s "evil charm smile" had already reached an advanced level in the business of flirting with straight men, and he walked slowly to the waiter at the end of the corridor... Well, he had already seen the waiter opposite’s face pale. Good, it seemed that this was also a straight man, easy to flirt with.

“It's fun to flirt with straight men” ——BY Qi Leren, who was having bitter fun.

After walking to the waiter and speaking flirtily, Qi Leren smoothly entered the space hidden in the bar’s basement. After the humble door was opened, mirrors and masks were hung on both sides of the wall behind the door. Each mask was beautifully decorated, looking gorgeous and elegant. Qi Leren couldn't help but pay more attention to it.

"Are you Mr. Red? Welcome, welcome." Ashley, the young man who had been saved by Qi Leren, came out from the corner and spoke with awe and excitement.

After being rescued by Red yesterday, Ashley has been thinking about this mysterious predecessor, and he was also very concerned about the man who’d played against Red. He vaguely felt that there was some kind of entanglement between them. After he told Mrs. Kathleen about it, Mrs. Kathleen just smiled and touched his cheek, saying that she also liked to play with the hierophants of the Holy See. Somehow, Ashley's heart was full of acidity.

Across from him Red nodded lightly, not caring about his complicated mood.

Ashley took a masquerade mask off from the wall and put it on his face: "Mr. Red should also choose one. Our party is a masquerade, and everyone will be wearing a mask."

With that said, he secretly looked at the side of Red’s face. He still looked so cold, but so charming, the delicate side of his face and that red tattoo in the yellow light filling him with a sense of colourful desire. With a smile on his face, he squinted at him, and his vapid, feminine voice sounded, "Oh? Why don't you choose for me?"

Ashley's face turned red and he felt overwhelmed under Red’s gaze, and even the wound from being stabbed by the Trail didn’t hurt.

"I... I think this one is very nice and suitable for you, predecessor," Ashley said pointing to one of the masks.

The mask was a half-piece, covering only the upper half of the face and covered with golden wire-drawing. There were two bright red patterns at the position of the tear groove, just like two tears, and the corner of the mask had a moon-like arc, just to reveal the tattoo on his face.

Red stretched out his hand and took the mask off the wall, putting it on his face. The silver mask made him mysterious and elegant, while the tattoo exposed in the hollow part added a few charm points to him. He looked in the mirror on the wall for a while narcissistically, then turned to Ashley and said, "You have a good eye."

"Predecessor is the one who’s won the prize."

Ashley, who bowed his head as he spoke, suddenly saw a white and beautiful hand appear in front of his eyes. The slender index finger lifted his chin. He raised his face in panic and saw Red’s face close to his. The half-mask covered his upper face, but it highlighted the charming curve of his bright red lips. He was so close that he almost touched the tip of Ashley’s nose.

"Don't waste me saving your life. So... How are you going to repay me?" Red whispered in his ear.

Ashley's comely face suddenly rose with crimson, and he glanced at Red in a panic, and then, under his smiling gaze, he closed his eyes tightly, with a shy appearance allowing this to continue.

"..." Play, play it off!

Qi Leren growled in his heart, and stood stiffly in the same place, lying in the trough, talking about a good straight man! He's a straight man pretending to be gay, and of course he only goes after straight men! What's wrong with you, you little gay! He’d only done this twice yet already gotten caught by it?! People shouldn’t respond this well!

Ashley, who didn't wait for the kiss, secretly opened his eyes. The mysterious man who hooked his chin smiled lightly and bit him full on the earlobe: "You’re so cute."

With that said, Red stepped back and blew him a kiss, swaying into the underground corridor.

Ashley gawked at his back, and the earlobe he’d bitten was burning hot. He didn't know what was wrong with him. Obviously he only liked women, but it was as if he’d been poisoned when he saw how attractive and charming the predecessor Red was. Even if he was a man, his heart beat faster for him.

Was it because the predecessor Red had saved him that he had that kind of nestling complex?

Ashley shook his head to dismiss the blushing thoughts and quickly chased after him.

The low-key bronze door opened, loud music suddenly burst out, and gorgeous lights lit the basement, illuminating the room full of men and women having fun. Mrs. Kathleen, draped in tulle and leaning against the Roman column by the door, wore a feather mask and held a glass of bright wine. She showed a charming smile to Red as he stood at the door: "Welcome to our carnival feast. Have fun."

After Red paused, he looked around at the men and women who were dressed revealingly and whispered, "My pleasure."

In fact, at this moment, Qi Leren's heart was broken: Hello, is this 110? Someone here is having a divine feast of the body, gathering people to have sex and wreak chaos. Come and save me!!!

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Editor’s Notes: Qi Leren’s just going around the Nightmare World causing everyone to have gay realizations lol. Happy Lunar New Year and Happy Valentine’s Day! <3

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[cheemerthelizard]

Crusader of Life (Kakyoin x Reader) Chapter 5

Yeah I’m gonna start putting summaries here. After Jotaro had saved a little girl from certain doom, and Polnareff figured out about your little crush, everyone was sailing around in a wooden life boat, praying for help to arrive. Fortunately, that help did arrive, but unfortunately, it looks like there’s the work of a Stand user afoot...

You had been floating around in your little wooden boat for a few hours now, and had already sent a signal. Someone should rescue you guys soon. At least, you hoped so. Water was running short, and Polnareff kept looking at you to see if you had made the first move on Kakyoin. Each and every time, you gave him a glare, so that he knew you hadn’t. At this point, he was probably doing it just to mess with you. At least Avdol was able to keep the secret and pretend like nothing was going on.

“Everyone, look!” Anne shouted. “It’s a giant freighter!”

You turned, and sure enough, a big freighter boat was right next to your puny little life boat, and it already had the ramp down. Strange, you thought you would have noticed a boat this size headed your way. Something seemed suspicious. Polnareff, however, jumped right on the stairs.

“I don’t care if it’s full of Stand users,” he said. “They were nice enough to come all this way to save us.”

Fair point. The rest of you jumped on. As it was your turn, you lost balance a little bit, but Kakyoin caught you.

“Whoa, there,” he laughed. “Wouldn’t want you falling in.”

You prayed that he didn’t see the blush painted across your cheeks, or Polnareff behind him, shaping his hands into a heart.

