[Video] ☠ The Bonds of the Deck.

[nightprince]

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[ ... The feed clicks on to show Ryoji, lying in bed, who looks rather tired.

Very, VERY tired. Like he hasn't... been sleeping much, or he has a cold or something but has been wandering out unadvised to greet newbies ANYWAY. There's a large and tall deck of cards (... definitely not playing cards? What could they be?) in his hands. If you're observant, you just MIGHT notice he's got suspiciously long sleeves covering him versus his usual folding-them-up routine, and his hands are bandaged in some places. You may also notice... that his hair is down instead of up as usual, making him almost look like Minato, just--messier, and not so neatly parted. Of course, his hair is black, so it's easy to tell this is Ryoji.

... That, and his piercing blue eyes give him away along with his Caller ID and voice. Black feathers are strewn all over the bed; it's impossible to tell how they got there, but it is apparent he has not cleaned his room recently.

Ryoji picks his deck of Tarot cards up, then smiles with quite a bit of forced bravado into the SFC's screen. ]

Um... I know I disappeared for a long time there... I'm sorry, guys! I've been trying to get out of the dorm more, y'know, but um... stuff happened. Anyway, I actually was only gone for about three days--I went home actually... but I wanted to formally apologize to everyone... I'm still a little sick at the moment, but I'm alright now, I've gotten a lot better, really!

[ But he can't help his rushing thoughts. What if she's still here what if I'm not safe--

What if, what if, what if. Too many of those. He shakes his head, and as he does, a cute little Eevee jumps up onto the bed, and into his lap. He gives her an affectionate petting as he speaks. ]

Hey, Mizuki-chan. Anyway, I wanted to see how everyone in Vatheon is doing! It's been a long time to me, since I went home for a few days. I've been talking to the newbies at the Plaza and stuff, but still! To make up for being gone then and stuck here while I was recovering, I'm offering to give everyone Tarot card readings, if you like! Just basic things at the moment, of course--and I'm not promising, say, predictions of the future or anything, but it could be fun!

[ He smiles a little wider, giving the screen a wink. ]

Oh, and newbies: hi, I'm Ryoji Mochizuki. It's nice to meet you. I hope we can be friends! ♥

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... Hey. How... is everyone? I, um... I never really spoke to any of you much lately since... well... y-you guys know what happened... January and stuff.

[ FILTERED TO CHIDORI YOSHINO ;; 50% HACKABLE ]

Um, hi! My name is Ryoji. We're from the same world, right? You and Junpei-kun are friends, aren't you? And you're a Persona-user like the rest of SEES, from what I understand? I'd... like to talk to you, if that's okay. I heard you were here, and, well... I thought maybe we could be friends, since I'm sort of not a Persona user or anything.


[ With this, the feed cuts.

ooc: Dorm mates are free to Action reply if you want! Have at it. Replies may be slow if your character asks for a reading; I'll be doing them by hand myself, so yeah. And well, y'know, I NEEDED AN OPEN RETURN POST... doing this while I am well enough and not in school DERP ]

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[3dvii2iion.livejournal.com]

Tarot Card? What the hell ith that?

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[derparcana.livejournal.com]

[ HOW COULD YOU NOT KNOW, SOLLUX. Ryoji holds up a box of cards, and takes them out. ]

Tarot cards are tools for answering questions about the past, present, and future. They're guides, of sorts. Humans have been going back to the deck for a very long time, now. Each card has significance and a meaning, and... well, some say it's like telling people their fortunes, but it's more like answering things you want to know.

Plus, they're fun!

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[twiceinhabited]

Tarot card readings?

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[derparcana.livejournal.com]

Man, you're human, and you don't know Tarot? You guys are going to worry me! I thought EVERYONE had this silly image of some crossdressing dude overcharging people using Tarot cards and a crystal ball to predict the future...

