But I don't even know Persona 3...

[itsownreward]

In that case I would suggest you familiarize yourself with it. Strictly speaking there should be no real need for it, provided you make sure you've understood this Arcana/Persona system, but if you wish to be truly prepared it's the wisest course of action.

You could, naturally, seek to enable castmates at other places. I'll admit that the one you're currently considering provides some... disadvantages for me personally, but if that's where Mr Xanatos is going I should be there to assist him. And am I correct in assuming the fact that you haven't tried to enable any player of my canon for the past five months means you have no plans of doing so in the future either? [W-well, maybe, but--]

As for your other games [hint of a smirk], there's always the option of dropping a character or two.

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[failsafegod]

You shouldn't be so mean to the other characters. They might get angry at you. Besides, I thought you hid your trickster nature in this form, Puck.

[itsownreward]

Regrettable though that would be, should they choose to be angry over a simple listing of options that's their own affair. [Trickster nature nothing. Owen has his moments, too.] You are aware that we're currently in a meta space.

[failsafegod]

I am. It would still be bad to displease them towards you, however.

[itsownreward]

Thank you for your concern, but I think I'll be all right. [That monotone sounds so grateful.] Few of the current muses in this headspace are overly prone to anger, in either case.

[failsafegod]

[It's okay, his tone isn't much better]

I hope you are right then. It would be unfortunate to miscalculate that particular equation.

[itsownreward]

I take it, then, that you have experience with these types of... headspace arguments [That sounds ridiculous] becoming a problem.

[failsafegod]

My mun happens to have many loud muses. The villains tend to dislike me, as well.

[itsownreward]

Ah, the villains. Of course. [Luckily his mun has no villains up here... oh wait.] My condolences, in that case.

[failsafegod]

Nothing a little bit of ignoring won't help. [A smile]

[itsownreward]

Yes, that does seem to generally be the most productive solution in these situations. [He's so relieved that Chaos will be okay, can you tell?]

[failsafegod]

[He's well aware he's not that interesting right now.] Either way, I wish you well.

[itsownreward]

[It's really more a matter of Owen only caring about the Xanatos family.] Thank you. Given my mun's disinclination to truly endanger her characters, I believe I will be.

[And he's a bamf anyway, so.]

[mega_maiden]

Mr. Xanatos mentioned you.

...I almost thought you were a robot, the way he described you.

[itsownreward]

And may I ask how you're acquainted with Mr Xanatos? [That second part of her comment is silly, and so it shall not be addressed.]

[mega_maiden]

We met at a meme community. We played a game of two truths, one lie. I managed to keep up with him for a while, but then all of my options got into the realm of the fantastic and he won.

Also, I am really bad at thinking up convincing lies.

[itsownreward]

I see. Mr Xanatos has a way with words. [He'd smile, but he's used up all of his facial expressions for today. Puck finds it hilarious that she'd even try to compete with his boss in something like that.]

On behalf of my mun I'd like to request a link to this conversation, if possible.

[mega_maiden]

[She just enjoys the aspect of playing. She doesn't see the point of being competitive.]

Here you go, sir!

http://bakerstreet.dreamwidth.org/150730.html?thread=107645898#cmt107645898

[itsownreward]

Thank you. [And the mun is much more thankful than Owen's flat tone suggests. And just as flatly:] I'm glad you could both enjoy yourselves.

[fruity_puppeteer]

Or your mun could go the opposite route and app ALL the characters!

[itsownreward]

If I thought her even remotedly capable of handling something like that, I would encourage that instead. I would think it preferable for her to be active [with him, mostly. No damns are given about any other character] instead of stretching herself too thin.

[just_as_planned]

I see things are going relatively well with your mun, Owen.

[itsownreward]

My apologies for the late response, Mr Xanatos. There seem to have been some connection issues on my mun's part.

Indeed, she's proving to be surprisingly [influenceable] receptive.

[just_as_planned]

I hope her connection proves more reliable in the future.

*Smirk.*

Not too surprising. Mine is being rather cooperative, herself.

[itsownreward]

Seeing as the problem has been identified and dealt with, that should be the case.

[Not smirking back because he's already almost showed a facial expression once in this post, but there's a slightly pleased tone.] I'm glad to hear it, although I'm sure you wouldn't settle for anything less. I see the application was accepted without any trouble.

[just_as_planned]

*He hears the implied smirk. It's okay Owen, David has enough expression for the both of you.*

Of course. I wouldn't have let her submit it if I didn't think it was adequate, after all. Any new developments on your end?

[itsownreward]

Of course not, sir. [Best complements to each other ever. He'll just continue to lineface away, then.]

