Rise Kujikawa

Dreamscape Plot

forthecamera — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:51:09 GMT

Dreamscape Plot.

Decided to give it this corny name. Also making a separate post here that I can easily access and edit to keep from going crazy.

The ability: OKAY. First let me surmise Rise's ability again, and clarify a couple things. Rise has the power to show people what they love and/or desire the most. When I say his, I do not mean it solely in a romantic context (but it can be!). It can be any kind of love—romantic, familial, kinship and any kind of desire—your ambitions, your dreams, your goals, that cute dress you saw in the shop window. It can be incredibly simple, or incredibly complex, and of course it can be more than one thing.

The illusions are incredibly complex, touching on all the senses so this will feel very real to them. If they happen to eat a meal while in their dream, they will both taste it and feel full. They will feel the sun on their skin, they will be able to talk to any people who appear in their dream and interact with them in whatever way they wish.

During this plot people will need to be within a certain parameter of Rise. I'm not going to play any exact limits on the distance, but the way it works is that the moment they step within a certain distance of her they will be completely immersed in it. If they get away from her, or if she gets away from them, then it will be broken. Already have the volunteer who will take Rise down and we will be discussing how else they might be able to break it so for the rest of you, this is the only way. When the illusions break is completely up to you. Either they get far enough away, or it will break on its own, eventually when Rise is taken down.

The 3 ways we can do this:

The first one is the easiest. We handwave it. Your characters are in the illusion only as long as they are within a certain vicinity of Rise. This means that if your character moves out of it, or if Rise moves away from them, it will be broken. Please note, however, that the 'people' in their dreams will probably try to keep them inside for as long as possible. So if you want, you can just assume it happened, and participate in the event in any other ways, and just react to it or have those memories for a later point.

You can write it all out yourself, like a fanfic. You control everything that happens, the setting, all the people that come into it. Another fairly simple one.
Lastly and this is where we start getting into slightly tricky ground, but I think this might be the most fun! If certain characters appear in your person's dream, others can play them. For example, lets say I did something with Mulan. Some of the people who might be part of Mulan's dream would be Mushu, Kurapika, and Toph. I'd ask their respective players if they would be interested in playing out this scene with me. If so, then we could discuss how it goes, and log it out together!

For you guys I can also serve as a sort of GM if you want me to (but it's not necessary by any means, in fact I'd prefer it only if you really need me xD). By this I mean I can dictate setting/certain events that happen/random NPCs, what have ye.

If you decide to go with this option, please remember that some people might not be up for it! Especially since there will be certain things that they have to keep in mind since they will be playing your character's 'dream' version or theirs, not their actual characters. Which brings us to the next bit!

Dream People: This is for those people who will be playing dream versions of their characters!

There are two primary things you should keep in mind. The first is while the illusion is meant to capture them very well for realism, its primary purpose is still to cater to the wishes of the dreamer. Therefore if a situation comes in which it is either ICness or what will make the person happy, the dream version would go with the latter which might of course tip the person off to the fact that there is something wrong.

They will also do what they can to try and keep in the person in the illusion as possible. Therefore if the dreamer starts moving away from the vicinity in which they will be affected by the illusion, they will try to keep them in!

Nightmares: Happy illusions are Rise's default. Her aim is to trap people in their perfect world because they are stupid and do not know what is best for them, and she is the only person who can give them what they want so you should all love her and not think she is creepy at all. HOWEVER. She is capable of any sort of illusion if she really wants to, so if you would rather take a darker route and instead give people what they fear/hate the most then that can be arranged as well! All the above rules apply.

IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PLEASE REPLY TO THIS POST SO WE CAN PLAN OUT EVERYTHING THAT WE NEED TO. You can also bring in people who might be interest in play Dream!Characters so you guys can work out whatever you want.

Thanks guys <3 If you have anymore questions please feel free to ask!

Info I Need: First, which method are you using? Handwaving, writing, or logging it out.

If it is any of the first two then have at it, no need for me to know what is happening, but I'd still like you to comment here just so I know that they were under Rise's influence. If you are doing the third however, additional info I'd like is.

Who are the characters involved? Would you need me to NPC any of them? And would you like me to serve as a GM. Remember, if you don't want me in and just want to use Rise as a catalyst THAT IS PERFECTLY A-OK. But if you do want me in it somehow I will need info so I know what I am doing and am not just derping around.

HEY LADIES

forthecamera — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:17:44 GMT

Wow so uh.

Quite literally months ago, hell maybe bordering on a year by now Taiwan and Rise talked about doing an all-girls night out. Other events kept popping up, or I kept forgetting but I still think that it would be a pretty fun and awesome thing to do.

So basically consider this a planning post! Since then Rise has also mentioned it to Yoko so I think that maybe the three of them can organize something. I wanted to talk to you two first about it before posting a plotting post on the OOC comm (especially since I already made a plotting post for something else).

I'm thinking that most of it could maybe be held at Northern Lights? They could move stuff around, set up a TV and other stuff, maybe a karaoke machine? They could visit a bunch of other places too like the bar (and once the youngins are all settled in back at NE the older ladies can go to red district places if they so desire xD).

So what sorta stuff would you guys like to see? When do you think would be a good time to do it? Anything you can think of!

Northern Lights

forthecamera — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:50:11 GMT

Northern Lights

Basic Information

Northern Lights is an International Restaurant first set up by Matthew Williams [Canada] (maplezen). When he was returned home by BREW he left it in the care of his then partner, Rise Kujikawa.

It is located in the Inner Shopping Distract in building C3 and looks like this (1, 2, 3) on the outside. On the inside it looks like this (1, 2, 3, 4.)

The restaurant is middle class, thus affordable to most, and homely, but of good quality. Every other week it represents a different country and offers different foods and is decorated according to that country.

Reservations can be made if you want to take a group of people there for privacy and good food.

I'd like to work here!

If you are interested in working here, please check the list below to see what positions are open. This may be subject to change as people leave or as the restaurant grows.

Managers [2/2] - One daytime and one nighttime manager to oversee and supervise. They won't be working all the time as Rise will fill in for this position as its needed. Need to be good with people, good with money, and good at running things--if they want to still do other things (like perform, cook, etc) that is fine.
Waitresses/Waiters [4/7] [Uniforms] - Seating customers, taking orders and making sure the customer gets everything they want and need. Tips belong to whoever served the table. Also functions as busboys/girls. Please be good with people.
Cooks [3/5] - Must be very familiar with cooking many and lots of things! Must work well under pressure and not inclined to spit in food please.
Bartenders [1/3] - Must be familiar with serving and making drinks. Must have restraint enough to not drink it all while working and be okay with late nights. Preferable if you were over the age of 18.
Entertainment [2/3] - singing and performing for the customers.

To work here, please contact Rise Kujikawa

I'd Like to Make a Reservation.

Contact Rise Kujikawa for any reservationas.

Current Employees
Owner: Rise Kujikawa
Manager: Eiríkur Ragnarsson (Iceland)
Sanae Hanekoma

Waitresses/Waiters: Alfred F. Jones (America)
Ange Ushiromiya
Rikku
Raenef
Cooks:
Yao Wong (China)
Rapunzel
Eclipse
Bartenders: Alejandro Perez (Cuba)
Entertainment: Kurt Hummel
Sheryl

Application for queenofheartsrp

forthecamera — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:08:24 GMT

Player Information
Name: Emely
Personal Journal: wishingforvilla
Contact Info: Email: ringcampana | plurk: calledvertigo
Other Characters: N/A

Character Information
Name: Rise Kujikawa
Source Canon: Persona 4
Age: 15
Role In Canon: Main Character / Battle Support. Rise is part of the Investigation Team, but unlike the other members she is nonplayable.
Justification: N/A
History: Wiki Link

Personality: Rise Kujikawa is a girl of many faces, albeit unintentionally since even she isn't sure who she is.

One the surface she is cheerful, flirtatious, and for lack of a better term, a 'girly girl'. She likes attention, likes to play and be active, and is friendly with just about everyone. She loves spicy food, likes fashion, and is very concerned with her appearance. Sometimes she can be selfish and petty, but usually about things that don't matter. She has mounds of energy and can come off as rather air-headed at times, but she isn't truly.

As a Japanese teen idol she is forced to act in a very particular way. This 'way' is a greatly exaggerated version of her surface personality, and may indeed be responsible for the existence of that surface personality entirely. Rise has been working as an idol for a very long time doing commercials, singing, and she was even in line to star in a movie before she quit. Despite being new she gained popularity quite quickly which was something she had desired for a long time, but as she says, the person everyone liked was Risette (as she is called in her role) not Rise. This combined with the stress of the fast-paced life instilled her with a great degree of depression and bitterness, and made her decide to quit.

