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[darkhourdear]

Hello, mun.

To be honest, I'm not really sure why you've brought me out like this. It's been quite a while since you've had someone new, isn't it? Though, that doesn't mean I'm complaining... in fact, I'm looking forward to it.

There's no need to worry. After all, you have people who are willing to help, don't you?

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[world_of_elegance]

Good thing your mun has so many friends, since she's so nervous about you. No idea why...you seem pretty harmless to me.

[darkhourdear]

[Well that's not entirely true but...] I don't think that's what she's nervous about. It seems she just wants to make sure I sound like myself.

[world_of_elegance]

[whatever power signature he gives off is either too faint or too alien for her to pick up on, so Urd just sees a weird little kid] Oh yeah? What do you usually sound like, then?

yup no idea what i'm doing sob

[darkhourdear]

[That he is.] I'm not sure how to describe it, myself. She says 'like a small, creepy child.'

...Is that something that should bother me?

[world_of_elegance]

U-Uh...[she blinks and clears her throat] I, uh, wouldn't worry about it. Just be you! What's your name, anyway?

[darkhourdear]

My name is Pharos. What is yours?

[world_of_elegance]

I'm Urd. Nice to meet you, Pharos. [she reaches down to pet his hair, grinning] You're such a cutie, you shouldn't have any problems finding some friends wherever you end up!

[darkhourdear]

It's nice to meet as well. [He smiles at her.] I hope so. I enjoyed having a friend.

[world_of_elegance]

[oh hello creepy eyes, th-that's...adorable...] Eh...so is your friend around here somewhere? What are they like?

[he seems a little young, but maybe this is some young love! Man, that would be so cute]

[darkhourdear]

I haven't seen her yet. But she is a very kind person, and is quite dear to me.

[world_of_elegance]

Oooh~? [she folds her arms under her chest and leans towards him with a mischievous grin, her feet leaving the ground as she floats in place] You're pretty bold for a kid! Have you gone on any dates yet?

[darkhourdear]

[Pharos looks kind of confused.] Dates?

[world_of_elegance]

Yeah! You know, taking the person you like out somewhere, treating them to something fun and romantic... [she gives him a sly smirk] And maybe you'd get a kiss at the end!

[darkhourdear]

[This concept is completely fascinating to Pharos.] Really? That sounds like something she would like... I wish I could take her on one.

[world_of_elegance]

Well, why can't you?

[darkhourdear]

I can only appear to her in the Dark Hour, the hour hidden between one day and the next. It's very dangerous for most people, but luckily they're usually asleep in coffins...

[world_of_elegance]

...w-what? [she blinks and then zooms close to his face, peering into those creepy blues] Wait a minute...you're not human, are you?

[darkhourdear]

No. [smile!]

[world_of_elegance]

...of course you aren't. I should know by now no one is EVER what they seem in this place.

[darkhourdear]

[He giggles a little.] I guess that's something I should keep in mind, too. Though to be honest, you're the first person I've spoken to who wasn't Minako.

[world_of_elegance]

[she smiles somewhat ruefully] Yeah, well...happy to widen your horizons a bit. Not only do you get to talk to a goddess, you're talking to the Goddess of Love!

[darkhourdear]

Goddess of... love? [Huh. He only knows of one goddess... and even that knowledge is very scattered.]

[notsogrimreaper]

[Oh, um... hey not me. Ryoji's clearly shocked, but he's doing his best to keep calm. It's not like this part of him is dangerous or anything.]

Hi, Pharos.

[darkhourdear]

[oh! Pharos has no memory of Ryoji, but considering where he is.]

Hello. How are you?

[notsogrimreaper]

I'm... I'm doing okay.

[Blatant lies as usual.]

Pharos... do you remember me?

[darkhourdear]

[Oh he can tell. But at the question, he glances away slightly.]

I'm afraid I don't. But I do have a guess.

[notsogrimreaper]

[Right, guess Pharos has had experience reading Minato. Ryoji gives Pharos a weak smile, trying to be reassuring.]

I think your guess is right... but it's okay. We aren't the same person here.

[darkhourdear]

I know. I don't think it'll be that much longer, however... the last ordeal is approaching. I suppose it doesn't matter as much in this place, though.

[notsogrimreaper]

Last ordeal... you mean they're about to beat the last Shadow.

[Ryoji winces. It was bad enough knowing that his friends were unintentionally bringing about the end, and now he knows that Pharos would disappear soon after their last battle.]

I-I'm sorry.

[darkhourdear]

Why? In the end, there's really no way around it. If they don't fight, the city will be destroyed. If they do, then the End will be that much closer. It's inevitable.

[notsogrimreaper]

Ir's not that exactly... I'm just sorry I have to take your place.

[He knows it's for the best that they do beat it in the end. Minato prevented what fate had deemed unstoppable.]

[darkhourdear]

It's alright. I am thankful for the time I had.

[notsogrimreaper]

I guess you get a little more time now, huh? Does your mun have any plans for you?

[darkhourdear]

She's not sure yet. Most of the places she has other people also have you, and she's not sure if I would be allowed to exist alongside you.

[notsogrimreaper]

Actually, I think I've seen some places where we've both existed...

[Seriously, he's talking to a Pharos that has a Ryoji in his game right now.]

[darkhourdear]

Really? Maybe she'll ask about that, once she's more confident.

[notsogrimreaper]

It would be good if you found a place to stay. The games are a little dangerous sometimes, but at least most of the time, you can come back if you die.

[Which is... weird, and a bit unsettling, but Ryoji's getting used to it.]

[darkhourdear]

I hope I do. I would like to try and meet some other friends.

[notsogrimreaper]

I'm sure people would be glad to get to know you!

[Sorry, Pharos, but Ryoji just can't really resist the urge to ruffle your hair. What a cute kid.]