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| Supnitle | Jan 15 2013, 10:18 PM Post #11 |
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Ryuunosuke's frown receded, but no smile came to his face as he watched Nana bite her lip and pause to think. What was wrong? Watching his teacher actually be conflicted over something only amplified the worry Ryuunosuke felt. Just as he was about to say something, Nana spoke up again, expression completely serious. A chill went down Ryuunosuke's spine; he'd almost never seen Nana act like that. Her new demeanor did nothing to relax Ryuunosuke, but he nodded in agreement almost immediately at her command. "I understand. I won't tell anyone, I promise!" Ryuunosuke looked into Nana's eyes, anxious to hear her finally explain herself. |
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| FirebreathFishslap | Jan 17 2013, 11:27 AM Post #12 |
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Perfect, obedient Ryuunosuke. Yes, there was no worry of him going back on his promise. He was too honest for that. Nor was there any worry of him running away... she knew how he would react. "What I've been doin' is unifyin' the gangs of the backstreets into one large organization. This organization, under the guise of a simple building company, will shape the backstreets into somethin' resemblin' the rest of Nagashima. By takin' complete control, we'll eradicate crime in the backstreets and 'ventually spread out t' the rest of the city too. T' take control of some of the gangs, I hadta do some things the other Persona users wouldn't much approve of, like guerilla attacks and drivin' the people who wouldn't follow me outta town. "I killed Daisuke Hino in the final fight for control of the backstreets. I cut off his head and Kira Kameko reattached it, givin' me the perfect way to hide his body. We faked his suicide and his parents were too distraught afterward to even get a full autopsy done. From here we'll be talkin' to the Yakuza and tryin' to get them to cooperate with us, and in the meantime we'll be settin' up our own shops around Nagashima for funds. We'll attempt to cut down on the drug trade, but even then some of our money's gotta come from it; they're just too profitable. There'll be fights, between self-important vigilantes and the yakuza and the police and probably some with other Persona users too. If it comes down to it, we may have to wipe the local yakuza out." All of this was said without her face changing even once, only continuing to give Ryuunosuke the same cold stare, like it wasn't even Nana talking. |
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| Supnitle | Jan 17 2013, 01:17 PM Post #13 |
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As Nana went on to explained herself, Ryuunosuke had to sit down about half way through. He never broke eye contact, unable to break away from Nana's intense gaze. His expression shifted constantly between shock and anxiety, but a look of horror never crossed his face. Ryuunosuke placed his hands on the bed, gripping the edge of the mattress before finally looking away, staring down at the floor. After Nana finished speaking, Ryuunosuke sat in silence for a long time. His thoughts raced as he processed everything his teacher had told him, the information threatening to overload his mind. Most of her activities -dealing drugs, working with the yakuza, taking over the back streets- seemed to be evil things to do, but it was Nana; she couldn't do anything wrong, could she? She had, of course, killed someone as well. Ryuunosuke bit his lip, ripping the mattress a bit tighter. He looked up at his teacher, expression unsure. "That's... do you think you're doing the right thing?" The question was not rhetorical, a questioning tone in Ryuunosuke's voice. "I mean... you are, right? Shishou?" |
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| FirebreathFishslap | Jan 17 2013, 01:25 PM Post #14 |
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Please, Ryunnosuke... Nana's face slowly fell back into her normal expression, and she forced a smile on her face. "'Course I am! It's just, y'know, most of the other Persona users wouldn't understand. I'm lookin' at the big picture, but all they do is think in the moment. All a buncha idealists, they are, y'know?" |
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| Supnitle | Jan 17 2013, 01:54 PM Post #15 |
