14TH DAY - [Video]

[babel_hacker]

[He just wanted to ask her if they can go out this weekend.

When he can’t find her name on the contact list, Atsuro immediately check her room at the dorm, ask some people (Allen said he haven’t seen her for a while) and just...keep on looking.

It wasn’t long until he turns on his own phone.]

Hey, everyone? This is Atsuro Kihara, one of the maintainers of the Shadow Database. I’m calling to ask if anyone have seen Madoka Kaname around. Her name disappeared from the contact list, so it’s likely she went home. [To that world with the frightening magical girl system and the dangerous Witches.] Chances are, that’s what happened... But if anyone knows something, let me know.

[Especially once if people know they’re dating. It’s kind of obvious, but probably not to the newer arrivals. His tone of voice seems more cheerful, but it’s kind of obvious he’s forcing himself.]

Now, on another note! To all new people and those who haven’t got it, here is the latest version of the Shadow Database. [An attached program was sent to everyone on the contact list. People who already have it will find their copy updated.] It lists all the current Shadows we identified so far on the streets, as well as from inside Caliban. Caliban is the dungeon inside the tall building, which isn’t hard to find during the Dark Hour. You’re free to call it anything else, if you like, but it’s a good place to train in groups.

And this bears repeating, it’s advised that you fight in groups with people covering different roles in battle. All Shadows have different weaknesses and immunities, meaning if your attacks can’t harm them, your friend’s might. The most, well, infamous example would be Shadows immune to physicals. Spells would be your best bet against them.

[Hm…] I’m also open for more people to help with gathering information for the Database, as I don’t have the analysing skill Madoka have. [His cheery voice almost fell at her name, before it’s up again.] Even if you don’t have it, there’s always maintaining the database and updating it in the event I disappeared!

Comments

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[amnesiadragon]

... I'm sorry.

[He doesn't know who that is but he sounds sad about it, so...]

I don't have a lot of skills for my Persona yet, but I'm always willing to go into the dungeon with people.

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[babel_hacker]

It's alright. If she's sent home, then... ['She might be in danger.'] ...she's back home.

What kind of skills your Persona do have?

[Video]

[amnesiadragon]

I've got a fire skill and a slashing skill.

[Aka Agi and Cleave.]

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[babel_hacker]

I only got support and physical skills on my end! If we ever team up, I'd count on your fire skill.

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[amnesiadragon]

Maybe we should start a way for people to find team members? It could be useful.

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[truthsnomiracle]

Mr. Kihara. I was just about to contact you myself; we have several matters to discuss.

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[babel_hacker]

Discuss about what, Mr. Edgeworth?

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[truthsnomiracle]

Many aspects of our situation. I would prefer to speak to you in person, if at all possible.

[You don't have to be tech-savvy to suspect the network isn't secure, after all.]

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[babel_hacker]

Okay. Where do you want to meet up? Got any preferences?

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[truthsnomiracle]

Unfortunately, I know of few truly secure places that I can use without either permission or awkward questions, so my room will have to suffice. I'm rather busy under the circumstances, so it will have to wait until five this evening.

[forgivethemtheirpain]

I haven't seen her. I'm sorry, Kihara-san.

Thank you! I'll make sure to read it.

[babel_hacker]

It's alright.

[There's some worries, but he's trying not to show them.] And no problem! It's good to know who you're fighting and after a while, you'd memorise some of them.

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[the_galaxyfairy]

[ Shadows? Lucia did mention something about that. ]

What are these 'Shadows' anyway??

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[babel_hacker]

They're monsters that appears at midnight during the Dark Hour.

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[the_galaxyfairy]

[ Already downloaded the file and reading it. ]

I was told that we fight these shadows with Persona ...

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[babel_hacker]

Yeah. We can fight them with weapons, but Personas are usually our best bet.

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[the_galaxyfairy]

Now, if I am going to take care of myself from now on ...

I need to know more about these Personas. What else do you know about them?

[namedforcat]

It's been a while Atsuro. I'm sorry to hear that Madoka is gone...she was a talented young lady.

Also, I've been meaning to mention, I did gain the 'Analysis' ability a while back, so I will be able to help you in that respect as well.

[babel_hacker]

Yeah, it's been a while. [He's been occupied for a while.] At least Madoka's home.

[Is that a good thing or bad? He can only have faith in her.]

Really? Then I'll gladly have your help, Mr. Kukai!

[namedforcat]

Yes indeed...[Have faith in her Atsuro, she'll have her good end eventually.]

I'm glad I can be of some more use.

[babel_hacker]

We'd need some kind of arrangement for meeting up and how often. I usually talk to Madoka in the evening, after our part-time jobs.

[puellaknight]

Madoka Kaname?

[ ... Her eyes widen ]

Sh-she was here?!

[ ANOTHER WORRY ]

Madoka is missing?!

[babel_hacker]

Yeah, she was. Now she's...back home.

[To that world of magical girls, witches and that system.]

You know her?

[puellaknight]

Back home? ... But it's dangerous there.

[ she can't help but feel a bit defensive about this boy and how he knew Madoka, but he seemed kind ]

My name is Sayaka, I'm Madoka's best friend from school...

[babel_hacker]

I know. I...heard about it from Madoka.

[Because he's close to Madoka and was dating her, it'd be normal for him to use her name with such familiarity.]

Ah, you're her best friend? I'm Atsuro, I'm...pretty close to Madoka.