[ Mitsuru's feeling that same unease ... If the purveyors of the establishment are preying on their guests as the quest-giver believes, magically stripping patrons of their clothes and possessions like this makes strategic sense. It's easily played off as an eccentricity of a fae-run onsen to divert potential suspicion, but it also leaves their erstwhile targets as vulnerable as possible from the moment they enter the building.
[ She huffs, annoyed. She had been expecting traps of some sort, but she hadn't been expecting to find them until they were further inside.
[ Then the distress in Aigis's voice draws her out of her own head. ]
We still have our magic. [ Mitsuru says, voice firm and reassuring. ] We need to be on our guard, but we're not defenseless.
[ She's still getting used to the fact she possesses Magic in her arsenal, rather than her Personas. Still, Mitsuru's reassuring voice is all she needs to calm her own head as well. Besides, even if she doesn't have ammunition, she's fairly certain she does still also have her physical abilities... which have been diminished since she arrived, but she's still a robot. She can handle herself rather easily. ]
In that case, should we continue onward? We will draw less suspicious if we act as proper patrons, though I doubt that any of the treatments will have any effect on me... though perhaps I can simply claim to be here for the experience?
[ Mitsuru takes a steadying breath, trying to push her anger and discomfort to the back of her mind so that they can press forward, and lets her arms fall back to her sides. She's still not entirely at-ease - something that's betrayed by the lingering color in her cheeks - but she's doing an admirable job of pretending that she isn't scandalized and furious. ]
I believe you can claim whatever you wish, though ... I doubt they'd have the ability to discern what you can or can't feel.
[ She nods. Mitsuru is right about that... though it may be best to avoid certain treatments, such as mudbaths or deeper massages. Not that Mitsuru can't give those a shot. Quest and Mitsuru's dignity aside, it is still a spa, so it'd be a shame not to enjoy what they can, and Aigis can still enjoy most of the facilities. Such as... ]
I believe there is an 'onsen' facility... perhaps we can start there?
[ Show that they are indeed patrons... as well as come up with a strategy for how they'll investigate, seeing as how they would be able to discuss such things relatively safely. ]
[ Mitsuru could get a massage, but considering the reason for their visit, the idea is decidedly unappealing. If it turns out that the quest-giver's suspicions were unfounded, she might reconsider, but for the moment she'd rather conclude their business quickly. ]
It's as good a place to start as any ...
[ A quick glance around to survey the signs directing them towards the spa's various amenities, and she sets off down the appropriate path. ]
[ It was a fair assessment, and Aigis follows after her, being sure to take in and remember everything that she sees. As they make their way through the building, Aigis does catch a few doors labeled "Staff Only", as well as some hallways sectioned off with with similar signs. All things considered, it's not suspicious normally, but with the nature of their mission... she keeps those locations in mind.
As they arrive at the location of the Hot Springs, there is of course a section to shower and various towels available... which function for the sake of drying and wrapping around one's head to keep your hair up, but promptly vanish the second you try to wear it in a way that covers one's dignity. ]
[ Something that Mitsuru finds out for herself after retrieving a towel and attempting to wrap herself with it. As soon as she does, it blinks out of existence and her brief moment of relief gives way to surprise, followed by cold, quiet anger. The hand that had been holding the towel balls into a fist, she draws in a deep breath, and lets it out in one, sharp exhale. ]
I despise this place.
[ She mutters quietly through clenched teeth as she stalks towards the springs. ]
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Date: 2022-04-30 11:50 pm (UTC)[ She huffs, annoyed. She had been expecting traps of some sort, but she hadn't been expecting to find them until they were further inside.
[ Then the distress in Aigis's voice draws her out of her own head. ]
We still have our magic. [ Mitsuru says, voice firm and reassuring. ] We need to be on our guard, but we're not defenseless.
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Date: 2022-04-30 11:59 pm (UTC)[ She's still getting used to the fact she possesses Magic in her arsenal, rather than her Personas. Still, Mitsuru's reassuring voice is all she needs to calm her own head as well. Besides, even if she doesn't have ammunition, she's fairly certain she does still also have her physical abilities... which have been diminished since she arrived, but she's still a robot. She can handle herself rather easily. ]
In that case, should we continue onward? We will draw less suspicious if we act as proper patrons, though I doubt that any of the treatments will have any effect on me... though perhaps I can simply claim to be here for the experience?
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Date: 2022-05-01 12:07 am (UTC)[ Mitsuru takes a steadying breath, trying to push her anger and discomfort to the back of her mind so that they can press forward, and lets her arms fall back to her sides. She's still not entirely at-ease - something that's betrayed by the lingering color in her cheeks - but she's doing an admirable job of pretending that she isn't scandalized and furious. ]
I believe you can claim whatever you wish, though ... I doubt they'd have the ability to discern what you can or can't feel.
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Date: 2022-05-01 12:18 am (UTC)I believe there is an 'onsen' facility... perhaps we can start there?
[ Show that they are indeed patrons... as well as come up with a strategy for how they'll investigate, seeing as how they would be able to discuss such things relatively safely. ]
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Date: 2022-05-01 12:34 am (UTC)It's as good a place to start as any ...
[ A quick glance around to survey the signs directing them towards the spa's various amenities, and she sets off down the appropriate path. ]
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Date: 2022-05-01 12:40 am (UTC)As they arrive at the location of the Hot Springs, there is of course a section to shower and various towels available... which function for the sake of drying and wrapping around one's head to keep your hair up, but promptly vanish the second you try to wear it in a way that covers one's dignity. ]
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Date: 2022-05-10 03:56 am (UTC)The hand that had been holding the towel balls into a fist, she draws in a deep breath, and lets it out in one, sharp exhale. ]
I despise this place.
[ She mutters quietly through clenched teeth as she stalks towards the springs. ]