[ He sighs dramatically. Junpei is a terrible influence on him yeah. ]

Anyway, Tarot cards are used to answer questions. Each card has a meaning, particularly the major Arcana... there are different spreads where the querant asks questions and the deck answers them! It's a little more complicated than that, but that's the basics.

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[prominence-glow.livejournal.com]

Tarot, huh? Never tried it myself. Sounds kinda neat. Why not?

You can do a reading for me, and I can bring you some snacks and stuff as 'payment'.

_{[Translation: you are in for some sudden parenting.]}

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[derparcana.livejournal.com]

That isn't necessary! But sure.

[ ... He's going to have to clean up all this evidence of his inhumanity, isn't he sob-- ]

Is there any kind of particular spread you're interested in? I can do particular ones if you want a question answered, or something!

[stayb100ponyboy.livejournal.com]

What are tarot cards?

[derparcana.livejournal.com]

Tarot cards are a medium for answering questions about things and getting guidance. ... Or they can be the means by which everything before you is laid bare and revealed.

[ He smiles a little ambiguously. ]

That depends on what you're seeking, of course... but the Arcana can answer.

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[theothersissel.livejournal.com]

Good to have you back.

Tarot card readings, huh? That sounds interesting.

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[derparcana.livejournal.com]

It'd be nice if this place had brought me back a little cleaner instead of just severing me, but yeah, I guess it's good to be here.

[ A nod! ]

They're kind of my thing! I've been aware of people's Arcana and how their lives match up for a long time now, so I decided it might be fun to give actual readings a try.

[demoniacals.livejournal.com]

[... Tiir has no intention of become ~friends~ if this is a normal human, but—]

... Tarot card readings?

[derparcana.livejournal.com]

You betcha'! I'm pretty handy with a deck, you know. Humans have been relying on the Arcana for a long time now, but that doesn't mean it's only a human thing. I've been talking to the trolls about it and they're all pretty interesting cards in and of themselves!

[ He grins. ]

And what about you, newbie? I don't think we've met before!

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[singularjustice.livejournal.com]

Ryoji?

You don't look so good. Are you okay? What happened? Do you want some soup? Apparently it makes people feel better. I can make some.

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[derparcana.livejournal.com]

[ ... Ryoji gives a weak laugh. ]

Ahhh, who ratted me out... I thought I did pretty good.

[ To be frank, it was mostly false bravado. He's EXHAUSTED. His Eevee takes a spot in his lap, clearly glad he is back again--it is obvious she cares a great deal for her trainer.

Ryoji manages a small smile. ]

No, I don't need anything like that. Thanks anyway, N-kun. I just... went home for a little while, that's all.

[4before.livejournal.com]

Huh? What are tarot card readings?

[Does he have to read he can't read what is this. 8( ]

[derparcana.livejournal.com]

[ Ryoji instantly frowns. ]

... Who am I talking--wait, didn't we JUST talk?

[ ... ]

Hey! I heard about you! You're that guy who stole Yomiel-san's face! That's totally rude. You should go find your own face!

[aurathread.livejournal.com]

I don't think tarot card readings will work with me.

[derparcana.livejournal.com]

[ Ryoji shrugs. ]

Only if you think that. It's not like I'm trying to force anyone to do anything, here, anyway.

[Filtered] /almost done spamming

[chivalrygrudge.livejournal.com]

I'm fine.

[Aki jumps up on his lap with a 'Vri?' and noses the camera.]

Do you need anything, Ryoji-senpai?

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[derparcana.livejournal.com]

[ Ryoji shakes his head. ]

No, I don't. ... I'm glad you're okay.

[ He is silent for a moment, unsure if he should say this or not. But... well, he had to ask-- ]

Do you... do you hate me, Ken-san?

[angelphones.livejournal.com]

Sure, why not. It might be fun.

[derparcana.livejournal.com]

Alright! Did you have anything specific you wanted done?

[pristinestar.livejournal.com]

... Ryoji.

[A small smile. It's been a while.]

Welcome back, then. I'm glad to hear that you're getting better. [But, don't push yourself too hard.]

