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Persona Arcana Meme

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	0. Fool { the void } innocence, divine inspiration, madness, freedom, spontaneity, inexperience, chaos, creativity, "jack of all trades" Fools are blank slates, those who are able to adapt their personality to any situation at hand. They're protagonists who draw in all kinds of people to themselves--to their benefit and detriment. » A new beginning awaits you! How do you proceed?
	1. Magician { unfailing determination } action, initiative, self-confidence, immaturity, manipulation, power to harness one's talents Magicians may shield themselves from their inferiority complex or identity crisis with their strong sense of confidence. They seek to fufill their inner potential and have a strong vision and aspiration for the future. They also, unfortunately, have an ongoing theme of romantic tragedy. » It's time to practice those skills! What are you doing?
	2. High Priestess { profound wisdom } hidden knowledge or other untapped power, wisdom, female mystery and patience High Priestesses, who are often modest and shy, are hardworking and very intelligent. They are also usually quiet and reserved. Due to highly exigent family members there's a recurring theme of inferiority complexes. » It's time to share your knowledge or wisdom with someone. Maybe tutoring?
	3. Empress { life's grandeur } mothers, prosperity, creativity, sexuality, abundance, fertility, protection, and comfort Empresses, elegant in character, are either women of authority or wise, motherly figures. They present a high degree of care and concern towards others, though some may be cold-hearted in personality. » You find yourself taking care of someone or something. Or are you in need of care?
	4. Emperor { lead one } the desire to control one's surroundings, trying too hard to achieve this, possibly causing trouble for others, some elements in life are just not controllable Emperorers are often male leaders and/or father figures who are often troubled by something very personal and don't know how to deal with it. » Relinquishing control is difficult. Maybe someone can help.
	5. Hierophant { forces that guides } education, authority, conservatism, obedience to rules and relationship with the divine Hierophants are quite wise, logical, and often older. They have a connection to and, at times, an obsession with the past. » Something from the past has come back. Is it good or is it haunting?
	6. Lovers { joy and wonder } two paths life could lead to, standing at a crossroad, needing to make a decision, love and romantic relationships, finding agreement with an ordinary friend or two conflicting elements within Lovers are "spirited" if not "popular" who are cheerful and place an emphasis on social interaction. » There's a decision to be made. Is it romantic or unrelated?
	7. Chariot { pursue one's goals } victory, conquest, self-assertion, self-confidence, control, war, and command Chariots are very driven individuals who have a personal goal or two that they aim to achieve at any cost. It's not uncommon for them to be short-tempered or aggressive. » You're pushing for something to happen. Do you get what you want or push too far?
	8. Justice { one true path } justice, objectivity, rationality and analysis Justices are concered with matters of fairness, and otherwise are very stoic individuals. » Things may be unfair right now. How is this affecting you?
	9. Hermit { oneself honestly } wisdom, introspection, solitude, retreat and philosophical searches Hermits prefer to place themselves in situations that hide themselves from the public eye, such as in more supportive roles that keep them out of the spotlight. » You've been keeping to yourself. How did someone get in?
	10. Fortune { bearer of cruelty } fate, luck, fortune and opportunity Fortunes attempt to seize their own destiny in spite of fate, and are typically involved with making important choices and decisions in response to what life throws at them. » Life has thrown you a curveball. What's next?
	11. Strength { endure suffering } stronger power of self-control, gentleness, courage and virtue over brute force, creative or physical energy Strengths have strength of heart and are not upset easily. They typically portray fortitude. » Your will is strong! Is it good energy or to combat something bad?
	12. Hanged Man { opportunity for renewal } self-sacrifice for the sake of enlightenment, the bindings that make one free, paradoxes and hanging between heaven and earth Hanged Mans are more notable for being caught between two different extremes, parties, or stages in life. They are also sometimes self-sacrificial. » You're caught between circumstances. Where will you emerge?
	13. Death { absolute end } foreboding, doom, metamorphosis and deep change, regeneration and cycles Deaths are associated directly with death and the cycles of change they experience. » There's a change happening. What kind?
	14. Temperance { balance and moderation } synthesis, prudence, harmony, and the merging of opposites Temperances often struggle to find balance in their lives and in their hobbies. » Things are finally coming together! Is it going smoothly?
	15. Devil { impulse and feeling } selfish, impulsive, violent, tempation / healthy bond or commitment Devils are often "devilish" individuals who can be greedy, proud, lustful, or otherwise of poor character. It's not uncommon for them to have somewhat of an antisocial tendency and to not care much for the needs and well-being of others. They are committed to a cause, which is usually their work. » Time to jump into something without thinking! How's that working out?
	16. Tower { the fall } overly arrogant, prejudiced, authoritarian, omen of doom and disaster Towers can be arrogant and will typically find themselves in bad situations where they themselves have fallen from grace. » You're in an unfavorable situation. Can you get out of it?
	17. The Star { it shines } hope, self-confidence, faith, altruism, luck, generosity, peace and joy Stars embody the traits of hopefulness and joy. » There's something to be happy about! Yay!
	18. Moon { psychically } creativity, inspiration, dreams, madness, illusions, fear, fantasy, the subconscious and trickery Moons project their own fears and faults onto others and, because of that fear, they try to correspond to an ideal person. They often tend to have trouble accepting themselves for who they are and there is a hidden depth as to why they act in their behaviors. » You're struggling with something internally. Have you reached out?
	19. Sun { accomplishment } happiness, joy, energy, optimism, and accomplishment, initial happiness Suns almost always, ironically, find themselves in terrible situations which bely the underlying optimism present in nearly all ofo them. They have deep thoughts about the meaning of life and manage to find their answers. » You've accomplished something! That's great!
	20. Judgement { one's calling } deep understanding of life, feeling of acceptance and absolution Judgements are well-aware and quite intelligent who view the world with infinite possibilities and are most powerful when combining their intuition with their smarts. Their thought process is among the most vast and realistic. » You're absolutely certain about something. Is it time to be confrontational?
	21. World { final triumph } world's totality, the symbol of fulfillment, wholeness and harmony World is a power based on the Fool's bonds with others. » Friendship and bonds are important. Don't you agree?

