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WEEK 2

[The unfortunate death, and subsequent execution, has no doubt weighed on everyone's minds since. The dam has burst, and now, the idea that someone may kill another in this place is not just a possibility anymore. It is reality, and a very terrifying reality at that.

Yet, there is a strange side effect to the murder's aftermath. When the Titled go to sleep on Saturday evening, they will dream, even if they don't normally do so. When they wake up, their dream stays with them, and a thought comes to everyone. A realization.

Their dream had been a memory they lost. Now, they have it back, as if they had never lost it.

Nor is that the only change. They also feel just a little more confident in their power. Confident enough that they find that their ability has evolved to become stronger. Whether that's a good or a bad thing, well...

Soon enough, too, the Titled's phones start pinging, and when they open up their LIME app, they receive a simple message:]

Your Mall Map has been updated!

[And indeed, those who go to check the Food Court will find an elevator on the eastern end which leads to a brand new wing that had previously been obscured by the barrier.

Dio and Wake's information is also slightly different from before on the LIME app, but...maybe it's best not to think about it. Last week had been...disheartening.

Hopefully, this week will be better, right? Surely, this week, temptation won't win out again....right?

Well.

There's only one way to find out.

Welcome to Week 2, Titled.

There are thirteen strangers in this place.

This week's crab is Dungeness.]

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That makes the two of us.

Being a wanted man comes with a pretty impressive price tag attached.

[ ... well, that's forward. And relatable. ]

I can imagine. I don't remember my crime so I have no memory of what measures were taken against me either, but I cannot imagine them to be lenient...

[ Saying that she's wanted in here hardly makes a difference at least, the organizers got that right. ]

[ No point hiding it now. She's not from the same place as him, anyway. ]

Mine involves what's said in my profile, and I know the full extent of the "crimes" I committed.

If you don't mind me asking, what do you remember that's going to land you in a ton of trouble?

[ If she can't remember all those details, then... what exactly did they use to threaten her? ]

I blew up a so-called 'cultural emblem' of Neo Yokio.

They call it that, but it was a testament to the vanity of the uncaring and shallow, amoral upper class. Judging by the responses here, it appears to be true that I destroyed it.

I cannot say I regret this future decision of mine.

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That's pretty badass.

Thanks.

Is a Phantom Thief a Robin Hood kind of deal?

[ There's actually a pause as his hand covers a part of his mouth, an amused smirk appearing for a few seconds. ]

Guess you could say that.

We don't steal anything material, though.

We deal directly with criminals and work towards undoing the damage done to our currently messed up society.

[ a PG version of the things he could say about it but y'know...... ]

[ That sounds good. Ominous, but definitely good. ]

That sounds more like Batman now. Where does the thief part come in?

[ Hoo boy... ]

We fight to directly change their distorted desires.

I can try to give you a simple rundown, but I'm not sure how simple I can manage.

Back home, there's a place that's separated from reality called the Metaverse. It's where everyone's perceptions of the world take on solid forms.

My team is able to go and fix distorted desires with the help of our Personas, which are basically just solidified forms of a person's rebellious side.

When a person's heart becomes too warped from whatever messed up beliefs they have, all those distorted desires take the form of what we refer to as a Palace.

Using the power of our Personas, we can enter a person's Palace and go into the core to steal what we refer to as their treasure. The source of their distortion.

After stealing this, their distorted desires are removed, and they're left with only a need to confess all of their crimes.

[ Noooow his thumbs hurt. ]