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[Minato frowns. In his mind, he's quickly going over all the information he heard so far and comparing them to past information from the Underworld.

Is this yet another game between the gods? Or a trick of the Apportioners? He can't rule out the possibility of other reasons for his world's destruction (assuming it's true, of course) even when Hades is finally killed.

First, he need to confirm who is here. As well as asking some important questions. The slight frown went away in favour of a more neutral expression as he turns on the video. It took him a moment to learn the basics, but it's not that hard for him.]

My name is Minato Arisato and I just arrived here. If my friends are here, please tell me you're okay.

[SEES, report in.]

And for those who have been here longer than I am, please take a moment to answer my question.

What happens if you die here?

[A rather morbid question, but it's still important.]

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[ What what what what.

Okay, he can handle multiples of others.

He can handle different universes and he knows they are BOUND to happen.

... But certainly not to him. He is unsettled. This other is clearly him, but he went and outed his last name, just like that? Well, shit. He's a marked person, normally, he never would have done that. So this just leaves him with a look of confusion. ]

They revive reasonably quickly.

[ A beat. He cannot possibly want to think about this, but... what is it with this 'him' that's got him so agitated? He isn't sure why, but he just can't place the feeling he's not going to like where this goes. ]

... I suppose, considering how often the tower brings in alternates of people, I should have been expecting this.

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[His eyes widen a little, before he regain control of himself.

Another him. He seen this before, with Shinjiro-senpai, the Hawkes and the man in white from browsing the Underworld's network. But with recent events back in the Underworld still fresh on his mind, he's...wary.]

No side effects at all? [Calm, controlled. This isn't that monster that parade around in his image, is it?]

So this place have alternates as well.

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I've only heard of the original sleep paralysis being lengthened slightly every time you come back.

[ Kayneshrug, bro. He is composed, though there is something of a bitter taste in his mouth, but something more disconcerting.

He certainly isn't acting crazy or parading around or doing anything mildly threatening, if that's what you're wondering, otherself. ]

... I'm afraid to ask about the "other" place; do I want to know?

[ Because hey let's avoid the topic of how you are different from me because that's mildly concerning-- ]

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...That sound light.

[So no god of the dead owning their souls. But then again, with Hades joining Thanatos in death, who knows how the cycle of life and death works now back there.

Still, sleep paralysis is, all things considered, much preferable.]

Do you want to know? [Just ask and he'd answer. It's something both him and Minako adopts regarding their lives...and how it affects their sense of identity.]

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It's really only a problem for those that fear death, but it would be inconvenient to die without getting back.

[ His nonchalance is only partially feigned. Really, in this case, it was more being used to a cold demeanor. After a second, the broadcast is filtered past the initial feed of video. ]

... Actually, there is something a little more important I'd like to ask you.

[ For anyone else, he might tack on a polite "if you don't mind," but that is not the case here. No, this is just the illusion of him giving him the choice. In truth, it would be closer to a demand, but his tone won't quite show that. ... Not yet. ]

What did you do every night back on Port Island when the Dark Hour appeared?

[ This seems like a simple enough question, but it's quite loaded. This would be where he'd find any critical differences, he hoped.

It was a simple way of asking whose allegiance he was with, without directly stating "who's side are you on? Strega, or SEES?" ]

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[He have a feeling that his answer to this question is significant. He can simply reply with just one word, against all the associated memories it imprinted on his body and soul.]

...From time to time, I went to Tartarus.

[Simply said, yet he's watching the other 'him' carefully.]

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In other words, you visited a highly dangerous Shadow nest in enemy territory--

[ It's as soon as he says it that it hits him.

... If he were in Strega, he would probably also call it the Tower of Demise. All of them did, though they knew the name Tartarus. They kept a VERY close watch on SEES' movements during the month. When they were not in the Tower, Minato had set to explore it himself. If they were getting stronger, his team had to as well. ]

... You're in SEES, then. Am I wrong?

[ Please let him be wrong please let him be wrong please let him be wrong. ]

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[...she doesn't like this. For a moment, she wonders just what kind of world this Minato is from, what his team is like- but that takes a backseat to the fact that this isn't her Minato. And that means he's someone she has to be wary of until she knows whether or not she should be. Not something she's used to feeling when it comes to her best friend, not at all.

How terribly complicated.

However, a question has been asked, and she should answer it, shouldn't she? So she blinks once, slowly, and then replies-]

You die. Then you return. No one is quite certain how.

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[He remembers her. It's almost a year, but she's...hard to forget. There's not that many other Persona-users in Iwatodai outside of SEES, and there's the stunt with the mines.

With timelines and different worlds, he would just be careful for now.]

No effects? Just you simply return? [He want to know how heavy a price death is, here.]

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Presumably the sleep paralysis lasts longer, however I have yet to be informed of any other side-effects.

[She shifts a bit then, eyebrows lowering, and gives him the closest thing to a curious look anyone can get out of Chidori.]

I would not hazard finding out personally, if I were you.

[The implied 'is that what you're thinking?' would probably be obvious to her Minato, but she's not sure if this one will catch it.]

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I won't.

[Not on purpose, really. His last death was a surprise to him, and he rather not have a repeat of the painful post-death experience.

No one should die, but it's slightly easier knowing the price here isn't as steep.]

But thank you for your concern.

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Good.

[Whether because she doesn't like the idea of any version of Minato hurting himself or what, she doesn't say.

It's strange though, Minato without the immediate recognition, the recognition of her as 'family'. It's strange, and she can't say she likes it. She only hopes another Chidori doesn't show up and give her Minato the same feeling.]

...you don't know me, do you?

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[Perhaps his self-control is too good to get that question.]

I know you. [A pause, before clarifying. She might be different.] The 'you' I know is in Strega.

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[She makes a small, amused sound at that, inclining her head. Sorry to disappoint Minato, but she's not that different.]

So is the 'you' that I know.

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[Okay, this is kind of new.]

Thank you for your welcome. I take it you know the other Minato.

The experience varies between people for that.

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[evokemydread.livejournal.com]

Nothing much, just sleep paralysis. Unless there's other effects I'm unaware of.

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[Minato? Suzaku was confused for a moment before they explained they were new, which means they were a double. He was instantly suspcious about the question though, his memories of meeting the first Minato were fuzzy due to him halucinating and to the live on geass kicking in but he knew Minato had wanted them to leave him to die.]

You wake up the next day and experiance the sleep paralysis that you experianced when you first arrived, except for a longer time.

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[If he knew, Minato would feel bad despite not being responsible for it. At the moment, the other boy's a stranger.

The information matches other people's answers so far, so he's a little more inclined to believe it.]

I see. Thank for your answering.

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[He's still suspicious but doesn't pry] You're welcome, did you have any more questions?

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[Minato pause, wondering if he should ask.] ...Are you familiar with Hades, Hecate or the Apportioners?

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[Suzaku looks confused and then shakes his head slowly] They are... mythology right?

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[Hm. He probably isn't a previous resident in the Underworld. Which is fortunate.] That's right. Greek mythology to be exact.

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[Suzaku nodded] I am afraid I don't know much about them.