Callophelia-ailingamnemonic - Callophelia

Why does IX being an Izuru Kamakura in pyjamas make so much sense?

aeons my hum!s (part 1)

Akivili&Aha, IX, Mythus, Ena, Oroboros

Guess who was scared into working on posting about Persona Crossroads again? This one!

I saw a video on YouTube talking about leaks for Persona 6, and as you can guess, I felt pressured and wanted to post about Persona Crossroads again xuu

I was hoping that I'd have finished persona Venti's design by now, but it's been kicking me in the butt lately, so here are some of Arilette's outfits instead XDD

I want to say that these are the final versions of Arilette's winter casual, summer casual, and cognitive outfits, but who knows? I might change them again because I'm indecisive like that XPP

Arilette's associated flower is the poppy flower, so I included them in all three outfits.

The cloaks in Arilette's casual outfits were a gift from their teammate so they like to keep it on regardless of weather.

And you can probably also tell but the cognitive outfit gave me the most trouble. Originally, I was going to make it butterfly-themed, but then I changed it to be bird-themed to match Venti. Even after that, I kept getting frustrated trying to make the outfit look good so my heavy-handed drawing kept coming through x-x

I'll probably post Arilette's school uniform on a later date XPP

The Persona 6 leaks scared me into thinking about Persona Crossroads again, so here's some tea about some characters in the AU:

It's as the title says. The leaks scared me into acting, so here's a few summaries about some of the characters are in the story! I changed quite a bit about the lore since I last talked about this au and since stuff...

ARILETTE

The protagonist of this story. Arilette is an amnesiac youth discovered by the research group stationed at Kousaten Academy, who displays an abnormal amount of Cognitive Excess found only in Persona Users. As a result, they have been placed under the care of the teacher handling Kousaten Academy's Persona Program in the meantime.

As the protagonist, Arilette is of the Fool Arcana, and the persona they awaken to is "Venti" (Yes, I changed the protags persona again, lol)

POLARIS

Arilette's senpai in both grade and seniority at Kousaten Academy's Persona Program. Polaris is a kind-hearted individual who helps Arilette settle into her new life at the school. Many people who spend time with Polaris easily find themselves at ease as they are what Takashi would call "Comfort-friend material". Polaris also seems to be close friends with the school's head cognitive researcher...

Polaris is Arilette's Star Social Link, and their persona is named "Ghost Nebula" (Not married to the name yet. Polaris was originally Ghostbur's user, but with all the drama that went down with Wilbur, I figured it'd be better if I changed it. Ghost Nebula is sort of a parallel to Ghostbur, but without being Wilbur lol)

TAKASHI MATSUMURA

Another one of Arilette's senpais in both grade and seniority at Kousaten. Takashi is a student with an unapproachable and intimidating demeanour. Most students are afraid to talk with him as he seems unwilling to spend excessive time around them, the only people he seems to tolerate is the program's teacher and Polaris. Arilette themself only met him once before becoming an official student of the program, though despite their demeanour, Arilette had the vague sense of something heavy weighing on Takashi's shoulders

Takashi is Arilette's Emperor Social Link (tho that's up for change), and his persona is named "Littlewood"

YUJIN VUONG

A youth that Arilette encounters on an assignment in Tatsumi Port Island. The nature of his existence is one that would have been a conundrum during the Martyr Makoto Yuuki's time, or perhaps not. When the group gets caught up in a fight, Yujin awakens to his persona and takes the reins as the team's navigator.

Yujin is of the Tower Arcana, and his persona is named "Antarcticite"

HOAI VUONG

The decision to bring him on the team was not one any of Kousaten Academy's Persona Program's members were happy about, but it was a necessary evil.

Hoai is Arilette's Devil Social Link, and his persona is named "Phosphophyllite"

HISAO KATAYAMA

The head researcher stationed at Kousaten in all things involved with Personas, Shadows, and the Cognitive World. Hisao is currently engaged to the teacher in charge of the Persona Program and possesses a unique sense of fashion and a joyful disposition. Although xe seems all too happy to talk about xyr research and the history of previous persona users and cognitive beings, xe also seems reluctant to divulge about xemself...

