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[butterflyguardian]

*There is a man in a butterfly mask staring into the camera and smiling. It feels like he could stare into your soul, but while it's slightly unnerving, it's also comforting. He seems friendly enough, anyway.*

I can assure any others that are here that the destruction of an entire universe through artificial means before its time is close to impossible. Do not fear. We will find a way to return all of us home.

Allow me to introduce myself. I am Philemon, a spirit who dwells between the conscious and subconscious mind. It is a pleasure to meet all of you.

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[butterflyguardian]

Oh? How strange. I have never heard of a universe that reincarnated souls in that fashion.

[butterflyguardian]

I wish only the best for all humanity. I know you are all capable of great things.

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[butterflyguardian]

There is a guide? That would be most helpful. Thank you.

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[butterflyguardian]

*It's all right. Everyone wears masks. They don't have to be physical.*

I am.

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[butterflyguardian]

*he chuckles...not realizing, of course, that this is a different Minato. But it's all right. Maybe he just forgot.*

I do. Everyone whose persona has been awakened has come to me, in one way or another.

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[fractus_animus]

[ You'll get used to the multiples eventually, Philebro. ]

... So the people who have Personas awakened naturally, in other words?

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[butterflyguardian]

They have. Not many have this potential, but those that do retain the spark of connection to a higher power that burned bright when they were but infants. It is why there are few who come into their power while adults. It was not always so--but over the centuries, mankind has forgotten that spark, and sought to suppress it in both themselves and their children. They have forgotten that without that spark, there can be no dreams for the future.

[fallen_stage]

Where else would souls go? An afterlife of some sort? They cannot linger too long after death, or they turn into ghosts or monsters.

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[evokingfool]

How do you usually meet people?

[anima_sorrow]

You could say so. It is the cornerstone of my homeworld, and one my life is bound to.

Rare indeed, but how can you be so sure our home are safe?

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[fractus_animus]

[ ... Hm. ]

And if mankind attempted to reestablish that power using another creature created from negativity? Assuming they actually managed to tame it as a Persona, if it was faulty and rejecting the human, would there be any way to fix it?

[butterflyguardian]

It seems that our universes are very different in their nature and operation.

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[butterflyguardian]

*...Wow. that sounds familiar.*

Such personas are not of me, but of the Crawling Chaos.

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[imperialsun]

Did humanity win regardless?

[dragonspooker]

Yeah, but what constitutes 'the best' and 'great things', if you don't mind me askin'?

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[pitiedthefool]

Right. One of the others here wrote it up a while ago.

[He nods, sending a link over.]

[fracta_anima]

Cool! It's nice to meet you Mr. Philemon! Even if the circumstances are kind of.... well, not good!

[fallen_stage]

Not surprising, all things considered. I would wonder at all of our commonalities, but doubt our... saving didn't take that into account. In fact, this Tower is much more homogeneous than my planet.

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[nemophila]

If you're here, then what happened when we tried to fix the world?

[butterflyguardian]

Hahaha...yes, I am a benevolent spirit.

[butterflyguardian]

They have persevered against all odds, yes. I couldn't be prouder of all of you.

[butterflyguardian]

I have...a good feeling about it. That's the only way I can describe it.

*Philemon pauses* Might we be considered kindred spirits of a sort, then...?

[butterflyguardian]

Not good? Is this tower's nature antagonizing...?

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[butterflyguardian]

I am not sure. *he idly touches his cheek.* Tatsuya passed through the gateway, and then I found myself here.

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[butterflyguardian]

Deep within the collective unconscious, at the seat of my power. They come to me out of a subconscious desire to do so.