“Thanks, Kakyoin,” you replied, a little more quiet then you wanted to be.

The main deck was eerily empty. No sign of life anywhere. Better yet, the machines were working fine. You could always duplicate all life in a certain radius, but one, that would include the crew members from the last boat, who can’t see Stands; two, you wouldn’t be able to get the full boat; and three, that wouldn’t confirm anything, just freak the crew members on this boat out.

This whole time, you’ve felt absolutely useless. Nobody’s needed any help that your Stand could provide, and you haven’t even made any useful comments on anything. You were almost ready to just give up, go home. In fact, you were considering taking a plane back home once you landed in Singapore.

“Hey, (Y/N),” Joseph startled you a little bit. “Come check this out.”

You followed him to the captain’s deck, which was empty as well, even though all of the tools were in perfect condition.

“Maybe they’re all having a bad case of diarrhea,” Polnareff laughed. At this point, though, that was probably best case scenario.

“Guys,” Anne said, “look!”

You all rushed to where she was pointing, and saw a monkey. An orangutan, to be more exact.

“Well, I know what I’m doing in my spare time,” you joked, knowing that just one orangutan could probably kill off everyone on board, let alone two. Good thing he was in a cage.

You all went back down to the main deck, where Avdol was trying to help the crew members from the other boat figure out what the machines did. Suddenly, a hook from one of them pierced though the skull of one of the crew members, killing him instantly. It was official: there was a Stand nearby.

“Strange,” Avdol said, “I didn’t feel any Stand energy when that happened.”

“I’ll check the boat with Hierophant Green,” Kakyoin replied, and went right to work. While he was doing that, Polnareff and Avdol pulled you aside.

“Please, just leave me be,” you begged. “I’ll tell him when I have the courage, just please, leave this topic alone.”

“Actually,” Avdol used that tone of voice that meant business, “we’ve decided to not leave it alone.”

Oh, that didn’t sound good. “What do you mean, you’re not gonna leave it alone?”

“What we mean is,” Polnareff stated, “you have to confess to Kakyoin while we’re in Singapore, or we’re doing it for you.”

“That’s blackmail!” you shouted. “You’re blackmailing me!”

“We’re just giving you a little boost of courage,” Avdol said. “I wouldn’t have agreed to this if I didn’t think it would help.”

“No, you can’t do this to me! This isn’t right!”

“Nope, it’s already been decided.” Polnareff ruffled your hair. “Not open for discussion.”

“Please, please, just let me confess on my own times,” you begged them, literally on the floor. “I’ll do anything.”

“Like I said before, I wouldn’t agree to this if I didn’t think it would go well for you,” Avdol was being just as stubborn as Polnareff.

“What’s that supposed to mean?” you asked. “Are you trying to tell me that you know all about Stands and love?”

“You don’t have to know all about love to see that you’re not getting the confidence to confess anytime soon,” Polnareff replied, “so we’re giving you some faux confidence.”

“Fear,” you muttered. “You’re giving me fear.”

“That’s one way to put it.”

And with that, the two returned to where everyone else was. You didn’t go just yet, however. There was no way you could confront anyone in this state of mind.

“Kakyoin, I love you,” you repeated those words to yourself, hoping that practicing it would give it confidence. It didn’t. It really didn’t. So, in order to actually see what was happening, and hopefully be of some use, you shoved the thought to the back of your mind, so that you could talk to someone without breaking down.

Of course, the thought came right back once you saw Avdol and Polnareff.

“You know,” Avdol whispered in your ear, “maybe we were a bit too harsh. We’re thinking of maybe letting it go and getting you to confess on your own times.”

“No,” you replied. “You’re right. If you don’t have consequences for me, then I’ll never get enough courage to confront Kakyoin.”

Avdol nodded, then whispered your response to Polnareff, who gave you a thumbs up in reply.

It was only after all of that when you looked around and noticed something strange. “Hey,” you said, “where’s Jotaro?”

“Went to check on Anne,” Kakyoin answered. “It’s been a while now, though. Maybe I should check on them.”

Suddenly, the deck started to rumble. It was distorting in strange ways, and before you knew it, you were engulfed in the floor beneath you.

“W-what’s happening?” you cried, and saw that everyone else was trapped in the ground, too.

“Don’t tell me,” Joseph started.

“There’s no way,” Avdol said.

“Is the entire boat the Stand?” Kakyoin finished everyone’s thoughts.

While everyone was struggling to escape, the boat started squeezing harder on all of you. It started to hurt your chest, a lot.

Wait! That’s it! Your Stand was finally going to be useful! It sounded strange, even in your head, but you silently thanked whoever the user was for providing this opportunity. “Don’t worry, guys, I’ve got this!” you called. In an instant, Ace of Pentacles had made copies of everyone, and sent the copies above the originals, so that they stood on their shoulders. Everyone was breathing in relief. Below you, the original bodies had been crushed by the boat, and their eyes went blank.

You did it. You had contributed. Your Stand wasn’t as useless as you thought it was, and it saved you and your friends from certain doom. Maybe you shouldn’t take a plane back home, after all.

You were so caught up in the moment that you didn’t even notice the boat deforming. Jotaro must have defeated the user. Now that Stand, Star Platinum, was useful for anything. But you didn’t let yourself dwell on that for long, because you needed to get off the boat as quickly as possible. You ran towards the edge, hoping to see one of the boats you came in, and found the rest of your group waiting for you to jump in.

After a couple more hours of aimlessly floating around, another boat, which was completely normal, had found you and helped you aboard. In a few short hours, you had reached Singapore. The sight of land gave you joy, but the thought of confessing your feelings to Kakyoin flooded your mind with worry, and quickly replaced any other feelings you may have had. Well, today was the day, and you weren’t letting it go to waste.

But you thought you’d feel a whole lot more confident once you got there.

Boy, were you wrong.

