*Hyun-ae's Help Desk (IC Inbox)

[terminalemulation]

<sub>[Integrated into the interface of the COMP is *Hyun-ae's contact button: simply pressing it immediately deploys the COMP glasses and causes her to appear before you, image initially fluttering in and out of existence for a bit before she can properly display. The whole process is soundless: a somewhat generic greeting automatically appears in a text box beside her.

If you choose to actually converse with *Hyun-ae rather than just ask her to pass a message to someone else, this is the place to post!]</sub>

Comments

[ghost_shield]

*Hyun-ae, can you do me a favor? Can you pull up the database on the 270 dead at the Arena attack and tell me how many of the dead were suspected members of the Anoli? I fully understand if you can't, of course, although I don't doubt your ability to do so.

[guess who just put super security on this conversation? *Hyun-ae, that's who.]

[terminalemulation]

Unfortunately, speculative information like that isn't something I'm advised to give out. You understand. If the estimates are wrong, it could be accusing a number of the dead for crimes they didn't actually commit...

_{[That initial message sends, but there's an accompanying moment of lag that prevents Nick from closing out of the conversation. What *Hyun-ae says next is locked.]}

Our earlier conversation put aside, I do like theories about less serious things. I've been trying to keep track of our recent book sales - can you believe that series everyone's been talking about has been estimated at somewhere over 150 or 160 million copies sold? The number really took me by surprise when I counted it all up.

[sageprincess]

[There's some surprise inherent with a girl from a medieval-esque world summoning an AI, but if this is how she can get more information on the situation, then...]

Do you have access to the names or aliases used by the citizens who participated in the Grand Prix a few months ago? Preferably in the order they placed, if you can.

[terminalemulation]

I do have access, but I would like to ask why you require that information before dispensing it!

...I would also like to warn you that it's a very long list.

[Video, backdated to shortly after everyone returns from Animus.]

[universebeware]

...what the hell is this function? I didn't program this in. I swear, I disappear for a month and someone just has to go meddling in my work....

[terminalemulation]

I was wondering when we would meet! Hello there, Brainstorm. My name is *Hyun-ae, and I was installed in the COMP network to keep an eye on things, partially as a response to the troubling events that went on directly leading and up to your absence.

[text]

[greatseal]

[well, asking the friendly AI for help can't hurt, right?]

Hey, *Hyun-ae! I was wondering if you have library access in your databases? I'm trying to look up the text of a poem and find who wrote it.

[terminalemulation]

_{[It can never hurt!]}

I do! It would honestly be rather sad if I didn't - it would put my nice librarian look to waste, right?

Give me the text and I'll get to work.

Session Log: 03.17.XXXX - 14:13:54

[strangerfromthedesert]

[A figure stood on a structure far above the city grounds. It watched over the world below itself with an equal measure of disdain and curiosity, the wind breezing through his hair and shawl, and the snowfall marking intricate patterns on his helmet.

How many days was he out like a light? A few it seemed. After collapsing unconscious half a week ago during his entry to Hinoto-Ri it took a while for the city to get his Reploid body — a synthesis of robot parts and human appearance — repaired and he was still feeling it. They were kind enough to give him his things back despite being difficult to find, and saw fit to issue him even more generosities in the form of an arrival kit and a small apartment in the Pisces Ward.

Their only request? To help them fight off the unwanted guests of the 13th Hour. Sounds familiar, doesn't it? Even so, while he felt he had to at least try and return the favor, he wasn't willing to work without a clue either.

Conveniently, he was told by the issuer to use a special button on his COMP equipment if he needed any information. Now was a good time as any, and so he pushed it. The glass visor extended from the sides of his helmet with a sheen, and he greeted the AI who would appear before him with a marked lack of greeting.]

I was told to contact you if I needed something.

[Problem is, Zero didn't know where to start, and hesitation followed. He was like a fish out of water, away from his world, away from Neo Arcadia's reach, away from the Resistance and Ciel.]

now that music is stuck in my head; a happy fate

[terminalemulation]

_{[She appears as a translucent, obviously 2D image of a vaguely young woman in a dark school uniform. As soon as her image has properly appeared and she's able to visually track Zero via the visor's camera function, *Hyun-ae reaches up and adjusts her glasses with a smile.]}

Ask and ye shall recieve! What is it that you need help with, exactly?

