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Round 4 graveyard

[When your character dies, however that may be, they will feel themselves floating. For a moment or two they will linger at the site of their death, hovering just above everyone, watching.

Then they will feel a pull and they will get tugged all the way to the studio, through a wall, through the hall, through a door.

The place they end up in looks to be a backstage area. There is an area for storing supplies, a coat rack full of empty prinny costumes, a lounge area, and a place to rest. All of these areas are marked by a green border between the described rooms and the doors that go elsewhere. You will see prinnies come and go, hurrying around as they do their work for the day. But within those borders, some of the prinnies will take off their suits, revealing the human souls within. Men, women, old, young, there is a large mix. They are all very dead, though, and seem used to being dead.

And among all of the dead is one living girl, one who seems to be running the show behind the set. She can be found giving instructions to prinnies and telling them where to put things, but she will always take time to give everyone who arrives the same warning:]

Hi there! I'm Marona, and this is the backstage area. There's a lot to do yet, so if you could help us out I would really appreciate it.

All the areas with the green on the floor are safe to be in as ghosts. Your souls won't get pulled away as long as you stay in the safe areas. If you want to go outside of there, though, you have to put on a prinny suit. And if you do that, you have to follow the rules of the prinnies: no killing anyone, follow the orders you're given by the living, and try not to blow up too much.

If you have any questions, I'll be here! But you can come and go as you like. Just don't give Mr. Dazai too much trouble, okay?

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[And Atsushi's gonna kick Sandalphon in the shin with a scowl as he picks up a prinny suit.]

Stop that, idiot!

[Just.. going to put this on like he remembers it happened in the backstage a few days ago. Does this just work like putting on a costume? Can he be heard in it??]

Can you hear me?

[Once Atsushi climbs into the prinny suit, Dazai can indeed see Prinnysushi. But he sees him as a normal prinny, so he doesn't quite realize who it is.]

Ah! You guys made it too, huh? I'm glad, I was worried.

[He sounds a bit sheepish as he speaks.]

I'm sorry, but I left a lot of work for you guys. And someone is throwing a sword around too.

[ He's getting into the suit, too. ]

... You doing okay? How did you...?

[ gesture!!! ]

Don't worry about the guy with the sword.

[Ha...hahaha...

At least he seems to be alright if he's got enough in him to worry about the prinnies?]

I'm glad you're alright. We were worried.

[A careful patapat with a flipper! Wow this is weird.]

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[The shin kick connects, but the combination of prinny suit and... whatever the fuck Sandalphon wears on his legs does dull the hit. He'll stand a little to the side compared to the other two, although he'll acknowledge the sword comment.]

That was me.

[Three prinnies, and Dazai is looking at the third one right now.]

I think I can guess who you are.

[And then, to everyone:]

I'm not really sure how, but I guess I'm alright? I was in a lot of pain a moment ago. What happened?

I just got here, so... I hope I'm doing this right.

[Two minutes dead and already wearing a penguin suit. What is his life.... death?]

Alcor-san exploded. You saved everyone, and... I don't know. A clock appeared?

[ This prinny gives Prinsushi a nudge. ]

You're doing great, okay?

[ He nods at Doezai. ]

And, yes... there was a clock that swung between "just" and "heroic" - the needle stopped right between them, and then you returned to life.

[If Dazai could see Sandalphon's face, he would be greeted with a small, sardonic smile in response, but alas. He's content to sit back and let everyone else say their piece though, considering they would be a lot more tactful than him anyway. However, he will pitch in with a couple extra details.]

We also saw flashes of what transpired during the game as it swung... as if it was judging you for your deeds in life.

You just...ah. Atsushi-kun.

[He gives Prinnysushi a sad look for a moment there.]

I'm so, so sorry. I had to kill two of you today, or 'Mission control' was going to take over the game. I thought it would be best to leave it to random chance, but...

[...well.

The clock talk is interesting, though, and Dazai focuses on that.]

It was judging me, huh? I wonder why it stopped in the middle. I haven't seen anything like that before. Weird... I wonder if any of my books mention it...but I guess I should check on the others first and worry about that later.

[Also, he's covered in glitter. Forgot to mention that before.

Speaking of checking on the others:]

...oh! If I go out there looking like this without any injuries on me, it's gonna be suspicious. Can you guys punch me a few times, and maybe stab me a little too? I know I definitely deserve it anyway, so I won't fight it.

