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Persona - Academic Akrasia (Being rebooted, see new int check)

Aki staggered back at the sight of Rena’s summoned Persona, observing with dismay that the slim chance of the whole ‘summoning monsters’ part of yesterday’s ordeal being a hallucination had been rudely dashed. The cheery expression on the heiress face did absolutely nothing to hide the murderous intent she clearly had. When she finally noticed Aki’s presence, he prepared himself for the worst. He wasn’t prepared for the guilt in her eyes though, the sorrowful expression that made his heart feel something peculiar.

“Uh, it’s nothing. I’m fine, really!” he stepped back, out of equal parts intimidation and awkwardness.

She saved his life yesterday, after he saved hers. He wasn’t sure how to address this situation. On one hand, he should have been pissed that he had gotten himself burnt because of her carelessness. But on the other hand, for some strange reason, he couldn’t bring himself to be resentful. Because of her, he did something heroic that Aki never thought he’d be able to do. It felt… weird. And now, he didn’t know what to do. He knew what he needed though.

“If you want to help, you could always buy me a new uniform or three,” he laughed as if he was joking. He wasn’t. If a yakuza heiress really wanted to help him then he wasn’t going to let that opportunity pass.

One by one, the others arrived. Takahashi came with an offering of junk food. Aki declined the food with a polite smile and shake of the head. Disgusting stuff. The grease and sheer fat content of those burgers always made him feel ill, even from the sight alone. However, he did note with faint surprise the slight blush in Takahashi’s cheeks when they spoke to Maeda. Huh, guess he should’ve seen that one coming. He decided not to speak of it for now.

Then Yamamoto spoke. And it was everything Aki dreaded. The Drama Club president looked absolutely drained and Aki felt the tiniest pang of sympathy. Unfortunately for Yamamoto, Aki had already made up his mind.

“I was afraid you would say that,” Aki replied, sounding reluctant, “That’s why I came here, actually. I needed to tell you that…”

That he didn’t give two shits about the Drama Club. That there was no way in or out of Hell that he’d ever go back into that place. Sure he felt bad, but nowhere near bad enough to put his life on the line for Yamamoto.

“…I’m not going back there,” he said firmly, “I’m sorry about your friends but following after you yesterday was a mistake that I’m not going to repeat.”

@demonspade64 @Crimmy

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@Pudding

Oh please, I'm way more south than you. Victorian baby here.

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@January

I think I'll reply to Lucas after some others have posted.

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MITSURU SAZANAMI

Mitsuru shook in their bed as a grim sensation slithered down their spine. Tonight’s field seemed to be bigger than usual. Of course, their 'usual' only consisted of a measly two nights’ patrol, with minimal combat because they were merely accompanying a group of more experienced Moon Princes. They groaned and rose from bed, still faintly surprised that the action wasn’t accompanied by all-encompassing pain. That was definitely something to be grateful for.

The thin teenager walked over to their desk and looked at the clock. 10:18pm. A bit past their bedtime if the timetable above their desk was something to be followed. Mitsuru could probably get rid of that restrictive schedule soon, if the rest of their symptoms disappeared as quickly as the initial ones. The same went for the incomparable number of pill cases that also sat on the desk. Mitsuru smiled at the thought of finally being free, to be able to operate their body the way they wanted. With almost child-like enthusiasm, Mitsuru transformed and silently leapt from their bedroom window.

They laughed as they ran through the night, the wind streaming past their face and pulling wisps of smoke from their eternally steaming cloak. Mitsuru pushed their muscles to the limit, sprinting hard and jumping from fences to rooftop, fully enjoying their recently discovered mobility. To be so strong and fast; it felt truly amazing. After successfully landing a double backflip from the top of an apartment building, Mitsuru reluctantly decided that it was time to get to the matter of hand. First course of action was to locate the other Moon Princes and group up.

They spotted a small group of shadows and descended to engage them while summoning their weapon, a hefty double bladed staff. They landed with a slash to one of the larger fiends, destroying it, before launching into a flurry of strikes and slashes at the others. The Shadows fell easily from Mitsuru’s attacks, earning the teenager a pleased smile. A sudden roar pulled them out of their satisfied state and a particularly large garbage bin was hurled at them. With a small yelp, Mitsuru disintegrated into smoke and let the bin pass through. Phew, that was a close one. Foolish. They should have assessed their surroundings before letting their guard down, especially since they weren’t accompanied by the Moon Princes this time. In their smoke form, they avoided the following volley of garbage bins, before rematerializing behind the monster and killing it with a slash to the back. After making certain that all the monsters truly were eliminated, Mitsuru hurried towards the fallen bins (which were thankfully already emptied for the night) and neatly placed them in their original positions. Moon Princes were heroes after all, and heroes had to make sure that the public felt safe in their neighbourhoods.

