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Pre-Quest GM Note: Okay, guys, this Quest has been bugging me for...4 months now, so I'd thought...
HE LIED TO US!

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Pre-Quest GM Note: Okay, guys, this Quest has been bugging me for...4 months now, so I'd thought I'd take a shot at it. This first update will be quite short and in 3rd person, however, from next update on they'll get longer and be in 1st person.
Abandoned Warehouse | Iwatodai Slums |Tatsumi Port Island | 22:30PM JST|

"Guys! The File on SEES came through from Ikutsuki!" yelled a blue-haired teenaged boy sat at a laptop computer.

"Very well Jin. Come Chidori, let us study our adversaries and learn why they wish to abolish our paradise." replied a tattooed silverette whom looked like a biker's interpretation of Jesus.

Flipping closed her sketchbook the third & final member of the group, who was dressed in a frilly dress, merely followed the second boy over to the first.

Once all three members were seated around the computer, Jin opened the file...only to get a very unwelcome surprise.

Yes! Not all was lost in Project: T/∖L05! 3 of the children survived and escaped, Subjects #01A056, #01A057 & #01A058, now I NEED to find them and make them grow as I see fit 'lest they interfere further in mine & Kirijo-sensei's plan; The Fall MUST come to pass!

-Shuji Ikutsuki

"WHAT?!
"Oh My…"
"..."

Upon discovering that their mysterious patron was one of the many faceless people who ruined their lives by experimenting on them to grant them Artificial Personae at the behest of Kouetsu Kirijo, the members of Strega were struck speechless, however, one of the three was more angry than the others & refused to take part in their charade anymore.

This Soon-to-be-ex-member of Strega was…

[] #01A056/Takaya Sakaki: Artificial Persona: Hypnos [False]. : Element: Megido. : Weapon: Gun. : Civilian Skill: Drama: +10 to Expression Stat. : Unique Trait: [Until The Day I Die]: Takaya will see any course of action he initiates through 'till the end, with no regards to his self-preservation, all normal failed skill checks become Pyrrhic victories instead except Critical failures which become catastrophic in nature.
[] #01A057/Jin Shirato: Artificial Persona: Moros [False]. : Element: Mudo. : Weapon: Explosives. : Civilian Skill: IT: +10 to Knowledge Stat. : Unique Trait: [If You Know Where To Look…] Jin has a knack for finding the hidden aspects of pretty much anything; be it the occult, secret government agencies or even just someone's deepest secret, all hidden secrets are automatically revealed, but this may get you in over your heads.
[] #01A058/Chidori Yoshino: Artificial Persona: Medea [False]. : Element: Agi. : Weapon: Axe. : Civilian Skill: Art: +10 Understanding Stat. : Unique Trait: [I can't lose you] Chidori doesn't get attached to people easily, but when she does she'll do anything to keep them alive, for 30% of Chidori's Health you can ignore one (1) mortal blow to a single teammate.
WARNING! WARNING! IMPORTANT NOTICE! WARNING! WARNING!​
GM Notes: While Chidori IS an option BE WARNED! PICKING HER COMPLETELY REWRITES JUNPEI'S STORY! However, no matter who you pick; you CAN save BOTH Chidori & Shinjiro.
 
Character Sheet
Overview

Name: Jin Shirato [01A057]
Race: Human [Test Subject - Artificial Demigod [Nyx]]
Age: 15
Occupation: Former Test Subject, Former Member of Strega, Street Rat
Weapon: Explosives
Arcana: The Hermit(?)
Persona: Moros [False]
Skills

IT: "First, solve the problem. Then, write the code" - +10 to the Knowledge Stat.
Explosives: "True art is an explosion!" - allows the usage of explosives.
Martial Arts [Self-defense]: "Self-defense is Nature's eldest law." - allows a person to fight unarmed, specifically in Self-defense.
Stats

