This can only end in someone being buzzed.

[solowingpixy]

Who: Mitsuru Kirijo and Larry Foulke; with special guest appearance of Rise Kujikawa
What: Having a drink or two. Or however many.
When: January 27
Where: The Lux
Rating: C for Classy because Mitsuru. Also PG because Pixy.

He wasn't expecting to go out for a drink with a woman, but hey, he certainly wasn't about to complain. There were a few women around Valais so it's not like drinking with a woman was anything unusual, just in a place like this - and not at an airbase - maybe a bit unexpected.

What was especially unexpected was the one that he was heading to The Lux with. He'd met the woman just recently, and the way she dressed, spoke and her general mannerisms just screamed of 'rich' or 'general noblelady'. Certainly not the type that'd be typically going out to hang out with a mercenary. Their ways of life pretty much clashed, so one would think they wouldn't get along at all.

But, a drinking buddy is a drinking buddy, and she said she was old enough so he wasn't about to say the offer didn't extend to her. So he was on his way down the grand staircase to meet up with one Mitsuru Kirijo to head off to The Lux with. He certainly wasn't dressed fancy for the occasion (there was no reason to, it was just a casual social drink) but he still had his flight jacket just as he did last time.

Once in the lobby, he'll give a quick scan around the place, looking around for a certain familiar red-head.
 

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[therealrisette]

[Rise just scoffs at Pixy from the bar. Her wings are still soaked, so she's going anywhere anytime soon.]

Except you don't "wait for them to heal", you just keep making it worse!

[Honestly. And he calls her a kid!

But before she can mentally rant to herself even more about Pixy, she catches a glimpse of a familiar blue glow, and then the imposing figure of Artemisia.]

K-Kirijo-san?! You have a Persona too?!

[Well, duh. That's probably why she was talking about them earlier.]

[solowingpixy]

[Pixy gave Rise an annoyed look.]

Are you trying to act like my mother? And in case you didn't notice, I've been in my room ever since we got back from Wonderland.

[He looks back to Mitsuru then when she said something about assistance. What could she possibly do? There wasn't anything to be done save for him to let them heal.

He notices her hand slowly moving, specifically towards that gun at her side, which naturally makes him weary. He keeps calm, though he's ready to reach to his USP at a moment's notice-

But naturally that isn't needed when Artemisia appeared. He stared, looking rather perplexed at the persona's appearance, but then it got stranger. He noticed a weird blue glow about him, and he felt a warmth as the most noticable pain in his arm started to fade away. It wasn't just that pain. He felt far better than he'd felt for the past month, all in one instant.

Pixy was rather confused, looking at his hands before he looked at Artemisia and Mitsuru.]

What was that light?

[luxe_can_kill]

Relax, it was my Persona's power. I used to to heal whatever injuries you have. I'm glad it worked. [Mitsuru smiled at Pixy before turning her attention to Rise. Artemesia slowly dematerialized behind Mitsuru.]

And indeed, Kujikawa. I possess the power of a Persona as well, that is how I managed to enter the world inside the TV. I could tell you the whole story some other time. In fact I would need your help in finding our way home, so we should join forces. But first, we need to dry your wings. [Not thinking straight thanks to the booze, Mitsuru flipped her long red hair to slowly remove her fur coat off. Fanservice].

[therealrisette]

[Rise hadn't noticed, actually. She just enjoyed the vacation from dealing with Pixy and didn't think much of it at all. But it doesn't change the fact that Pixy still does stupid things ignoring his injuries every time Rise sees him.

She doesn't particularly feel like pointing it out, though, so she just watches as Mitsuru's Persona heals Pixy. Wow, that's way better than Rise's own healing ability! It reminds her of Yukiko, really...

And then Mitsuru catches her attention with the mention of the TV world and talking about finding their way home.]

You've been inside the TV too?

[Did something else happen after she was taken here? Whatever that P-1 thing was?

She hadn't caught the part about drying her wings until she saw Mitsuru taking off her fur coat.]

Er, no thanks! I'll be fine in a few minutes, really!

[She doesn't know what the woman plans to do, but the size of that fur coat is enough to make her hope she doesn't.]

