1st Hour [Video]

[perfectmaid.livejournal.com]

[The video flips on first with a picture of the floor of one of the hotel rooms before suddenly switching to a view of a young woman's face - a silver-haired maiden. Or rather, maid. She is indeed wearing a maid uniform and headband, but none of that trashy lacy costume stuff you see in the adult stores or cosplay catalogues. This actually looks pretty normal.]

It says recording... so I suppose it is on? Though I can't tell who it is sending it to...

In any case, hello. I'm Sakuya Izayoi and, well... if there's anyone who might like to explain why it is I'm here, I'm all ears. And if you're responsible... well, I'd love to speak with you.

[There's something vaguely threatening about how she smiles when she says that... but it's probably just your imagination, right? Looking again, her smile is perfectly friendly and any idea that she might have looked otherwise is just silly!]

And Remilia-ojousama, Flandre-imoutosama, Patchouli-sama... if you're here or can hear me, please respond; I'll come to you right away if at all possible.

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[swallowreversed.livejournal.com]

You must be Ms. Sakuya Izayoi, are you not? [He gives a small smile in return.] If so, please do inform me whether someone already fill you up or not.

[perfectmaid.livejournal.com]

I am. And I don't think I caught your name, Mr. ...?

I've been told that no one knows why we're here and to be wary of monster appearing in the hour after midnight.

[swallowreversed.livejournal.com]

Sasaki Kojiro, some prefer to address me as Assassin.

Ah, then perhaps, the only thing that I should add are Personas. In short, Personas are an embodiment or materialization of your mind, they usually take forms in a legendary person, or might even be myths.

Oh, living in this big tower in front of us here is totally free, just for addendum.

[perfectmaid.livejournal.com]

Sasaki-san, then. It's a pleasure to meet you.

A materialization of my mind? I don't think I have that kind of summoning magic...

Well, at least that negates the need to inquire about where I can stay...

[swallowreversed.livejournal.com]

Assuming you're familiar with magic, worry not about it. None of them are valid in this little Prospero.

[perfectmaid.livejournal.com]

Ah, really?

[She pulls out a golden pocketwatch and presses one of the buttons on it, then blinks... and stares.]

...it seems you're right.

[She returns her attention to Assassin]

But if we have no magic, then what do you mean about Persona?

[swallowreversed.livejournal.com]

I am afraid I haven't awaken one myself, so I cannot have many words on it. However, I've encountered some who have awaken.

Persona, like I've said just now, are materialization of your inner mind and feelings.

[perfectmaid.livejournal.com]

I see... I suppose it's a fitting name though. Does everyone here have one?

[swallowreversed.livejournal.com]

Supposed to be, yes. Some haven't awakened.

[perfectmaid.livejournal.com]

Interesting... so even I should have one of these "Persona" things?

[swallowreversed.livejournal.com]

Everyone. Even you, it is.

[perfectmaid.livejournal.com]

I see... I don't suppose you know how to go about awakening it, do you?

[swallowreversed.livejournal.com]

That's one thing that I could not help you with, Ms. Izayoi.

[perfectmaid.livejournal.com]

I see... well, thank you for your information anyway. Is there anything else you think a newcomer should know? Though I suppose there's just so many new things to see in this setting...

[swallowreversed.livejournal.com]

None, fortunately.

[perfectmaid.livejournal.com]

Mm. Well, thank you again... and I can use these "phones" to contact you again if needed?

[swallowreversed.livejournal.com]

I don't see any reason why you can't.

[perfectmaid.livejournal.com]

Thank you, then, Sasaki-san. I'll be in your care.