Courage: 5
Charm: 5
Understanding: 5
Expression: 5
Knowledge: 20
Traits

Artificial Demigod [Dormant] - +20 to all stats, allows access to God-blood facilities, Demigod training & Ascension routes, increases reputation with God-blood Faction
Blood of The Night [Semi-dormant] - Allows communication with [Feral] Shadows,grants immunity to Dark Hour Fatigue & Apathy Syndrome, grants Shadow magic, increases reputation with Thanatos, Hypnos, Moros & Nyx, but decreases reputation with Erebus, increases reputation with Old Kirijo Faction yet decreases reputation with New Kirijo Faction.
Kirijo-bane - Decreases reputation with Old Kirijo Faction.
Escaped Subject - Unlocks quest-line for B.A.C.K Faction, decreases reputation with Ko-Kagaku & Old Kirijo Factions.
Street Rat - Decreases reputation with [Rich] Factions & People.
If You Know Where To Look… - Reveals all hidden information and/or secrets.
Underground Railroad - +5 to the Knowledge Stat, 20% chance to unlock the Engineering Skill per day.
Inventory
1X Jin's Evoker.
1X Steel Briefcase.
-1X Overclocked Laptop Computer.
1X Small Pill Bottle.
-13X Persona Suppressant Tablets {Poison Variant}.
14X Homemade Bombs.
7X Spare Evokers.
1X Tatsumi Port Island Map.
 
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Abandoned Warehouse | Iwatodai Slums |Tatsumi Port Island | 22:35PM JST|

'My name is Shirato Jin, or as the Westerners would say: Jin Shirato.

for the last 10 years me & my only 2 friends have been under the guidance of a man called Ikutsuki Shuji after we escaped experiments performed on us by the so called 'Leaders of Tomorrow' the Kirijo Group.

It turns out Ikutsuki's 'kindness' was nothing but a hellish lie, I should've known the second I failed to find any records of Chidori's daytime-shoplifting for art supplies to wipe. A genuine man of his standing not entering 3 Orphans into the correct legal systems, really?

Now, there's two ways to go from here; either stay here with Takaya & Chidori and hope this document is another one of Shuji's bad jokes, or I can read the writing on the walls and get out now whilst hoping the others are smart enough to do the same…

Not really a choice is it?'

With that I switched off my Laptop, put it in my briefcase, cuffed it to my right wrist, secured my Evoker horizontally across the base of my spine, got off the sofa and walked over to the supply area of Strega's little base/home.

First off I went to the freezer to grab my bottle of Persona Suppressants, never leave home without them 'lest our Artificial Personae-the result of the Kirijo experiments-revolt & kill us. "Too bad we're coming to the end of our current batch, otherwise I'd take spare." I muttered as I carefully placed the precious bottle in one of the many hidden pouches in the sleeves of my black-&-lime-green bomber jacket.

Next, my preferred weapon; Bombs, while I do know some martial arts, it's mainly just Self-Defense, plus, you have to admit; blowing your enemies to smithereens is quite amusing, although there is something to be said about smacking a bitch to relieve stress. Anyway, I fill by two obvious pockets with 7 bombs each equalling 14 in total, any more & I'll make too much noise from the bombs hitting each other, also my pockets would bulge making me look even more suspicious.

Finally, I move to the box of spare Evokers. We've practically never needed them, especially since Takaya stopped needing one, but I'm leaving & it's better to be safe than sorry. With that I open both my jacket & the box, now, how many should I take?

{This will decide the size of your new team.}
[] 6
[]7
[]8
[]9

With the spares safely holstered in my jacket, I turn around and headed towards the door calling over my shoulder as I went. "C'mon, Takaya, Chidori, we're leaving."

But Takaya's reply made me falter. "Oh? But I was unaware we had a target tonight."

Half-turning to face him with a bewildered stare, I answered. "Of course we don't Takaya, you know I run every assignment by you & Ikutsuki first, but you just saw the same document I and Chidori did, are you honestly telling me you're ok with staying in a lie, with being manipulated?"