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Ryuunosuke said nothing in response, only nodding and looking down again to think throughout the ensuing silence. His mouth opened a few times as he contemplated saying something, but it quickly closed as he retracted his thoughts. Ideals and thoughts moved in a flurry around his mind as Ryuunosuke's conscience went to war with itself. He'd never truly thought this hard about something before, and it was quite clear that the boy was confused. Eventually, though, one side won out. He didn't make eye contact, but started to speak, voice quiet. "I'm... jealous." His grip tightened on the sheets of his bed. "I never told you this but, I fought that... Fyodor person a while ago. She called me out for a private battle. I won, but..." He held up his left hand, looking down into his empty palm before clenching it into a fist. "I couldn't kill her. I could have done it. She was in my hands, but I still just couldn't do it... Even with everything she's done..." Ryuunosuke looked up at Nana. "You were wrong that time, Shishou. I still need you to teach me. I'm not as strong as you at all." He stood up, bowing deeply. "You're strong enough to actually kill someone because it's right, but I... I don't have the resolve, yet." A pleading expression on his face, Ryuunosuke stood up straight and gazed desperately into Nana's eyes. "Please take me as your apprentice again! I'll help you with everything, too, I just... still need to get stronger." |
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| FirebreathFishslap | Jan 17 2013, 02:10 PM Post #16 |
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Nana was the one to break eye contact this time, looking away from Ryuunosuke once he'd finished. "I didn't want you to..." She didn't finish, and she closed her eyes. When she opened them again her gaze was serious once more. "Are ya sure about that? This ain't a game, Ryuunosuke. By sidin' with me, you'll be thrown into every war that I am. You'll have ta fight rival gangs, the yakuza, the police... People'll hate ya, to the point of wantin' to kill ya. Good people, like Chuck and Kira-chan. You might die out there. We all might die. And even then, you'll still help me out?" |
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| Supnitle | Jan 17 2013, 02:26 PM Post #17 |
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Ryuunosuke nodded almost immediately, although the mention of possibly having to fight against someone like Charles gave him a second of pause. "It's... the right thing to do, isn't it? Even if everyone doesn't like us for it, it's the right thing to do. " After all, Nana had said that, and his teacher was never wrong. Ryuunosuke nodded again, clearly resolute in his decision. "Yeah. I want to help, Shishou. I know it's not a game. And even if it is dangerous, then I have to make sure you don't get hurt." Despite the anxiety he felt and the worry for his teacher, Ryuunosuke smiled slightly. "Besides, if we work together, we'll be able to beat anyone, right?" It was mostly his teacher, though; no one would be able to defeat Nana. He'd make sure of that. |
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| FirebreathFishslap | Jan 18 2013, 10:49 PM Post #18 |
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There was no changing his mind. Nana scratched the back of her head in thought. "If ya say so. Just... there ain't no backin' out of this. Ahhh, what am I sayin'. You're a smart kid, ya know the risks. Hmm..." She looked around the room. "I ain't got my bokken with me, and they wouldn't let me bring my katana in the hospital... but it's best to do this here, ain't it?" She summoned her mask and strapped it onto her face. Her Persona appeared before her and held its spear toward Ryuunosuke. "Get on your knees." |
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| Supnitle | Jan 20 2013, 04:18 PM Post #19 |
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Ryuunosuke winced, taking a step back once Nana summoned her persona. His confusion subsided when Nana told him to get on his knees. It was probably a ritual of some sort; Nana wouldn't ever do anything to actually hurt him. Wordlessly, Ryuunosuke did as Nana told, getting on his knees and bowing his head. |
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| FirebreathFishslap | Jan 25 2013, 01:03 PM Post #20 |
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Izanami held its spear to Ryuunosuke's body, resting the flat of its blade on his shoulder. Nana walked to Ryuunosuke, stopping only when she was a couple steps away from him. "Ryuunosuke Makoto. Apprentice of Nana Samurakami. Summoner of the great dragon. To follow me is to court death. You will be as an enforcer of just murder, and your blade will be stained with the blood of many. "Will you swear this oath, to become a reaper of justice and to stand alongside Death Herself through the coming trials? To turn your back upon your normal life for the sake of strength?" |
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