...It's okay, Kai. I told you, didn't I? It's fine like this, if it gives you and everyone else a better chance. I knew what I was doing. I'm just sad I ended up hurting people, you included.

[He can't smile at him like this, but he's getting another flipper pat! Ew, he got glitter on his flipper.]

....B-but... punching you? Stabbing you?! Are you really sure about that?!

Ah. Good point.

Okay.

[ He's already punching him-- ]

[He can appreciate how ready Akechi is about getting down to business, so he'll just nod at him and look back at Dazai.]

Incidentally, I hold no ill will towards you in regards to my execution, but...

[He winds up for a punch.]

Would you mind enlightening me on why you chose that method, of all things? [Then he swings.]

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[ Hello everyone he's floated up here at some point. ]

Ah, you survived. [ In a certain interpretation of it anyway, but Alcor doesn't seem bothered. ]

Yes, I can help in this matter. I am glad you have truly started taking into account how important perceptions are due to the nature of this game. [ Because what you wanted was some sage advice from a ghost star who just exploded on you, sure. But yeah he's levitating some rocks and tossing them Doezai's way. He's not doing it with any real force but it'll probably hurt just because he's still not great at moderating his powers towards others in most circumstances. ]

Yes, I'm sure-

[And there's Goro's punch.]

-um, it was in the heat of the moment-

[And there's Sandalphon's.

He doesn't even say anything for the third one though, because he can't hear Alcor as a ghost. But he sees the rocks and mouths 'what the fuck' before getting struck by them.

You're doing great guys, keep going.]

[W-welp.

If he's sure...

Well, enjoy getting flipperslapped a bunch by Prinsushi. They are short on time.]

Sorry! But you don't deserve this, so don't say that.

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... I must admit I've never been a fan of bullying, for reasons related to my past. So, I don't think anyone deserves a group beating.

[ Still, he's taking a step back and summoning Robin Hood - his weakest Persona. Have a very weak Megaton Raid - it's physical damage, so enjoy that cut to the... cheek, since Goro's aiming there.

After all, they are only doing this for show. ]

Hm... I see. I'm glad we had this chat.

[And with that, he slips out of the prinny suit to manifest a pair of brown wings, taking flight. As a bright glyph lights up behind him--]

I suggest that none of you move. Now, let the bell of judgment sound. Ain Soph Aur!

[As dozens of beams of light shower down, there's probably going to be a decent amount of additional damage happening to the surroundings. With that said, he will tone things down for this; normally the beams of light are enough to cause explosions, but here the most they'll do is cause some charring as they hit the ground. However, he's very careful not to hit any of the prinnies or ghosts, and while some of the beams may get close enough to Dazai to leave some burns, none will strike him directly unless he moves straight into one.]

[ ...well that's a nice light show. He's really done enough here tonight so his only follow up is to chuck a single rock right at Doezai's nose. This one is done lightly so it wont break it or anything.

And after that he's teleporting away again cause hmm he's finally starting to pull together the pieces of what he's done and the consequences of it all. Hm. ]

[Another slap, a persona hit, some kind of light attack, and then a rock to the face. Suffice to say, Dazai is bruised, cut, burned, and bruised again. He looks a bit wobbly as he recovers from all of those attacks.]

Okay guys, you did great, but I think that's enough now.

I think it'll be convincing at least.

[He bounces a little on the... tips of his peg legs, falling quiet for a moment.]

I don't know how this is going to get explained away, though.... Please be careful, Kai.

[Okay, well he'll be landing again and returning to the prinny suit for some parting words.]

It's more convincing than that act of his, at least... although I suppose this week wasn't bad.

Anyway, watch your back. As much as I hate to rely on you for anything, it's better than the alternative.

[ He studies him for a moment... ]

... It does look good enough, yes. After all, the cameras can't pick up enough details for people to sit and scrutinize everything too closely.

[ There's a deep breath. Then, there's a tense pause. ]

Can I ask a favor?

At least I know I can come back here to get beat up even more.

[He's teasing.]

Yeah? What is it?

... Just. Please give Akira a hug for me, when you have a chance? A real one, since... stuffed bodies aren't exactly good for that sort of thing.

[ Gestures with the flippers, and then lets out a quiet sigh. ]

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