Hisao is Arilette's Magician Social Link.

CHIHIRO AKEMI

A mysterious girl who always seems to show up right when Arilette needs her the most. For someone as friendly and mindful as Chihiro, it's almost odd to see her look so dead on her feet all the time.

Chihiro is Arilette's Wheel of Fortune Social Link.

AODH FUJIHARA

A third-year from another school that Arilette works part-time with. A sass master with a big-sibling friend streak. Even though they don't realise it yet, there will come a time when they'll have to confront their past, and it all starts with the deep dark secret in their basement.

Aodh is Arilette's Moon Social Link.

AKATSUKI SHIRAHAMA

The owner of a popular cat gaming lounge. He's highly protective of his roommates, and often jokingly referred to as their mom. After a bad shadow attack hits the city, Akatsuki seems restless about something, as if he's expecting the shadows to jump out at him at any moment.

Akatsuki is one of Arilette's Hanged Man Social Links.

MAGNOLIA SAKURAI

One of Arilette's classmates and Akatsuki's roommate/charge. A polite girl with an interest in robotics and athletics. She always seems to have something on her mind...

Magnolia is one of Arilette's Hanged Man Social Links.

KICHOU SHIRAHAMA

A foreigner whom Akatsuki claims to be his younger sibling, Kichou lives in the apartment above the gaming lounge with Akatsuki, Magnolia, and their fourth roommate. Excitable and bubbly, Kichou has a knack for picking up small details others don't notice... impressively so...

Kichou is one of Arilette's Hanged Man Social Links.

HIKARI AKITA

Akatsuki, Magnolia, and Kichou's fourth and final roommate. She has a stern disposition and a love for puzzles. If Akatsuki is the mom of the roommates, then Hikari is the dad.

Hikari is one of Arilette's Hanged Man Social Links.

SYLVIE

A powerful witch said to live in the woods. Only desperate people plead with her and those who dare do so often walk away worse than they did before. Authority members have tried apprehending her, but none have managed to find her home, at least, none who weren't welcomed by her. While investigating a commission, Arilette manages to stumble and meet the witch and her servant, the former of whom doesn't seem thrilled at having her time wasted. Despite the numerous curses Arilette knows Sylvie could inflict on her, there's only one thing Sylvie requires from her: a wingwoman to help her get together with her servant.

Sylvie is one of Arilette's Lovers Social Links.

LEILANI

Sylvie's reluctant servant. An amnesiac who adorns herself in silver jewellery and who was cursed by Sylvie to forever serve her. Why Sylvie doesn't just order Leilani to date her, Arilette doesn't know. All he knows is that Sylvie is attracted to Leilani, and Leilani is weary of Sylvie. According to Sylvie, Arilette is the first human in a long time that Leilani's been overly protective of, enough to resist whatever curse Sylvie placed on her. Good grief, if Arilette's freedom didn't depend on wing manning for these two, this would be a bee's nest he wouldn't poke.

Leilani is one of Arilette's Lovers Social Links.

ASNEFIKO

The 'i' in their name is silent. Asnefiko is the eccentric owner of an antique store and a part-time novelist. When Arilette goes to see them, they often talk about stories and novel ideas, a few of which intrigue Arilette more than they'd thought. Asnefiko also seems to have a soft spot for Polaris, but Polaris doesn't seem to know them...

Asnefiko is Arilette's Aeon Social Link.

LUKE

Arilette's Velvet Room Attendant. Arilette wonders if they've met prior to her becoming a guest...

I... haven't decided on Luke's arcana yet lol XDD

By existing as a citizen in and paying taxes to the imperial core, we automatically hold complicity in imperialist oppression because we are literally footing the bill for it. That is just the basic nature of being born to privilege in systems of oppression in general. We can be disadvantaged and marginalized in every single other consideration and we still have to understand and cope with this, and ensure we leverage it as effectively as possible.

Voting abstinence/sabotage does not absolve us of our responsibility to do everything in our power to lessen harm, but it DOES show that when our personal morals aren't satisfied, we retreat into (imperialist, this time) privilege to 'wash our hands' of the situation and declare it's not our fault and it's not our problem.