[hermeticimp]

Tarot Session with Hermes

Hey guys! So, I recently had a session with Hermes that I wanted to share with you all! This reading should give some perspective on how I read, my relationship with Hermes, and what to expect when I open free readings (which will be soon! ^_^ The last part in particular is what I’ll be starting with).  For this session, I used the “Deity And I” spread by @underworldariel. Link is here! I used both my Linestrider Journey and The Arcana decks (The letters by each card refer to the deck it came from). I don’t have a picture of the cards, but you can look them if you’re so inclined. ^_^   Card 1: What do I bring into the relationship? - King of Swords Reversed (L)

This card represents me. A king stares beyond the card, a blue figure covered in feathers. A sword of red cuts through him. To this union, I bring intelligence, cleverness, and action. I’m a very mind-oriented person (though I’m trying to work on tempering that). I’m in control of faculties. I know how to be responsible and how to turn things to my advantage. I tend to get lost in my thoughts, being rather preoccupied with the realm of thought. It easy for me to forget my earthly or spiritual obligations when I’m zoned out. Nevertheless, my nature brings something interesting to the relationship. When I’m decided on something, I make the moves to do so. Sometimes, I have regrets, but overall, it tends to work out for me. At the same time, I can be distant and too focused on being fair or right that I can neglect emotions, including my own. I came into this relationship being too logical and factual. Hermes has and fully intends to continue working on  me with that. 

Card 2: What does Hermes bring to the relationship? - Queen of Wands (A)

This card represents Hermes (obviously). Faust sits on the ground with potions, flowers, and smoke surrounding her. Her tail is curled around a wand. I immediately notice that the card is covered in pink, with hints of purple, red, and blue. It provides a nice contrast to the blue and red of my own card. Not only that, but it features a Queen while mine was a King. Wands and Swords are also rather compatible to me, one feeding the other. I think this speaks to the ease of our relationship. Anyhow, moving on to what this actually means. With the Queen of Wands, it shows that Hermes brings a certain dynamic nature to the relationship. He’s an energetic one and rather warm, egging me on even when I can’t do it myself. He’s passionate, thoughtful, and in touch with both sides of himself: feminine and masculine. He’s a wise mentor who wants to cultivate giving emotions their fair due. He’s playful, charismatic, and an overall joy of a person. Well, god. He’s very driven. I think that’s visible in how fast his lessons come and go. There’s rarely breathing room between each of them. This hearkens back to Ariel’s reading this morning, with the music revealing who intense and fast paced our relationship can be. Nonetheless, he cares and wishes to draw me out of my shell with his more social nature. On the flip side, it can be hard to keep up with him sometimes. He’s just so quick, as a messenger and traveler is wont to be. Still, it can be a task and half sometimes. I think he can jump the gun a bit. He thinks I’m right behind him when I’m actually ten steps behind. I think it shows a level of impulsivity, even with all the plans he has. It’s like biting off more than you can chew, at least on my side. He’s working on that though, I believe. He reminds me of how important it is for me to rest. I think it’s safe to say we’ve both learned to adapt to each other over time.  Card 3 : What will we both come to learn from this relationship? - The Star (A)

From this relationship, we’ll come to learn how to motivate one another. A feline-like being with a flower crown pours water into a pool from a vase. She smiles as stars glitter in the background. The card really brings to mind Aquarius. While Libra is the sign of balance, Aquarius speaks to being understanding of the world around us while still maintaining who we are. Hermes and I are very different, no matter how well we get along. Despite that, we are happy to work together in order to improve things, both personally and for the world at large. The Star reminds us that, at the end of the day, the power is in our hands. The world is what we make it. It’s a magic that we should take full advantage of. We encourage each other, fill each other’s pool when we’re low. While I can mainly see that on my side, our conversation the other day suggests he feels the same. (Plus, with Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic playing, I think that’s a confirmation. XD). We remind each other that there is still hope for the world and hope in it.

Card 4: What are the mutual traits we share and/or what brought us together? - Nine of Wands Reversed (L)

A fox-like figure stands among the wands, holding a dagger in hand despite being injured. I think we tend to push ourselves harder than we need to. We’ll keep going way past when anyone would have stopped. We’re driven, passionate, and animated. It’s easy for us to bounce off one another. Often, we push each other to our limits. We want the other to become their best self. As for what brought us together… it was our ability to get back up no matter how many times we get knocked down. The world can be a hard place, both on this plane and the others. I’ve been through some shit, but I’m still here, standing. Hermes is standing with me, as he’s always done. We have an affection and love for each other because of how we handle ourselves (If Only You Knew and Saturn). Together, we can accomplish anything. We do what we need to do, anything else be damned.(We Don’t Give A). Our inner strength is something we admire about one another.

Card 5: What affinity and affection do I hold for him? - The Hierophant (A)

I’ve already touched on this quite a bit (We Don’t Give A is still playing. XD) However, I’ll continue here. The card depicts a ram-like figure dressed in robes. He holds up 3 fingers and holds a papal scepter. Two keys are crossed in front of him, as if denoting fate. Our affinity lies in our hard work and dedication. I am dedicated to our relationship with him, my loved ones, and the world at large. I’ve mentioned how we push ourselves and one another. A lot of that is predicated itself on this  spiritual journey (Take Me To Church with The Hierophant. Come on, Hermes! XD). I am fully committed to the path we’re on and we have respect for each other because of that. I’m also not scared to blend tradition with the new. The old institutions have a level of placement here, but times are changing. We adapt accordingly. I have faith in Hermes beyond anything. No matter what changes, I know I can trust him. He’s been with me through my hardest times. A part of me worships him for that, but that’s not what our relationship is meant to be. This isn’t the ancient times after all. He gives me hope and belief like nothing else. I don’t know what I’d do without him. When I thought our relationship was ending, that hurt. I was happy to know he was still there. He means so much to me. I love him with the fierceness of any devotee (Cosmic Love). 

Card 6: What affinity and admiration does he have for me? - The Sun Reversed (A)

An eagle-like being cups water in his hands as the Sun shines brightly behind him. Hermes has affinity for my bright and happy nature. He finds me interesting and overall kind-hearted. He appreciates that in the modern day, when so many horrors go on. I remind me of himself and of the beauty in the world. He admires my loving and nurturing nature, including towards him (Naked). No matter what I’ve heard through myths and other stories, I’ve always held that affection for him. Despite what I’ve been through, I still love people and the world. He realizes how hard that is. He doesn’t want me to shut off my light, despite how much I’ve been hurt. The world needs that kind of thing. He also appreciates my child-like and happy demeanor. I get so excited about things and it’s adorable (How about NOOOOOOOOOOO). It makes him think of his own playful nature. (Into You? You’re messing with me, aren’t you? You’re awful. XD). Thus he enjoys doing things like I just described. He wants me to remember not to lose my light to the darkness. It’s hard, but my path will lead to success. I just have to keep being me.

