AU PSL - Here kitty kitty

[afailedmurder]

[There's a dark figure wreaking havoc in Kamoshida's castle today. Look, sometimes you're in a bad mood and want to take out your aggression on somebody who's apparently in cahoots with your piece of shit dad. Anyway, he's not going to make the guy go psychotic or anything, so it's fine, no one will notice. He can loot and slaughter to his heart's content!]

Hahaha~~~~~~~~~ eat shit, trash!!

[Even if you happen to be captured and imprisoned in here... is this really the guy you want to ask for help?]

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[bagcat]

Hmm-hmm! That'll be useful for sure.

[Morgana jumps down from the chair and stretches.] What're you famous for?

[afailedmurder]

I'm an amateur detective. I've been on TV a couple of times after solving a few cases.

[bagcat]

So you have a Persona and you're famous. Veeery interesting.

I don't know anything about solving crimes in the real world, but I know all about breaking and entering into Palaces in the Metaverse. And criminals have some of the most distorted hearts of all.

[afailedmurder]

They certainly do. Personally, I have no forgiveness for them.

[bagcat]

Me neither. Who did that stupid king think he is, locking me up... He must treat people in the real world just the same way.

[grumble grumble]

So where did you first learn about Palaces? And how'd you get your Persona?

[afailedmurder]

He surely does. Did you traverse in far enough to see the women's area? Truly repulsive.

As for me, one day I found a mysterious app on my phone. I didn't know what it was and couldn't delete it, so naturally I began testing it out. It seemed to be some kind of map, so out of curiosity I searched for the place I'd been staying. I was living with a guardian at the time, and because of that, the Nav got a hit. From there it only took a bit of guesswork to find my first Palace.

I had rather unstable living conditions as a child, and I'd always worked hard to behave for the adults around me, even as they ignored me and passed me around. Deep down I knew I'd never be truly accepted... but to actually see it first-hand came as a real shock. I was overtaken with rage, disgust, and an incredible will to survive. That was when Loki came to me.

[bagcat]

Yeah, I did... [He shudders. As much as Morgana admires humans, that was definitely a rude awakening into the worst of them.

He then listens quietly, his ears pinned back.]

It sounds like you had a really rough time. I can see now why you're by yourself, if that's how you were treated.

[afailedmurder]

It was, but I'm doing all right for myself these days. With my abilities, I don't need to depend on anyone.

[bagcat]

Hey, I'm dependable, you know!

[... that sounded a bit desperate, so he tries to tone it down:] I-I mean, I can teach you more about the Metaverse, and you can even use it to help with your detective work. Until I learn who I really am, I don't have anywhere else I can go, so...

[alright so he still sounds desperate]

[afailedmurder]

[considers him for a moment]

I'm interested in learning about it. You can stay here.

[another pause]

Would you like me to put out a blanket or a bowl of water for you? I don't have anything like a litterbox...

[bagcat]

A bowl of water would be good. Since you don't have a litterbox, um... I guess I can go outside for now? Just let me back in when I'm done.

[more problems he never had in the Metaverse, bleh]

[afailedmurder]

[getting that water]

I'll leave the balcony door cracked, although... actually, could you just use the toilet?

[bagcat]

Well... I guess I could try? [he looks bewildered by the idea]

Um, I mean, I'm sure I used a toilet when I was human! So, it's no problem!

[afailedmurder]

Perfect. I think I'll get ahead of my schoolwork, so just let me know if you need anything.

[Going to the fridge for a can of coffee]

[bagcat]

Sure.

[Off Morgana goes! He'll take the opportunity to explore Akechi's apartment in general while he's at it, and peer out of the balcony.

Once his curiosity is satisfied, he leaps up onto the surface closest to Akechi and curls up sleepily.]

It's getting pretty late. Are you still studying?

[afailedmurder]

[Boxes of spare toy weapons, lots of books, random baubles he picked up in Palaces.]

I'm almost done. I was honestly a bit— yawn —behind.

[bagcat]

You should stop here for now, and get some sleep. We can put off going to Mementos for a day or two if it'll help you catch up.

[afailedmurder]

I'm fine. It should only take another half hour, maybe forty-five minutes. That way, my schedule will be totally clear for tomorrow. We can fight Shadows to our heart's content.

And as long as we're out, we should get some shopping done as well. I need to pick up some things for the apartment.

[bagcat]

You really need to pace yourself. We were already in the Metaverse today, and it'll be no good if you're tired for exploring tomorrow.

[and shopping on top of that... it makes him feel worn out just from listening to him]

[afailedmurder]

I had a coffee so I wouldn't fall asleep even if I went to bed now. Of course, you're welcome to if you like.

[bagcat]

Yeah... All right.

[He's none too happy about it, but he's going to go curl up on Akechi's bed and wait for him to get ready to sleep. If he still doesn't within the hour, he'll go to find him and nag him some more.]

[afailedmurder]

[Yeah, it'll be about an hour before he heads to bed. He takes pause when he sees Morgana in it, though.]

[bagcat]

[his bed now, Akechi. he blinds up at him, tired]

What are you standing around for...? C'mon, get to sleep.

[afailedmurder]

[uh]

That's my bed.

[bagcat]

Uh, yeah, obviously?

We can share.