♔ IC CONTACT 『 CROSSCHECK 』

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LETTER; IDEK WHEN

[burnmydread]

[ Enjoy this letter that Cream-san barfs up. Inside of it is a single sheet of paper with a poorly drawn cat on it: ]



[ It's signed "The Melon". ]

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[ ........ why is this item exchange system so gross, what the hell. Cream-san should not be throwing up!! But a few minutes later, Minato will receive this. It's not even signed but it shouldn't be hard to figure out who it's from. ]

[burnmydread]

[ Okay that's actually really cute. MInato has no artistic skills, though, so...here's hoping this looks right: ]

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package, 2-3 days after the dungeon

[dualitea]

[ Cream-san barfs up a more reasonable package now. It's small, and once Souji opens it he will find three retractable cat toys along with a note written in neat green ink. ]

Souji,

I purchased this on Airy. I hope it will be of use to you.


Your friend
H.

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[ This place seriously needs to get a better way of transferring items from person to person because this is kind of gross... but oh man, this is the best surprise ever. Souji honestly did not see this coming at all so this is a very kind gesture. He writes back a letter shortly. ]

H-san,

Thank you very for the gifts. You really didn't have to get those for me, but Cream-san is enjoying them a lot so far. Let me know how I can pay you back.

- Souji

[dualitea]

Souji,

You gave me a chance to befriend you. I think that's more than enough.

H.

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Even so, I'd like to return the favour. If I could cook or send something back to you, then I'd like to do so.

[dualitea]

Thank you for your offer.

I do not need anything now, but if it will make things easier for you, I will keep your offer in mind.

[ It's the most polite way to refuse he can think of....?? ]

Delivery; ID Shin-Ah

[twosidedsword]

[It doesn't take a genius to know that Souji likes cats. So when he saw this he got it for him!

So Souji gets a random delivery of a cat bread. Shin-Ah thinks he'll like it? He think so because it seems the kind of thing that will make the other boy happy from what he's been able to piece together!

No note though. Or drawing. Literally just the toy.]

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[ And Shin-Ah proves, yet again, why he's going to max out a social link with Souji so goddamn fast. God, Souji is so grateful that Shin-Ah didn't hold a grudge against him after that post with the books and that he has been just sending him gifts instead. It's honestly extremely cute and thoughtful of him, and he could not be grateful enough. He doesn't send back a gift, but he does send a letter. He still doesn't know that Shin-Ah is illiterate so whoops! ]

Shin-Ah-san, thank you for the gift. I am extremely appreciative of everything you've sent me so far, especially after what happened the first time we've met. Is it possible I could repay back your kindness by making you dinner tonight?

[twosidedsword]

[Ah. It's a paper with lines. Lines that are supposed to be words but he doesn't know what those say. So he just sets the letter aside and draws another picture. There's no way for him to know that the letter has a question for him!]

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[ Aw, Souji is definitely going to save this one. He loves getting all these really cute drawings! But he also noticed that Shin-Ah didn't reply to his letter. Hmm, maybe one more time? ]

Extremely cute. Gold star for the cat. 🌟

Does that mean yes to the dinner?

[twosidedsword]

[Nope. Still can't read that. He puts it with the other later then gets to work on another drawing to send to him.]

audio > a few days after the dungeon/hot springs

[burnmydread]

[ Minato isn't usually the first person to initiate conversation. He's not great at it and he's used to people taking that step for him. But after everything that's happened, he needs to. Souji is someone who can relate and, maybe, can give him some insight because of their unique positions prior to arrive to Blanc.

So midday, Minato has Shirosaba ping Cream-san in hopes that Souji isn't too busy being popular. ]

Souji-san?

[ His voice is always on the softer side, but it's definitely quieter right now. ]

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[ It doesn't take long for Souji to reply back. He has his own things, yes, but if he's not with someone (such as now, luckily), then he will always make time for someone contacting him, especially for Minato. He takes note of the quiet tone and immediately sets down whatever he's doing to reply back. ]

Minato-san? What can I help you with?

[burnmydread]

[ There's definitely some relief when Souji answers. A small sigh is emitted on his end, but he's quiet for a moment. Should he just get to the point? He's usually pretty direct. And Souji is too nice. ]

Do you have any friends who aren't Social Links?

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[ Well, that's certainly not a question Souji expected to get. Where did this come from? Hm, there's a bit of silence from his side for about a second as he thinks about it. ]

Just one or two, yes, but they were more of a friend of a friend or a good acquaintance, I would say. [ He's referring to Daisuke, since he was friends with him, but he was always more of Kou's friend. If he has gotten to know Daisuke a little more, maybe he would have formed a social link with him... ] So really, no, not particularly.

[ He's before Arena/Ultimax and Dancing All Night. He also doesn't remember anything from Persona Q, so all the stuff in P4G? Just social links. ]

[burnmydread]

[ Hm. He figured that if anyone did, it would be Souji. He's nice, people are drawn to him. For as well as they seem to get along, Minato can point out plenty of differences. Souji's a little louder, more accommodating, more social, more...empathetic. When he thinks about it, he has to wonder if he's done something wrong this whole time. They both have social links, but how much it a distance exists between Minato and the people he knows? How well does he really understand them?

