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[ When the feed starts up, Jessica's sitting there with her lips pursed like she's sucking on a lemon drop. She had a willing person. She'd done this before. Badly one of those times, but--well, whatever! She had a plan this time so potential death wouldn't happen again.

She clears her throat. She'd had plenty of time to rehearse this and get used to being able to send videos instantly--Youtube was still a baby in her time, okay--so here goes! ]

Hey, Mah-nato? Mee-nato? God, I hope I'm sayin' your name right. Uh, anyway. I know you been through some crazy shit, but I'm 'bout ready for some blood, if you don't mind.

[ She breathes out. He was so nice, so she was sure it'd be okay to ask, even if the timing was shit. But with all that fuckery on Monday, she felt like she needed it. ]

Lemme know when's good for you? 'Kay, bye.

[ After a few seconds of awkward silence, she makes a soft "oh!" sound before she remembers to shut the feed off. Well, that was easier than she thought it'd be!

Too bad she didn't realize her private message was far from private. Maaaaybe she should've played around with her device more. ]

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[ Her eyebrows go up and she leans back. Well, goddamn. She snorts before bursting into giggles. ]

Well, excuse me, mister! I'll keep that in mind.

[ She's still giggling some when he next starts speaking, but they quickly disappear at his revelation. It felt like things were dipping back into that dangerous "this is too much bullshit" territory, but she was too curious to let it go. ]

You mean like that thing that you made pop up?

[ Jessica makes a face. This almost seems like a challenge. ]

Like, you're not fuckin' with me, right? I've had enough of that tonight, thank you very much.

[He was glad that he could make her feel a little better. He couldn't lie either though and he didn't like to, so that was the truth, at least.

Oh, but that didn't last very long since he did circle back to his Personas. He just wanted to check her abilities because they'd be useful to her. But he could see too that talking about his powers did make her a little nervous or on edge.]

I haven't and I don't think I will. I'm sorry.

[Just to put that out there, like how they had established earlier. How she had enough of it, he wasn't sure, since he hadn't done anything. He was just teasing though.]

But yes, those things that popped up. I can show you another one, if you want.

[ She leans back into the couch with her arms crossed, eyeing him with a hint of suspicion. It's not like she had any reason to distrust him, but that fear of getting burned was always there, no matter the person.

After sizing him up a little while longer, she shrugs a shoulder, hoping she looks perfectly nonchalant. ]

Okay, then. Not like I got anything else better to do. Just...don't do one that big again, please.

[ Baby steps! ]

[Minato smiled. He was grateful that even if he only had just a fraction of his Personas that he had at least one that was less intimidating. He brought out his Evoker again, then summoned Jack Frost for her to see. The Persona twirled once as was habit for most Jacks to do before greeting "Jess-hee-ca" with a "hee ho."]

This is Jack Frost. He's one of my firsts.

[So it was nice to have him here with him out of the ones he could have, if he had a choice.]

[ Her nonchalance doesn't last long. The shot from his Evoker makes her immediately jump, because hello! Shooting in the head! Soon enough, though, she's giggling in delight and waving at Jack. ]

Oh my fuckin' God, it's so cute!

[ She's tempted to poke it, but its fangs look as sharp as hers, if not worse. Probably best to keep her hands to herself. And like, what if it's poisonous or something?

She turns her attention back to him. ]

How come you gotta shoot yourself in the head to get it out? Or I guess kinda shoot since you're not layin' here with your brains on the floor.

Thanks. You spoil him since Jacks like compliments.

[They were a little arrogant that way, but still cute. Minato would have to make a mental note to see if he could get a Jack Frost plush from the closet to give to her. He wished he had a whole stack of them from a crane game. He dismissed the Persona who disappeared a second later.]

If I remember my death and realize my fear of it, then I can summon my Persona. Like going into battle knowing you could die.

[It sounded morbid, but Minato thought it was okay, especially with talking to Jessica about death, dying, being undead, all of that.]

[ ...Well, that went and got dark fast. She frowns. ]

You died, too? Shit. I'm sorry. Does that mean if you go back home, you'll be dead dead again?

[ She was still learning the intricacies that came with Wonderland, but she knew that part, at least. It was pretty fucked up. ]

Pretty much. It's not living, anyway.

[Since dead was dead and all. He smiled though.]

But I'm not worried about it. I'd rather worry about other people who'll go back and live since they should go, if they want to.

[ She gives a sympathetic look. ] Damn. You're selfless as hell.

[ After a short hesitation, she gets up and goes to rustle around in her dresser. Then she returns and sits back down, holding out a small vial full of deep red liquid. ]

Well, here. It's some of my blood. I was gonna give you this to help you heal up, but that was 'fore I knew you had legit magic and shit, ha. Still, I hope it can help you some if you're in a tough spot. Just, uh, don't drink it all at once? One of my old friends said her cousin did a shit ton of V one night and jumped off a hotel.

[ She shakes her head. ] Or don't use it. Whatever. Just makes me feel better knowin' you got it.

[ And maaaybe she's a little paranoid about killing people. Maybe. ]

[Minato carefully held onto the vial in his hand, looking at it as she spoke. V, he figured, was the name of it, and it made it sound like it was a drug, especially if... well, even if he jumped off the roof of the mansion, he'd still be brought back to life, but he didn't want that happening either.]

I'll be careful. Thank you. How much is too much?

[The vial wasn't very big either. Her blood had to be extremely potent in that case.]

Didn't it hurt to bleed out for this?

[And he didn't want her to be hurt either, so that's what he worried about.]

Ummm. Well. [ She smiles weakly and shrugs. ] I dunno? You're welcome, though.

[ Comforting. ]

And nah, it wasn't too bad. Pain's startin' not to bug me much, now that I heal so fast.

[ You get used to it after having an abusive father, too, but she'll thankfully keep that to herself. ]

Even if was bad, it wouldn't be a big deal. Anything to help out a friend.

[Minato would just be careful with the blood. He wouldn't use it at all if he had to and just keep it. Maybe he should get a microscope and check it out some time.]

Thanks. I'm glad that we're friends.

[He liked having those, of course. But he would've helped her too if they weren't, but it was better that they were.]

Don't hesitate if you need more of my blood. I don't know if you'll get bored of how I taste though.

Know what? Me, too. I'm startin' all over in the friend department, so I'm glad I could get a good start.

[ She laughs. ] There's nooo way I'm gonna get bored of your blood, though. Fresh stuff's always gonna be better. Just, um, gonna make sure I limit myself.

Speakin' of. [ She stands. ] Don't let me keep you too long. You should go rest up some. Even with all your magic stuff, it'd make me feel better if you did.

[Then Minato would just be ready whenever she needed him. He always had a supply of blood on hand that he was willing to give to her. It wasn't any problem at all.]

All right, I'll go rest. You take care of yourself in the meantime, and don't hesitate to call me again.

[Even over the network. That was totally cool. He did get up and could show himself out too so as not to trouble her since she was already here at her room. He'd keep the bottle of her blood too safe with him.]

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