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When Naoto browses the network next, she'll find a video recording addressed to her and her only.

"You covered my ass back then. I owe you. Name your fee."

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"Yes. I suppose it's only fair to demonstrate to you; though I'd ask that you did not repeat this willy-nilly."

Holding out her hand again, her brow low in concentration, a glowing blue card appeared in the palm of her hand, turning around and round, revealing a Tarot Card symbol upon the front of it.

"We are able to summon a side of ourselves that are capable of battling the supernatural. We call these Personas. My own is Sumeragi Yamato; they are a part of us, covering in armor to be able to withstand and deal damage to those that would harm us."

"Huh." Shura did know of Tarot, having been an occult geek back in her human life, but that someone could summon a card to summon an armoured side of themselves to battle supernatural creatures... ... well, she was a once-human girl with a demonic parasite in her brain battling gods and demons to create a new universe. Stranger things and all that.

"I won't talk about this. I trust the same discretion from you. And I do hope circumstances will not force us to use our powers here... though I personally doubt it."

"I won't breath a word."

A small nod, and Naoto took a deep sip of her tea.

"I believe that's all of what I can think to ask at the moment, so thank you. However, I do have another suggestion that might be mutually beneficial to us both."

Shura looked at Naoto over her tea cup, intrigued.

"I'm listening."

Edited (what are words) 2013-11-16 23:41 (UTC)

"To put it simply; the more one touches others, the more energy is given to the city as-- you know-- but it seems that those who are able to surpass the quota of touches required to simply stay healthy are able to explore the city more."

Deciding to actually try one of the cookies, Naoto took one, giving it a nibble.

"I wish to investigate this city as much as possible. In order to do so, I must keep up a certain level of connection with others. I saw some of your videos; you seem to be having some discomfort with reaching out yourself."

Looking back up at Shura, Naoto nodded.

"Every few days, we meet up for tea or some brief meeting, and shake hands, hug, hold hands, whatever you're comfortable with. That way I can explore more in the coming weeks, and you will not have to worry about staying healthy yourself. Mutually beneficial to our goals at the current moment, and no other strings attached."

Edited 2013-11-17 19:32 (UTC)

Shura gave the proposition thought for a minute or so. This did seem like a good deal; she was well aware her methods will not allow to prod their captors for more information after her outburst in video. In fact, it was pretty nice of Naoto to have accepted to talk to her calmly and cover her ass back there too.

She finally nodded firmly. "This sounds like a good deal. I want to know more about this place too, but I don't think I'm smart or subtle enough to go for it now, after..." she waved her hand. "I do want to stay healthy and aware of what's truly going on here, just in case it goes downhill."

Naoto had decided to finish the cookie while Shura decided, chewing on it thoughfully. She was surprised; it really did taste almost exactly like what they had back in Japan.

Shura's response brought another small smile to Naoto's lips, and looked up to the other woman.

"I have no problem telling you whatever I find out, as long as you keep it to yourself for the most part. ...Also, if you were able to survive in such a world, you must have some cunning on your own part. There's different types of intelligence, and all will be needed to unravel this mystery."

Holding out her hand, Naoto nodded.

"Shall we shake on it, then?"

Shura nodded again, firmly, and shook Naoto's hand with her own marked one, in a grip a little feeble at first, as if she was trying to adjust her strength to Naoto's human hand.

"I understand the need for discretion. You don't have to worry about me."

This is just like a successful demon negotiation! She even gets recurring healing from it.

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