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[risetting]

[it's been several months since senpai's left for his hometown. truthfully, Rise was planning on leaving as well, having decided to become an idol once again. however, soon enough she finds herself being able to sense the presence of shadows in inaba. that's strange. . . she shouldn't be able to do such a thing in the real world. this wasn't the TV world after all]

Strange.

[but she definitely senses it. maybe she should contact someone. whatever. she'll just call up yosuke (well, he was the first number that showed up on her list) and hope that something comes out of it]

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sorry it's so late, internet problems...

[junes_prince]

[Yosuke had none of the senses Rise possessed - and he had thought of this situation just as another day in his life. Well, his normal mediocre life now that there was nothing to fight for anymore.

He shakes his head, willing those thoughts away as he started getting ready for some errands when his cellphone started ringing.

It was both surprising and pleasant to see who had called him.]

Hey, Rise! What's up? Did they give you some free time?

don't worry about it! this is just as late

[risetting]

Yeah, but that's not why I called.

[her voice sounds dead serious and it's clear in her inclination that she's not calling just to chat]

I can sense shadows here. In the real world. [she's totally serious and annoyed and pissed. she didn't expect this to be happening — she thought it was over, kaput, done — and it's really bothering her. it's conflicting with her life as a returning idol, even though she did decide to come back to inaba]

thanks <3

[junes_prince]

[Okay, that caught Yosuke's more serious attention immediately.]

You what?

[Shadows. Here in Inaba. And that at a time when neither Yu nor Teddie was here. But... how?]

But how can that be? [But perhaps they had been lying to themselves. This weird fog had never stopped and it had been the same one as on the other side.]

Did you call any of the others already?

[risetting]

I know, I know. I shouldn't even be sensing them! But it's like-- [a beat, as she closes her eyes, hitching a breath] it's as if I can use my Persona here.

[it's probably the weird fog's fault, to be honest. she's not sure how this is happening, but it is, even if it shouldn't be]

I haven't, but if you can, Yosuke-senpai, can you try calling them and tell them? I'm going to see if I can try to call up senpai, but...

[she doesn't think he can help them. he's too far away]

[junes_prince]

Your Persona? Then is there a possibility I can use mine as well? [It's nothing he ever thought of, even if the fog had been obviously the same as on the other side. Perhaps he needed to try that. He starts walking towards the window, hoping he can see anything there.] Alright, I will try calling them. Call me again once you're finished. I will tell them to meet at Junes. [And Rise's Persona wasn't a combat type - so wherever she was, he wanted to make sure she stayed safe.]

sorry for the delay!

[risetting]

I'd think so. But I'll meet you at Junes.

[she'll also make sure to get there safely. the fog is heavy, and it's definitely getting pretty dangerous here, too]

no worries!

[junes_prince]

Alright. [Thankfully his way to Junes isn't too long - and he pretty much knows the way to this place by heart anyways, both because of his work and their adventures in the TV world. It was surprising they had to meet here once again for this, despite having solved the case. He was still being anxious about the situation, though. He couldn't bring himself to sit down, instead, he stood next to their usual table, checking his cellphone every once in a while to see if other messages have come in.]

[risetting]

[Rise has decided to stick to being incognito, considering that she's still an idol and she doesn't want to grab any unwanted attention. which is why she's in casual clothing and sunglasses. when she gets to the usual table, she's not as perky as usual. no, she's quite serious as she runs over, calling out to him]

Yosuke-senpai! Did you get any new messages yet?

sorry this is late again, internet issues should be finally resolved

[junes_prince]

[It was relieving to see that Rise had made her way here safe. If this place started to feel like the other side, there was a chance of a scenario he really didn't want to imagine right now. He shakes his head at her question.] No. They all should be on their way here. How about you? What did Yu say?

don't worry about it, i've been pretty slow these last few days myself uvu

[risetting]

Senpai said that he wouldn't be able to make it in time, since he's busy in his hometown. But he'll try his best.

ah, thank you!

[junes_prince]

He'll try his best, huh? [This was awkward, they were all so dependent on Yu. Relying on him to come and help them might turn this whole thing into an even bigger disaster. So they will need to start doing this on their own. He puts on his glasses, yes, that made looking through this fog much easier.] Is there any Shadow activity you can sense nearby?

[risetting]

I'll check right now. [she closes her eyes and focuses, allowing her Persona in its ultimate form to appear]

...Hmm. There's some in the shopping district.

[junes_prince]

In the shopping district, huh? [Of course, most shops are closed there, so the damage might not be too huge... but that was where Rise's grandma was living, right? Should they take the risk? But unlike in the TV world, their cellphones still worked, so it might be a shot.] Let's head there. I'll message the others we will be fighting there.

[risetting]

Yeah. [she nods to herself, rather solemnly]

We better get a move on, then, senpai!