Momento Mori

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"It's so good to see you again" Igor said "You lost consciousness after awakening to your power" Igor said "Ooh, I see it was Orpheus who answer your call. Very interesting" Igor said with intrigue "That was the power of a Personal the manifestation of your Psyche" Igor explained.

"I don't understand" Branch said

"A persona is a facet of your personality that surfaces as you react to external stimuli. You can think of it as a mask that protects you as you brave many hardships," Igor said

"I don't get it" Branch said

"A power of a Persona is the power of one's soul... And the soul is fueled by the depth of one's bonds. As you form these bonds by becoming involved with others, your own Social Links will gradually develop" Igor said.

"These strengths of these Social Links will foster the growth of your Persona abilities" Igor said, "Please remember this..." Igor said "Now then... Time marches on in your world. I shouldn't keep you here any longer. Next time we meet you will come here of your own accord until then...farewell".

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Branch woke feeling a presence with him, "Oh your awake!" Boom said, "Uh, how do you feel" Boom asked.

"Why are you here, Senpai?" Branch asked.

"I was worried about you" Boom said, "Remember anything from yesterday?" Boom asked.

"The metal thing...?" Branch said.

"Yeah that's called Persona we use them to fight those things their called Shadows... Not that I was much help, it's been a while since I fought" Boom said.

"I was scared to don't worry" Branch said

"Really? But still... I'm your Senpai so I'm supposed to be a good role model..." Boom sighed "Anyway your free to go the hospital said when you regain consciousness you can leave, so See you at the Dorm".

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As Branch got back from the hospital, he went strained to bed not even bothering to check his phone as a new day passed

Branch was in class, learning something about history

"Branch" Branch shot up as he looked at his teacher, "The places they dump their waste in the Jomon period-what are they called nowadays?" Mr. Jones said

"Middens" Branch said

"Correct!" Mr. Jones said as he gave a brief lecture on it as class ended, Branch saw Boom approach him "Hey, want to walk home together?" Boom asked.

"Sure" Branch said

"Thanks we live in the same dorm and all, and I've been worried about you for a bit don't want you to pass out on the way home"

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As Branch and Boom arrived at the Dorm "Home Safe" Boom said as they entered together as Boom looked at him "Oh I forgot to tell you, but the chairman wants to see you on the 4th Floor" Boom said "See you there"

Branch went into his room as he saw something blue. He grabbed it and pocketed it as he went to the 4th floor. "Come on their waiting for you" Boom said as he opened the door to show Mr. Ravenhug, Ablaze, and Trickee sitting down

"There you are looks like you recovered I'm glad to see that there's something I'd like to discuss, please have a seat" Ravenhug said as Branch sat down "I believe some introductions are needed this is Ablaze Powerchord" Ravenhug said "Hey there" Ablaze said "Okay let me start off by asking would you believe me if a day consists more than 24 hours" Ravenhug said