In truth Rise can actually be quite shy. Not quiet in the typical sense that people think of shy. She is always willing to say hi to a person and talk and hang out with them, but it is almost always under the guise of a personality that she thinks they would most like, and rarely ever her genuine self. The reason she went into the business was in part to escape the large amounts of bullying she endured in school due to said shyness. She was also very weak-willed and a bit of a pushover since she came from a very strict family, with parents who weren't the most caring. She has her moments of being incredibly quiet and reserved—particularly when she is troubled by something, but when around others she tries to keep on a smile nonetheless. Rise alters her personality a lot to try and fit that of whomever she is with—even when she joins the team she says "Well, I know i sounded gloomy and all from stress, so... I-I thought you might not like me that way..."

While she isn't the brightest bulb when it comes to academics, and her impulsiveness can land her in more than one sticky spot, she isn't stupid, and one almost uncomfortable talent of hers is her ability to read others. This probably explains the nature of her Persona, Himeko/Kanzeon, but Rise has a particular knack for understanding others, and how they feel. This may have sprung from the countless types of people her job has forced her to meet, or perhaps from that fact that as a lonely child all she could ever do was observe others. Probably a combination of both.

As the representative of the Lovers Arcana, Rise is, unsurprisingly, a very loving person. She is very open-minded and forgiving; sure she'll have her childish bouts of anger towards a person, but they go as easily as they come. It's very hard for her not to like a person, or at least be curious and sympathetic with them. Despite her problems and the nastiness she has endured from many other people both due to her nature and status, she is a genuinely optimistic person and holds faith in many people. As Risette she used her status to help awareness campaigns, so she could be considered a bit of a humanitarian as well.

Like most of the other main characters of Persona 4, Rise had to face her shadow, that is, the warped and exaggerated manifestation of that which she represses. The world her shadow created was a strip club named the Marukyu Revue, and her shadow wore nothing more than a skimpy yellow bikini and threatened to 'bare it all'. She said "I'm sick of being some airhead cliche who chokes down everything she'd fed and takes it all with a smile." Her shadow's desire to strip was Rise's desire to strip away her fake personality so that people could see who she really was, something that she had been unable to do because of her job and her shyness.

Abilities: In the game, Rise is a 'support' character. Like the other main characters she has a Persona, which is the strength of a person given physical form. Unlike the others, her Persona is not one that can fight. It lends her the ability, however, to be able to sense and analyze everything around her. These abilities allow her to find people, to figure out their strengths, weaknesses, and abilities, how they are feeling both physically and emotionally. It allows her to find objects as well, and easily maneuver her way around things as if they can already see all possible paths before her, and lastly she can heal.

Disregarding her Persona, Rise's strongest asset is probably her ability to read others. Personas are born from people, and it is this ability of her that gives Kanzeon her strategic nature. As an idol Rise is required to be able to give people what they want. Especially for someone her age she has an impeccable sense of empathy, despite it seeming contrary at times.

Sample: Sample and Sample 2 from soul_campaign

CR Threads.

forthecamera — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:22:32 GMT

All recorded interactions.

Events

forthecamera — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:06:39 GMT

June 1 2009
First batch of recruits arrive in Death City

June 3 2009
Witches attack the city, 3 casualties on part of the recruits, numerous on Shibusen.

June 8 2009
Instructional classes for recruits began.

June 16 2009
Strange storm incurred by Witches. Left behind strange symbols around the city.

June 23rd 2009
Combat training sessions began, led by Germany and others.

June 25th 2009
Adachi is announced as a killer.

July 10th 2009
Strange sandstorm hits, believed again to have been the work of Witches.

July 16th 2009
Adachi ushers forth a strange fog which summons Shadows of people and Kishin eggs.

July 22nd 2009
Adachi has become a Kishin or large proportions. Finally taken down by Shibusen and recruits, his soul is used to create a new barrier for the city.

July 27th 2009
Crane begins his attacks on people, using fear gas.

August 10th 2009
Crane is finally caught.

August 15th 2009
Arrival of the Nocturne Bazaar for three days.

August 22nd 2009
Mission to rescue Marie from witch holding goes underway. City is attacked by a storm of mutant frogs. Crane escaped.

August 29th 2009
Missions are officially opened up to recruits.

August 31st 2009
Kishin Asura attacks Death City unleashing a Madness Wavelength. The first of a string of disappearances begins with Yuu Kanda, Shibuya Yuuri, Miranda Lotto and Winry Rockbell.

September 2nd 2009
Shibusen begins their search for those who are missing.

September 8 2009
The Watch if instated.

September 14 2009
Shibusen holds second BREW viewing. Flood begins later in the day and lasts for two days.

September 17 2009
Disappearances continue.

September 23rd 2009
Sand constructs are found to be the reason for the disappearances. Creatures that capture people and drag them out somewhere.

September 24th 2009
Large attack on the city by sand constructs.

September 26th 2009
City is attacked again, this time constructs aim to kill. Some Witches involved. They attempt to kill Spirit but he is saved by the first four who disappeared. These four apparently wound up ten years in the future, and were able to provide information as to what the Witches have been planning, and where the kidnapped victims were taken.

October 1st 2009
Shibusen takes its first offensive. They rescue those who have been kidnapped, and destroy one of Witch's factory.

October 3rd 2009
Oktoberfest is held.

October 8 2009
Clovis hosts a celebration.

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June 1 2009
First batch of recruits arrive in Death City

June 3 2009
Witches attack the city, 3 casualties on part of the recruits, numerous on Shibusen.

June 8 2009
Instructional classes for recruits began.

June 16 2009
Strange storm incurred by Witches. Left behind strange symbols around the city.

June 23rd 2009
Combat training sessions began, led by Germany and others.

June 25th 2009
Adachi is <a href="http://community.livejournal.com/soul_campaign/94285.html">announced as a killer.

July 10th 2009
<a href="http://community.livejournal.com/soul_ooc/103766.html">Strange sandstorm hits</a>, believed again to have been the work of Witches.

July 16th 2009 
Adachi ushers forth a strange fog which summons Shadows of people and Kishin eggs.

July 22nd 2009
Adachi has become a Kishin or large proportions. Finally taken down by Shibusen and recruits, his soul is used to create a new barrier for the city.

July 27th 2009
Crane begins his attacks on people, using fear gas.

August 10th 2009
Crane is finally caught.

August 15th 2009
Arrival of the Nocturne Bazaar for three days.

August 22nd 2009
Mission to rescue Marie from witch holding goes underway. City is attacked by a storm of mutant frogs. Crane escaped.

August 29th 2009
Missions are officially opened up to recruits.

August 31st 2009
Kishin Asura attacks Death City unleashing a Madness Wavelength. The first of a string of disappearances begins with Yuu Kanda, Shibuya Yuuri, Miranda Lotto and Winry Rockbell.

September 2nd 2009
Shibusen begins their search for those who are missing.

September 8 2009
The Watch if instated.

September 14 2009
Shibusen holds second BREW viewing. Flood begins later in the day and lasts for two days.

September 17 2009
Disappearances continue.

September 23rd 2009
Sand constructs are found to be the reason for the disappearances. Creatures that capture people and drag them out somewhere.

September 24th 2009
Large attack on the city by sand constructs.

September 26th 2009
City is attacked again, this time constructs aim to kill. Some Witches involved. They attempt to kill Spirit but he is saved by the first four who disappeared. These four apparently wound up ten years in the future, and were able to provide information as to what the Witches have been planning, and where the kidnapped victims were taken.

October 1st 2009
Shibusen takes its first offensive. They rescue those who have been kidnapped, and destroy one of Witch's factory.

October 3rd 2009
Oktoberfest is held.

October 8 2009
Clovis hosts a celebration.

Other

forthecamera — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:01:32 GMT

This will include a link to events, ic directory, and maybe an IC person seeking so and so for partnerships?

Kishin & Witches

forthecamera — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:00:09 GMT

What is a Kishin?

A Kishin is a super-natural and powerful being, created when a human soul has fed on the souls of a large number of innocent people. Kishin themselves are rare, and as of now there are none in existence. Shibusen aims to prevent the creation of any Kishin, for they hold god-like power. They are not to be confused with Kishin Eggs.

What is a Kishin Egg?

A Kishin Egg is something that is on its way to being a Kishin, but has yet to reach it. People who have murdered and eaten the souls of other humans, and have become addicted to them. These people lose all aspects of humanity, even the ability to think as one. They are rather common, but still dangerous.

What are Witches?

It is important to note that Witches in this world, are not exactly the same as Witches in other worlds. If you are a Witch wherever you came from, you have nothing to fear.

Witches, as defined here in this world are women with great magical power, who are effected by something called the Sway of Magic. This means that their magic is something that they are instinctively driven to use in accordance to its nature. Since most magic is offensive, this turns them into people who seek to kill and destroy. There are very few exceptions, but those who do not bring harm to others, and not hunted down.

All Witches it seem have an animal association.

Notable Witches

Arachne - Spider Witch - Deceased.

