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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 2h

Early voting started in my state today, so...sticker GET! 💪

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I adore Eriko so much. She's so funny 😅 #Persona1

The party is standing at the entrance to Tartarus. Numerous large skulls are protruding from the walls.

Elly: Wow! I get to visit the underworld while I'm still alive!

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I'm right outside the door to the final boss. Pictured are the levels of my party; for comparison, according to the wiki Phase 1 is Level 85 and Phase 2 is Level 99. Part of me feels like I should grind a few more levels, but the rest of me wants to be like "Fuck it, we ball!"

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

There are two types of people 😂 #Persona1

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

When one character gives you too many feelings...the only option is Aggression

Akihiko Sanada nui plush being tightly squeezed

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Sorry Nanjo, but plans have changed. I'm gonna make sure Reiji gets the final hit on Kandori. I hope you understand 😠 #Persona1

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

...Game, I don't think that's correct. #Persona1

The party is fighting a group of demons inside the Mana Castle. The Analysis screen states that the highlighted demon's name is Ocelot, even though it looks more like a giant, toothy maw with eyes in the center than it does a cat.

The Condition section states, "No problems."

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Given that Naoya is the only Persona protag who can *accurately* be called a blank slate, part of me wonders whether Nanjo is being sarcastic here. But he might not! Naoya could be an expressive guy, we just don't really see it. #Persona1

The party is standing in an art gallery within the Kama Palace, making their way out after defeating the Harem Queen.

Nanjo: People who suppress their emotions will eventually find that they explode.

Nanjo: Though I doubt we need to worry about that happening to you!

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

The more things change, the more they stay the same...if you're a Yosuke in the Persona universe, be prepared for something like this to happen to you, I guess. #Persona1

The party is in the Queen's Chamber, a large room coated in blue lighting and fog, of the Kama Palace to confront the Harem Queen (Chisato, a friend of Maki). She is standing on a large clam shell next to a mirror.

Harem Queen: I don't like Yosuke. In fact, I never did.

Maki: That's a lie! You always bragged about what a wonderful boyfriend he was...

Harem Queen: What, you still don't get it? Wow! You really are stupid!

Harem Queen: I started Yosuke because I knew you liked him!

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Finally got around to doing this; I couldn't get the site to work yesterday. And I'm not sure how accurate the result is? 🤷‍♂️ I don't know

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Something something this is probably what Kingdom Hearts sounds like to some people. 😅 #AlanWake2

From Alan Wake 2's "Lake House" DLC.

ATD LOT 271 - PAGE 59

"DARK!" screamed the darkness, a dark reminder of the Dark's inner darkness. A well of darkness. A vortex. Like black paint. Darker and darker. And darker. So dark the Darkness could hardly see.

A dark figure emerged from the darkness, facing the Darkness with dark intent. A dark knife gleamed in the dark darkly. Dark like the dark eye of a dark raven, dark feathers ruffling in the dark night sky. No moon. The moon had been eaten. By the Dark. The Dark drank it. And the sun. A dark moon rose over

moon had been eaten. By the Dark. The Dark drank it. And the sun. A dark moon rose over the dark sun that had set into the darkest Dark's darkness.

The darkness darkened darkly, darkening the dark dark until it dimly darkened even the darkest dark.

GRADE:
Comprehensibility - D
Style - C
Tone - A
Content - A

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

...Uh huh. [button mashes X to Doubt] #Persona1

The party is inside a doctor's office.

Nanjo: Psychological wounds are difficult to treat, since they can't be seen.

Nanjo: Oh, I didn't mean anything in particular. It just crossed my mind.

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

REIJI DO NOT. DO YOU KNOW WHAT CALAMITY WILL HAPPEN IF YOU DO #Persona1

The party is standing in Alaya Shrine. A golden butterfly (aka Philemon) just appeared in front of them.

Nanjo: Say, Masao... isn't that butterfly...?

Reiji: Could this be one of his traps...?

Reiji: One false move and I'll catch it and crush it.

