[Network] Nerd Moment

[fogboundcrow]

This is a matter of urgency.

Do you, or do you not, believe that Featherman is relevant enough in the collective cognition to manifest as Personas?

It stands to reason that it's possible, doesn't it? It's a long-lasting tokusatsu franchise that has touched the hearts and minds of children across generations.

There are some Personas with utterly abhorrent forms. Completely obscene, even.

Ergo, I don't think it's too much to ask for a Persona based on heroic symbols of justice.

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[aknightnotaprincess]

I suppose it's possible. After all, characters from books can be personas too. Like Joker's persona Arsene for example.

[And real people, but that's beside the point.]

[fogboundcrow]

Myths, legends, and religious figures seem quite abundant, as well as people throughout history... I'd simply wondered if recent pop culture had the same impact, but Hell Biker is a fair example.

[Something straight out of a comic book, even. That's rather hard to dismiss.]

[aknightnotaprincess]

It seems like a safe assumion to make. After all, our personas come from us, and we're shaped by our experiences. So any media we consume could have an affect.

I know in Mementos, Mona can turn into a bus because of people's cognitions of cats turning into buses, so I assume it's kind of the same idea.

[fogboundcrow]

Ah, that would make sense, given the cultural impact of My Roommate Kokoro.

That begs the question of whether or not there is a Loveline Persona.

I may have to look into that, for my sister's interests.

[aknightnotaprincess]

Maybe. I haven't seen any shadows like Loveline yet, and I've only seen Joker gain new personas through hold-ups, and convincing them to become his mask.

[It's only coming here that Shiho even learns of the Velvet Room's existance.]

[fogboundcrow]

It's rather odd how that works.

In the TV world, we gain Personas through Shuffle Times, and the Shadows don't look so similar to Personas.

Then again, we never tried stripping away their masks before.

[willowandoak]

if fuckin jack frost is a persona then a featherman can be

[fogboundcrow]

I'm inclined to agree, even if Jack Frost as a concept long predates the mascot character.

But that's just it. Centuries of folklore as opposed to decades of media...

But I want to believe it's possible.

[willowandoak]

the personas not jack frost the myth tho. its jack frost from all the merch
if it wasnt then he wouldnt look like that

[fogboundcrow]

True enough!

So the question is, how do I go about acquiring a Featherman Persona? Logic dictates that Feather Hawk would be the optimal choice. He's the leader, after all, but Eagle wouldn't be a terrible alternative, given his legacy in the franchise...

Of course, Black Condor has always been an appealing character in his own right.

[Beware, Drake. You have unlocked his special interest.]

[willowandoak]

hawk or eagle def
idk, dont ppl just go into the metaverse and fight shadows until they find one they like

[fogboundcrow]

Or you get Shuffle Time in the TV world and Tartarus.

Either way, I've yet to see Personas for either. Perhaps I'll need a way to lure them out...

closed to sunflowren

[lakebrat]

No? What gave you that idea?

[Let's think, Frog, maybe it was watching you?]

[minipancake]

In the kitchen, Wagtail looks up from his phone, eyes shining. "That would be cool."

[fogboundcrow]

Raven looks to him with a smirk. "Wouldn't it? And imagine discovering a Persona no one has even obtained before..."

Oh, this is tempting. Perhaps he should make it his mission.

[minipancake]

He sets down the spray cream, which he was liberally applying to their sandwiches.

"No, you're losing me now. If Feather Hawk can be a Persona, someone must have him already. He's just that good."

Of course.

[fogboundcrow]

"Or perhaps you're the chosen one. Perhaps you will awaken to Feather Hawk as a symbol of your new path..."

He can believe, okay? He'll believe for Wagtail.

[minipancake]

"Really?" Oh no, look at those wide eyes. Even wolf Wagtail didn't have such big eyes. But he shakes his head.

"Honestly, I don't know what I'll get. I don't think I'll get Robin Hood or Loki. Too much is weird now."

He looks thoughtful. Maybe he should talk to Sagiri-san after all.

[fogboundcrow]

"I'm sure whatever you get will be impressive in its own right."

Here, he'll even get off the couch and move closer. "A Persona is a reflection of yourself, after all."

[youngestdawn]

"Obscene" personas? Why would there be personas like that? Obscene?

Are they fat?

[fogboundcrow]

[Oh dear lord. Akira-kun's innocence is on the line!]

Well, yes. There are some rather rotund Personas.

But I mean... inappropriate. Not safe for the eyes of innocent children.

[youngestdawn]

Why are children so special to you?

[fogboundcrow]

Because it's important for children to be safe, happy, and untainted by the darkness in this world.

And you are very special.

[youngestdawn]

Why?

What happens if they're...not?

[fogboundcrow]

I believe every child deserves to be loved and be special to someone.

But it's all right if they aren't completely untainted. It's never their fault. I just want to help keep them from things that might hurt them.