Considered a traitor to her people, Arachne was the one who created the first Weapon by fusing a human soul, a witch soul, and a weapon. Her motives were unclear, but she aided in the evolution of Kishin Eggs as well.

Eruka - Frog Witch

Assisted in the aid of Kishin Asura's revival, and lackey to Medusa. Still at large, though believed to be responsible for the recent rain of mutant frogs, and Crane's escape.

<lj-cut text="Kishin & Witches">What is a Kishin?

A Kishin is a super-natural and powerful being, created when a human soul has fed on the souls of a large number of innocent people. Kishin themselves are rare, and as of now there are none in existence. Shibusen aims to prevent the creation of any Kishin, for they hold god-like power. They are not to be confused with Kishin Eggs.

What is a Kishin Egg?

A Kishin Egg is something that is on its way to being a Kishin, but has yet to reach it. People who have murdered and eaten the souls of other humans, and have become addicted to them. These people lose all aspects of humanity, even the ability to think as one. They are rather common, but still dangerous.

What are Witches?

It is important to note that Witches in this world, are not exactly the same as Witches in other worlds. If you are a Witch wherever you came from, you have nothing to fear.

Witches, as defined here in this world are women with great magical power, who are effected by something called the Sway of Magic. This means that their magic is something that they are instinctively driven to use in accordance to its nature. Since most magic is offensive, this turns them into people who seek to kill and destroy. There are very few exceptions, but those who do not bring harm to others, and not hunted down.

All Witches it seem have an animal association.

Notable Witches

Arachne - Spider Witch - Deceased.

Considered a traitor to her people, Arachne was the one who created the first Weapon by fusing a human soul, a witch soul, and a weapon. Her motives were unclear, but she aided in the evolution of Kishin Eggs as well.

Eruka - Frog Witch

Assisted in the aid of Kishin Asura's revival, and lackey to Medusa. Still at large, though believed to be responsible for the recent rain of mutant frogs, and Crane's escape.

Demon Tools & BREW

forthecamera — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:59:19 GMT

What is a Demon Tool?

Ascribing a particular definition to a demon tool is rather difficult, since some are simply machines whereas others are sentient beings. The best I can say is that they are an artifact that somehow meshes science and magic to achieve things otherwise impossible. Most were created by a man named Eibon.

What are some demon tools?

The first and most important is a machine we are all familiar with--BREW. Others include the Morality Manipulation Machine, and Weapons themselves fall under this category. There are a number of others, but as of now I am not aware of them.

Who is Eibon?

This is a question I cannot answer, there is very little information on him other than he was a scientist and friend of the deceased Shinigami.

What is BREW

BREW is the most powerful of all the demon tools, and currently in Shibusen's possession. It has the capability of granting one wish, no matter how great. Unfortunately the ways it does so can be rather roundabout, and it can only grant one wish at a time which is why we're all here in this situation. Shibusen occasionally holds BREW viewings so that you can see it for yourself.

What is a Demon Tool?

Ascribing a particular definition to a demon tool is rather difficult, since some are simply machines whereas others are sentient beings. The best I can say is that they are an artifact that somehow meshes science and magic to achieve things otherwise impossible. Most were created by a man named Eibon.

What are some demon tools?

The first and most important is a machine we are all familiar with--BREW. Others include the Morality Manipulation Machine, and Weapons themselves fall under this category. There are a number of others, but as of now I am not aware of them.

Who is Eibon?

This is a question I cannot answer, there is very little information on him other than he was a scientist and friend of the deceased Shinigami.

What is BREW

BREW is the most powerful of all the demon tools, and currently in Shibusen's possession. It has the capability of granting one wish, no matter how great. Unfortunately the ways it does so can be rather roundabout, and it can only grant one wish at a time which is why we're all here in this situation. Shibusen occasionally holds BREW viewings so that you can see it for yourself.

Meisters, Weapons & Partnerships [Text]

forthecamera — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:50:05 GMT

What are Meisters and Weapons?

Weapons, capitalized, are people who have the ability to transform into weapons. They can be any sort of weapon, and sometimes not conventional ones. Meisters are people who can wield them and have unique abilities that stem from their soul. These people train at Shibusen.

More about Meisters

As aforementioned, Meisters are the primary combatants of Shibusen. This does not necessarily mean that all Meisters are experienced fighters, it's hard to say exactly what it is that makes a person a Meister or a Weapon, if there really is a pattern at all.

All people who become Meisters gain a special ability. Some of this abilities are active, where the Meister must actually call upon the ability, while others are passive and simply something that their soul radiates. The passive ones are a lot more difficult to be figured out, so if you have yet to find your ability or trigger it, most likely it is a passive one.

If you are a Meister looking for training, our current trainers are: Japan and Ping for beginners, and Germany and Italy for those a little more experienced.

More about Weapons

Weapons are those who can transform into weapons. Swords, guns, bows, whips, whatever you can think of. Weapons can also be objects, or unconventional such as a veil, ribbon, or ring. Weapons that are like this usually have special abilities.

Transforming is a tricky thing, especially since you don't know what your form might be beforehand. For those who are looking for help in changing you can contact me or Spirit.

What are Death Scythes?

Death Scythes are the evolved forms of Weapons. They are much stronger than regular Weapons, and are formed when they have collected 99 Kishin Egg souls, and one Witch soul.

Concerning Souls

The power of ones Soul is something greatly emphasized here in Shibusen. If you've been reading everything you will already know that powers you may have had back home would be useless here against our enemies, as are regular weapons. It is the combined power of two or more souls that can defeat a Kishin Egg or Witch.

What is Resonation?

Resonation is what occurs when two or more souls match wavelengths. Resonation is what is used to fight against our enemies, and when two people resonate well, then they can form a partnership.

Partnerships

Partnerships are pretty self-explanatory. It's when a Meister and Weapon decide to form a team together. Parternships are highly encouraged, but not very easy to make. Whether a parternship can work or not depends solely on how well the two people resonate, and that's not simply a matter of getting along well. People who are best friends may not be able to resonate, while those who dislike each other can. In the end, the best way to put it, is how well the two understand each other, and it could very well boil down to a trial and error experience.

If people do not match and try to resonate the results could be bad. It may just be as simple as the Weapon feeling very heavy, and a sense of discomfort in both, but it could be as bad as causing both people pain, and even burning one another.

While not encouraged, it's plausible for two Weapons or two Meisters to resonate, however it can never reach the same height as between a Weapon and a Meister.

Wielding more than one Weapon at the same time is something incredibly difficult, and I believe only possible if the Weapons are twins or something similar.

Once people become partners they are allowed to move from the Casualty Communal to Death City Heights.

How do I find a partner?

It may happen on its own. If you find someone here you get on with, or someone from your world it is good to give resonation a try. Being a hermit will do little to help your chances. Get together are often hosted purely for the purpose of helping people find partners, but if you really desperate to find one please do not hesitate to contact me. Shibusen also has a record of all unpartnered Weapons and Meisters but it never hurts to ask on the network.

<lj-cut text="Meisters, Weapons, & Partnerships">What are Meisters and Weapons?

Weapons, capitalized, are people who have the ability to transform into weapons. They can be any sort of weapon, and sometimes not conventional ones. Meisters are people who can wield them and have unique abilities that stem from their soul. These people train at Shibusen.

More about Meisters

As aforementioned, Meisters are the primary combatants of Shibusen. This does not necessarily mean that all Meisters are experienced fighters, it's hard to say exactly what it is that makes a person a Meister or a Weapon, if there really is a pattern at all.

All people who become Meisters gain a special ability. Some of this abilities are active, where the Meister must actually call upon the ability, while others are passive and simply something that their soul radiates. The passive ones are a lot more difficult to be figured out, so if you have yet to find your ability or trigger it, most likely it is a passive one.

If you are a Meister looking for training, our current trainers are: Japan and Ping for beginners, and Germany and Italy for those a little more experienced.

More about Weapons

Weapons are those who can transform into weapons. Swords, guns, bows, whips, whatever you can think of. Weapons can also be objects, or unconventional such as a veil, ribbon, or ring. Weapons that are like this usually have special abilities.

Transforming is a tricky thing, especially since you don't know what your form might be beforehand. For those who are looking for help in changing you can contact <a href="http://forthecamera.livejournal.com/">me</a> or <a href="http://daddyscythe.livejournal.com/1069.html">Spirit</a>.

What are Death Scythes?

Death Scythes are the evolved forms of Weapons. They are much stronger than regular Weapons, and are formed when they have collected 99 Kishin Egg souls, and one Witch soul.

Concerning Souls

The power of ones Soul is something greatly emphasized here in Shibusen. If you've been reading everything you will already know that powers you may have had back home would be useless here against our enemies, as are regular weapons. It is the combined power of two or more souls that can defeat a Kishin Egg or Witch.

What is Resonation?

