(Open) November Catch All

[bazooker]

Who: Haru Okumura and you!
What: November Catch All Post
Where: Various Location
When: November
Content Warnings: Nothing really? Maybe vague Persona 5 Royal Spoilers



A. Merlaut Apartments

[All things considered, Haru had expected this world to be more chaotic. Granted, after everything she gone through, a change in scenery wasn't a bad thing. As she wandered around the lobby, there were so many thoughts running through her mind. How much longer was she staying here for? What was happening in her world right now? What about her other friends? She wasn't sure but she knew thinking such things wouldn't do her any good.

With a heavy sigh, she figured she might as well introduce herself to anyone else around here.]

Um, excuse me? I know this is an odd request but do you know where I can buy fertilizer?

The Heavenly Blanc Bar & Café

[It was odd how comfortable she felt in this café. There was always something about the smell of coffee and the atmosphere that always calmed her down. And yet, this was also different from the café she knew back home. The addition of a jukebox and a pinball machine was a nice touch.

Feeling curious, she made her way to the pinball machine. As she stared at the strange equipment, it was certainly nostalgic to see these as she played one when she was younger.

Should anyone look by, they could see the determined look on Haru's face even as she continues to lose!]

C. Aoba Shibumenosaki Underground Academy - Gymnasium

[As Haru looked at the gym equipment, she couldn't help but be impressed. To think, there was such variety in this school! She never thought she would be allowed to try them with her father around! It wasn't becoming of an heiress to attempt to lift such heavy weights or even try the treadmill.

Hoping no one would be around, she just had to lift one the heavier weights. If she could lift heavy bags of fertilizer, a 40 pound weight should be nothing right?]

You can do this, you must try! [She said to herself before attempting to lift it!]

D. Wildcard

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[forethinking]

You enjoying it is enough for me, Haru-chan.

(Don't worry about him! This hangout is for her, mainly, so he's not even thinking about himself in the slightest.

... But then again, when is he, really?)

[bazooker]

[But Ren! Haru can't stand by and do nothing! That being said, as she took the plate of cake, she quickly put in on a nearby table. Looking at the menu, she just had to get him something.]

Excuse me, would it be possible to get some flan?

[She's not taking no for an answer and especially when it comes to you!!]

[forethinking]

(The flan is taken out of the display by... Ren himself, because he thought the order was for her.

There's no indication that it's for him, after all, and he is ready to hand it to her.)

[bazooker]

[Once the order was set, she immediately took the plate and gave it to him]

Now there. We both can have a desert we can enjoy!

[Because she's still making him eat something!]

[forethinking]

(Fine, but only because it will make her happy.

There's not many places to sit, so Ren gestures outside so that they can eat under the weird sky the Void has going on.)

[bazooker]

[Sorry Ren, she’s not going to make you sit and do nothing! As she followed him outside, she sat at a nearby table before watching do the same]

Tell me, Ren-kun, how have you been? You said you’ve been here for quite sometime.

[forethinking]

It's been turbulent.

(He hasn't told her in detail - the memory swapping, the nightmare... He just mentioned briefly, and perhaps it's the time to tell her properly.)

This place can be dangerous.

[bazooker]

How so?

[She said before tilting her head. That was surprising to hear as everyone seemed so friendly in this place.] I know I arrived here but everything seems so peaceful.

[Then again, looks can be deceiving...]

[forethinking]

It trapped us in Mementos in a nightmare, full of Shadows.

(Even to the people on the normal-er end of the scale. Ren sighs a little, looking to the side before looking at her.)

All our fears took form.

[bazooker]

[As Haru looked at Ren, she didn't know how to respond back. Mementos was already dangerous enough to be know they could trap others people here?

Now that was something she could not forgive]

But what happened afterwards? Please tell me you and the others were safe.

[Could he sense the rising anger in her voice?]

[forethinking]

Akechi died in the nightmare. He was sleeping for three days.

(Sleeping is a nice word. Akechi was in a coma, nothing could wake him up, not even Ren holding his hand, not leaving their apartment all this time.)

The rest of us woke up uninjured.

[bazooker]

That's...[So it was possible to die here. While it might have been in his dreams, it doesn't erase her own fears of what could happen should they make a mistake.

As she widen her eyes, it was shocking to hear someone whom she knows die here.]

I never thought a world like this would bring this much chaos. It makes me a little worried without our Personas to help us.

[forethinking]

We had them there.

(Although, quite obviously, they're locked inside them now. Ren still feels Satanael, still converses and he's still a presence. He can still feel the power coursing through him, even if there is no way to release it.

Fair to say that he too would be more comfortable if they were around at all times.)

[bazooker]

But...how is it possible we don't have time now? I'm sorry, there is still a lot about this place I do not understand.

[Not only that, she felt so lost. What was she suppose to say when she thought she knew one thing and then it turns out to be another?]

It just seems a lot.

[forethinking]

It's confusing.

(He can't blame her. Ren has been here since the very beginning and he still can't grasp every concept, comprehend every event.)

I know it's overwhelming, but you are not alone.

[bazooker]

I know, there are various others who are in the same predicament as us.

[She said before giving a small frown.]

While I am sad to see we are here, there was a part of me that is grateful for momentary break as well.

[forethinking]

I mean you have us.

(That regardless of the circumstances, she'd always have the Thieves. Even in a place where they couldn't be what life threw at them.)

[bazooker]

[That being said, he couldn't help but smile]

I know and it makes me all the more happier! Forgive me, it is a little selfish knowing I'm not alone in this place.

[forethinking]

It's not.

(That's where strength comes from, to be completely candid. In the bonds you have with people in the dark hours.)

[bazooker]

I certainly hope so! I didn't want you to think one of your teammates and friend was selfish for think so!

[She said before looking down at her hands as she mumbled to herself]

I must admit, I was worried what I would do if I were by myself. I don't want to go back to when I was before I met you and everyone.

[forethinking]

You wouldn't be. You've changed.

(She found her voice, after all! Her reawakening was incredible to watch, if he may add.)

[bazooker]

[Now that was surprising to hear. Once again, she found herself at a loss for words and wondered what to say next.]

You really think so? I know I've changed a lot and yet, there are other ways I haven't.

[She said before shaking her head] I know my feelings about how pathetic I hasn't changed now that I don't have Lucy with me anymore.