[solowingpixy]

[He listens to Mitsuru's explanation about the persona and its 'healing' ability. Honestly, was he the only one without one of those things? Sure felt that way. But he wasn't expecting at all to meet someone with any sort of ability to completely heal every one of his injuries, especially due to the extent those injuries were. If nothing else, he was certainly thankful. He threw a smirk at Mitsuru, though it was clear he was appreciative.]

Well, I guess I owe you thanks for that, Kirijo. I wasn't expecting to be over those injuries for another few weeks.

[Of course, then he starts hearing things about 'TV worlds' and his smirk instantly fades and he just gives the two a look that more or less says "What the actual fuck are you talking about"]

I'd say that vodka is gettin' to both of your heads.

[luxe_can_kill]

[Mitsuru set her coat on the bar next to Rise, she's not meant to use it to dry her wings and smother her to death. She's just starting to feel a little warm. She could use new clothes. Wink wink]

You're more than welcome, Pixy. [Mitsuru smiles at him before turning to face Rise]

And yes, Kujikawa. That is where I met you and your friends. But as I said, we should talk about this some other time. We don't want Pixy here to feel left out now, wouldn't we? [She added that last one with a chuckle.]

[therealrisette]

[Nope, she's not staring at Mitsuru in that skintight outfit at all. Jealousy? Does not compute.

Anyway, she couldn't care less if Pixy feels left out, but whatever.]

We should talk again once I get back to normal, then!

[Not that they can't talk with her as a fairy, but it'd be more convenient as far as getting around the castle.

She also scoots over the counter a bit to touch Mitsuru's fur coat. She just wanted to see if it was as soft as it looked!]

[solowingpixy]

[He'll still be giving the two ladies that same look, but he really doesn't want an explaination to that 'TV world' nonsense so he'll choose not to bring it up again. The magic castle thing gives him enough of a headache, he doesn't want a couple of potential drunks rambling about TVs.

After taking another drink, he'll pick up the spoon from the counter again and prod Rise in the back with it.]

So are you gonna explain why you're here? Or is the answer simply that you've just taken up to tailing me?

[luxe_can_kill]

[Seeing Pixy order another drink, Mitsuru's intoxicated mind thought "Why not? One more wouldn't hurt", so she signaled to the ghost to give her another round]

It's real fur. You could lie down on it if you want [Mitsuru gave an amused smile to Rise when she saw the fairy version of that sunny teenager touching her coat.]

[therealrisette]

[Ugh, rude! Rise hopes the castle decides Pixy should match his name someday. See how much he likes getting prodded with a giant spoon.]

I only came in here because I heard someone from home!

And you should talk, the way you stalk me over the journals!

[Now she really wishes she could leave, but she's kind of still stranded on the bar and not feeling all too good, either. Mitsuru was being really nice letting her snuggle in her fur coat. She even pulls herself into the pocket as deep as she can, just so Pixy can't go annoying her with that spoon anymore. So there.

Wow, it is really comfy in there...]

[solowingpixy]

[Pixy rolled his eyes and set the spoon back down, taking another sip of his drink with a scoff.]

Right, like I'd be interested in stalking you of all people. Guess idols think the whole world revolves around them.

[He glanced over at Mitsuru as the ghost gave her a fourth drink. He was slightly impressed that she was putting them away so quickly, but he also knew that it was incredibly unlikely that she was any sort of heavy drinker at all.]

You sure you can handle all those, Kirijo?

[luxe_can_kill]

This would be the last one, I'm sure. I just feel compelled to have another glass for reasons I cannot explain.

[She started drinking her last glass of martini. She glanced and smiled at the sight of Rise who's in her fur coat's pocket]

[therealrisette]

[Pixy obviously has no clue what her life back home was like. Of course celebrities get stalkers sometimes! It's not like she's full of herself just because she's used to the reality or anything. Jeez...

She'd complain if she weren't so comfy. It really was nice of Mitsuru to let her rest on her coat. She was starting to feel kinda drowsy anyway...]

{ooc: And our resident fairy idol is now asleep! You may now resume your Mitsuru and Pixy log without any further input from her. Just let me know if and when she's been dragged away. xD}

[solowingpixy]

[What was that sudden wave of quiet? Oh, that must have been a sleeping Rise.