Extra Cards: Ten of Swords Reversed & Four and Seven of Cups (All A) 

These are messages from Hermes to me. The Ten of Swords reminds me not to give up. The path can be hard to walk, but I’m not alone. I don’t realize just how close victory is. The dragon is juggling swords, but he’s successful despite the danger. The Four of Cups means I should share the depth of my emotions without being ashamed of that. He knows that that’s something I struggle with, but he wants me to understand that it’s okay. No one’s going to hate or look down on me for having feelings. I’m human after all. The fish swimming happily through the cups appears here and in the Seven of Cups. I’m meant to indulge freely and frequently them. But, I shouldn’t retreat into myself and get lost in memories or ideals. He wants me to communicate with him, my other deities and guides, and my loved ones to avoid this. (All I Wanna Do). My journal is perfect for that. I think that’s the gist of it. (Summer Love). Thank you Hermes. Songs mentioned: 

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police If Only You Knew Cover by Soul For Real Saturn by NAO feat. Kwabs We Don’t Give A by NAO Take Me to Church by Hozier Cosmic Love by Florence + The Machine Naked by Ella Mai Into You by Ariana Grande All I Wanna Do by Jordan Fisher Summer Love by One Direction

So that’s about it. Reminder that this is just my relationship with Hermes, no one else’s. I just wanted to share my story. Thank you for reading! 

[apprenticeofcups]

22, 27, 28 for the apprentice ask

22. Are they scared of what they have learned? Of the powers they have developed?

Not even a little. Valentin’s very confident in his ability to control his magic, and to use it to keep himself safe from all the scary crap that’s apparently out in the magical realms. He isn’t one to underestimate himself.

27. What is the best thing their significant other could do to cheer them up?

Give him space. He tends to isolate himself when he’s upset, and gets snappish if he’s forced to be around people. (Muriel understands it better than Asra does.)

28. Describe what their magical realm gateway would be like?

Before the plague&resurrection mess, almost like the High Priestess’ realm, with a sprinkle of the Hierophant - sprawling estate grounds (peach trees instead of grape vines), a museum rotunda with marble columns and little pedestals and cases full of memories, like his steno machine from when he was a law clerk, clothes and jewelry he used to wear as a child, the piano he learned to play on. After, it’s the same building, but at night; the pedestals are empty or full of magical artifacts instead; and outside is the Shining Steppe instead of an orchard. ☕

[bluemoonpunch]

⭐The Elemental Alignment of Melanie Martinez - Oracle Reading

[The Elemental Alignment of Melanie Martinez, born April 28, 1995 — Taurus. She has publically shared her birth information so I was also able to check her birth chart to gauge her imprinted energy throughout the reading. I used the Wild Unknown: Animal Spirit Oracle deck and my Rider-Waite tarot. This spread is an original design by me. This reading lasted 2 hours.]

Reading Performed: June 2, 2019

Uploaded: June 28, 2019

Pre-Reading:

I only got a little bit of information here with the energy reading and I assume that’s because I had her birth chart up and therefore it wasn’t necessary to really paint a whole grand image of her core energy. This is showing that within her core, Scorpio (Death) and Taurus (The Hierophant) are the two dominant energies that she is working with foundationally in this lifetime. Of course, Taurus is her Sun Sign and Scorpio is her rising, so she’s been given a lot of drive and push towards inner projection and bringing the very deep internal matters out into the open in a very concrete way. Death is pushing The Hierophant just as Scorpio projects through Taurus.

The 10 of Pentacles came out along with the 10 of Wands to further emphasize how streamlined the connection between the inner formation and the external manifestation is. It’s going directly from energetic accumulation to a solid form, immediate projection. Death, or Scorpio, acts as the gasoline behind the physical machine of The Hierophant or Taurus, which is the main display.

Full reading with photos available on bluemoonpunch.com!

[heraldofzaun]

Apotheosis

He was forty-eight when he retired from the League, sent off with a smattering of applause and not a single Summoner looking at the lenses of his mask.

Fifteen years of service to the Institute, seeing the faces of other Champions line with age or disappear from the roster to be replaced with more youthful counterparts. The immortals and nonhumans stayed for the most part - Kayle’s contract would far outlive the Institute itself, and many of the offworlders that she counts herself among have found that this institution is more of a home to them than Valoran, but… There have been some changes. Jayce retired five years previous. Viktor does not particularly care why - something about his cartilage eroding away after a decade of running and leaping and fighting for his life - but he knows that the man is not much more than a socialite now. Orianna is still in the League, her clockwork form archaic by modern-day standards. Only hobbyists and the old guard of Piltover’s scientific community use gears for the majority of a project now, as magic-touched circuitry far surpassed the potential of anything else. Viktor never particularly cared to know about many of the other champions that served during his time. Warwick was put down years ago when his bestial nature overpowered his last shred of reason - Soraka had cursed more than his form, it seemed. Jinx’s reign of senseless destruction was finished with a bang when she set too short of a fuse. Blitzcrank… Viktor does not keep up with the golem, but he still serves in the League. They have hardly talked. It is for the best.

The Summoners probably cheered after his send-off, free of having to look into his mind. His thoughts are not typical in their manner, he has found out, both in their content and style. (He took great care to learn how to shield his mind, of course - thinking of a project calls up images of it and he will never trust another with that level of access to his work again - and so the only thoughts Summoners can pluck from his mind are those related to the task at hand.) He has heard enough half-muffled thoughts from junior members of the Institute to know that they are convinced that his unique nature comes from tampering with his brain. There are no scars on his temples.

He retired because the League no longer held anything of interest for him. Viktor has lost count of the number of time his abilities on the Fields have been tweaked in the name of balance. He had to report every new surgery (from knee to hip, from wrist to elbow, elbow to shoulder… right hand replaced, right forearm - the list goes on) and every new model of prosthetic, lest his technology provide an unfair advantage over the hard-earned skill of others. Balance is the reason guns do not consistently beat swords, no matter how magical the steel of the latter. The Institute is set on giving each nation a fair chance in its geopolitical decisions. So they allow Demacia to stick to its principles as written in The Measured Tread and Ionia to its traditions. How they don’t see that their histories will be their undoing is a particularly human failing.