They continued patrolling through the streets, hoping that their comrades would arrive soon. No such luck, unfortunately. Instead, they encountered a hideously large cluster of Shadows engaged by only two Cosmic Princes. Sun Princes to be precise. Mitsuru scowled at the thought of them. They had been warned about them when they started out. To top it all off, there was a civilian in the midst of it all. Sure, the poor fellow seemed to be protected by some sort of bubble but there were already some Shadows who were curiously gazing at the boy.

“Reckless bastards,” Mitsuru muttered. It seemed that the other princes were right. These Sun Princes barely showed any concern for civilians.

Mitsuru took a deep breath before reverting into smoke form, swiftly dodging and speeding past Shadows and Princes alike. That move might piss off those stubbornly territorial Sun Princes, but Mitsuru ignored the possibility of retaliation. It wouldn't be anything the Moon Princes couldn’t handle. Plus, there was a helpless civilian that needed saving. That was far more important than the petulant whinging of those Sun Princes. They materialised in front of the boy in his bubble and dispersed the Shadows closest to the bystander.

“Have no fear. I’ll get you out of here soon,” Mitsuru spoke firmly to reassure the civilian. By ‘out of here’, they meant the cluster of Shadows, not the bubble. That protective barrier possibly had its uses.

Quickly putting away their weapon, Mitsuru lifted the bubble with both arms and began transporting the civilian to a safer place.

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3. Shadows are by nature really gross and disturbing, so get creative with the enemies you encounter. However they take a more generic form when travelling which makes them look less inconspicuous.

@Leslie Hall

Sweet. So can I just make them look like Monster Factory creations?

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Guess Mitsuru will be in either the Drama Club or Student Council.

If they're in the Drama Club then their contributions will consist solely in direction and script-writing. As much as the club members beg Mitsuru to take to the stage, they're pretty hesitant and clumsy when it comes to stage direction and memorising lines. Plus all that time spent at home consuming various media paid off for writing skills.

If they're in the Student Council then they'll be a secretary or random helper duty, though they're aiming for the role of President for their third year of high school.

Is it possible for Mitsuru to be in both?

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@Leslie Hall

Are the characters going to be split into classes by age?

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Yeah...I added some new themes too lol.

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@Leslie Hall

If Kim is on Mitsuru's team, the Moon Princes win the unofficial title of 'Prettiest Team Around'.

Weewoo

Xuan Sarga: RWBY RP

Name: Xuan Sarga
Nickname: N/A
Age: 17
Race: Human

Appearance:
Xuan stands at around 1.64m. She has one of those faces that just radiates friendliness and brightness, and has an equally chirpy voice. Though Xuan does possess some Asian features, her deep blue eyes and brown hair indicate that she is of mixed heritage. She has a slight frame, but does have a bit of muscle on her from her mechanic days.
Xuan generally chooses more casual looking clothing styles, but there is no doubt that all her belongings are of a considerably higher grade than the average teenage girl. Her affluence is made clear through her clothes. She is more partial to feminine but functional clothing, usually in the colour blue.
Xuan can also be occasionally found in her blue mechanic’s overalls, emblazoned with the Sarga Motors logo in yellow.

Personality:
Overall, Xuan is a likable person. She’s hardworking, loyal, eager to make friends and learn about this Kingdom and its Academy.
Coming from a sheltered home, Xuan is effusively polite. She addresses everyone with a “Ms” or “Mr”, as per usual when meeting with people at her parent’s executive dinner parties. Her polite manner also extends to habits that may seem overly formal or subservient, such as holding the door for people and impeccable table etiquette. Her limited upbringing has cut her off from any meaningful interactions with potential friends her age. She hopes to rectify this at Illuminate Academy.
Though her manner has made her a friendly and likeable person, there are some downsides to it. For one thing, Xuan is brutally honest. Though she would never go out of her way to disparage someone, there are times when things just slip out. For the most part, this is because she simply just doesn’t see the negative consequences that come with this trait, and has found no reason to correct it. The honesty is the most notable of other minor social ineptitudes she has.
Xuan has a bad sense of direction. Ever since her parents have been making budget cuts to the company, Xuan has become incredibly frugal when it comes to Dust use.

History:
Sarga Motors is one of the primary enterprises whose work is focused on the Forever Fall Railway Line. They operate and maintain the majority of freight trains and stations that operate along the railway and are currently under contract for the largest Dust manufacturing company in Remnant. The company has been operating since a few years after the Great War. The particular branch of Xuan’s family is the engineering and development division.

Xuan was raised on the Sarga homestead on the border of Forever Fall, the Headquarters of Sarga Motors. She is the youngest of four, meaning that any chance of inheriting the family branch was close to zero. But Xuan didn’t mind. She lived in relative luxury and was home-schooled in order to better serve the Sarga’s mechanical branch. There was a purpose for everyone. Her siblings were to take up the management of the branch, and Xuan was to assist them in any way she could.

When she was 12, Xuan decided that she couldn’t just sit around any longer. She began taking jobs at the Sarga Factories, patching up the trains that would arrive back from long trips delivering Dust. She became the defacto mascot of the factory mechanics; the grizzled, bulky men that would clap her on the back whenever she learned to replace a Dust engine or repair their tools. Xuan understood how she was to serve the Sargas then. She would work in the field, learning about and helping the company from within while her siblings handled things from the top.

