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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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[pitiedthefool]

[...They weren't kidding about him, huh. Yu blinks for a second at the terminal, before even thinking of sending a response.]

...Nice to meet you too, Philemon. I'm Yu Narukami.

[>You suddenly get the feeling that one or two of your Social Links will not be pleased with your being cordial to someone who they do not get along with...]
[> You decide to be polite, anyway.]

I figured as much. Though it's been difficult for us to find the truth of what is happening here.

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[butterflyguardian]

Yu Narukami... Never lose hope. I have the utmost faith in everyone's abilities.

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[pitiedthefool]

[...'Never lose hope'? Well, he'd certainly been close to it before someone put their metaphysical foot down via awkward hug...what. Tilting his head to the side, he studies the other for a moment before speaking again.]

I guess you would know about them, from what others have mentioned.

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[butterflyguardian]

I see my reputation precedes me. Nothing bad, I hope?

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[pitiedthefool]

Eikichi-san wasn't too thrilled about you, but nothing too bad...

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[butterflyguardian]

...Oh. I have to wonder why...

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[pitiedthefool]

He didn't go into detail, other than when in time he was brought here.

[Yu shrugs slightly. It isn't his place to say another person's story. Though, it looks like he's wanting to ask something...]

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[butterflyguardian]

*when...in time? Oh. That would explain a lot. He wants to confirm it, however. He'll keep it in mind for now. In the meantime...*

Is there something you wish to ask of me?

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[pitiedthefool]

[If he wanted to confirm timeline shenanigans, one could ask when he's from... considering.

What will you ask?

> Why blue?
> Why did Igor and Margaret never mention you?
> ...

> You wonder why Igor and Margaret never mentioned him. However, realizing that the other is still new to the tower, you decide to ask later.]

It can wait. [a pause.] Did you find the tower guide on the network?

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[butterflyguardian]

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

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[pitiedthefool]

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

[He nods, sending a link over.]