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Well, well, somebody's jealous 😅 ...Of who, I wonder 🤔 #Persona1

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

People love to complain about the random encounter rate in this game, but this kind of dungeon design is so much worse. There's nothing in here that justifies the complete darkness, so...why? #Persona1

SEBEC Underground Lab. The dungeon in one specific section is covered in darkness, with the player unable to see which direction they need to go. The mini-map doesn't show the path either until the player actually finds it, bumping into the walls all the time. The rest of the dungeon was well-lit, so why even?

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Don't worry, Nanjo, I'll try to make sure you get the final hit when we officially fight Kandori. I promise you that. #Persona1

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Hey, uh, you wanna maybe elaborate on that??? #Persona1

Inside an office within the SEBEC Corporation's HQ

SEBEC employee: I knew there was something funny about this company...

SEBEC employee: But I didn't think they'd resort to biological warfare!

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

...Which could mean nothing, I'm *sure* #Persona1

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

So close to the double 69%, yet so far 😂 But yeah, the fun zone sounds about for me

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Ayase, chill, I'm sure there's a good explanation for this. #Persona1

Maki: Do you WANT me to be hospitalized...?

Yuko: U--Um... I think she's the real Maki...

Ayase: How can you tell!? I bet she's, like, a demon or something!

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

WHY ARE YOU IMMEDIATELY BLAMING HIM??? Is Naoya just a regular troublemaker or something? #Persona1

Inside the passageway at the school, Maki, Naoya, Ayase and Yuko are talking. There is a large hole in the back wall.

Maki: Hey, when did that hole show up?

Maki: Ohhh, I get it... You made it, didn't you, Naoya?

Ayase: See!? It's totally not like her! I mean, wasn't she in the hospital!?

Maki: Yuka! I'm going to get teed off if you keep saying that.

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Oh, hey, Maki. How did you escape the demon-infested hospital? Didn't the door to the ICU, like, lead into a wall instead? Maybe you found a window, I'm sure it's fiiiiiiine 🙂 #Persona1

Inside the passageway at the school, Naoya, Ayase and Yuko are discussing Naoya leaving through the hole in the back wall when Maki, wearing her school uniform, arrives.

Maki: Oh! Hey, Naoya. What're you guys up to?

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

One thing I want to know: Is Nanjo any closer to accomplishing that goal? Becoming the #1 Man in Japan? After five games in this series and another on the way, inquiring minds (mine) want to know! #Persona1

2F Lobby of Mikage-Cho Hospital. The room is a mess thanks to invading demons, and the butler Yamaoka is laying on the floor, fatally injured. Nanjo kneels by his side.

Yamaoka: Promise to become the No. 1 man in the country and carry Japan on your back!

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Ough...her character portrait looks so *tired* 😢 #Persona1

In Room 302 at Mikage-Cho Hospital. A high school girl wearing a pink robe is sitting up in a hospital bed, with a doctor, a nurse and the main party standing nearby.

>Maki Sonomura
A chronically ill classmate who's been hospitalized for over a year now.

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

They definitely know, Nanjo, and see *their* time/money as a bigger priority 😔

At the reception desk of Mikage-Cho Hospital

Nanjo: Hospitals certainly enjoy keeping people waiting. Don't they know time is money?

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Everyone is so mean to Naoya 😔

Inside the Exhibition Room of the Historical Society

Mark: You're awfully studious all of a sudden. Is hell about the freeze over?

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

FJDKALDJKSAL 😂 Yukino Mayuzumi is Best Girl, you can fight me on this. #Persona1

Inside the lobby of the Historical Society

Yukino: You're doing social studies research before we go to the hospital?

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Don't worry, Masao, we'll be getting well-acquainted with that store in due time #Persona1

Within a store at the mall.

Customer: There's this one strange store in this here mall...

Customer: Whenever I go take a gander, it's closed, and I've never seen anyone go in or out.

Customer: But every now and then, you can hear music from in there...