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Viktor is well-aware of the nature of time. He does not have enough, he worries at fifty, to do the one thing he has wanted desperately for nearly two decades. His augments are strong, it’s his damnable flesh that is weakening after those fifteen years. Organs rebelling against their assigned tasks - there is a murmur in his heart when he listens, and nutrition seems harder and harder to get - as pain lances across the ports between flesh and metal. It is not faulty work on his behalf. It is the failure of the human form. Zaun’s life expectancy, when one accounts for the drop caused by infant mortality, is still lower than that of most other Institute-recognized nations. He knows this fact well, knows its source is the same thing that gave him his white streak, his hand, his internal deformities that he has known about since his youth when his father sat him down and told him with a gentleness unbecoming of a Zaunite surgeon. If he can’t save himself first… He turns away from his impossible task and sets on another, if only momentarily.

The robots are small, gold-plated things - meant to withstand the corrosion of Zaun. They function under his control, in the laboratory that he spends his every day in (at one point he’d brought in a cot, the travel from his now-unused home cutting down on precious time) now. They will be autonomous if necessary, the fleet of them equipped with enough intelligence to target the worst of the pollution. Giving them sentience is out of the question. He knows no being that can think for itself should be pressed into a job it does not choose, no matter how lofty of an ideal that is in Zaun. So they clean, or at least organize the waste and toxins. The battle is hopeless unless the factories change their practices, but it is something. Perhaps they will one day. Perhaps he will be the cause. The diversion took two years, and continual production will take longer. He is fifty-four now, but at least he has made a change if his body fails him tomorrow. A small change. A failure of his goals. He must keep working, until his dying breath if he must.

It is when he is fifty-six, hair long since grey (it had started going during his tenure as a Champion, he remembers) and body still on its inevitable decline, that he finally finds the missing piece. How to transfer, not copy. How to know that it will be him in the golden chassis he has created, not a him. He would have taken the latter option if necessary, knowing that his work is larger than himself or even Zaun, but this way his name will not be spoken of as a partial success (which is truly just a failure).

The machine is ready. He has familiarized himself with the theoretical process - he will sit, his mind linked with that of his new form via a helmet. His processing will be matched and then slowly offloaded until his body’s base functions cease and it dies, leaving him alive and well as a machine. He dons the helmet, technology whirring to life as his vision is blocked out. Emotions he thought were gone long ago return, perhaps to say their final goodbyes. Hope. Excitement. He can feel the sensation of being in two places at once, two sets of metal feet placed upon the floor, and it is exhilarating. It is fear next as the transfer nears its completion. His voluntary motor control has gone over to the other, presumably, but he had locked the chassis’ joints until the deed was done to prevent an accident. He cannot move. His senses are just the same, only sensation remaining as something that feels like a cruel joke at the moment. At least those inflicted with locked-in syndrome retain their vision. He feels impossibly small, impossibly trapped, eyes burning as his brain tries to get them to blink. Then the involuntary functions leave him. His chest is still as everything within it grinds to a halt and he begs his technology to have worked, for him not to die from stagnant blood and suffocation - drowning in air as a final testament to his utter failure. How long has it been? Should he be unconscious, or has the transfer taken that too? Five minutes. Five minutes until death, he knows this well, it is in every surgery book, how has it felt like hours as everything-

-Cyan eyes power on. His internals hum with electricity as the initial boot process looks for any errors to be patched. It finds none. He has done the impossible, and he feels… Viktor feels nothing.

[kronos-the-timelord]

All of them,,,tarot bois,,,

the fool: do you have any nicknames? - maggie, mag, maggie moo,, stuff like thatthe magician: have you ever written a poem or song about somebody else? - yeah,, i wrote one while i was still pining for my bf,,,, its kinda cringe,,,the high priestess: what is your dream date? - cuddles,, playing video games,,, or walking around a museum,, then cuddlesthe empress: do you think you will ever get married? - i want to,, like its not too important to have a ceremony or anything though,,,the emperor: what are some names that you like? - matthew and vladimir,,, also sephia,, the hierophant: do you believe in ghosts? - too many weird things happen in my family not to tbh,,

the lovers: do you have a crush? - on my bf,,,,,

the chariot: thoughts on astrology? - its fun but i dont really believe in itstrength: what is your dream occupation?  - ob-gyn!! the hermit: what is your favorite soda pop? - not much into soda but i really like mello yellow rapsberry peach from those coca cola mix machineswheel of fortune: first three songs that come on shuffle? - MANiCURE by lady gaga, piece by piece by kelly Clarkson, and candy store from the heathers musicaljustice: favorite color of rose? - i like blue and pink roses!!!the hanged man: favorite movie soundtrack? - i cant sit down and watch it anymore but the hercules disney movie soundtrack is full of bopsdeath: what are three things you want to do before you die? - go to japan,, own a house,, pet a bunch of doggos if not all of them,,, it never said it had to be realistic,,,temperance: can you describe a strange dream you’ve had? - ummm,, i had a dream where my bf and my streak broke on snap chat and we had to go on a mission to get it back,, it was kinda weirdthe devil: do you enjoy thunderstorms? - i love them so much!!! theyre my fave weatherthe tower: favorite colors to wear? - im a big fan of black, white, and grey but i also like red and bluethe star: have you ever seen a psychic? - yeah!! it was coolthe moon: have you ever written a love letter? - no,, but it sounds romantic,,,the sun: do you believe in magic? - to an extent,, judgement: do you enjoy school? - yeah,, it hasnt gotten too stressful yet,,the world: do you like waking up early? - not really,,, but i do enjoy watching the sun rise

[augory]

Playlist challenge: pick the song that you think best matches each of the major arcana.

Ah sorry this took me literally weeks! I actually put a bit of thought into since it was kind of fun to get back into my tarot-reading roots! Anyway, enjoy! All of these songs are available on Spotify! 