Resonation is what occurs when two or more souls match wavelengths. Resonation is what is used to fight against our enemies, and when two people resonate well, then they can form a partnership.

Partnerships

Partnerships are pretty self-explanatory. It's when a Meister and Weapon decide to form a team together. Parternships are highly encouraged, but not very easy to make. Whether a parternship can work or not depends solely on how well the two people resonate, and that's not simply a matter of getting along well. People who are best friends may not be able to resonate, while those who dislike each other can. In the end, the best way to put it, is how well the two understand each other, and it could very well boil down to a trial and error experience.

If people do not match and try to resonate the results could be bad. It may just be as simple as the Weapon feeling very heavy, and a sense of discomfort in both, but it could be as bad as causing both people pain, and even burning one another.

While not encouraged, it's plausible for two Weapons or two Meisters to resonate, however it can never reach the same height as between a Weapon and a Meister.

Wielding more than one Weapon at the same time is something incredibly difficult, and I believe only possible if the Weapons are twins or something similar.

Once people become partners they are allowed to move from the Casualty Communal to Death City Heights.

How do I find a partner?

It may happen on its own. If you find someone here you get on with, or someone from your world it is good to give resonation a try. Being a hermit will do little to help your chances. Get together are often hosted purely for the purpose of helping people find partners, but if you really desperate to find one please do not hesitate to contact <a href="http://forthecamera.livejournal.com/">me</a>. Shibusen also has a record of all unpartnered Weapons and Meisters but it never hurts to ask on the network.

Inbox

forthecamera — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:15:43 GMT

Hello! You have reached the inbox of Rise Kujikawa.

As one of four the the longest recruits here I know quite a bit about this world and Shibusen now, so if you have any questions and are unable to get in contact with the staff, feel free to leave me a question here and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

I'm also available for any Weapons who are having trouble transforming. If you would like some assistance, I am more than glad to provide it.

Lastly, I remember everyone who has come and gone here, so if you would like to know if anyone from your world is here, I can tell you that too.

This World [Text]

forthecamera — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:13:36 GMT

What is this world?

This world is called Earth for those of you unfamiliar with it. Here is a basic map.

How is it different from my Earth?

If you ARE from Earth, this question might be a little tougher. Since I don't know what your world is like, I'll try to point out the most prominent traits of this world. First are the existence of many creatures of lore such as Witches, were wolves, zombies, etc. The library has a lot of information on these.

Most unique are Meisters and Weapons.

What are Meisters and Weapons?

Weapons, capitalized, are people who have the ability to transform into weapons. They can be any sort of weapon, and sometimes not conventional ones. Meisters are people who can wield them and have unique abilities that stem from their soul. These people train at Shibusen.

What is Shibusen?

Shibusen is a global organization. It is a technical school for Weapons and Meisters where it teaches and trains them in their ability. They are the primary force against Witches and Kishin Eggs and keepers of peace in this world.

Who runs Shibusen?

The current Shinigami, Kid, due to the passing of his father a few months ago. There are many members of the staff who also help run it, and you can get in contact with them using the mirrors on the back of your communicator.

I don't know how to use this communicator!

You should have been giving a small pamphlet with your communicator. This is a manual. If you didn't, or if you lost it, take a look here.

What's the technology of this world like?

Again, depending on where you are from the technology of this world can either be very advanced or very primitive. If you have trouble understanding or adjusting to it feel free to contact me, or ask over the network. There are plenty of people willing to help.

Pertaining other recruits

As you are probably figuring out BREW is bringing people from all sorts of different worlds and times. You will meet many people here who are of your species, and other races. Some may be ones you have never imagined, some may be species that are mythological where you come from. In case like that they may follow your lore, or not. This isn't so much a question I suppose as a heads up.

You will probably find many surprises in this place.

<lj-cut text="This World">What is this world?

This world is called Earth for those of you unfamiliar with it. <a href="http://maps-world.cn/map/world_map.GIF">Here</a> is a basic map.

How is it different from my Earth?

If you ARE from Earth, this question might be a little tougher. Since I don't know what your world is like, I'll try to point out the most prominent traits of this world. First are the existence of many creatures of lore such as Witches, were wolves, zombies, etc. The library has a lot of information on these.

Most unique are Meisters and Weapons.

What are Meisters and Weapons?

What is Shibusen?

Shibusen is a global organization. It is a technical school for Weapons and Meisters where it teaches and trains them in their ability. They are the primary force against Witches and Kishin Eggs and keepers of peace in this world.

Who runs Shibusen?

The current Shinigami, Kid, due to the passing of his father a few months ago. There are many members of the staff who also help run it, and you can get in contact with them using the mirrors on the back of your communicator.

I don't know how to use this communicator!

You should have been giving a small pamphlet with your communicator. This is a manual. If you didn't, or if you lost it, take a look <a href="http://soul-mods.livejournal.com/16134.html">here</a>.

What's the technology of this world like?

Again, depending on where you are from the technology of this world can either be very advanced or very primitive. If you have trouble understanding or adjusting to it feel free to contact me, or ask over the network. There are plenty of people willing to help.

Pertaining other recruits

As you are probably figuring out BREW is bringing people from all sorts of different worlds and times. You will meet many people here who are of your species, and other races. Some may be ones you have never imagined, some may be species that are mythological where you come from. In case like that they may follow your lore, or not. This isn't so much a question I suppose as a heads up.

You will probably find many surprises in this place.

The Basics [Text]

forthecamera — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:47:54 GMT

Where are we?

You are in Death City, Nevada, United States, Earth. To some of you, some of these names may sound familiar, to others, not at all. That is because this is a different world than the one you come from, a different planet. It sounds crazy, but it is true. Even for those of you who come from Earth, this isn't the Earth that you know so don't expect to just hop in a car or plane, go to where you live, and expect to find your home.

The current year here is 2009.

Why are we here?

This is a world currently in conflict. There are creatures known as Kishin Eggs, and Witches who are looking to destroy it and plunge it into darkness. The war against them has taken a turn for the worse, and in order to help a powerful machine called BREW acted on its own. It has been recruiting people from other worlds and other times and bringing them here to help with the effort. Unfortunately until the war is over, the process can't be reversed.

Other times?

Yes. You may find people here that you know, but they may not come from the exact same time as you. For example it may have been June for you when you were brought here, but for others it may have been August. It's a strange phenomena because even with this discrepancy a 'you' will still be there, so people may not notice your absence, or they yours. The easiest way I can think to explain this is that people exist in different timelines which aren't all directly related to one another--that, or perhaps there are many worlds which follow the same history as one another.

Wait, what?

Sometimes parallels of people appear who have lived different histories. To give a rather mundane example let's say Jeff had a job opportunity. He took it and ended up being a billionaire. It's possible that one day a Jeff might appear who decided not to take up that opportunity and ended up a homeless bum instead. The differences can be very small, or very big, and can lead to utterly different histories so don't take it personally if someone you know might not recognize you. It's possible they just have yet to meet you--but also possible they will never meet you in their own world.

So it might be possible that several worlds that DO follow a similar history exist.

...what.

Oh I don't know, I'm not a quantum physicist.

I want to go home

As does everyone, unfortunately that isn't up to anyone here, Shibusen included. Only BREW can return home, and BREW pretty much has a mind of its own. The best we know is that it can grant one wish at a time, so the first one has to be completed before a new one can be made. That means until the war is over, we're stuck here.

I don't want to fight in this war

You don't have to. Shibusen provides everyone who comes here with everything they need. You can live peacefully in the city. If you still want to help, but just not fight, there are plenty of other opportunities such as working in the clinics, helping newcomers get settled, and various other jobs in the city.

If you want to help at the clinic contact Winry Rockbell or John Watson.

If you want to help at the Detective Agency contact Miles Edgeworth, Near, or Light Yagami

There is also the Watch run by Roy Mustang.

What happened to my powers/weapons and why?

Consider them temporarily confiscated by BREW. Some of you may have special powers in your world but they would be impotent here. You may be the most powerful mage, martial artists, whatever where you come from but then you are just a dime a dozen here. Seems a lot of people seem to have some extravagant history from saving their world, to being the strongest where they come from, to even fighting Gods.

The enemies here can only be effectively beaten by one thing--resonation, which I will go into further in a different section.

Is it possible to get my powers back?

As far as I am aware there is no way to permanently get your powers back. There is a phenomena called the Madness Wavelength in this world that if you are exposed too will temporarily return a small portion of your powers (I imagine the more exposure you get, the more of your powers return) but as implied it also makes you go insane for the duration of the exposure. Other side effects include increased resonation.

Other than that, no.

<lj-cut text="Basics">Where are we?

You are in Death City, Nevada, United States, Earth. To some of you, some of these names may sound familiar, to others, not at all. That is because this is a different world than the one you come from, a different planet. It sounds crazy, but it is true. Even for those of you who come from Earth, this isn't the Earth that you know so don't expect to just hop in a car or plane, go to where you live, and expect to find your home.

