From an RP in which Philemon is not a jerkass.

[childofblue]

Yes, dear Mun, naming my Persona "Baucis" is incredibly obvious, especially after I've already appeared to a few in my true form. That is the point.

Nyarlathotep is growing ever stronger, as you well know. If I don't train them to put the pieces together themselves, what hope do they have of discovering the truth? Igor can only guide one of them, after all.

I'd hate to see this world wither away, especially after Minato sacrificed himself to save it.

And to answer your question... No. I did not, in fact, predict that one.

Humanity still surprises even me. Why do you think I love them so?

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[galaxycow]

Oh great. What's going on now?

[childofblue]

Just a simple chat with the Mun, that's all.

[galaxycow]

...

[She figured THAT much out. Come on, dude. Come. On.]

[childofblue]

[Have an innocent look, Haruka. He has no idea what you want to know. At all. Really.]

[galaxycow]

[YEAH RIGHT]

I know what you're doing. Is that really necessary in fourth wall breaking land?

[childofblue]

What am I doing?

[galaxycow]

Being cagey and playing dumb with me. Man. Now that I'm here, I can't believe I'm going to fall for all of it.

[Haruka crosses her arms and pouts a bit. Shit ain't right. A girl oughta know when her party members are actually butterfly god whatevers.]

[childofblue]

[Butterfly God of Humanity, thank you.]

And what would you do if you did know who I was from the start?

[galaxycow]

Hmm, well I don't really know, but I think I would be like, 'hey! good job with the first two personas! go team!' and then maybe I would buy you a beer.

Your loss, I guess.

[childofblue]

[You're strange, Haruka. He likes you.]

Alcohol doesn't do anything for me, but I appreciate the thought.

[galaxycow]

Well what if it was more Dazs instead. Your own pint.

[dead serious. Take the ice cream, gimme yo secrets]

[childofblue]

[Innocent smile]

You can't bribe me with ice cream, Haruka. But good try.

[galaxycow]

Don't call it a bribe, that's insulting. How can it be a bribe if I didn't know you were going to do it in the first place?

[childofblue]

Good point.

[It still isn't gonna work, though.]

[galaxycow]

[she can see that.

After a moment, she shrugs.]

Still your loss.

[the ice cream is definitely the important bit. The god thing doesn't phase her, no sir!! Harumph.]

[childofblue]

[You realize he can just get his own ice cream, right...?]

So how do you feel as a Wild Card?

[galaxycow]

[it wouldn't be FREE though :| and Haagen Dazs is expensive! Besides, she is attempting to be unflappable over here. Sheesh.]

... Well, it hasn't quite awakened IC yet, so for now I'm just wrapping my head around it. There are some aspects I'm looking forward to, I guess.

[childofblue]

Like what?

[He's curious~ He doesn't get to outright talk with humans much. The last couple of times he did anyway he got punched in the face for his trouble.]

[galaxycow]

Wouldn't you like to know.

[SEE HOW YOU LIKE IT CHOU]

[childofblue]

I would, but if you'd rather keep it secret, that's all right.

[Insult failure, Haruka. Try again.]

[galaxycow]

Mm.

[she wasn't trying to insult him, just shut him down! But it's not like she couldn't foresee this reaction. She thinks for a moment.]

I'm trying to put it into words.... but mostly, I think it could help me become less self-centered?

[childofblue]

That's certainly a possibility! You may not lead, but you certainly have to pay attention to others.

[galaxycow]

Yeah.

Hey speaking of which, I saw your mun bracket-tell someone I'm a horrible leader! That's not cool, I didn't even get a chance.

[childofblue]

I was under the impression that was because you'd run the team into the ground within the first day, seeing as Metal and Shinjiro, at least, aren't very inclined to listen to you.

[galaxycow]

Doesn't that just make them terrible listeners then? If they'll only listen to Aki. Everyone knows I influence his decisions anyway. I just don't get it.

[childofblue]

[You amuse him so much, Haruka.]

Humans are strange. They really only want to follow someone who appear like a leader, regardless of how well they can actually lead.

[galaxycow]

Well, really it's not that I mind having him as the leader, but... dammit, I will gain their respect too! I just need some time. To make social links.

[childofblue]

I have no doubt you will.

[galaxycow]

[o-oh, support now. Huh.]

...

Well, I knew that. It turns out you were the one who gave me this ability in the first place.

[childofblue]

[He's always supported you. This is just his first time experiencing human emotions, so clearly he has to fuck with you a little.]

That's because I thought you could make the best use of it.

[galaxycow]

Ah, why me?

[she is saying it sarcastically, as in WHY MUST I PUT UP WITH THIS SHIT

but secretly she is flattered >u>]

[childofblue]

Why indeed? No more than I've already said. You seemed the one to put it to the best use, therefore, I gifted it to you.

[galaxycow]

[snort]

Okay, I get it.

[if you don't know about sarcasm though, someone should get on that.]

[childofblue]

[It's not sarcastic, dear Haruka. He really doesn't have a better answer for you than that.

Of course, he recognizes hers... but he'll play like he doesn't.]

Good.