He turned himself towards Mitsuru and let out a small laugh and a light shrug of his shoulders.]

That's what they all say. They'll claim it's their last and they end up goin' for an extra round or two anyway. You sure you got that kind of control?

[luxe_can_kill]

Oh I'm quite sure. [She is. She shook her head and lets out a dry chuckle]

You and Kujikawa seem to be in ill terms with each other. Something happened? [She took a sip from her drink all sassy-like. The alcohol's effect is visible now]

[solowingpixy]

[He just gives a light shrug.]

Kid's clearly got no experience dealing with anyone like me, so she obviously doesn't have a very high opinion of me. Not my fault she's a sensitive little princess.

[Granted, he WAS a pretty epic jerk, but on one hand, he's a mercenary and that was not atypical behavior for him and for the others he's been around. On the other, he's still making sure he can keep people at arm's length in this place. And if it meant getting little girls all huffy at him, well, that's their problem.

He'll take another drink and give a slight laugh.]

But that 'stalker' accusation was something else. She's the last kind of person I'd consider if I took up stalking in this place.

[luxe_can_kill]

I see. While I know very few about her, do try to be nicer. Her enthusiasm may rub some people the wrong way, but she is a good person. [She lightly chuckles and smiles. She cares enough about the two that she doesn't want their little quarrel to get worse. She pauses to look at her drink. This might be a good time to ask her something]

[solowingpixy]

[He glanced over at the pocket that Rise was hiding in before looking away again, giving another shrug.]

I've got nothin' against the kid. She's just the one that gets a little too defensive.

[Besides, how could he be 'nicer' when this was the way he usually acted? He wasn't purposely going out of his way to make her life miserable. Rise and Mitsuru both should have heard the things he said to PJ back at home. Rise's at least got it a little better than he did.]

How do you even know her when she didn't recognize you?

[luxe_can_kill]

[Mitsuru just nods at his answer about Rise while she took a sip from her glass. Then she hears his question]

I met her future self. [She's getting a little tipsy to have a longer answer]

[solowingpixy]

[That tipsyness that he notices, certainly. He's pretty much decided in his head for her that the drink she has really is her last one, in case she attempts to get another in her near-drunken haze.]

'Future self' ... [He shakes his head, taking another sip of his own drink.] Still sounds just as absurd as everything else.

[But he's seen two personas in action, both of which healed him in some manner. Some things he'll loosely believe.]

When you say 'future self', just how far in the future are you implying?

[luxe_can_kill]

[Mitsuru blinks for a second, while her brain processed Pixy's question]

I have no knowledge when she was taken by the castle, though I met her in May of 2012. She isn't very different from what she looks like now, if she isn't a fairy of course.

[solowingpixy]

I'm under the impression the kid got here not long before I did, and I got here December 31st.

[Remembering that date just makes him frown slightly. He's gonna need some time to get over that.]

If nothing else, what you just said really does prove that time is irrevelant to this place. Seeing as though I was in Belka in 1995.

[He scoffs in annoyance.] I guess that shouldn't surprise me if worlds aren't an issue either.

[luxe_can_kill]

I wouldn't be shocked either... [Mitsuru plays with the rim of her empty glass, letting her fingers slide around the rim, but it wasn't making any noise thankfully]

I'm curious about where you came from. I'm sure there is no such country as Belka where I am from, but your attire would not be out of place in the armed forces from my world.

[solowingpixy]

[He finishes off his drink and sets the glass back on the counter, giving her a sideways glance.]

I can't imagine militaries being any different.

[He shrugs then.] Not sure what there is from the Belkan Federation that you'd be interested in. If you want to know anything, just ask, I suppose.

[luxe_can_kill]

[Mitsuru gave a slight nod while she continues to slide her finger on the rim of her glass]

I have things I wish to know, however I can't think of which to ask...

[She pauses for a second to adjust her posture. She looked up and stopped sliding her finger on the glass]

Although the thought of these multiple worlds made me wonder... Would there be another you in my world, and would there be another me in yours? I wonder how their lives would be different from ours...