[derparcana.livejournal.com]

[ ... Heh. ]

Thanks, Red-san. Don't worry about me too much, though, I'm fine!

[ninthserenade.livejournal.com]

Tarots?

[derparcana.livejournal.com]

Tarot cards! You know, the Arcana are tools for answering questions and prediction, as well as guidance. You've never heard of people using Tarot readings for fortune telling, or anything?

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[420]

Bro, you sure you are up and cool there? You ain't not looking too motherfuckin' hot.

[shhh, important things first.]

Video;

[derparcana.livejournal.com]

[ ... F-ffff people worrying about him WHAT IS THIS. ]

I just... went home for a little while. Did some things I really wish I hadn't...

[ That's all he says, but he knows Gamzee more than anyone would get it. ]

[symmetryguns]

[Pip the Eevee is interested in the new friend on his screen. Which means that he is currently staring at the video and watching Mizuki like a creeper.


Pretend this icon has an eevee in it, making this expression.]

[derparcana.livejournal.com]

[ Mizuki is also interested and she is looking back.

SUP? ]

Oh, hey... looks like you've got a friend, Mizuki-chan.

[ Her trainer is pretty amused by these antics, who left their Eevee alone with an SFC-- ]

[flowerywinter.livejournal.com]

Ryoji-kun ...

*Fuuka looks at Ryoji with concerned eyes.* We are more or less okay. Ah, Aigis left not long ago.

[derparcana.livejournal.com]

[ ... Oh. :c ]

I'm glad you're alright, then. ... I just wish this place would stop messing with all of us.

[ With SEES. It doesn't feel right. ]

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[sp8der8itch.livejournal.com]

Ryoji! Are you okay!? You absconded from the fish bowl! I haven't seen you anywhere. Goooooooog! Well good to see that you are present even if you do look like you were eaten my a muscle beast and violently vomited from it's internal structure.

Wait! What are tarot cards?

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[derparcana.livejournal.com]

[ He gives an absent handwave. His tone is kind of bitter, here. ]

No, I just... had some quality time with what you guys think of as a Lusus, I guess. She took over my mind and free will.

[ Sigh, he has the BEST mom. Anyway, Tarot are WAY more important. He supposes this warrants a decent explanation. It's a good thing he's getting used to telling like EVERYONE WHO REPLIES about them, because wow, how could so many people not know?! ]

Tarot cards are used as guides of sorts by humans; the Arcana have always been an illuminator in times of darkness for them. Tarot cards are a single deck of cards based on things around humans--magic, astrology, the Zodiac, elements, and so on. Each card has negative and positive traits defining and answering questions, telling about the past, the present, and the future, along with generally providing guidance.

In other words, the deck is sort of like what you guys think of as your Seer, but you don't have to be a Seer to use it. You just need to understand what the cards are telling you.

[suckmylipstick.livejournal.com]

Mochizuki. You can do readings for anybody? Then do mine.

[all the arrogance. And no, he doesn't believe in tarot or anything...!]

[derparcana.livejournal.com]

[ RESISTING URGE TO ROLL HIS EYES ]

Yes, I can. Well, bear in mind this is just for fun, anyway! Hang on a moment. I'll do a Past, Present, Future spread.

[ Shuffling his deck, before he lays out three cards in front of him, and turns the first one over, looking at it carefully. ]

Let's look at your past card first...

[ And it's the five of cups. ]

... Do you have a tendency to focus on negativity? Or did you use to? This card tends to represent that a person has a tendency to be cynical and negative and dwell on bad past memories or experiences, and to be jaded.

[Video] Oh look >)

[meddlefussyfang.livejournal.com]

Ryoji. I hadn't heard from you for a while, I'm glad to see you are doing... better?

[Video] Oh hi.

[derparcana.livejournal.com]

[ ... Ryoji shrugs. ]

I went home, yeah. It's no big deal. How're you, Kanaya-chan?