The Fool

The Trip - Still Corners

The Magician

 Open Rhythms - Bodies of Water

The High Priestess

River - Hiatus 

The Empress

 Hairy Trees - Goldfrapp

The Emperor

 Top of the World - Kimbra 

The Hierophant

 Mother - Florence + The Machine 

The Lovers

 Stars and Moon - Dizzy 

The Chariot

 Love and War - Fleurie

Strength

Bravado - Lorde

The Hermit

Seasons Run - The xx

Wheel of Fortune

Young Man in America - Anais Mitchell

Justice

 Serpents - Sharon Van Etten

The Hanged Man

The End - Daughter

Death 

Rennen - SOHN

Temperance

 Mecca - Wild Beasts

The Devil 

 Troubled Water - Cat Power

The Tower

 All the Things Lost - MS MR

The Star

  Premonitions - Vaults 

The Moon 

 Murakami - Made in Heights

The Sun 

Youth - Glass Animals

Judgement

Oh Woman Oh Man - London Grammar 

The World

  Full Circle - Haelos

[acxciia]

v. between the devil and the deep blue sea | connor

[ v. the hierophant. ] ( our nights have grown so long, now we beg for sound advice; let the brokenness be felt ‘til you reach the other side. )

i. he is changing. from the start, you had never imagined working with a deviant-chasing android, much less consider him a friend. it was strange at first-- the way he sat so politely, his awkward attempts at small talk, his intent stare when he asked questions you weren’t quite sure how to answer. late nights in the station were common; you never minded them much, but ever since connor’s arrival, they’ve become surprisingly pleasant. in the times that you were able to relax, he would be there, sitting idly across from you if hank was unavailable at the time. he’d only ask questions related to deviants, but as time passed, he became more curious-- more intrigued by humanity. and in return, you began to think more and more about the nature of androids. if they had as much personality as connor did, if they expressed their emotions in the same way. if they were as human as he was. connor had his own quirks-- the coin tricks, his manner of speaking-- it was difficult to take in at first. you’d encountered androids before, but never did you spend much time with them. “hey,” you begin, almost smiling at the way his posture straightens when you speak, “you have lungs, don’t you? but you don’t need to breathe. is that right?” “correct. androids have human-like functions to minimize discomfort.” it’s weird, you think. you watch his chest move in a rhythmic manner, and you wonder how odd it’d be if it stilled. because it wouldn’t do anything to him, wouldn’t mean a thing if he just stopped breathing. but something about that brings unease to your heart. his head tilts ever so slightly when he notes the hint of concern that adorns your features. “are the functions not enough? i don’t mean to make you uncomfortable.” he assumed that you were fine in his presence; starting from your first meeting, you were well adjusted to the idea of working alongside an android more so than your co-workers. perhaps he hadn’t been doing enough. it’s a few diagnostic runs here and there, some quick scans, and he searches for any remaining adaptations that could be of assistance. but you laugh, much to his surprise. “you don’t make me uncomfortable, connor. you’re plenty enough as you are.” his brows raise in response. he’s unsure of what to say; uncertainty seeps in because he can’t quite figure out what he did to cause any worry. “you seemed concerned.” he watches your fingers gently tap against the desk, and for a moment, you seem deep in thought. “i don’t like the thought of not seeing you breathe.” you explain sheepishly, watching the curiosity that surfaces in brown eyes. “i know you don’t need to, but--” “i would still function.” a weary smile from you, and an unexplainable feeling that overcomes him. “yeah, i know.” ( it’s a reassurance, yes-- but there’s a coldness in those words, even with the sincerity that lingers in them. he’d still function. but he wouldn’t be alive-- breathing or not. ) ii. his curiosity grows more and more with each passing day. it’s another late night, but you’ve slipped out of the building for a quick coffee run, and somehow, you’ve dragged connor along with you. it wasn’t difficult, really-- hank most definitely needed a break from his partner, and connor, well-- being his unique self, didn’t really understand why you wanted his company. ( you managed to steal him away for a bit, though he really does question what benefit you gain from his presence. ) connor tries to initiate conversation quite often. it’s a little funny how far he’ll go with his topics, but today, you notice that he’s quieter, more reserved. you walk side by side in silence. you sense his discomfort-- something you were never able to do when you first met. “you’re not talking much today, connor.” a hint of hesitation that you barely manage to catch, then warm eyes that meet yours. “may i ask you a question, detective?” “always.” a brief pause-- “are you afraid of dying?” your gait halts. he walks a few steps ahead, stops, and turns to face you. maybe he’s misspoken-- he watches your expression carefully, noting the way your lips part to answer, but shut abruptly. the way your eyes avoid his for only a second before staring back. he isn’t sure what he feels right now-- this strange emotion that buries itself deep in his chest. “yes. i’m afraid.” you can almost see his features soften at the answer. “are you?” a sense of conflict on his visage-- the slightest narrow of his brows, then an answer you never wanted to hear. “i’m a machine. i can’t die.” something snaps when you hear the way he talks-- as if this were so casual, as if you weren’t talking about losing him. it’s a cruel reminder; maybe that’s why it hits you so hard. android or not, he was still your friend-- someone you cared for. and the thought of it-- “you would disappear. you’d stop existing.” “another model would replace me. one that looks and thinks exactly like me.” “but it’s not you, connor.” the sense of urgency in your voice makes him hesitate-- and your intense gaze does nothing to help that. his lips part and his gaze shifts downward for a moment; for the first time, he finds himself at a loss for words. “no, it’s not.” ( if he were to stop existing today, he could possibly forget memories of you and hank. he isn’t scared, he tells himself. --it would simply be a shame if such a thing happened. ) iii. that conversation burns itself in your memory. you worry. and you don’t know why. maybe because you thought he was becoming more human, because he was growing and learning-- but you were too optimistic. in the long run, he was still an android. he thought of himself as such-- nothing more, nothing less. just a machine to serve a purpose. you find yourself watching him more and more these days, seeing the way he both pisses off hank and amuses him, the way he’s become comfortable with his partner. you watch the way he breathes because someway, somehow, it gives you a sense of relief and anxiety. ( it doesn’t mean anything, but god, you’re so afraid that he just might stop one day. ) he catches you staring, but your mind is elsewhere and you don’t notice him staring back. “detective,” he begins, his voice slightly softer than usual, “i’m still breathing.” “i know, connor.” there’s a quiet solemness in your words. he ponders if he should have ever brought the topic up with you; ever since that day, you’ve been distant, almost absent in conversations. he thinks about how to respond-- what he should say, if he should even press