Not as much as would be preferable. I'm afraid I can't guarantee a decision before the month is over, if even that. She's... still acquainting herself with the game, as it were.

[just_as_planned]

Then it sounds like you might be arriving just in time to help me re-start Xanatos Enterprises.

[itsownreward]

I can't make any promises, but I hope that will be the case. I presume the initial focus will be weaponry?

[just_as_planned]

It does seem to be a highly neglected field, given the situation. I'm in the twenty-first century now, but the technology is lacking compared to our twentieth century.

[itsownreward]

Since it's not the typical horror-survival scenario, I take it finding the necessary material won't be too difficult. What about competent personnel? It doesn't seem to be a particularly large game.

[just_as_planned]

That will be a slight problem, but quality over quantity. There are several technicians here who are downright outstanding in their fields.

[itsownreward]

[See, mun? His boss needs him to be there. Okay, not needs needs because he's freaking Xanatos, but still.]

I see. I trust you will be able to make at least some of those people see the benefits of working for you.

Do you use AIM, by the way?

[just_as_planned]

*But he wants him there. He'll miss Owen if he's not around to exchange witty and dry banter with.*

Should be easy enough. Nobody here knows of my less than savory operations back home and even aside from the fact that I'd be able to pay them incredibly well and put their talents to worthwhile use, there are multiple benefits to working for someone who's aware of the unusual things that go on where the ordinary population can't see them.

And then I disappeared (and icon-failed). But I do, yes: I'm drepedia

[itsownreward]

[Sounds just like back home all right. His employer, the greatest asset to society ever.]

I'd wish you luck, but something like "good hunting" seems more appropriate. Finanicially-wise there's some rebuilding to be done, correct?

[just_as_planned]

To say the least, but it's a minor setback. I'll be living comfortably again in no time.

*He's not mentioning that he'll be living in a free hotel until then, because that does kind of annoy him.*

[itsownreward]

I don't doubt it. And may I ask how the game is treating you so far?

[just_as_planned]

Well enough. I've already managed to gather the basic information and get on good terms with someone who has the potential to be useful later.

[itsownreward]

[He's glad to hear it (unsurprising as it is), but he figures Xanatos knows that already without Owen having to say it.]

Useful for any specific purpose, or is that yet to be determined?

[just_as_planned]

Information, at the moment. He's been here significantly longer than I have and seems to have a few connections. According to the muns, he's also a capable fighter and might be able to give me someone to keep my skills sharp against until you arrive.

[itsownreward]

It's good that you've connected, then. [There should possibly be airquotes around that "connected". Xanatos and "making friends", after all. And as long as the guy doesn't prove himself a better sparring partner than Owen...]

In the meantime I hope you won't have too much trouble with any of those less than savory individuals I keep hearing about.

[just_as_planned]

*They get along and David likes his attitude, that's close enough, right? And don't worry Owen, he'll never replace you.*

The current plot shouldn't affect me directly. After that, even I can't predict, but three mass murder plots in short succession seems a little unlikely. The real worry is getting caught up in a civil war between the people who want revenge and the people who want proper justice.

[itsownreward]

[Totally close enough. And that's good - he only has so many hands to sacrifice.]

How readily is information on the matter shared with new arrivals?

[just_as_planned]

*On the bright side, if his other hand gets turned to stone too, he'll be the world's deadliest boxer?*

Nobody's bothered to inform me of the previous killing spree yet. As for the current one, that remains to be seen, since the current impression is that the victim just left the island.

[itsownreward]

[With boxing gloves on nobody will even see it coming.]

[There'd be a sigh here if Owen did sighs.] I see. Of course, there's little point in making plans here. I trust you'll be able to awaken your Persona soon enough, however?

[just_as_planned]

My mun is torn between a quick awakening and waiting for the possibility of your arrival to help the process along.

*Like diving under a statue to save the guy's life wasn't heartwarming enough, right?*

Regardless, given the event that's starting soon, it might be best if it went unawakened until the start of next month. Since it's entirely possible that I might have to fight my own Persona either way, I'd prefer I not have spent time making it more powerful first.

[itsownreward]

I suppose the latter option would come with the added benefit of us both possibly managing to awaken our respective Persona at the same time. Assuming, of course, that my mun goes through with this.

[Because if Xanatos is going to put himself in danger for his sake, Owen is going to return the favor if necessary. Yeah, there's clearly not enough heartwarming-ness here.]

Will this event require you to fight it alone?

[just_as_planned]

Not strictly, no. We won't have any warning, since they'll be spontaneously manifesting to attack, but anyone around at the time is free to help.