The Good Times Are Coming... It's Too Late Now.

"I-I know....."

[ She nods in understanding and takes his hand. Although, her grip on it is only a little shaky. ]

"Are you ready? We can go there if you are."

To Mayari,

"Uh, hi, Allie was rambling alot about you to me and begged me to start a conversation with you. She was rambling on and whatnot about how you and I would get along really well or something? Oh Lord, where are my manners... I am Oliver Noiralle, I do Fashion Design, pleased to meet you."

@the-feathered-fashionista

[ Mayari's hair glows into white, while her eyes glow into white and blue separately due to the surprise of this. ]

"Oh, you're one of Allie's friends?"

Oh no, how am I gonna introduce myself without scaring her friend off with my talent? But since Allie told him about me, I should be fine, right???

"I-I'm Mayari. Mayari Sadélle.

I'm the..... The Ultimate Test Subject.

Nice to meet you, too."

I'm not gonna deny it. So, Imma just gonna say "same"

I have a crush on Damon Maitsu. Like I was giggling and kicking my feet everytime he was being sassy

I fear I relate...

"I....... just need to sit down for a bit, if you don't mind."

[ The girl looks over to you as she tightly grasps around her sleeve. ]

"....Um, hi.

It's me, again."

[ She greets you as her hair glows white and her eyes in blue as she looks down in dejection. ]

-🌙🪼

He lights a cigarette, and then leans back against a chair.

“Hello. Do you need something?”

He offers a gentle smile.

Made a list of skills you would get from each character after their FTEs because I like the idea of Damon learning from them and using their strengths during trials. Based mostly on how they were done in DR1, with two to each person. It's gonna be unbalanced but who cares, enjoy my list. It's a little long so it's under the cut :3

Wolfgang

Lawyer’s Intuition: Decreases the number of truth bullets by one (Nonstop Debate)

Trust in the Process: Halves damage to Influence Gauge on choosing a wrong answer (Class Trial)

Eva

Fudged Numbers: Increases the timer by two minutes (Class Trial)

Calculating the Odds: Decreases the number of truth bullets by one (Nonstop Debate)

Kai

Pitiable: Heal half a segment of the Influence Gauge when getting the correct answer (Class Trial)

Sway the Crowd: Increases the Influence Gauge by 5 segments (Class Trial)

Diana

Friendly Face: Steadily regain influence while Focusing (Class Trial)

Empathetic Eye: Greatly increases the speed of absorbing empathy (Nonstop Debate)

Jean

Captain’s Composure: Increases the Focus Gauge by 2 segments (Class Trial)

Steady Hand: Steadies the aim reticle completely (Nonstop Debate)

Mark

Idfk i will not lie. I do not know.

Toshiko

Composed Act: Increases the Focus Gauge by 2 segments (Class Trial)

Time to Think: The Focus Gauge depletes 1.5x slower (Class Trial)

Ingrid

Tempered Blade: Increases damage when a statement is cut (Rebuttal Showdown)

Jett

Quick Drift: Increases aim reticle speed (Nonstop Debate, Spot Selection)

Revving Up: Fast Forward is twice as fast (Class Trial)

Cassidy

High DPI: Increases aim reticle speed (Nonstop Debate, Spot Selection)

It’s Just Skill: Targets have a larger hitbox (Argument Altercation)

Grace

Patient Fury: Focusing is twice as slow (Class Trial)

Quick to Bite: Bullets take one less shot to load (Argument Altercation)

Wenona

Recipe for Riches: Gain an additional 2x marabucks payout from the pachinko machine, calculated after the initial multiplier (Pachinko)

Destroy the Competition: Heal half a segment of the Influence Gauge when getting the correct answer (Class Trial)

Ulysses

Historic Knowledge: The first word of the statement is already completed (Argument Altercation)

Detailed Description: Two panels are filled in at the start (Closing Argument)

Desmond

Take the Shot: Truth bullets shoot faster (Nonstop Debate)

Bullseye: Locks the reticle onto statements when Focusing (Nonstop Debate)

Eloise

Steady Body: Steadies the reticle somewhat (Class Trial)

Strike their Weak Point: Increased damage when a statement is cut or when hitting your opponent (Rebuttal Showdown, Argument Armament)

I see. Thank you for the reading, Toshiko!

