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Persona Arcana Meme

→ Post and respond to characters → Click on titles for prompts → Pick & choose or RNG 0-21 for Arcana → Take the prompt as a role or scenario or just inspiration → Have fun!

	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?

Comments

Kankri

[insuffera6le]

[justice doot doot or magician actually]

persona 5 version! also why is this my only smirking icon

[hesthedj]

[It is very rare for Dirk to actually go home right after school. He has two part time jobs and enough social links that any lesser fool would probably have needed a day planner. If midterms didn't start tomorrow, there's no way he'd be getting on the train right now.]

[Not that he needs to study. It's a calculated move-- he presents himself as quite studious to keep a low profile, even though most of his "study time" is actually "phantom thief time". He's pretty sure most of his adult confidants still buy into it, and he can hardly be caught hanging out with his friends right now without disrupting his facade.]

[Still, he hadn't actually counted on running into someone he knows on the train itself. He shifts easily between other commuters to get over to Kankri, and he's tall enough that he can loom whether Kankri is standing or sitting.]

[He smirks and waits for his... well, I suppose the word is "friend", no notice him.]

[insuffera6le]

[Luckily for Kankri's ability to hop into the Metaverse whenever needed, he already had an established habit of studying outside of his home, and it was rare for him to return to it before dinner or even late dinner at times. Heading home right now was a rarity for him; he simply felt compelled to, and who is he to resist his intuition?]

[Unfortunately for him he's left standing on the train, much to his displeasure, and no amount of trying to send angry vibes to the seated passengers seems to be working. Oh well. He has a book to read at least. After a stop, however, Kankri can just sense that someone is hovering around him. He glances up and...oh. Well then.]

[He closes his book, something he wouldn't have done for Dirk before, and straightens up to look up at Dirk fully. He speaks to him in a bored tone.]

Oh. It's you.

[Few words from spacious lungs.]

[hesthedj]

[If Dirk's smile shifts into something the tiniest bit more honest, well, nobody has to know. It's pretty hard to catch if you aren't watching for it, but, yeah, he does get some genuine enjoyment out of these stupid back and forths.]

Clever deduction.

[The train is just crowded enough that he can get away with being firmly in Kankri's personal space, close enough that a stray elbow would probably bump each other.]

Didn't know you took this train. You live this way?

[insuffera6le]

[Kankri's sure he's not capable of smirking, would argue he's not so capable of smiling, even, but Dirk does both so casually. It's just another thing he doesn't quite understand about his fair leader. He huffs.]

How would you know I took this train, we leave school at different times and I do try to keep my information fairly private--something that Karkat doesn't help much with considering all the friends he brings over, but I digress--so that would be ridiculous to expect from even you--who seems to know just about everything, hm?--however is it really your business to ask that kind of question, do you go around asking everyone that or are you gracing me with such an inquiry? Simply put you don't need to know, but I'm feeling generous so I'll tell you that yes, I do, and I can--

[Dirk being in Kankri's space doesn't seem to be...such a problem, at least not until the train rocks on the rails. Kankri gets swayed into Dirk's body, bumping against him in a domino effect of people all getting tossed around by the train. He still has one hand gripped tight to the handle strap, he could've maybe prevented how much of himself fell against Dirk with some arm exertion, but...but.]

[Everyone sways back the other direction and Kankri does, too. He clears his throat and pulls down his sweater, just straightening it out, maybe unnecessarily.]

...I can assume you do, as well?