At that Takaya chuckled. "You know our patron Jin, he likes to try to be funny but it never works, besides, even if we are being manipulated, what does it matter when Nyx-sama will release us anyway?" he questioned, referring to The Fall, an event where an extremely powerful Shadow named after an ancient greek goddess will descend upon the earth killing only the people who are suicidal at the time, us three included.

I fully turned to face the others. "If he lied to us about caring for us & not being involved with the experiments, what else did he lie about? For all we know; The Fall could wipe out the entire human race." I reasoned.

Here, Takaya snorted derisively, which is very uncharacteristic of him, before responding in a hate-filled tone. "So what?! Humans are cruel, twisted, miserable creatures that deserve, no, NEED to be wiped from existence!" The eyes that barked out those words weren't Takaya Sakaki's eyes, they weren't my best friend's eyes, these were the eyes of an abused animal that wanted to hunt the whole jungle to make sure it's pain never came back, I decided I hated those eyes; they stung too much.

The pain turned to hollowness, which gave way to rage as I roared back at this monster wearing my best friend's face. "TAKAYA! Have you forgotten the promise we made to each other back in the Lab?! "No matter what life throws at us, no matter how suicidal we get, we won't take it out on anybody except the ones directly responsible." Does that mean nothing to you anymore?!"

Takaya fixed me with such a ferocious gaze that I actually stumbled back. "Do NOT bring silly childhood 'promises' into this Shirato! Words of ignorance hold no meaning here." he snarled. "If you wish to leave, we shall let you in honour of what we have been through, but be warned; when next we meet, it will be as enemies, now go before I change my mind, GO!"

I stood there for 4 frantic heartbeats in shock, before turning tail & running, trying to keep the tears from falling.

Iwatodai Slums |Tatsumi Port Island | 22:40PM JST|

'Okey Jin, calm down, you've been through worse, pull yourself together & find someplace to settle in, you're in no state to face Shadows tonight.'

Now, where should I set up shop?

{Adds one (1) Trait specific to each area}
[] Port Island Station {Underground Railroad}
[] Iwatodai Back Alleys {Street Runner}
[] Shirakawa Boulevard {Lover Boy}
[] Moonlight Bridge {Wild Child]

As I was walking to my new 'home' something Takaya said reminded me of something I can use to my advantage: I am the Admin of Revenge Request, The Assassination-request site I ran for Stega so we could earn some money. Only problem is; now that I've reminded myself of the promise we made, I can no longer assassinate people for money in good conscious, however to close it down outright would just be plain absurd, maybe I can convert it into a forum or social media site, but what to call it & which should I pick?

{Adds trait: Admin of ____________}
[] Convert to Forum.
-[] Write in name.
[] Convert to Social Media Site.
-[] Write in name.


GM: ANNND CUT! *Phew* 2 & ½ pages! WOW! That's my longest SV Update yet! *Throws party* I just hope Jin & Takaya's argument was believable. Now...CUE THE EXPY SITES!!! :V
 
All your base belongs to me..
Iwatodai Slums |Tatsumi Port Island | 22:42PM JST|

'Right, Port Island Station will do, while I could use Iwatodai Station it's too crowded for my needs. The Alleys will get dangerous fast, living under a bridge is too open, plus I've heard that it's a favoured area for Shadows & there's no way I'm living in a hotel where people go to act like rabbits! I'd never get any sleep!

As for the site, I think I'll convert it to a forum, I know how comfortable anonymity can feel, for a name, let's go for...Adequate Acceleration, because I want to speed up people's minds, but moving too fast will cause more trouble than it's worth.'

Hmm, how many pills do I have left? Let's see, reaching over to the hidden pouch on my left shoulder I took out my last bottle of suppressants, shit, only a quarter full & there's no way I'll contact Ikutsuki, for all I know he's been using a bad formula that slowly poisons u- GAAGH! Why now?!