[Video]

[aurathread]

[There's a moment of hesitation before he hits the button. He couldn't trust AIs completely - She had been an AI... but then again so was Macha, who saved his life. And besides, it's just information he wants. He doesn't have to do anything with it if he thinks it's bad advice.]

Hey. Uh... I was wondering if you could pull up some information for me. I still don't... understand this Persona thing, and I was wondering what information you had on it.

[terminalemulation]

The mysterious power of Persona, huh? It's one of the more popular topics of research here, actually - right next to demonology, of course.

A Persona is a metaphysical creation born from someone's soul - it's supposedly representative of various aspects of their personality, their history... though the only person who can really judge how their Persona reflects themselves, I think, is that person. They slowly strengthen with repeated use, sort of like building up a muscle, and if someone goes through significant enough mental growth, their Persona may become an outdated representative and have to change to match them.

They come in two main types - either primarily combat or support oriented, with both showing certain trends in the powers they call upon. Despite the many differences between people, isn't it odd that both of them would instinctually call the incantation for fire "Agi?"

...Well, there's much more than I could say than just that, but any questions or comments so far?

[video]

[pastalishe]

Hello, Hyun-ae. Do you have any information on the appropriate dress for a formal job interview? The culture of Hinoto-Ri is very different from that of Metafalss; while I am overqualified for the position in question, I feel that the clothes I own and the costumes I have downloaded would lend me no credibility in this world.

strikeouts = text she erases after it appears for a second

[terminalemulation]

_{[*Hyun-ae smiles brightly when Cloche turns on the video - she's always happy when someone lets her actually get a feed of themselves and where they are in Hinoto-ri; it gives her a sense of.. well, like she could be in the place herself. Upon hearing the question, she holds her hand to her chin and makes a tiny 'hmmm' text box.]}

The local standards for business attire lean heavily toward the conservative... any loud or bright colors just aren't acceptable, and flashy things have a historically _{- well, before this past decade, at least -} poor reputation. My best advice is to look as carefully and deliberately composed as possible. Make sure it fits well. The colors I would recommend are navy blue and black. Flat-heeled shoes are a better choice over high heels, and jewelry should be kept tasteful and minimalist. Anyway, if you know the position you're aiming for, tell me and I can find some reference images - I have one or two handy already, at least.

<sub>[User *Hyun-ae sends files attire1.jpg and attire2.jpg

..She waits until Cloche has saved the files before speaking up again.]</sub>

...Ugh, but it feels so soulless and impersonal to describe an outfit like that! It's what would work, still... You said that you download costumes, right? What's the kind of style you like? Do you cospl-- I'm very curious.

[poorlittleblueburdie]

*He's actually taken off the glasses' inactive little forms from behind his ears, and closed them up in his coinpurse. Again. But he's poked at every option and menu he can think of on the watch, and hasn't been able to figure out the answer to this on his own... and so, he tries the option he hasn't yet. He probably just didn't want to bother anyone until he gave up trying to figure it out for himself.*

*So, eyes on the watch's holodisplay, he presses that little contact button... with the glasses still sitting in his little pouch, tucked into his sash. Have fun with that?*

[terminalemulation]

_{[Eager to please as always, *Hyun-ae appears on the display of the COMP glasses - hey, what the?]}

...Anyone out there? Can you see this? I'm detecting a video feed, but... I'm not actually getting any visual input! If you've broken your COMP camera, then I can provide you with tech support.

...

Hello?

...

<sub>It's not very funny to call me up then ignore me.

[The contact button on the watch flashes blue after being pressed, as if there's now unread messages.]</sub>

Text

[echo_of_a_jedi]

Hello, *Hyun-ae. I have some basic questions about the network. I'm sure I missed reading a manual somewhere, but I'd just like a few things cleared up.

1) Who administers the Visitor network?
2) is it distinct from the general city network?
3) if so, who administers the general network?
4) is there a way to store information recorded via COMP offline for archival purposes?
5) what type of security is used to protect "private" or "filtered" data, or "anonymous" entries?

Thank you for your time.