The current year here is 2009.

Why are we here?

This is a world currently in conflict. There are creatures known as Kishin Eggs, and Witches who are looking to destroy it and plunge it into darkness. The war against them has taken a turn for the worse, and in order to help a powerful machine called BREW acted on its own. It has been recruiting people from other worlds and other times and bringing them here to help with the effort. Unfortunately until the war is over, the process can't be reversed.

Other times?

Yes. You may find people here that you know, but they may not come from the exact same time as you. For example it may have been June for you when you were brought here, but for others it may have been August. It's a strange phenomena because even with this discrepancy a 'you' will still be there, so people may not notice your absence, or they yours. The easiest way I can think to explain this is that people exist in different timelines which aren't all directly related to one another--that, or perhaps there are many worlds which follow the same history as one another.

Wait, what?

Sometimes parallels of people appear who have lived different histories. To give a rather mundane example let's say Jeff had a job opportunity. He took it and ended up being a billionaire. It's possible that one day a Jeff might appear who decided not to take up that opportunity and ended up a homeless bum instead. The differences can be very small, or very big, and can lead to utterly different histories so don't take it personally if someone you know might not recognize you. It's possible they just have yet to meet you--but also possible they will never meet you in their own world.

So it might be possible that several worlds that DO follow a similar history exist.

...what.

Oh I don't know, I'm not a quantum physicist.

I want to go home

As does everyone, unfortunately that isn't up to anyone here, Shibusen included. Only BREW can return home, and BREW pretty much has a mind of its own. The best we know is that it can grant one wish at a time, so the first one has to be completed before a new one can be made. That means until the war is over, we're stuck here.

I don't want to fight in this war

You don't have to. Shibusen provides everyone who comes here with everything they need. You can live peacefully in the city. If you still want to help, but just not fight, there are plenty of other opportunities such as working in the clinics, helping newcomers get settled, and various other jobs in the city.

If you want to help at the clinic contact <a href="http://endthiscycle.livejournal.com/8339.html">Winry Rockbell</a> or <a href="http://stalwartcane.livejournal.com/1207.html">John Watson</a>.

If you want to help at the Detective Agency contact <a href="http://mr-fancy-car.livejournal.com/2243.html">Miles Edgeworth</a>, <a href="http://cardfortress.livejournal.com/4194.html">Near</a>, or <a href="http://xanatospileup.livejournal.com/8103.html">Light Yagami</a>

There is also the Watch run by <a href="http://thewarisover.livejournal.com/6121.html">Roy Mustang</a>.

What happened to my powers/weapons and why?<lj-cut>

Consider them temporarily confiscated by BREW. Some of you may have special powers in your world but they would be impotent here. You may be the most powerful mage, martial artists, whatever where you come from but then you are just a dime a dozen here. Seems a lot of people seem to have some extravagant history from saving their world, to being the strongest where they come from, to even fighting Gods.

The enemies here can only be effectively beaten by one thing--resonation, which I will go into further in a different section.

Is it possible to get my powers back?

As far as I am aware there is no way to permanently get your powers back. There is a phenomena called the Madness Wavelength in this world that if you are exposed too will temporarily return a small portion of your powers (I imagine the more exposure you get, the more of your powers return) but as implied it also makes you go insane for the duration of the exposure. Other side effects include increased resonation.

Other than that, no.

Compilation Post [Text]

forthecamera — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:22:43 GMT

Hello, and welcome to Death City. If you are reading this post then you are probably new to this world. My name is Rise Kujikawa and this post here can serve as a manual to help you get acquainted with this world and its norms. This will only serve as a table of contents so to speak and will link off to many other posts.

If you find yourself still confused about something, or a question of yours is not answered in any of these posts, please feel free to contact me here. Or even if you just need me for anything else.

The Basics

This World

Meisters, Weapons & Partnerships

Demon Tools & BREW

Kishin & Witches

Events Timeline

If you find yourself still confused about something, or a question of yours is not answered in any of these posts, please feel free to contact me <a href="http://forthecamera.livejournal.com/6467.html">here</a>. Or even if you just need me for anything else.

<a href="http://forthecamera.livejournal.com/6037.html#cutid1">The Basics</a>

<a href="http://forthecamera.livejournal.com/6339.html#cutid1">This World</a>

<a href="http://forthecamera.livejournal.com/6708.html">Meisters, Weapons & Partnerships</a>

<a href="http://forthecamera.livejournal.com/7047.html">Demon Tools & BREW</a>

<a href="http://forthecamera.livejournal.com/7376.html">Kishin & Witches</a>

<a href="http://forthecamera.livejournal.com/7933.html">Events Timeline</a>

How Rise's Weapon Form Works.

forthecamera — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:14:25 GMT

I probably should have made something like this ages ago, considering how complicated Rise's weapon form can be.

Rise is, by named a Demon Veil or, more specifically A Veil of Deception.

When she first changes, her form is that of a cloak or veil. Think something along the lines of the Invisibility Cloak. When worn by her Meister, she will eventually 'sink' into them, and both can if they choose to create illusions.

At its earliest stages Rise and Matt will have very little control over these illusions. They will be full--visual, auditory, and even tactile. An illusion of whatever it is that their target loves and/or desires the most.

As they grow stronger and gain more practice they'll have more control over what is depicted, and I still need to talk to Jami about what exactly their Soul Resonance ability will be.

If they choose not to make illusions, however, then Rise will empower her partner so they can harm Kishin Eggs and Witches with their body (ie. martials arts). They cannot do both at the same time since the illusions require utmost concentration from both parties.

Apart from that, however, Rise is also capable of changes her form to a very slight degree. She cannot change her material or her density (that of a roughly 7x5 piece of silk) but she can twist herself into things like a whip, or just be a blanket, or maybe a parachute. Whatever that is within reason and can be thought of.

Head Canon Meme

forthecamera — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:09:05 GMT

Derp, derp. I did this ages ago here but forgot to put it in her journal.

1. I once made a request on the P4 kink meme [a non pr0ny one, mind you >8(] concerning Rise's parents. There's a lot of hints dropped in the game that they may have been abusive and one person said that their first thought was that one of them had Munchausen by Proxy. The fill was made with her mother having it, and now it's become headcanon for me since it makes an awful lot of sense, especially considering Rise's attention issues.

2. Rise loves to make her food super, super hot. So I figure she just loves all spicy food in general and what is consider really hot by an average person is incredibly tame to her. I've extended this to her really loving hot weather, and hating the cold.

3. She really hates pop. Yea, I know that might not make much sense since that's what she sings--but that's the very reason I think she'd hate it. Rise talks about hating having to act like a ditz and cliche, and at endgame she says she's going to be writing her own music. I think if there ever was a point that she liked it--and even after she gets over her representation issues (which she is still working on here in SC) two years of holding that all in will make her a little resentful towards it none the less. I see her as the kind of girl who looooooves almost all forms of music, but because of these circumstances, pop is not one of them.

4. Rise can be a big flirt sometimes. BUT SHE IS NOT USE TO, NOR COMFORTABLE WITH BEING FLIRTED BACK. So if someone actually does it she'll be like "8D....wait what? D8"

5. PRANKSTER EXTREEEEEME. But then this seems to happen with a lot of my characters :|a Hmmm.

6. She can be downright manipulative when she wants to be.

7.French speakings does. Interesting things to her. 8|

8. Rise outwardly is one of those people with a very positive attitude. She's almost always there with a smile for others, an ear, a hug. She is one of those kinds of people who knows what others need, no matter who they might be. She's a regular cheerleader. Truth is, like so much of her this is only for the sake of others. While not a pessimist, Rise is very much a realist, especially now after all the things that have happened with Adachi. I mean really she has had to deal with stalkers, fanatics, hate mail, and in a likelihood people who have probably wanted to kill her even before the attempt on her by Adachi. She's seen and met all sorts of people, so she is far from naive.

9. HEY LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX. It's. Kind of hard to avoid with Rise considering that her dungeon is a strip club ;;; Most of fanon really hates Rise and depicts her as a slut, which I think sort of misses the entire point of her dungeon and Shadow |D;;

As an idol Rise is completely objectified. She's not seen as Rise, or hell maybe not even Risette but just as a girl-maybe-woman. So I think for a while Rise got it into her head that the only way someone would be interested in her, is because of her body. I feel she has come to acknowledge how wrong this is. A couple wiki pages have said that somewhere it was implied or said that she didn't want to be a sex-object, which was part of the reason she quit. I don't remember this being referenced in the game myself but Persona is one of those kinds of games where depending on how you answer things you might not see certain scenes, or get certain quotes, and it would make sense with why her dungeon is the way it is.

While Rise finally understands that "no. That is a bad way of thinking" I'd like to play around with the idea a little more, so I think while she objectively knows it's wrong, a part of her still feels that way.

