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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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[imperialsun]

So you are from the same time as Tatsuya-kun then. [He rubs his chin in thought.] I see. I didn't mind it but this is a good look for you as well.

[He pauses for a few seconds before adding more.]

Is it true, what Tatsuya said? That there was a bet between you and Nyarlathotep?

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[butterflyguardian]

...Ah. I see now. *why Eikichi and the others are so avoidant of him...*

It is not a bet in the human sense. There is no real "wager", no reward. ...We, ourselves, question the nature of our existence, just as humanity does. Are humans like Nyarlathotep? Intrinsically dark-natured, with only the framework of society keeping them from destroying one another? Or are they capable of much more? That is what we wish to know. And in doing so, we might find the answers as well.

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[imperialsun]

So you seek to find the answers to your own identity as well...

From what I was told, however, Nyarlathotep 'cheated' in a sense, did he not? The results would be flawed.

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[butterflyguardian]

Despite the initial rules, Nyarlathotep has bent them to his advantage, yes.

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[imperialsun]

Did humanity win regardless?

[butterflyguardian]

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