He knows what they want, but what about how do they feel?

Mm. ]

...Then why can we form social links here when we can't fuse Persona?

delivery; carrier ID: TEDDY

[whitepiece]

[ on the morning of the 23rd, you receive a package, wrapped neatly in glossy white paper and gold ribbon, with a photo attached to it. It’s a picture of Teddy, your resident Prime Minister, giving puppy dog eyes at the camera and holding up a sign that reads “I ♥ HEROES”. the message on the back of the photo says: ]

Dear Souji Seta,
I am happy to see that you made it back from Gammon, safe and sound. War is truly a terrible thing, and I can only imagine the horrors you had to go through. I thank you for your service, from the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of Blanc’s citizens. We are truly grateful.

Commander Pinta has informed me of your valiant efforts in the recent battle to protect the Kingdom of Gammon. Gammon is an important ally of the Republic of Blanc, and though a battle is never an enjoyable ordeal, I do hope you enjoyed the sights and celebrations our sister nation has to offer.

But not too much! Gammon is a great place, but Blanc missed you, Souji! I missed you. I thought it might be nice to send you a little gift, which I hope you’ll enjoy.

Warmest regards,
Thierry Toussant

[ Unwrap the box and you will find:

A cat onesie, super comfortable!

If your eyes happen to wander over to your window, you notice you’re not alone. Wait a minute, is that… Teddy peeking in, watching eagerly as you unwrap your gift? Was it just your imagination? Whether it is or not, he’s already gone! ]

delivery ➣ id: orihimetron3000

[lastcomfort]

Your carrier lovingly hacks up a small package that would fit in your hand, as well as a handwritten letter with some sort of armored animal drawn in the corner...

Dear Friend,

We may not know each other very well yet, or maybe at all! I've only seen one battle here, but the amount of bravery and care that people have shown for one another both on and off of the battlefield lets me know I'm part of something special. People have lost their homes and loved ones, and while we can't bring those back, I know that there are people here to believe in. And I'm very lucky to get to fight alongside them.

It's not much, but I hope you enjoy a few snacks that I've made! A full tummy always makes me feel better. Maybe we can share a snack together in person sometimes soon.

Sincerely,

Orihime Inoue & Kou-kun
井上織姫とコウくん

The package is wrapped in pink and blue paper. When unwrapped, your character will find three cute little animal-themed pastries! (You're welcome to decide which three.) They have a sweet bread outer layer and some curious fillings...

Pink Bunny is hopping and happy to see you! It is filled with a sweet carrot cream.
Purrfect Kitty is very pleased and ready to be eaten! It is filled with some sort of chopped meat, reminiscent of a BBQ Pork bun.
Sleeping Froggy knows it's delicious. It's filled with a MYSTERY FLAVOR...which is either a sour green apple or...seaweed?
Friendly Puppy isn't supposed to have chocolate, but it's filled with it anyway. Don't tell anyone!
Cute Chicky is filled with a egg-flavored cream. Yeah, that one actually isn't surprising, although maybe a little morbid when you think about it.

actual mail, between September 6th - 15th

[hoasen]

[This package you will receive doesn't come by Carrier. Rather, Vietnam has given strict instructions that this will be treated like every large package, and will be delivered like so. After all, it is one! A letter, and a little box. Wonder what it is? And when do you receive it? Any time between the September 6th to the 15th. And in the case of the newer Heroes, it comes sometime on the 8th or after (hint hint).]

COMRADE,

No matter our opinions of our situation or this place, we are all the same, brought here from different places. Still, we all have each other. Whatever fate has in store, we will chose. I suppose what cane be important here now are the bonds we create.

To celebrate that let me share a custom. In my world, sometime in the Autumn, is the Mid-Autumn Festival, known to me as Tết Trung Thu. It is said that during this time, the moon will be so round and will shine its brightest. To appreciate the moon, one can ask for blessings from the gods. You can give thanks for the harvest or harmonious unions. You can pray for prosperity and good fortune. But also, it is a time to spend together.

Each year will it would be celebrated on a different day. In the year I left, 2016, it should fall on September 15th. I believe the equivalent date here is Sylvant 15th. So please take this chance to relax. I have included one free pass to a two night stay at the inn I manage, Dragon's Flight and Phoenix Dance, located on Gisela. On these islands, you will be able to see the sky, so very close. I have also included a mooncake of lotus filling. As per custom, you share your mooncake with family and friends to signify unity. I hope it is to your tastes.

May your year be filled with prosperity.

Vietnam

CODED BY TESSISAMESS

Actual Mail

[youknowshesgone]

*A letter arrives, addressed to 'gentle hero,' the envelope and page is written in flawless script. As is the self-addressed envelope inside the letter. The address, wherever it is, is in Caissa. For those detail oriented enough to check. The letter also carries a slight scent of wildflowers, like someone made a point of marking the parchment with extracts before sending it.*