She can talk pretty casually about sex and feel unbothered by it, and she has an incredibly open mind, but in the act itself I think she would be very uncomfortable with unveiling herself. She'd be able to give, but wouldn't take.

10. While she isn't strong, she is damn resilient. She can take a beating before going down.

11. Rise is not an airhead, Rise is not an airhead, Rise is not an airhead.

She isn't some genius or super-mature either but she flat out says after turning that 180 when you rescue her that she was acting all happy and peppy because she thought the others might not like her as the gloomy person she first presented herself as. WHY DO PEOPLE MISS THIS?

IC Directory

forthecamera — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:43:54 GMT

Death City Directory

→ A

Alfred (America)
Arrived: Approximately 1st of June
Weapon: Pistol
Partner: Yoko
Origin: Earth ; America
Time: ? Perhaps 2009
Skills: ?

→ B

♫ o2 ♪

forthecamera — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:33:28 GMT

Never a moments rest, is there? But hey. It's home. After five years I've sorta gotten use to it. I wonder if life will continue to be this eventful once we're done with school. Might almost miss it if not. Everyone feeling alright?

So hey. Out of curiosity who all is staying for the holidays?

♫ o1 ♪

forthecamera — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:29:49 GMT

Man you get yourself in the hospital wing for a couple days and the entire world gets flipped around. Seems like I missed everything! ~~Let's not try to brew that potion anytime soon.~~

Sounds like the final game was a real kicker, sucks that I missed it, but what can you do? Congrats to both teams for a job well done.

How's everyone been doing? Since I've been out, I haven't really had time to check up on this, sorry guys!

((ooc; Strikes muttered, barely audible.))

♬ I will never be, never ever be sure of it all

forthecamera — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:26:52 GMT

Player Information
Name: Emely
Timezone: Eastern Pacific
Personal Journal: chibi_scriber
Players Contact/AIM/MSN/YAHOO: AIM: RingCampana
Email Address: shynathetwerp@hotmail.com
Former/Other Characters in the RP: N/A

Character Information
Name: Rise Kujikawa
Canon Origin/Series: Persona 4
School Year: 5
Gender: Female
Age: 15
Blood status: Muggle-born
Personality:Rise Kujikawa is a girl of many faces, albeit unintentionally since even she isn't sure who she is.

One the surface she is cheerful, flirtatious, and for lack of a better term, a 'girly girl'. She likes attention, likes to play and be active, and is friendly with just about everyone. She loves spicy food, likes fashion, and is very concerned with her appearance. Sometimes she can be selfish and petty, but usually about things that don't matter. She has mounds of energy and can come off as rather air-headed at times.

As a Japanese teen idol she is forced to act in a very particular way. This 'way' is a greatly exaggerated version of her surface personality, and may indeed be responsible for the existence of that surface personality entirely. Rise has been working as an idol for a years doing commercials, singing, and she was even in line to star in a movie before she quit. Despite being new she gained popularity quite quickly which was something she had desired for a long time, but as she says, the person everyone liked was Risette (as she is called in her role) not Rise. This combined with the stress of the fast-paced life made her decide to quit and left her a rather bitter and depressed person.

In truth Rise can actually be quite shy. The reason she went into the business was in part to escape the large amounts of bullying she endured in school due to said shyness, and to escape similar troubles at home. She was also very weak-willed and a bit of a pushover since she came from a very strict family, with parents who weren't the most caring, nor the healthiest of people. She has her moments of being incredibly quiet and reserved—particularly when she is troubled by something, but when around others she tries to keep on a smile nonetheless. Rise alters her personality a lot to try and fit that of whomever she is with—even when she joins the team she says "Well, I know i sounded gloomy and all from stress, so... I-I thought you might not like me that way..."

While she isn't the brightest bulb when it comes to academics, and her impulsiveness can land her in more than one sticky spot, she isn't stupid, and one almost uncomfortable talent of hers is her ability to read others. This probably explains the nature of her Persona, Himeko/Kanzeon (who can heal, but primarily functions as a strategist and analyzes the weaknesses and abilities of enemies). Rise has a particular knack for understanding others, and how they feel, and deliver just what they need. This may have sprung from the countless types of people her job has forced her to meet, or perhaps from that fact that as a lonely child all she could ever do was observe others. Probably a combination of both. Much of Rise's poor grades have to do with lack of confidence. She thinks herself to be very stupid since she forces herself to act that way sometimes to make other feel better, and after missing two years of schooling, and much more because of her circumstances as a child, she is in fact quite behind. However since she acts as the information gatherer, analysist and strategist of the group she has more going for her than it might seem at first. She just...needs motivation.

As the representative of the Lovers Arcana, Rise is, unsurprisingly, a very loving person. She is very open-minded and forgiving; sure she'll have her childish bouts of anger towards a person, but they go as easily as they come. It's very hard for her not to like a person, or at least be curious and sympathetic with them. Despite her problems and the nastiness she has endured from many other people both due to her nature and status, she is a genuinely optimistic person and holds faith in many people. As Risette she used her status to help awareness campaigns, so she could be considered a bit of a humanitarian as well. When it comes to the well-fare of others, Rise has an incredibly powerful moral compass and she is able to put aside of her insecurities to step up and do what is right. It's the plight of others that gives her fortitude, and she will not hesitate to stand up to even friends and allies to tell them off if they are doing something wrong, or saying something inappropriate.

Like most of the other main characters of Persona 4, Rise had to face her shadow, that is, the warped and exaggerated manifestation of that which she represses. The world her shadow created was a strip club named the Marukyu Revue, and her shadow wore nothing more than a skimpy yellow bikini and threatened to 'bare it all'. She said "I'm sick of being some airhead cliche who chokes down everything she'd fed and takes it all with a smile." Her shadow's desire to strip was Rise's desire to strip away her fake personality so that people could see who she really was, something that she had been unable to do because of her job and her shyness.

If the player chooses to go through Rise's social link (in Persona 4 you can grow closer to certain characters by going through a series of events with them to get to know them better and help them grow) she will slowly grow to be a much more confident person. She will learn that Risette isn't a fake entity, but just another facet of who she is. Rise learns to overcome her insecurities about other people, and goes past her trust issues to finally learn how to just 'be' instead of forcing herself to cater to what she believes others want. She declares that she will return to the idol business but on her own terms—writing her own music, and continuing her campaigns.

Considering how much she likes to tease the Investigation Team throughout the game, it isn't a stretch by any means to say this is a hobby of Rise's. She can be quite the little prankster when she pleases, and really, when she actually devotes herself to something, can be quite a genius at it.

Canon Background: Rise Kujikawa was born in the small town Yasoinaba, more commonly known as Inaba in Japan. She was an only child with parents who either ignored or maltreated her, and often kept her from school. Not that she particularly objected. Rise was the kind of kid who you would almost mistake to be mute. She was rarely there, and she was barely noticed when she was making her seem very much like a ghost. When she was noticed, she was bullied in all sorts of awful ways.

This continued for a couple years with her grandmother being her only refuge. On her tenth birthday her grandmother sent in a tape of her singing to an idol audition and Rise won. She went in, auditioned live, and won the competition. She was hesitant to take up the job at first, but then thought that maybe this would be a good way for her to make friends. She trained in voice, dance, and acting lessons and made her debut at the age of thirteen. For a while Rise got what she thought she wanted until she realized that all the love her was getting was superficial, moreso it was directed to 'Risette' and not herself.

When she came to understand this she left the idol business and returned to her home town. It was covered up as a 'temporary hiatus due to health reasons' while her manager Inoue tried to get her to come back. There was something strange about Inaba this time around, however. It had always be peaceful, quiet, heck even boring but Rise knew upon returning that it had been plagued with a bout of recent and bizarre murders. When she arrived she heard a rumor about the 'Midnight Channel'. If you watched a TV turned off, at 12 am on a rainy day you would see your soulmate. Rise attempted this and saw...herself! Thus she learned she was the biggest narcissist in the world and became the first person to marry herself. No, not really. The next day some boys came by the tofu shop her grandmother ran, and that she was helping out at, and warned her that because of her appearance on the Midnight Channel they thought she might be the next victim. Turns out they were right on the dime. Rise was knocked out and when she woke up it was in a strip club with her Shadow. The shadow spoke of all the things that Rise kept hidden from even herself, and when she denied it, it attempted to kill her. Thankfully the Investigation team saved her, and given another chance Rise was finally able to confront her Shadow, and it became her Persona, Himeko.

Since then she has been part of the team as they work to try and solve the murder case in Inaba. The have learned of a dangerous world inside televisions full of shadows, some which manifest from the insecurities and fears of those who wander into it. They know that the murderer has been tossing people into this world and leaving them there to die. The others on the team are Souji, Yosuke, Chie, Yukiko, Kanji, and Teddie—after Rise, Naoto also joins and together they discover that the murderer is Adachi.

