9TH DAY - [VIDEO] + [ATTACHMENT]

[babel_hacker]

[It was after school when Atsuro have enough time for the video recording. He’s been going over his information about the Shadows, what they know about them and what they found out last month.

He also have been resting up from the ordeal, which put off his usual work into the database.]

Afternoon, everyone! Atsuro here with the usual update about the Shadows. [Here be the database update. New people will just get a copy of the latest version.] For new people who haven’t got it before, it show all the Shadows we know around the city so far and their resistances.

As always, I recommend going out with a partner or a group, since some Shadows might be immune to your attacks or spells. The most annoying ones are those immune to physical attacks. [VISCERAL MAYA HE’S LOOKING AT YOU.]

And also, if anyone got any new information about the Shadows, please let me know. [He frowns, looking serious for the moment.] Especially after what happened last month, for those who was there to experience it.

[Pause.] With our Shadows, it brings up questions about the other Shadows wondering around. Our Shadows are a part of us, even if we keep them hidden from others. So what does that mean for the…less sentient Shadows? As they can affect people’s mind...maybe they’re born from people, just not as...collected together like our Shadows. Just fragments of the human mind, if you get what I’m saying?

I’m still brainstorming, which is kinda why I’m busy in getting this update out. So if you have any ideas, I’d appreciate hearing them.

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[Video]

[truthsnomiracle]

Greetings, Atsuro. Are you in charge of what little organized investigation of our situation exists?

[Video]

[babel_hacker]

No. I'm mostly compiling what information we have on our common enemy here, the Shadows. The investigation on our situation here are mostly done by other people and whenever we come together.

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[truthsnomiracle]

Your database project is an important one to be certain, but I've gained the impression that it is one of rather few organized efforts. Can you direct me to anyone else who has made an effort at organizing the investigation?

Your theory about the Shadows is... intriguing. I can add to what you've said of our Shadow mirrors that mine at one point referred to me as "ego".

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[babel_hacker]

My Shadow told me he's me, and I can assume everyone else's did as well. And...he know things I don't talk about. [He's usually good at hiding his thoughts and emotions.]

I know there's Mister Garviel and Saber...the red one. [Because there's how many Sabers in this city?]

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[grapplings.livejournal.com]

[ Finally, a good source of information. ] I'm sorry, but...what's a 'Shadow'?

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[babel_hacker]

The Shadows are the monsters from the Dark Hour, the time at midnight.

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[grapplings.livejournal.com]

[ Abel knows he's sounding like an idiot, but he'd rather make a fool of himself and get some answers instead of ending up dead. ] ...what's the 'Dark Hour'?

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[babel_hacker]

[Atsuro doesn't mind it. At best, he'd assume the man's a recent arrival.] Every night at midnight, there's a time when the city change and Shadows come out. Everyone but us turn into coffins, and we have to defend ourselves from the Shadows.

[Also the moon turn green and the water looks like blood. But details.]

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[heavenscorpse.livejournal.com]

...I don't really want to hurt them if they're people.

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[babel_hacker]

...But they'd hurt us.

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[heavenscorpse.livejournal.com]

I don't want that either.

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[babel_hacker]

If there's a way to stop them from attacking, I'd like to find it.

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[omgwtfateotl.livejournal.com]

[Um.

This is kinda awkward.

But this is for the sake of helping everyone by keeping the Shadow Database constantly up-to-date! Them discussing things is very necessary... yeah... So, trying her best (and failing) to cover up the fact she's kinda down right now, what with everything that happened plus Homura disappearing.]

So like... people's negativity all clumped up together or something?

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[babel_hacker]

Yeah. That's what I think. They're not as 'put together' like our Shadows, if they're the same, that is...

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[omgwtfateotl.livejournal.com]

Looks like we're going to have to do more legwork. Should we try capturing one instead of defeating it? Maybe we can have one of the others study it or something...

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[babel_hacker]

I heard about another person considering that, but I dunno if they manage to capture one. But it's a good idea to try.

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[swallowreversed.livejournal.com]

Ho, for one with little body, you are pretty resourceful, young one.

You have my thanks. But I'm afraid I have to ask about how to get a hand at those who are immune to physical attacks.

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[babel_hacker]

Hahah, thanks.

Generally, you need to use your Persona if they know offensive spells. Otherwise, you'd have to partner up with someone who does.

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[swallowreversed.livejournal.com]

Ho, those Personas sure come in hand, don't they? [Sadly, he has yet to awaken one.] If I may get another answer, you have data of people who already awaken their Persona?

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[skaldssong.livejournal.com]

Hey. I was planning on going back and writing details from each month as-I-remember-them. As related to the Dark Hour and Shadows, that is. Should I send it to you, or nah?

Also, I was... erm, interrupted before I was able to ask it on the phone. But anyway, have you happened to study Jungian psychology at all in any of your classes?

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[babel_hacker]

Send it over! More info's always great and I wouldn't mind a refresher for the past months.

Jungian? No, I haven't. [Not his usual range of interests to take the related class.]

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[skaldssong.livejournal.com]

[She offers him a small salute, grinning.] Aye-aye, sir. I'll send it over later on. ((when the mun's less lazy and does some typing-up))

...Well, to keep from getting wordy, look it up. "Persona" and "Shadow" are some major terms in the author's theories and ideas. Actually, a lot of the theories built off those terms seem to parallel what happened in November somewhat. [A beat.] Fairly interesting read, too.

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[berry-paunch.livejournal.com]

Our Shadows were also stronger because of our Personas.

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[babel_hacker]

Yeah. In hindsight, it shouldn't be a surprise.

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[berry-paunch.livejournal.com]

It makes even more sense for it to be related to ordinary people.