Sep 23, 2009 11:42
::The melody courses through the detective's mind, finding its way through broken barriers and shattered defenses without a moment's hesitation. The broadcast comes at midnight again, a cheesy backdrop offering the perfect frame for the 'mad scientist' who stands, waiting for the Tone's camera to come into full focus.
Like so many who have appeared on screen lately, there is a glint of true madness, of troubled insanity to his golden eyes. The look of one already strained, driven past the point of genius is clear on his delicate features. His introduction this time is a laugh, a full-throated, evil doctor's laugh, that rings eerily through the Tone and makes a perfect accompaniment to the harmony that is driving everyone to reveal their secrets.::
Good evening, everyone, and welcome again to the broadcast that will reveal all to it's loyal viewers! Tonight, I have a special treat for you all, the Secret of the Century longs to be unveiled! It yearns for release! To be known to all!
::Naoto laughs madly again.::
Many of you questioned my intentions the last time I appeared on screen. You wondered: "Why does such as him wish to be changed? What possible need is there for rebirth?" Well, my valued viewers...as one of you so inelegantly put: 'If you wish to grow from a boy to become a man, it will only take time and you will become one.' This of course, is the point at which so many of you are incorrect.
::He loosens his tie and tosses it aside. He begins unbuttoning the shirt beneath it.::
You see... it is impossible to become the ideal man I wish to be....When I was never male to begin with.
::He opens his shirt front. Beneath it, 'he' is wearing a binding shirt of some kind. It is not revealing but it is clear the gender of the person on the screen is female.::
So you see... dear viewers... there is far more to my 'problem' than there seems to be.
::She laughs again, arms dropping to her sides. There are tears streaming down her cheeks as she stares upward. There might be sobs mixed in with the laughter, but it's impossible to tell.::
[persona 4] naoto shirogane