Background (AU!Canon; HP): Much like her canon background, Rise was born to a small town called Frammling in Britain. It holds much of the same qualities as Inaba. Small, quiet, but a very unique and loving place. She went through much of the same troubles in her childhood—an inability to communicate, bullying, and a mother with Munchausen by proxy that kept her out of school and from interacting with her neighbors. As such Rise led a very isolated life and found refuge in musicals—music in general, really, and her grandmother. Upon seeing her talent, her grandmother began to encourage her to take voice lessons and write her own music. Of course she was still much too young to have a very mature voice, but this encouragement would lead to her producing an album later in life under the alias of Risette.

When she received her invitation to Hogwarts she was just as surprised as anyone else. Her father disapproved, but not so much that he would go against it since it satiated her attention-desperate mother—at least until she realized that she would not be able to tell any others about her daughter being a Witch. By then, however, Rise had resolved that she would go to Hogwarts and make herself into the person that she wanted to be. Hogwarts has done amazing things to her confidence. She's become particularly intrigued by the class Trace Magics and Analysis and of course Music.

It was a very hard beginning for her. She was Muggle born, and all Muggle borns have difficulty for her, but it wasn't as if her shyness had completely disappeared. Still, even she managed to make friends and over the years she finally broke out of her shell.

♫ You need a light, I'd find a match

forthecamera — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:21:59 GMT

Drabble Requests!

So I'm having one of my 'really bored and really feel like writing' moments (you'll find those happen periodically). So I'm putting this up here so that people can request some drabbles.

How to request!

Give me a character(s) or pairing(s) and then pick a number between 1-124. This will bring up a song on one of my playlists and then I will try to write a drabble within the time frame of that song, hopefully inspired by it! If you want you can also toss in a prompt to get my juices flowing.

Please do note though since I might not be familiar with your characters it might be a little difficult for me to write. Please keep that in mind! <3

♫ You take the pieces of the dreams that you have

forthecamera — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:11:32 GMT

Characters: Matt Williams [Canada] (maplezen) and Rise Kujikawa (forthecamera)
Verse: soul_campaign
Rating: G
Setting: Various places; post game.
Description: The war has been won and it is time to go home, and with the hope that he might exist in her world, Rise searches for Matt.

You're full of hope as you begin rearranging

Time was a fickle thing. When you thought about it it seemed to drag by. When you looked back on it, it was as if it had disappeared completely. Three years ago Rise had first awoken in the Kishin chamber to a strange new world, where she had been tossed into an incredible war with complete strangers. An awful war—if there is such a thing as a 'good' war, but incredible none the less. The things she had seen, things she had learned, and most of all the people she had met had all left an incredible impact on her.

Miharu, Yoko, Watanuki, Edward, Blues, Spirit, Maka, Soul, so many, many others; but the one who had left the biggest impact was by far Matt. Two sides of the same coin, she had always understood the phrase but she never expected to ever actually witness it, much less have it applied to her.

Funny how she thought he was crazy when she first met him. He claimed to be a country—to be Canada after all; but soon others began to file in who said the same thing, and that explanation became invalid, after that she simply didn't believe them but figured it was none of her business why they claimed to be such. At that time she would have never imagined that he would eventually become her Meister, and that in time he would become her best friend, and months later that she would fall for him.

When Rise woke up that morning she just stared at the ceiling. It was the last day before they were to be sent home. Even before she had come here, Rise hadn't often failed to get a very early start in the morning so that she could do everything to get herself looking just the way she wanted for the day. Today was one of those exceptions. Knowing that in less than two days she would be sent back to home had kept her up all night. Of all the luck, to wake up late on a day like this.

There was a knock on the door and she gave a loud grunt in response. It opened and soon she felt the side of the bed sink as Matt sat down. She finally crawled out from under all her sheets and poked her head out from under them to smile at him, eyes droopy and hair doubtlessly a mess. He was the only one she allowed to see her like this.

“Made you some breakfast.” he said softly, holding up a tray so she could see.

The scent of pancakes and syrup hit her nose and she finally pushed herself up to a sitting position. Once she got settled Matt leaned over to help her find a good spot to balance the tray. Before he could sit back entirely, Rise quickly brushed her lips against his and whispered a thank you. He blushed and gave a jerky nod.

“Ah, did you get a chance to talk to everyone you wanted to?”

She nodded, eating her over-sweetened pancakes. At least the eggs weren't swimming in the syrup.

“Hard to think that it's almost been four years. What will you do when you get home?”

Rise swallowed “Well there is the case to get to. After that my career, I suppose.” she trailed off. It was a slightly depressing subject to be honest. The two had decided to spend today together just doing all the things they loved and revisiting old places. She really rather not talk about it and ruin what was suppose to be a day of good memories. He talks more, and she listens, silently eating her breakfast. When she's done (mouth feeling a little tart and dry from all the syrup) she looks at him and he smiles.

“Let's elope!” The words come out of nowhere, surprising even her.

Matt looked at her “Eh?”

Rise picked up the tray and put it on her bedside table. She pulled her feet out from under the cover so she could now effortlessly wrapped her arms around one of his and hug it tightly to her chest. She scooted to his side so she could rest her head on his shoulder, and giggled just a tiny bit when she saw him blush. That would never get old for her.

“Elope! Let's get out of here, Matt! We have that chance. Let's go cross the border to your home and stay here it'll be easy! We'll find jobs and settle down somewhere.”

Matt opened and closed his mouth, blush deepening but she quickly spoke again “I know, I know.” That had been a little unfair of her. She knew they couldn't as much as she wished they could. She had her world to return to, he had his world to return to. She had a case to help resolve, and he had to watch over his people. To ask him to abandon that would be selfish, and as much as she loved him she still loved her friends who remained back home, possibly wishing for her return--wondering what had happened to her.

A lot of times Rise had wondered if Matt hadn't been wrong. He had been hesitant about the relationship, knowing that one day they would all be sent back to their respective worlds, and because he was a country, and thus would live far longer than she would, and stay looking as he was for the entirety of her life. He had thought that it would be unfair to her.

Funny, she thought that it would be unfair to him.

Whichever it may be, Rise knew that she would rather take her chances facing those hardships, then looking back at her life and wondering what may have been.

~**~

Three years ago Rise would have expected this to be a day of celebration. She had imagined cheering and everyone happy and excited to be returning to their homes. Instead the chamber was strangely quiet and the air solemn. Rise and Matt stood next to each other, looking towards each other as Spirit, Dr. Stein, and Shinigami-sama prepared to make their wish.

Neither was paying attention.

Rise was trying very hard to cry. This could be the last time they would see each other, and she didn't want him to remember her with tears.

“Theres something I want to give you,” he whispered, though it was probably unnecessary. He took out a small piece of paper from his pocket it, placed it in her hands, then curled her fingers over it before holding her hand in between his, “it's my address in Ottawa. Look for me.”

He kissed her forehead and they were gone.

~**~

Returning to her life had been painful. Rise had been sent back to those three years ago, that night that she and the others had decided not to kill Namatame. She had been so dead that night that the following day when they were to interrogate him, Naoto had to come to her house personally to fetch her. The detective had been understandably irritated but the moment she had seen Rise come down those stairs it had quickly turned to concern and out came the questions; but Rise just smiled that well-practiced smile of hers and spun a believable tale of nightmares having to do with the idea of them having gone through with tossing Namatame in the television. Naoto didn't entirely buy it, because no matter how good she was Rise couldn't hide the shock of finding herself three years younger, unable to transform, and in a world she had nearly forgotten. If it wasn't for the fact that she still had the clothes and accessories she had left with Rise might have wondered if it had all be one long and strange dream. Thank God for that. Thank God.

There was a disconnect at first; from her and the others. They managed to find out the truth, they managed to catch Adachi, but all through that time she could see the questions in their eyes. Where had this sudden intuition of hers come from? Why was she suddenly a fighter? Most importantly, why was she so different, and Kanzeon something now utterly unlike herself? The bond between all of them was unbreakable, and she was sure that this was the only thing that kept them so patient through all her silences. They were though, and for that she was eternally grateful. After the case life seemed to fly. Souji returned home, she returned to her career with new fortitude and became one of those rare idols who wrote their own music. She finally let out all those many, many songs she had written in her little book—songs about the friends she had made here in Inaba, song about the ones she had met in Death City, songs she had written with Matt.

