Metal Man in Prospero [Video]

[marionettenjager]

[As inconvenient these circumstances were, Longinus-1, Eins, had to come to terms with a grudging sense of respect. The Last Battalion has already discovered teleportation technology and have put it to use throughout the base through specialized platforms. However, despite how far they have advanced technologically compared to the world above, the limits were too obvious. Without warning, Eins found himself far from the steel base and frozen desert that the Last Battalion called home. He found himself in civilization, something that he has never truly seen since his creation.

Beyond that, he finds that his body is now of flesh. The armor that he once called his body has been completely stripped from him as well as his magic and weapons. The scientists would certainly want to figure out the nature of this city's physics, but Eins did not have such patience. And it would seem there's little use trying to escape either. Annoying beyond measure.

Then there was little he could do. His first priority is to scout and find ways to survive. He must build an information network to familiarize himself with all the facets of this place. Yes. Fortunately, he was given just the proper tool for the task. After spending time outside, walking throughout Prospero, he decides to give this a try and make contact with others like him.

The image of a calm, black-haired man wearing a suit appears on screen. He speaks with a deep tone that carries distinctly German accent.]

... Ah. Good. The device functions properly.

I do not believe for a moment that I am arrogant enough to assume that I possess a unique predicament. There are no doubt others like myself who have been spirited away. Wegzaubernd. And I am not naive enough to believe that that was the last of my surprises. I seek greater information from those that are willing to enlighten.

... Oh. Yes. You may address me as "Heinrich".

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[Video]

[heavenscorpse]

It's nice to meet you, Heinrich. I've been here for a while, so I can answer some questions.

Probably not all of them - there's still things we don't know, even after we've been here for months. But I'll help as much as I can.

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[marionettenjager]

Ja, I have figured as much. Wegzaubernd is an invitation that you can neither reject nor return from often times.

Is the force that brought us here artificial or otherwise?

[Video]

[heavenscorpse]

I don't know that word.

We're not really sure. It could be any kind of thing, but it's very powerful.

[Video]

[marionettenjager]

Ah. I mean to say "spiriting away". Always was one of the most annoying phenomenons in the world. But I see. It would be preferable if it was artificial. That would mean someone has already found a way to return.

[Video]

[soulsborderline]

Oh, Gott sei Dank. A newbie from a civilized country.

[Video]

[marionettenjager]

Ah. Are you a native of Germany, young lady?

[Video]

[soulsborderline]

Freilich. I've spent probably a year between America in this world and Japan in my home...place, though.

[Video]

[marionettenjager]

Hm. I've never had the luxury to travel often. This is my first time being in a country outside of Germany, actually.

[And Antarctica.]

And yet, it would appear that you much prefer your homeland.

[Video] - Sorry about the edit

[namedforcat]

Indeed, you are not alone in this situation. There are lot of us who've been taken with explanation of 'how' or 'why'.

[Video] - No prob!

[marionettenjager]

"Troublesome" would be an understatement. It would seem that there has been little progress made up until now.

[Video]

[namedforcat]

Depends on where you are looking. True, figuring out this place has been slow, but it is not at a standstill.

[Video]

[marionettenjager]

Not exactly ideal, but there is little reason to complain. Still, one should care not to become too complacent.

[Video]

[crouching_sin]

[Let's pretend this is all in German so I don't have to try to translate.]

This place is mysterious, but there are many people here. Are you familiar with the concept of multiple worlds, Heinrich?

[Video]

[marionettenjager]

[Oh. Well, this is convenient. He preferred to speak in German anyway.]

Yes. Worlds adjacent to one another, but vastly different in the possibilities and choices taken, correct?

[Video]

[crouching_sin]

[He kind of figured.]

That's correct. Many people here are from different worlds. Occasionally you find someone from the same world, but it's rather rare. In addition, any special skills or abilities you might have - magic, a non-human body, anything like that - has been taken. However, to combat the Shadows that show up at midnight, you have been given a power called Persona, which first arrives when you are in danger.

[Video]

[marionettenjager]

Persona? That's a familiar word in several ways. I've heard it just as I regained consciousness and from the works of Carl Jung. What are the parallels between the metaphysical persona and shadow along with these... well, powers and monsters?

[video]

[genius_idiot]

So what have people filled you in on so far. All of us kidnappees, Personas, Shadows, that kinda stuff?

[video]

[marionettenjager]

Ja. And my current condition makes it difficult for me to discredit any of those.

[video]

[genius_idiot]

You'd figure it out soon enough on your own, trust me. Once midnight hits. So what do you mean, "condition"?

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[marionettenjager]

To be spirited away without explanation is... nothing less than a feat of magic, isn't it? That being said, it's difficult to argue against any other "magic tricks".

[video]

[needsteaplz]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Heinrich. My name is Saori Nakagawa.

I'll be happy to fill you in on any other information about this place.

[video]

[marionettenjager]

I've learned much about this place already... and of Personas and Shadows. Come to think of it, "Persona" was something I've heard as I woke up.

[Video]

[doudemoe]

It's good to meet you, Heinrich-san.

[Video]

[marionettenjager]

Likewise. And you are?

[Video]

[doudemoe]

Arisato Minato.

Eh...I think everyone's covered the place for you.