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From:

inthistryingtime

[If persona au she's probably a magician or tower, otherwise hmu with those cool and good prompts!]

From:

a_flower_girl

[If persona au she could be an empress or death tbh....]

From:

whysokidnapped

[Lovers arcana in persona world if that au]

From:

obliviousraccoon

[I think strength, temperance, or even high priestess could work in a persona setting]

From:

getoutoftherobot

[The dungeon is NERV.]

[There are banks of computers lining the walls, outdated and overused, keyboards worn down enough to make the letters unreadable. The ceilings are high and untiled, bare metal designed like they intend to drag something huge and rough through the halls. The shadows wear military outfits and lab coats, walking briskly through the facility like they're always late.]

[The dungeon is a hospital.]

[There's no warning of the change-- a doorway, a turn in the hall, an abrupt change halfway through a room. Any of it can bring you from the grimy shadows of an old industrial laboratory to a sterile hospital. There are no shadows in these sections, and footsteps echo. Tragedy touches the hospital rooms, in the form of blooded gurneys, children's shoes abandoned in empty rooms, distant sobbing and wordless begging.]

[There are names written on the whiteboards in the hospital rooms. Rei Ayanami and Toji Suzuhara are the most common, each with a grim prognosis scrawled under their names. Rei's list different causes of organ failure, sepsis and blood loss and trauma, while Toji's alternate between "AMPUTATION" written in red marker and "MY FAULT" written in blood.]

[One room is Asuka's. There's a boss in that one. It respawns every time you enter the room, trapped in the hospital and screaming in rage and fear. When it loses a fight, it goes silent and collapses to the ground, untouchable, broken and helpless.]

[In the upper levels, there is little sign of Kaworu. His voice is only heard when opening the door of a new safe room--]

"Are you afraid of other people, Shinji-kun?"

"Stay here with me tonight. It's raining. Your father will understand."

"You play beautifully."

"Take my hand. We will do it together."

[About halfway through, the final line is spoken, and repeats in every safe room afterwards. It becomes almost a chant by the end, echoing through the space and settling under the skin.]

"I love you."

[Shinji's shadow drags an IV with it through the dungeon, wrapped in bled-through bandages with wires hanging from electrodes attached to his scalp. He's wearing a middle school uniform, shorter and younger than his true self. There is blood soaked through the knees of his pants, like he'd been kneeling in a pool of it.]

[It cries. It never stops crying, sobbing and begging for help, for anyone to please, god, help me, I can't do this, please, please, don't make me do this, it hurts, I can't do this, please, it hurts.]

[The basement contains three things-- Shinji's shadow, Shinji himself, and Unit 01. There is blood pouring from the mouth of his mother's shadow, puddling on the floor and leaving it sticky and disgustingly warm. There are bodies at its feet, naked and torn apart. It swallows Shinji's shadow to become the final boss.]

[But it gives him a chance to speak, first.]

"He didn't save me! He just left me alone! He said he loved me and all I have left are his bloodstains on my shoes! I hate him, I hate him, how could he do this to me?! I'd be better off dead than waking up every day and having to remember he's gone!"

[Shinji breaks. He screams at his shadow, tells it he'd never talk about Kaworu that way, he has a persona so he doesn't have a shadow, you aren't me.]

[He doesn't remember much after that.]

2/2 and on haruhi's floor

From:

getoutoftherobot - Date: 2021-06-07 02:33 am (UTC) - Expand

good luck dealing with some big trauma, kids!

From:

obliviousraccoon - Date: 2021-06-08 12:06 am (UTC) - Expand

mine was fine but i think about you all the time

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