Hi Toshiko! It might not sound too specific, but I want to know what would happen to my future in general. Like, if there's anything eventful or something....

ah, well that is ok, general prompts work just fine ! the first card i pulled was the queen of swords, which represents independence and honesty, so whatever may come your way you will handle it well. next, temperance, balance patience, and self-restraint, so i see things going well as you acknowledge when things are in excess. the last card is the three of cups, which symbolizes companionship and a support group, so i see you being encourages by those you love. overall it shows that if things go south or north, you will be able to manage and will be supported by others

Blackmail

✉️ ⬅️

*As the morning announcement plays out, an envelope flew under the door. Inside the envelope lies a picture of a familiar girl.*

*One of your classmates, Mayari Sadélle. And there's a note written behind the picture. It says:

"A jellyfish's glow that was meant to fade still lingers even through her silver hours."*

[ Mayari goes closer to one of the other doors, and one of them read as 'Psi'. Her hair and eyes start to glow in white and blue with joy after realizing it ]

"Wait....... I think you're right, Luciano! Because this one says 'Psi'....."

[ She goes around the doors in order ]

" That one is 'Chi', next is 'Phi', and the last one's Upsilon!"

"Hello? Luciano? It's Mayari.... Oh! And Hazel's with me!"

-🌙🪼 and @ultimate-assistant

Oh, hey guys! What's up?

[ While this is happening, Mayari looks around the room more and finds various kinds of sketches that are on his desk. Some of them are rough drafts, while others might be the alternatives of certain pieces. She'd be lying if she says that some of the sketches don't catch her eyes, but then again...... she's never the type to lie, even if she wants to. ]

To Mayari,

"Uh, hi, Allie was rambling alot about you to me and begged me to start a conversation with you. She was rambling on and whatnot about how you and I would get along really well or something? Oh Lord, where are my manners... I am Oliver Noiralle, I do Fashion Design, pleased to meet you."

@the-feathered-fashionista

[ Mayari's hair glows into white, while her eyes glow into white and blue separately due to the surprise of this. ]

"Oh, you're one of Allie's friends?"

Oh no, how am I gonna introduce myself without scaring her friend off with my talent? But since Allie told him about me, I should be fine, right???

"I-I'm Mayari. Mayari Sadélle.

I'm the..... The Ultimate Test Subject.

Nice to meet you, too."

(The two met up after classes, keeping up the conversation from earlier.)

🌙🪼 - It was no problem at all! I'm just sorry that I left out some answers ambiguous..... it doesn't seem professional of me to do so, does it? By the way, I know I told you my name, but you haven't introduced yourself back then.

(I got inspired by @opossum-on-the-stage 's prompt, so I'm making a non-KG interview for Mayari. This could take place right after Allie's, btw)

🌼 - W-wait! Miss Jouphiet!

*Allie runs off without looking back with a flushed face. The interviewer sighed in defeat for being unable to get her last answer before ending the interview but immediately perked up upon meeting another person, who was on her way to the academy. The interviewer decided to walk up to the girl and start a new interview.*

🌼 - Excuse me!

??? - Yes?

*The girl turned around, and the interviewer had a pretty good look at the girl's appearance. Brown haired in a jellyfish haircut and brown eyes, has glasses with rose gold chains, wearing a black and blue tank top and arm sleeves with a certain pattern.*

??? - Is there something you need? I need to head to class at the academy.

*The interviewer snapped out of their thoughts, realizing they had been staring at her for a while.*

🌼 - O-oh! Sorry! Are you a student of Eden's Garden Academy?

??? - Yes, why?

🌼 - Then, you must also be an Ultimate, yes??