on-- “are you alive, though?” silence is his answer. ( it’s better that way. you don’t want to hear what he’d say. ) iv. something happened on that rooftop. when hank and connor return to the station, there’s tension in the air. hank doesn’t say a word to you ( he doesn’t most times, but at the very least, he acknowledges you with a little nod ). connor approaches with an unreadable expression and your breath catches in your throat. “i felt what it was like to die.” the files in hand almost slip when the words are registered; you scramble to grab the paperwork before it scatters about, mind racing with questions. but you don’t ask any; the confusion on your visage is enough. “i connected with a deviant before he was shot and i--” he pauses, almost as if he’s...scared. scared to speak, scared to explain what happened during the investigation. “i was afraid.” the last word rolls off his tongue slowly, hesitantly. “i felt him die.” there’s this intense dread that swallows every single thought you have at that very moment. every word of comfort-- of anything, really, disappears, and you’re left speechless, just as he once was when you spoke to him about his indifference towards death. it’s human nature to be afraid of dying. it’s something most are born with-- not something that suddenly just happens. because life is full of “what ifs”, not just calculated thoughts and pre constructions. you don’t open your eyes one day and realize how frightening death is. you shouldn't. but he did. and he stands before you now, lost and afraid. uncertainty graces his features and you can only stare in concern when he speaks again. “i’m afraid of dying.” his voice shakes. it’s never done that before, you notice, and an overwhelming vulnerability takes over you. you’ve never seen him like this. he hardly loses composure, but now-- he’s a thread that continues to unravel and unravel. back then, he said that he was a machine-- that he couldn’t die. seeing him now, you wonder if it was better if he never knew the feeling. but it’s happening again, you think-- and you know that this time, it’s not just your imagination, nor your hopes. every single time he walks out that door to find another deviant, something changes in him. he may not admit it, but you can see it-- you can feel it. your hand finds his and rests it against his chest. he feels the way it rises and falls, and he wonders if he’s the same. he’s been struggling, ever so slowly-- fighting to follow orders, fighting to do what he believes is right. he’s an android. he knows that. so why? “connor,” the way his name leaves your lips brings him back to reality; he’s suddenly all too aware of your warmth, “you are alive. you are living.” ( he’s not a deviant. he can’t be. he’s not allowed to be. ) v. in your years of working here, you learn that hank has a few moods: grumpy, pissed off, and moderately okay. genuinely contemplative, however, is not one you see much. he’s lost in thought, and with connor off sending reports to cyberlife, you’re the only one he can talk to about the situation. besides, he’s seen the way you two interact; you of all people should understand. “he didn’t shoot her.” ( which one? the lovers? kamski’s android? the very fact that you have to figure out who he refers to says enough about connor’s development. ) “he’s becoming more human, isn’t he?” you glance around warily, keeping your voice low. you know that hank believes that connor’s been making the right decisions, regardless of whether or not they interfere with his mission. and you both know that he’s no longer an android that follows his goal through and through. “you think he could become a deviant?” it’s a serious question, but you recall how many times you’ve heard hank’s sarcastic remarks. when you look at him, searching for any hint of amusement, there is nothing. “what happens if he does?” his expression turns grim. “what happens if he doesn’t?” ( hank wonders if he’s doing the right thing. he almost laughs; he used to loathe androids so much. maybe he was wrong the whole time. ) .     .     . he knows what he has to do. he’s located jericho. there’s something unsettling about it all. he doesn’t know why, doesn’t completely understand. he has his mission. he has his orders. chloe’s face comes to mind, and for a moment, he freezes. he’s changed into casual attire now, watching the mirror intently as he puts on the beanie. he wonders if there’s something different about him. he remembers holding the gun point-blank and the eeriness that came with it. there were no errors, no possible mistakes in his programming-- nothing logical that would explain the act of mercy. his jaw clenches, brown eyes carefully studying his reflection. he couldn’t do it. he couldn’t kill-- no, neutralize her. she was an android, just like him. neither dead nor alive. simply just a machine. but she was innocent. ( you felt empathy, connor. he did. and that frightens him. ) .     .     . it’s his last chance. you can’t bear the thought of seeing him return to cyberlife. it’s one thing for him to leave, another to know that they would tear him apart. you’re caught off-guard when you see him again. the beanie, the leather jacket-- “is something wrong, detective?” focus returns and you shake your head, offering the faintest of smiles. it’s a worried one, but it’s almost hopeful, he realizes. it’s not long until it disappears, and you’re both left staring at each other in silence. you’re not sure what to say. this isn’t goodbye-- it’s far from that. but there’s an emptiness-- an ache in your heart when you see him prepared to go to jericho. “take care.” he thinks to respond, but your gaze is much too sharp, much too intense. he memorizes your every feature, observing every movement. you’re trying to tell him something. ( do what you need to do, connor. ) vi. you’re not sure how long it’s been since the revolution began. it’s all been a blur-- and while it’s far from over, the androids have made more progress than you’ve ever imagined. they’ve managed to finally be recognized as their own; they fought for their future through peaceful means and they won. and of course, your favorite android returned. you don’t know the exact details regarding jericho; it’s enough knowing that he did what he thought best. it was surreal, seeing him on the TV screen. there was this overwhelming heaviness bearing down on your chest when he left, but the moment you caught sight of him, you could finally breathe. because you knew that he was safe. and he was free. now, he stands idly beside you. you kind of miss seeing him in a beanie. the thought brings a quiet chuckle, capturing his attention. he’s watching you-- you can feel it. “detective?” you take in the sight of the empty street, finding solace in knowing what could have been-- and what will be in the near future. you don’t know how smooth the whole process will be-- what, with the legal reform, but you can only hope that things will work out. you finally turn towards him, a comforting gentleness settling upon your visage. he realizes that he feels at ease when he’s with you. it’s a new feeling-- one that he’s recently come to understand, but one that is welcomed with open arms. “do you have a heart, connor?” he can feel it beating; he can hear it ringing in his ears. “yes.” you smile, and it is one of the most genuine ones he’s ever seen. “then you’re alive, aren’t you?” ( his lips twitch– and there it is, that faint, soft smile that you see more and more as he changes. yes, he is alive. )

