Open to Investigators

[shiroganeheir]

I cannot be the only person who is worried about PSYCHE-net, can I? I have no problems with androids or robots, however there is just something unsettling about this that I cannot put my finger on. We need to keep a close watch on this so-called beta situation.

Also, is anyone else suspicious about this... entity? I am beginning to wonder if we are encountering another one of our infamous Trumps. The Lovers comes to mind. Any thoughts?

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[seestheworld]

No, that's right. Or it was - I think it changed at the end.

[morbirdinterest]

I suppose that's all we can do for now... Though I do wonder: would PSYCHEnet being one of the Trumps fit the pattern of Trump appearances prior to this jaunt?

[shiroganeheir]

I do not know what happened with the Fool when it appeared, however, Sun and Moon appeared as masked dancers at a masquerade ball. Moon had a silver theme, and Sun gold.

I did personally speak to both of them.

[shiroganeheir]

Ah. Understood.

I did not know Arcana could change, but it would make sense.

[shiroganeheir]

Yes. I believe it would be helpful to have Investigators join as many factions and clubs as possible. The more information we have, the better.

[morbirdinterest]

Hmm... Appearing as part of the world...interacting with natives and investigators as part of the world... It's a small sample of data, but based on those two examples it seems like the Lovers acting as PSYCHEnet would be par for the course.

[zerothtohero]

I certainly will, if I can be of any aid. I am, by the way, Daneel Olivaw.

[shiroganeheir]

I am Naoto Shirogane. It is good to meet you, Olivaw-san.

If you wish to find me in person at whatever point, I am short and am almost always in a blue hat.

[shiroganeheir]

It is a quite small sample size, however, it does fit the pattern. I cannot say for certain, but it is a possibility.

Those of us who have spoken to Trumps in the past should possibly speak to PSYCHE-net more to see if anything comes of it. However, more might be gotten out of those who have not spoken to Trumps before. It seems that they are looking for allies.

[seestheworld]

Well, the circumstances at the time were kind of... extreme, but yeah.

[shiroganeheir]

In that case, I can understand. From what I know of Arcana, they are quite situational. If one's situation changes, their Arcana can change.

Not that I have heard of this ever happening, but in theory, it is possible.

[seestheworld]

...I can tell you about it sometime if you want. Just... I don't want it to get back to Ken, at least not yet. I'm not sure how different his world is from mine - aside from the part where I'm a guy, I guess - but I'm a lot farther ahead than he is, and I'm not sure what he should or shouldn't know.

[shiroganeheir]

Understood. I would not tell him anyway. His future is his own business, not to mention any possible differences between his reality and yours.

Perhaps in a more comfortable moment when we are not assailed by love every time we turn around.

[zerothtohero]

Please, honorifics are not necessary.

I will keep this offer in mind, and I extend the same offer to you. At present, I am in possession of canine ears and tail and am accompanied by a small gryphon.

[solvethepuzzle]

Indeed. I shall have to make arrangements to do so myself. [He still isn't accustomed to doing his own fieldwork, but this is a school environment and thus something he can navigate somewhat properly. "Somewhat" being a key word. He is not known for his sociability.]

[seestheworld]

Right.

And... right.

By the way, you've seen Ken here, haven't you?

[thirdarrow]

[ Takakage had been quiet throughout the conversation, waiting for a lull in the psychic exchanges to speak. ]

That is very much possible. Though I would not conclude it to be the Lovers just yet. The Empress may be a slim possibility.

Do we know anything about these Trumps?

[shiroganeheir]

Interesting. Why would you say Empress?

I have spoken to two of them personally, and I know... almost nothing. They are the ones who send us on these Jaunts, they seem to have control over Liminal Space, and currently they seem to by laying claim to various Travelers, looking for, as Sun said to me, allies.

[thirdarrow]

Call it a hunch. The arcana may be interpreted that way.

[ In a universe not so far away, one of his alternate timeline selves sneezes. ]

I see. What purpose would it be for?

[shiroganeheir]

Ah. I myself have cat ears and a tiny blue flying mascot that would take more explanation than a telepathic conversation would allow for.

[Her tone is a bit amused.]

[shiroganeheir]

Yes. I spoke to him on the first day, but have not had much chance since. He has... aged up and is Infiltrating. I am attemping to keep an eye on him, but, well, he seems to be doing quite well for himself.

[shiroganeheir]

If you come across any important information, would you please let me know? I am attempting to keep careful notes on the situation.

[shiroganeheir]

Ah. I am aware of a different interpretation, I believe. Interesting.

No one knows why they are doing this. There are indications of some larger plan, however there is no evidence. We have more questions than we have answers.

[zerothtohero]

This is a very peculiar jaunt. I look forward to meeting you in person.

[solvethepuzzle]

As am I. [Because that is what good detectives do, as Naoto well knows. Besides, all the classes besides those for S. Tech control are pathetically boring to him. He already knows these things.]

If there should be need to consult with me in person for any reason, I am five feet, with white hair, currently in possession of rabbit ears and a tail. [He is not amused, though it does not come through in his psychic voice. He rather hopes he will not be stuck with these post-Jaunt. While he doesn't embarrass easily, the features are conspicuous and strange; he does not like them.] I am called Near, but for the purposes of the investigation I answer to the name of Nicholas Beckett.