The reason for the sudden distress is my Artificial Persona, Moros, was trying to crush my head in his only hand, which meant that the last suppressant had worn off, quickly unscrewing the bottle's lid I tipped out a pill into my off-hand & threw it in my mouth dry, a couple seconds after swallowing the crushed drug Moros was pushed back into my psyche.At this rate I won't last long, I should get to the Station & set up a base.

Port Island Train Station |Tatsumi Port Island | 23:07PM JST|

Making my way to the Station's power room by ducking between crowds was ridiculously easy, breaking in just as easy, honestly, does this place even have security? You'd think being one of the only ways onto the Island security would be quite tight.

The only time I stopped was at the information center to pick up a map, while I was there I noticed they had a display of leaflets describing different clubs in the area, a few of them were Martial arts lessons, the closest Dojo taught...
{This unlocks the ability to evolve Jin's [Martial Arts [Self-Defense]] Skill into the selected Style}
[] To-Shin Do.
[] Bajiquan.
[] Tegumi.
[] Kickboxing.
Since I only have 14 bombs I could do with learning a proper style so I took one to read.

The power room was quite dirty, almost as if nobody had come in here for years which is odd in itself, but what was even stranger was there was a door hidden behind the rather odd looking generator which was what drew me to the door in the first place. I'm hesitant to go in low on equipment but I can examine the room & generator for clues on whose little secret I've stumbled across.

But first, I should start the conversion of the Revenge Request website. Moving over to a less dusty-looking patch of floor I sat down, shifting my metallic briefcase to my lap, I open it and my laptop simultaneously then tapping both the"On" button & the key that triggers the internal internet I waited for the system to boot up properly letting me think over the last 45 minutes.

Oh god! Through all the commotion I completely ignored Chidori! Shit! Stupid! Stupid! Stupid! Should I go back?...No, Takaya said he'd shoot me if he saw me again, if I went back specifically for Chidori he might completely lose it and shoot us both, I can't read him anymore! Damn you Shuji Ikutsuki, you killed my best friend!...if it's the last thing I do I WILL end you!

*Da-Ding!*

I blinked, confused at the sudden noise, oh, my computer, right, User: Jin Shirato, Password: MhSAkG94, internet, www.rev.request.net, New Announcement, Now, how should I handle this?

[] One way to do this is fast and hard, the overnight change so to speak, not giving much notice to the users. {This will change the site in 5 days at the cost of 80% of the userbase.}
[] The other is to do it slowly and steadily, making the process as smooth as possible whilst helping everyone feel at ease with the changeover. {This will change the site in 3 weeks while only losing 30% of the userbase}

"Ok, now that that's sorted, let's take a look at this machine. " I murmur, powering down my laptop & uncuffing it from my wrist, I'll need both hands for this.

I stood up and walked over to the generator, which was the only clean thing in the room, adding further to it's oddness, to inspect it fully.

{This will decide which faction this facility previously belonged to, and what you can get for fully exploring it.}
[] a row of copper gears spun on a rotating black rod set in two bronze spinning mounts in the shape of a decahedron, giving it a clockwork or victorian aesthetic.
[] a horizontal futuristic cone of a strange blueish-green metal spinning fast enough to shred anything that comes anywhere near it due to it's sheer velocity, the point rested on a giant disk of the same odd material, attached to the side was a console that currently read "ERASURE SUCCESS!"
[] This was less like a mechanical generator, it was two marble slabs carved with the sephirot with a golden beam of energy connecting the two through five gold floating rune-covered rings.

GM: A smaller update this time, but the last one was a mammoth one for me so you can't expect those kind of updates every time. Anyway, it seems Jin has unknowingly picked an abandoned facility as his new base, what strange & wondrous will he learn? That, SV, is up to you, which rabbit hole will you jump down first? :whistle:
 
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