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A god wages war?using all of humanity as its pawns?in the unforgettable conclusion to the Founders trilogy.Sancia, Clef, and Berenice have gone up against plenty of long odds in the past. But the war they?re fighting now is one even they can?t win.This time, they?re not facing robber-baron elites, or even an immortal hierophant, but an entity whose intelligence is spread over half the globe?a ghost in the machine that uses the magic of scriving to possess and control not just objects, but human minds.To fight it, they?ve used scriving technology to transform themselves and their allies into an army?a society?that?s like nothing humanity has seen before. With its strength at their backs, they?ve freed a handful of their enemy?s hosts from servitude, even brought down some of its fearsome, reality-altering dreadnaughts. Yet despite their efforts, their enemy marches on?implacable. Unstoppable.Now, as their opponent closes in on its true prize?an ancient doorway, long buried, that leads

[kerto-p]

Persona 5: Ultimate List of Tips For Conserving SP That You Probably Already Know About

Someone on my my Sarahah asked me to help them with ways of saving SP and i don’t want to spam my Instagram story so here are the ways i use for conserving SP. This will be a long post so more under the cut

First off, there is a bunch of free DLC for p5 in the Playstation Store. Among one of them is a Healing Item Set. 

As it says in the picture, it includes Soul Food (Restores Full SP to one ally), Soma (Full HP&SP) and three Revival Beads. Use them wisely. Especially Soma, since it’s a rare item. You can find these items by driving through/finding chests in Mementos and opening chests in Palaces. 

Next! Every Monday in-game, the vending machines restock. There are certain vending machines that contain SP drinks. Those vending machines are in Yongenjaya,

The arcade in Shibuya, 

and the courtyard at Shujin. 

Make sure you remember to check the vending machines out every week in game! 

The next way ur gonna have to save up, but you can buy SP restoring accessories from Takemi’s shop by advancing her confidant to Rank 5. You can get a discount on her items by bringing her rank up to 7.

The accessories are SP Adhesive 1, 2, and 3.

They are quite expensive (example, 50,000 yen is nearly $500 in USD), so grind grind grind! I do know of a quicker way of making money but it’ll take too long to explain so i’ll make a seperate post if i feel like it hhh.

Once you rank up the Hierophant Confidant you will be able to make coffee, and soon curry that replenishes your SP. However, you cannot continue his Confidant until after you finish the 4th Palace.

Next is via Velvet Room Fusions! Once you level up higher in game, you can fuse Personas with better skills. The Passive Skill for restoring SP is Invigorate 1, 2, and 3. This is one of those rare skills from my experience with the game so a way to get Personas with this skill is to do fusion experiments. By that i mean try and experience a fusion accident. There are chances you can get a Persona that is a higher level than you. It doesnt happen often but its fun to attempt. I finished my Compendium so i dont really need to fuse anymore but its still fun to see what i can make.

Here is a list of Personas with Invigorate 1, 2 or 3. 

Invigorate 1

Clotho (Fused with Silky and Pixie)

Neko Shogun (Fused with Anzu, Sudama, and Kodama)

Invigorate 2

Barong (Fused with Thoth and Regent)

Hope Diamond (Found in Mementos, Path of Sheriruth floors 7 to 9, and 11 to 13 after clearing the 7th Palace.) 

Invigorate 3

Ardha (Must have Temperance Confidant maxed! Fused with Shiva and Parvati)

Messiah (DLC!! Fused with Abaddon and Stone of Scone)

Satan (Must have Judgement Confidant maxed!! Fused with Shiva and Stone of Scone)

Throne (Fused with Dominion, Melchizedek, and Power)

You can also make Invigorate Skill Cards! Clotho makes Invigorate 1, Barong makes Invigorate 2, and Throne makes Invigorate 3! 

Later in game, after you beat the 5th Palace and unlock the Empress Confidant, you can ask Haru to plant veggies for you. She plants Midnight Carrots (100SP to one ally) and Sun Tomatoes (100SP to all allies)

In the 6th Palace, you buy Soma in exchange for chips, however you’ll need to play the first game again and again to get enough chips. 

A way you can gain more SP is by working out at Protein Lovers in Shibuya.

Make sure to stock up on Protiein, or even better, Moist Protein (You can only get Moist Protein on rainy days). I don’t know why but whenever i go to the gym or work out in the attic and let the scene play for at least 5 minutes i get more HP and SP, so try doing that!

During the school festival, depending whoever you hang out with, you can get an item that recovers 100SP! 

Ryuji and Mishma: Ryuji Dog 

Ann: Ann Cream Puffs 

Makoto: Makoto Donuts

Haru:  Sakura Amezaiku

Kawakami:  Sadayo Taiyaki

At some point in ther game, there will be a Sweet Potato Vendor in front of Takemi’s Clinic in Yongenjaya, where you can buy Beni-Azuma (10SP to one ally) and Legendary Yaki-Imo (50SP to one ally)

After you buy the Holy Stone from Chihaya, it shatters into pieces. It gives you three pieces of Broken Rock Salt, each restoring 5SP.

In New Game+, whoever you spent Valentine’s Day with, for example, Ryuji, or Ann, the the chocolate they give you is an SP item!  Ryuji and Sojiro’s chocolates give 10SP to one ally, and the girl’s chocolates give full SP to one ally.

There are a few of other protecters and accessories that give you SP, heres a list of them.

Accessories:

Chakra Choker (+10SP)

Mind Choker (+20SP)

Soul Choker (+30SP)

Spirit Choker (+50SP)

Black Headband (+40SP)

Unisex Protectors:

Empathy Cape (+50SP) 

Soul Vest (+20SP)

Soul Vest+ (+40SP)

Cat Protectors:

Frost Hood (+20SP)

These are all the methods i can really think about SP wise. If i missed something feel free to add on. I hope this helped you out! If you need help obtaining or have a question, or want me to make a simular SP guide for Persona 3 and Persona 4?,  DM me or send an ask!!

Have fun now knowing how you can explore Palaces and Mementos without having to worry about SP!