[ video ]

[componere]

[ The feed opens to Joshua sitting back in his little apartment building, looking as pleased as punch with himself. He waves and gives *Hyun-ae a smile. ]

Hello, dear. Let's not waste too much time, shall we? Please give me whatever information you have on these buildings - I don't have names for most of them, unfortunately, so I've had to make do with pictures and drawings. Tell me if it's not enough.

[ aaaand he has drawings and pictures of the various buildings displayed here - he's gotten as many pictures of the buildings he could recognize, and the rest are detailed copies of the original images. he doesn't have a copy of the 104 building because he knows a heck of a lot about that one already. ]

[terminalemulation]

_{[*Hyun-ae gives a reflexive smile-and-salute, then gets to work on poking through the pictures Joshua sent.]}

My word, you've done your homework! This is practically a guided tour of some of the most iconic foreign establishments that have come to Hinoto-ri. Been going sight-seeing...? Ah, my apologies. I'm getting off topic.

I have dossiers on most of these places pre-made. Let me just minimize, and pull them up...

<sub>[*Hyun-ae, as promised, minimizes her image to take up more of a small corner rather than most of the display - it leaves room for the many little blocks of info that start popping up.

There's the clock tower, the Knight Academy, Palutena's temple (or, more specifically, her statue inside it), Junes, the Lunar Sanctum, and the Amala Drums.]</sub>

Video - y'know what, yolo

[all_wound_up]

[The feed clicks on to show Nano, blushing and fidgeting in place a bit.]

Um...

Re: Video - y'know what, yolo

[terminalemulation]

_{[*Hyun-ae presses a finger to her lip and furrows her brow in slight concern - Nano's nervous behavior is certainly curious.]}

Hello, Nano. Is there something the matter?

[Video!]

[trollsdragons]

Hmm. Just what is this, I wonder...?

[terminalemulation]

_{[Man, first Ideo, now seeing this guy makes her want to try out the white gloved look. But what kind of outfit would that go with...? Maybe a musician costume? That would be cute. Just call her Chiptune Conductor *Hyun-ae!]}

"This" is the contact for a 25/7 help desk, run by me! If you haven't heard of me before, hello, my name is *Hyun-ae. It's nice to meet you.

Video; right after returning from the Tower

[bladedskies]

[New function, let's test it out, what's a *Hyun-ae -- and the MOMENT she realizes that it's actually a contact function, and that *Hyun-ae is a person, she looks extremely confused.

Did she just reach someone's inbox?...]

Uh. Right, hi, name's Haseo, I'm pretty sure someone screwed with my COMP and added a "function" that lead to your inbox. If I find out who it is, I'm kicking their ass.

[Deadpan thumbs up before she starts fiddling with the COMP to try and end this before it goes on too long.]

[terminalemulation]

_{[The COMP's certainly broadcasting video of a person, but there's a few little idiosyncrasies - most of which are made obvious when she moves, holding up her hands in a 'wait, wait!' gesture - and calls attention to the fact that there's.. not quite the right amount of depth to the motion.]}

Hold on...! Actually, I'm the one who added that button!

_{[She's quick to recognize Haseo from the list that she, herself, had compiled of people who had disappeared from Hinoto-ri. Following that, it makes explaining a little easier...]}

I'd request you to wait before trying to kick me, though. I can explain.

[tyrantball]

Today, Desco is bored, so she's decided to mess around with the COMP. In the process of wrapping the glasses around her left thigh, she manages to accidentally hit the button contacting *Hyun-ae - who, frankly, she has no idea exists.

When the feed snaps on, there's a single slit-pupiled golden eye staring through the lenses of the COMP.

[Video]

[capitalbackup]

[The feeds open to show Miyako outside at a park, looking rather unamused.]

*Hyun-ae, I want to know the location of Mordred Pendragon and the reason why I cannot connect to him.

[the woes of not knowing someone's gone]

[terminalemulation]

One moment, please!

_{[ L o a d i n g . . .]}

I... unfortunately, I'm not picking up any trace of his COMP's signal.

private audio;

[trainwrecking]

Excuse me, ah... Hyun-ae?

Could you run a search of the library for me? I'm looking for a few texts. [He hesitates; she's a help function, but he still doesn't want to sound pushy.]

Also, do you have any information on the history of the government in Hinoto-Ri readily available? I would really appreciate it.