Working With Phantoms

In Need of Advice

August 17th

Madran and Elia arrived in the Velvet Room, with Madran seeing that Philemon was discussing something with Marie.

"Ah, welcome to the Velvet Room, Elia. I'd assume that this is your first time coming here unofficially?"

Elia nodded.

"Yeah, I insisted that I needed to do some more work with summoning my persona, and, well, I'm off from work, so what better time than now?"

"I see. Well, Marie has a question for you, Madran."

"I, um..."

Marie blushed a bit.

"Well, since Elia's probably joining your group, and I have my duties here, is it ok if I leave the group, for now?"

"Well, sure, I don't mind. You were a great help with that bless skill, and I'm glad that you accompanied us through mom's palace."

"Ok, thank you. Also, Elia, come back in a few days, because I'll have a present for you."

"Gotcha. So..."

Elia sat down.

"I remember that Mitsuru chick telling me to meet her here today. Has she been around?"

"Yes, she has. She appeared to be in a rush, however. Here's the item that she said was for you."

Philemon handed Elia an Evoker. Madran then looked at it and saw that it had the same insignia that was on Elia's Metaverse outfit and Phoenix's chest.

"Neat. Next, do you have any Metaverse requests that we can do? I understand that the training hall thing exists, but, well, don't tell Elizabeth this..."

Elia leaned in and talked quietly.

"I kinda prefer Mementos."

Philemon nodded.

"I see. We can browse the website you so eagerly created for options, then."

Philemon then took the tablet, turned it on, and handed it to Elia.

"On top of that, are you joining The Bodacious Babes?"

Elia nodded.

"Well, of course I am! I'm not just going to let what I gained yesterday rot away like some forgotten refrigerator item."

"Then, what shall your codename be? For reference, I am known as Butterfly."

"Oh, right, um, hmm..."

Elia thought for a bit, with Madran looking around the Velvet Room.

"I know, Jury! I mean, they decide the fate of... whatever, you know what I mean."

"Jury it is, then. Welcome to The Bodacious Babes."

Philemon snickered before reverting to his usual serious look. Elia then looked at the tablet for a bit before looking up at Madran.

"Hey, what about this dude who's been filling the market with crap and causing mass trouble in the... pornography... never mind."

Elia sighed before looking further.

"Ok, how about this one guy who has been constantly dodging his rent and causing mayhem whenever the landlord comes to collect it?"

"What kind of mayhem?"

"Um, attempted murder, property damage, stuff like that."

"Sounds good! Philemon, are you coming along?"