*The interviewer excitedly moved closer to the girl, flustering her. They could've sworn they saw a white and blue glow in her eyes and hair for a split second, it must've been the sunlight hitting their eyes.*

??? - H-huh??? Yes, that's right...

🌼 - Then, can I interview you? I promise it'll be quick since you have classes to attend!

??? - Alright, I don't mind. Though, I can't promise I'd bring interesting answers....

🌼 - That's okay, you can answer them however you like!

*The interviewer cleared their throat.*

🌼 - *Ahem* Alright, let's start! First question: What is your name?

🌙🪼 - Mayari Sadélle

🌼 - That's a beautiful name!

🌙🪼 - Oh, thank you.

🌼 - Ok, next question! What is your Ultimate talent?

🌙🪼 - Ah..... I'm sorry, but I'm not sure I can answer this.

🌼 - Oh? Why is that?

🌙🪼 - You've heard of some students who have been receiving their titles that are not known to the public eye, right?

🌼 - Yes, I also heard that one of the reasons that it's been like this because their talents are extremely dangerous, both in name and context.

🌙🪼 - Exactly, and let's just say....... I'm one of those people. If I were to say my talent, it wouldn't be appropriate for an interview, wouldn't it?

🌼 - I guess so..... Alright, we'll skip the question! Time is of essence, after all! What's it like being a student of this academy and what are you learning?

🌙🪼 - Well, there's never a dull moment here, I can tell you that. As for what I'm learning....... a bit of everything, I guess?

🌼 - Could you clarify that part?

🌙🪼 - I'm basically someone who'd help out anyone with any kind of Ultimate talent by letting them test onto me in order for them to have satisfactory results, that's what I mean by "learning a bit of everything".

🌼 - That must be physically and mentally tiring if that's the case.

🌙🪼 - Yeah, but it's ok. I'm used to it.

🌼 - Ok..... Any classmates in particular you've taken a bit of liking to?

🌙🪼 - Romantically or platonically?

🌼 - Both!

🌙🪼 - Ok, well.....There's Elsiya, the Ultimate Priestess and Shahin Nareeman, the Ultimate Falconer. They're my best friends. There's also Cecile Thuy, the Ultimate Promoter. I see her as my older sister figure. I think of Luciano Tubig, the Ultimate Deckhand, as a distant cousin figure, since we both came from the Philippines. They are the people I get along the most. As for the romantically part.......well, there is one.

🌼 - Ohhhh~? Pray tell, pray tell! I'll cut this part out from the interview if this is too embarrassing for you to explain. Treat this as a question from a friend.

🌙🪼 - A-alright, I'll keep your word on that....

*Mayari's face became slightly red, and the glow coming from her hair and eyes from earlier reappeared. But this time, it was slightly more evident. Her eyes averted to the side as she took a deep breath before explaining.*

🌙🪼 - I..... have a certain interest in Damon Maitsu, the Ultimate Debator. I can't exactly pinpoint this as a "crush" yet because I doubt he acknowledges the fact that I exist, I see him as a person who's in the league higher than I could ever reach, and I don't even understand why do I have these sort of feelings in the first place or if this is just mistaken for "admiration".

*She takes another deep breath and fan herself a bit to calm down, causing the glow to dim.*

🌙🪼 - And even if I were to consult this to Toshiko, the Ultimate Matchmaker, or any of the people I mentioned before, I doubt that'd end in the good note.....

*The bell from the academy rings out, signaling the two that Mayari's late for class."

🌙🪼 - Ah! The bell! Was that the last question?

🌼 - O-oh! Yes, it was! You can run off now, thank you for your cooperation.

🌙🪼 - Right, thank you for the interview. That actually cleared my worries for a bit, bye then!

*Mayari waved her hand to the interviewer before sprinting off to the academy. She knew that she might be reprimanded for being late, but she didn't care at the moment and smiled to herself. Because it was as she said to the interviewer, talking about her life at the academy cleared a fragment of her worries.*

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