Masao/Mark: Music...? Like, pianos and singing?

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Wait, what do her cooking skills have to do with anything? Why is this getting mentioned?

>Natsumi Yoshino
St. Hermelin High's nurse. She doesn't seem to be a very good cook.

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

...Can I request a different nurse, please? #Persona1

Teacher in nurse's uniform:
Ahaha, welcome to the infirmary. You sure look cute when you're asleep.

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Dammit, I forgot to study for this portion of the test. 😔 I hope this doesn't affect my grade too badly. #AlanWake2

Alan Wake is inside a projector room in the Dark Place, with shelves tipped over and many film cases laying around. He's face the apparition of the leader of the Cult of the Word.

The Grandmaster: But first, here's an unanswered mystery for you: if Casey was fictional, and you assumed his role as the detective, are you now fictional, too?

The Grandmaster has his back turned to Alan, slowly fading away.

The Grandmaster: Whose story are you living, Mr. Wake?

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

If you can't find actual lychee fruit to fuel the robot you've built to help you take over the world, then gummy versions are fine 😅 #lycheelightclub #litchihikariclub

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Oh yeah, perish the thought of someone turning what happened to Alan Wake into a video game. Who would ever do such a thing 😅 #AlanWake2

An email from Barry Wheeler to Alice Wake, subject line, "I'll handle it."

Hey Alice,

Sharks circling. They now want to turn what happened to Al into a movie and/or a TV show and/or, get this, a fucking videogame. I told them to fuck off.

Also (in case you hear about this from someone else) a true crime writer named Tammy Booker is working on a book about Al. I hunted down her publisher and told them we'll sue.

Don't worry, I've got you covered.
Your pal, Barry.

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

THAT WAS SO. FUCKING. COOL. LIKE...HOLY SHIT. Sure, I probably disappointed the Old Gods of Asgard by dying multiple times to the enemy swarms. And running in circles despite Directional Support Odin to help me out. BUT IT'S FINE. BEST LEVEL EVER. #AlanWake2

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

[twirling hair, giggling, kicking feet] 🥰 #AlanWake2

Alan Wake is standing in a backstage room, watching an interview with himself on TV. A large chapter title card saying "WE SING" takes up the bulk of the screen.

Alan: And I hadn't forgotten.

Mr Door: A deep dive into who he is, as an artist and as a man,

Alan stands closer to the TV, where he sees himself.

Mr Door: The song is called "Herald of Darkness" but I like to call this next segment,

Mr Door: "The Story of the Journey of Alan Wake, the Musical."

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

I kinda wanna do this now 💪

Give me a fanfiction trope and I'll grade it:

A) Love it. Spend my time combing AO3 for it.
B) Like it. Not one of my bigger cravings, but it can scratch a certain itch if I'm in the right mood.
C) Neutral. A good author might be able to sell it, but a bad one will kill it deader than dead.
D) Not my favorite. I avoid it if I can, but it won't necessarily put me off reading something.
E) Hate it. Will immediately make me nope out of a fic.

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Finally got to play through "Dark Ocean Summoning"...and holy shit this section was brutal! I was just trying to listen to some awesome music, but SOMEBODY had to send swarms of Taken after me! 😫 This is Mr Scratch's most evil deed by far. He'll pay for this. #AlanWake2

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This time on WIP Wednesday: Writing Kanon of Litchi Hikari Club continues to feel intimidating, but I am slowly making progress. Hopefully I can finish this fic by the end of the month, but that relies on my mind cooperating with me 🤞

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

This woman knows what's up! I hope she continues to live her best life, as soon as time stops collapsing 😅 #QuantumBreak #AlanWake

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Adrian @leapingocelots.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

While I'm waiting to get a new TV for my room, I've been playing Quantum Break, and it's been pretty fun. And this email is one of the most hilarious in-game pieces of lore I've ever seen 😅 I think "Avenge me." "Okay." is gonna be one of the new phrases/exchanges I repeat. Because omg 🤣