towerofanimus | Glamour Failure

[Proud of it indeed, and now that he knows what most of his items, even the orb of sight, really are... to be honest he was more concerned with the others.

Seeing that familiar outline in that particular glow was enough to reassure him of at least her still being there, and in a faint twitch, likely offered his arm. He remembered the date, was going to give her something to celebrate when it came around. But now, the truth behind the lies they'd been living with was all he could give her and the others in this god-forsaken helltower.

If he could, he would likely smile back.]

Sorry about that.

[Except not entirely; they all knew the risks in acting against the majority of the administrators and seeking the truth. They always had. All that remained was to do what they could to help the others.]

[Glamour intact or not, Rise wasn't one to turn down an offer to settle into her spot on Yu's arm. And if her hold was a little--okay, maybe kinda a lot--more clingy than usual, she could be forgiven for that just this once, right? He still felt like he normally did, after all, warm and solid and safe, which made her relax a bit and want to cling to his arm all the tighter at the same time.]

You shouldn't apologize. [She gave his arm a gentle squeeze--touch was something that seemed to be working just like it always had, so she fell back on that since smiling and eye contact was impossible at the moment.] After all, I still have you, and most of the others. We're together. That's what matters to me.

[She couldn't hold back a little chuckle though, because really? On her birthday?] You know, this is a pretty unforgettable party and all, but next year I think I'll just settle for cake and ice cream instead, okay?

[She'd...kinda been looking forward to this, actually. Quiet and withdrawn as she'd been as a child, she'd never had a birthday party before, at least not a real one with people who weren't family members and who were truly her friends. She hadn't expected much, since the Tower limited what they could do, but...this still wasn't at all what she'd hoped for in the way of a celebration. But, well...there were more important things to worry about right now. Maybe they could have a make-up party later.]

[It was definitely something he noticed, along with how real it still felt like even though they all knew better that it wasn't even real. It still felt like her arms wrapping around him, maybe even a cheek a little closer to his shoulder - well, what would be his shoulder if it weren't just wires.]

True. [If he could, he'd be smiling down at her a bit.] I don't know... John and I thought that a rave party would be kind of nice.

[Yet he nods understandingly, since he...never really celebrated much, either.]

We'll see what the next year brings, but I don't see why not.

[If she presses her face against his arm to block out the sight of most of the wires, she can almost pretend that none of this is happening. But denial doesn't help anyone, so she only allows it for a second before pulling back just a little, reflexively tipping her head back to look up at his face.]

A rave, huh? I'd totally be up for that!

[And well, she was trying to be optimistic by saying "next year", but they really will have to see. ~~Esp. since that countdown network post of Ruana's has yet to be made at this point. 8|~~

And now, a much more serious topic.]

...Hey, Senpai...can you use any of your Personas?

[If he can't, then no-one can.]

[He doesn't mind, no matter how long the few seconds are. Reality was harsh, the truth unforgiving. He'd still be here to help her and the others face it, however long it takes.]

I figured you would.

[He chuckles a little, before shaking his head.]

No... I can't.

[Just having him there is a big help. It makes her want to be better, to be stronger, and make him proud. With him and the others at her side, she can face anything, no matter how awful it is.

...And focusing on the future can help also. She gives an eager little bounce.]

You'll dance with me, won't you, Senpai? Please~?

[...That's what she'd expected, although part of her had still hoped...]

...Yeah...I figured that was probably how it was. So...does that mean they just got blocked somehow, or...were we never really able to use them at all?

[If everything that's "fake" has been stripped away by the Glamour Failure...it's probably the second option, isn't it...]

[He nods faintly. Of course he'd dance with her; he is her boyfriend, after all. Being made of soul trapped in wireframes wasn't going to change that at all.]

Sure.

[And he always will.]

I don't know. Though if I had to guess... [Though don't think he won't still tease you.] -even if they are blocked, or we were never really able to use them... they're still a part of our ego; our souls.

[Of that, he'll always be sure of. Thank you, Igor.]

After all, their affects are real.

[LET HIM TELL YOU THE STORY OF WHEN HE AND SAYAKA REVOLTED AGAINST JASON...]

[She thought he probably would, but it doesn't hurt to make sure! You can't always hold yourself back--sometimes you just have to be a little upfront and ask for what you want straight up! :3]

Yay! ♥ I knew you wouldn't disappoint me, Senpai!

[She rubs her cheek against his arm happily, then nods emphatically and chips in her agreement.]

That's true! And if we were never really able to use them, I guess they don't have complete control over all of us after all. They might've gotten most of our souls, but there's still a part of us out there somewhere that's free!

[And she hates to be a downer, but...Yu is the one person that she can always be herself around, so she can't bring herself to hide a flicker of doubt over that last part of what he said.]

...Are they, though? Or do we just think they are...? Like how we've thought that we're cooking or sewing or just making things in general...

[They'd thought they were changing things or creating things, after all, but...it all just turned out to be film, or oatmeal and nutrition bars. Maybe they only think they're having an effect on things...and that Glamour system or whatever it is somehow makes sure their expectations are met...]

[If he could, he would make a look as though asking whether he'd ever disappointed her in the first place. Though he keeps his mouth shut about that one in favor of moving on to the next thing.]

Exactly.

[However, Yu smirks at something. Maybe it was an old joke, maybe not. Either way, he knows this isn't really the best example but is giving it anyway.]

I'm not sure. But, what I do know is we weren't using the treadmills a year ago after a friend and I destroyed them with our combined powers. [But any sign of humor instantly drops to an icy chill when the aftermath...] ...and anyone destroyed by Personas or magic in general really are destroyed.

Maybe it is because we believe it's what would happen, maybe it's not... Either way, it's still the same result.

Glamour Failure

COME TO SENPAI'S ARM, KOHAI 8(

//CLINGS! ♥

//CLUNG TO ♥

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