Before she knew it three years had passed as if they were nothing. It was painful. There were so many times when she wanted to leave and go to Canada but she had still been a minor then. Sure her job brought her to many other place—particularly the United States (which made her remember with a smile on her face, Alfred) but Canada always remained out of reach. Always in the corner, always in the peripheral, so invisible to the world that it tried to turn her head away; but she never forgot. Of course she didn't, and she awed people with her sudden knowledge of everything pertaining to the country on the other side of the world. It's history, it's culture, even the odd stereotypical quirks and mannerisms. She spoke of it as if she were Canadian herself—lovingly, patriotically. She would speak of its forests and mountains, of its beauty. Stranger than all that was when she'd get such a distant look in her eyes, as if she was no longer around and she would talk about other things. Things like specific rivers or ponds, certain areas in certain forests that no amount of searching through books or the internet could bring up. It forced everyone to ask the question that had been on their minds: Just when the hell had Rise visited Canada? Then she'd just throw back her head and laugh, saying of course she had just been pulling their legs, how could they fall for it every time? After all, that was her and Matt's little secret.

Two more years passed and her career came to an end. After all a teen idol was only one as long as she was a teen, and Rise had been able to push the envelope thanks to her youthful appearance and popularity. Rise didn't mind. She was happy with everything that she had done, and it didn't mean she couldn't still sing or act in movies. Besides that it meant she was finally free to do what she had always wanted to do since returning home. It meant that she could finally begin her search for Matt.

The very day her career as an idol ended was the very day she bought a one-way ticket to Canada and boarded the plane.

~**~
She had been feeling it for a while now, but the moment her feet finally touched the ground Rise was filled with such a sense of homecoming and completion, that to her embarrassment she started to cry. It startled some people around her, and a couple stopped to ask if she was okay and she nodded; they didn't understand that she was crying because she was so happy. She could have danced and sung right then and there because being here gave her that feeling that she always did when she was around Matt. Like everything was just right or would be, a true giddiness and exhilaration for who she was and what she was doing. She spent that day running around Ottawa remembering all the things that she had been taught by Matt, excited to finally see it with her own eyes. She felt so silly, here she was, a twenty year old (technically twenty-three year old) acting like a child on Christmas. She was prancing through the streets completely unaffected by the cold and enthusiastically greeting everyone she passed by with a huge smile—it was a surprise that no one called the cops on her. She spent that day by herself, just wanting to see with her own eyes everything he had told her. It was exhilarating and when Naoto called her, worried about her 'sudden and inexplicable disappearance' she had to assure the other girl that yes she was fine, and no she was not drunk or high.

The next morning came and she awoke a little less enthusiastic than before. Now was the time to finally go to the place she had been aiming towards for the past five years of her life. She pulled out the faded and worn book she had bought in her first year in Death City, the one where she had written so many of her songs, and written so many little notes. Stupid silly things at first—like about twenty or more crossed out hues of yellow before she had finally settled on the one she thought was closest to Matt's hair color. A catalog of all the different kinds of smiles he had. Looking back on it she was almost mortified because it had started out as such a typical stupid little fangirly crush. On the last page, neatly stapled and tape was the small piece of paper Matt had given her on their last day. His address written in his own handwriting.

She went through her morning process even more meticulously than she usually did. If she was going to see him, it would be the first in five years, and Matt was the only person who could make her feel a little self conscious, especially considering that most of the women he never probably didn't age.

The house wasn't too far away but Rise walked slowly. He had said to search for him, but she knew that that didn't assure that he would actually be there. Matt might not exist in her world. Chances were that he didn't--but if he did, making sure of it was worth everything. Unfortunately, however slow she walked she found herself there faster than she would have like.

She took the deepest breath she ever had, and rang the doorbell.

One second. Two seconds. Three seconds. Four.

Someone was on the other side. She could hear them fiddling with the lock. The door began to open and she bit her lip in anticipation and.

Saw herself looking at messy blonde hair, and blue bespectacled eyes.

Her heart drop and she lowered her head to look down at the young boy who looked back at her with a frown. Her turned and yelled over his shoulder "MOM! There's a weird lady at the door."

If she wasn't so disappointed Rise might have been insulted.

A woman came to the door and shooed the boy away "Peter. Don't be rude," she turned her attention to Rise and smiled warmly, "can I help you, sweetie?"

The woman looked like she was probably in her late forties or fifties. Still quite young. Rise hesitated for a moment before asking: "Does someone by the name of Matthew Williams live here? Or around here."

The mother looked momentarily thrown before shaking her head "No, I'm afraid not."

"...Canada?" Rise ventured, desperate.

Now the woman was frowning at her. "I beg your pardon?"

Rise laughed and shook her head "Nothing. I'm sorry. I guess I just got the wrong address."

The woman looked concerned, and unconvinced but left it at that. "I hope you find who you are looking for." She quietly closed the door.

So that was that. Five years of wishing and waiting squashed in less than five minutes. Rise remained there on the porch for almost an entire minute more before she realized that Peter was eyeing her suspiciously from the window. She gave an apologetic smile and began to head back to her hotel.

It was okay. Matt wasn't gone, he was all around her. He was Canada after all, and that's where she was. From the people around her to the cold breeze to the ground that she stepped on; it was all him.

And she tried, oh how hard she tried, to convince herself that that was enough.

But anyway you look at things and try
The lovers are losing

♫ Hate this and I'll Love you

forthecamera — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:24:36 GMT

IC Contact

♫ You have reached the communicator of Rise Kujikawaaaaa~

I am currently off saving the world so please, please, please leave a MESSAGE after the [falsetto] ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh~ ♫

BEEP

♫ Headphones On Your Heart

forthecamera — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:17:33 GMT

Permissions Meme

Threadhopping with this character – yes, no, or what?: I'm usually pretty cool with it--really I'd more more concerned about what the other player I'm currently RPing with thinks. If there ever is an instance where I'd like to keep it between us I'll just say so xD No biggie.

Hugging this character?: Haha. Funnily enough, even though Rise is a pretty huggy person herself, if she was hugged by a stranger she'd probably be really, really uncomfortable. Or even just someone she isn't all that close to, which at this point I'd say is pretty much everyone who is NOT an Investigation Team member.

BUT GO RIGHT ON AHEAD IF YOU WANT. She'll get really awkward and stammer and ask you to let go. If you don't just might turn into a blanket on you to get away. :(

Giving this character a kiss?: You are perfectly welcome to but this will incite some rare act of violence on her part. xD But of course since Rise isn't exactly a strong person it probably wouldn't hurt much. Just a shove, punch or kick.

Punching this character (provided they are given an opportunity to fight back): Punch Rise? Why would you do that? 8( Daaaw. Yes, you can punch her and kick her around if you so wish to. God knows there seem to be an unusual number of people wanting to dissect her O_o You can give her a good beating if you want but nothing serious like broken bones, excessive bleeding, etc.

Is there anything YOU DO NOT WANT MENTIONED near this character?: Nah, you can mention anything. Though the killer-spoiler will kinda break her brain so you best be prepared for a Rise freaking out xD

Is there anything you need us to KNOW about interacting with this character? Special physical features, fighting abilities, STUFF: Rise is a Japanese teen idol so she's a pretty talented individual when it comes to music/dance and ESPECIALLY acting.

She has something called a 'Persona' which is basically a manifestation of her strength. Her's is called Kanzeon and it is more of a support Persona. It beats your GPS system, I assure you, for she can find anyone or anything if given an image and one trait of them. She can analyze the strengths and weaknesses of people and creatures, see/hear things from a large distance, and heal.

What this particular Rise has that isn't canon has come thanks to soul_campaign. For those not familiar with the Soul Eater canon, Rise is currently a Weapon (sort of). She still appears completely human, but she is able to transform into a weapon that can be wielded by her Meister (which since the game just started, she still doesn't have one). I chose a slightly different path and instead of making her a conventional weapon I made her a a silk white veil. When her Meister uses it they are able to create illusions (its a little more specific than that, check out her app if you want the details but since I'm assuming most people reading this are going to be from DRs, in DRs I am making is less specific).

Oh, and I almost forgot. The relationship between Meister and Weapon is a very important one. They cannot work together unless their souls resonate, unless they get along very well or are able to get along well. So if you are someone she isn't all that compatible with, and try to pick her up when she is a veil, or wear her, she will seem incredibly heavy. In the worst case scenario you could even be burned if you touch her in her weapon form.

Just to make things easy so it isn't case by case every single time, the only people that can pick her up/use her with ease are Naotos, Kanjis, and Soujis.

ANYTHING ELSE PLEASE MENTION HERE: This Rise has only gone through the FRIENDSHIP rank with Souji. She comes from November 3 after they decide not to do you-know-what to you-know-who. So she still doesn't know who the real killer is (but I've beaten the game and I do, so don't worry about spoiling me).

She does have some feelings for Naoto, but I do not play them out unless explicitly told by the other that they do not mind, since I don't want to make anyone uncomfortable. Unless told I just have her either keep it completely hidden or just see her as a very close friend. Note that this is only in regards to DRs tho, and not Soul Campaign since I do not like going into actual games with preset pairings in minds, if I even do pairings in them at all.

♫ I get by with a little help from my friends

forthecamera — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:07:45 GMT

Relationships

To be updated as game progresses. Each character with have their own thread.

♫ denotes people Rise has or may flirt with given the opportunity.