As the years went on, Grimm and White Fang attacks on freight trains became more commonplace. It was also around this time when she received her own BlitzMaw. The Sargas decided to accept the assistance of Atlesian units to escort the deliveries safely along the Railway. Xuan was to ride along with the mechanics who would maintain the Atlesian units and any damages that would be sustained by the trains on their journeys. During this period, Xuan became well versed with her BlitzMaw. The trees of Forever Fall provided the playground and practice she required to become an aerial prodigy. She received many reprimands from her superiors for slacking off and swinging around instead of working on the trains. Xuan soon discovered her Semblance during her flight sessions too. During her days on the trains, she had a few run-ins with Grimm hordes. Though she is able to say that she has had some combat experience, they were far from being substantial as the Atlesian units did most of the real fighting.

Eventually, it became clear that the attacks were getting worse. More and more shipments were disappearing. Sarga Motors was suffering drops in profit for the first time in years. They couldn’t afford to be as lax with resources as they were before. This meant no more Gravity Dust joyrides for Xuan. It was then that another idea struck Xuan. What if she became a Huntress? This way, she would have the skills to defend her family’s property and develop better ways to minimise losses against the Grimm and White Fang. So with the begrudging approval of her family, Xuan enrolled for Illuminate Academy’s entrance exam.

Though she had the academic and mechanical expertise that was needed from her adolescence at the Sarga homestead, her combat capabilities were sorely lacking. The failure of the exams was not surprising, but still disheartening. Therefore, when she was given the chance of being a reserve student, Xuan was overjoyed. There was no way she was going to waste this opportunity. With her own modified BlitzMaws packed, Xuan headed off for an exciting life at Illuminate Academy.

Weapon:
BlitzMaw – Xuan’s weapon is less of an individual armament and more of a set of rocket boots and rocket anchors. Originally developed by Sarga Motors as a test module for repairmen, so that they could perform their trade in hard-to-reach places such as tall buildings and moving trains, the BlitzMaw was created with individual transport in mind. The arm parts include rocket-propelled anchors that are shot out and reeled back with great force. Thrusters in both the rocket boots and forearm mounts make it possible to achieve flight.

The BlitzMaw comes in two major models: the Standard Grade for general repairs and movement, and the Pierce Grade, a sleeker, better-functioning model with faster and more offensive capabilities for use in Grimm infested areas. The Pierce Grade is significantly more costly than the Standard Grade and requires more maintenance after use. The most notable difference is the grappling claw that serves as a great offensive weapon.

Conventional use of the BlitzMaw involves flight utilising Gravity Dust. However, with the rising prices of Dust and her family’s wavering financial situation, Xuan is reluctant to take advantage of such a costly function, and relies on short explosive bursts from the Fire and Wind Dust reserves instead.
The BlitzMaw itself is made from an incredible sturdy material. Since it’s mounted on her forearms, it can also function as makeshift shields.

Xuan is in possession of an early prototype of the Standard Grade that has been custom modified for combat, hence its bulkiness compared to later models. In spars she prefers to use her prototype Standard Grade to save costs and prevent major injuries to classmates. However, out on missions, she will have to start using her Pierce Grade.

BlitzMaw Components

Rocket Boots

Xuan's Prototype Standard Grade

Pierce Grade

Fighting Style:
Xuan’s fighting style places an emphasis on speed and evasion. Her weapon allows her quick and effective mobility, which makes her an ideal distraction or support member in team battles. With her rocket boots, she can jump greater distances than the average student. Generally, her attacks have her building up speed by swinging around with the Rocket Anchors and flinging herself at opponents. Other attacks include grabbing opponents with the anchors and reeling them into a waiting rocket punch. In close combat, Xuan can distract foes by having the exhaust of the BlitzMaw blow up in their face.

Weaknesses:
Frugality – Greater offensive capabilities and more diverse movements could be achieved if she chose to use the full potential of her weapon. But she doesn’t have to deal with the costs that come after that
Inexperience – Since it’s her first year at a combat academy, Xuan does not have much experience in combat. In a simple hand-to-hand one-on-one fight, she would definitely lose. Her strengths are achieved through the flexibility of her weapon.

Semblance:
Air Trek – To a limited extent, Xuan can manipulate the gas around her within a 1.5 metre radius. As it takes a lot of concentration to use it offensively, Xuan generally uses it while airborne in order to perform tighter manoeuvres and have better control while moving around with BlitzMaw.

Dust:
BlitzMaw utilizes a combination of Fire, Wind, and Gravity Dust. Propulsion Bursts use the Fire and Wind reserves and tight aerial manoeuvres rely on Xuan’s Semblance and Wind Dust. With Gravity Dust, BlitzMaw users can achieve flight, at a costly price.

Other:
Has attempted to use the Rocket Anchors to grab far away items on many occasions. It has never worked.

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