Not a doppelganger or illusion. That's a Shadow they've fought plenty of times in the Metaverse.
Haru freezes when she notices it from a short distance, her unable to budge and go further as she watches it rip at the dead rat. ]
... ah.
[ Why is a Shadow here? Did she somehow step into a cognitive world without realizing it? Her environment is the same as ever, and she doesn't have her actual phone, with the EMMA app and its Metaverse Navigator abilities. ]
[Orthrus swallows the rat. Wipes at his mouth. Kicks a back leg as he scratches behind his ear.
Completely normal dog things.
Until one head notices Haru, and locks on. The other follows suit, though turns slightly in confusion before his body stands. The demon doesn't move fast, clearly unbothered, unconcerned by a human, but he does have a job. And that job is to make sure no one suspicious or dangerous causes problems here at his King's home.
She doesn't look particularly deadly, and so, with a slow, confident stride, the demon approaches.]
[The noise that Orthrus makes as he's suddenly shot at is definitely a loud, startled yelp. Loud enough to be heard from the inside of Kazuya's cottage, where he rushes out to see the scene of Haru and a demon, laying into his own demon, who suddenly decides to snarl and retaliate at what is now a clear threat.
Quite frankly, it's all gone to shit in a matter of seconds.
Kazuya scrambles forward out the door, heart beating rapidly, because if there's a demon fight, he would really rather it not be on his front lawn, for one. And for second, he'd rather not involve a demon that he may-or-may-not have control of.]
Wait- Stop!
[Well, at least Orthrus' Maragidyne fizzles out, the wounded demon only turning one head towards Kazuya as the other snarls viciously at both Milady and Haru.
[ The rush of battle has already filled her heart; Haru doesn't stop just yet, Kazuya's presence inciting further panic and the desire to protect him from Orthus.
Orthus seems to back down... why?
Is this her chance? ]
Kazuya-kun, please run escape! It's dangerous!
[ Milady flaps her fan as a warning; Haru steps toward her Persona, pointing at Orthus. ]
[He's stumbling a little as he clears the distance in haste, though at the pointing, the demon doesn't back down either, simply steps so that it's in front of Kazuya, both heads bowed low and ready to attack, flames licking the sides of it's muzzle as it simply waits for another order.
One attack isn't enough to take the demon out, but that doesn't mean that Orthrus isn't in any sort of pain! It's just that like any demon, or animal for that matter, it hides it well.]
[ She recalls the conversation they first had, about the demons in Tokyo and how Kazuya and his friends were able to... control them?
But that thing in front of her is a Shadow. ]
What do you mean?
[ Milady vanishes in a blur of blue flames. The tension remains in the air, but it's not quite as thick as it was mere moments ago when there were multiple cannons aimed at Orthus. ]
[Well... The first bit of tension is gone when the other demon disappears, but it's clear that the demon is incredibly not happy, a low, reverberating growl echoing from both heads that make Kazuya shiver a little.
Brr... Scary.]
This demon... He protects my home, and makes sure that me and the people who live here stay safe when things go crazy.
[At least, that's what happens according to Basil, anyway.
Case in point, Kazuya does try to soothe the demon, petting down one head and then the other to the base of it's shoulder blades, and it whines a little, though never stops looking at Haru like she's a threat and might try something.]
[ The urge to scratch the itch that is holding a heavy, sharp axe in her hands...
Just for safety, of course. ]
That's a Shadow, Kazuya-kun. It will hurt you, if you are not careful!
[ But even as she says it, Orthus doesn't attempt to harm Kazuya in return. She watches in uncertain awe as Kazuya is able to temper the Shadow down, like it's simply a dog with bad attitude. ]
[... A shadow? It's weird that she doesn't realize that she herself has a demon too.]
He won't hurt anyone, as long as no one is trying to hurt the people who live here, or attack first.
[So he's been told, anyway. Though he really doesn't know who the first one to start the fight between them is, given Haru's urgency for him to move away to stay safe, he can hazard a guess.]
[He has no questions about how she knows, because if she has a demon of her own, then it makes sense that she would know all about his too.]
I'm not really sure the specifics of it, but he belongs to me, like I said. I have other demons, but they're normally stored on my COMP. Orthrus is the only one who can move around freely without me summoning him.
[Kazuya glances at Orthrus, who at the very least has seemingly settled now, giving a "Harumph" sound in Haru's location as he goes about licking his wounds... Rude human.]
[ She isn't ready to strike back anymore, but she hasn't let her guard down either. That's how a Shadow (or demon, she supposes) holds you hostage and forces Joker to give up rare items or yen.
Her eyes flicker between Orthus and Kazuya carefully. ]
It's alright. I know demons can be pretty scary looking. I should have warned you he was around, so that's my fault, honestly.
[He quickly bows apologetically to Haru. He's glad that he'd managed to sort things out before they'd escalated too far.
He pats the demons side gently, speaking to it.]
I've got it from here. I promise I'll make you something special as an apology when Haru-san leaves. You did a good job.
[The demon whines, leaning into the hand before moving to limp off elsewhere once assured things will be fine. He's got nothing to say to Haru, who was so rude.
Kazuya on the other hand-]
I'm glad you weren't hurt. Demons can be pretty dangerous.
Yeah, sort of. I mean, with the COMP I can also use the same magic that the demons have, but without it I'm just a regular guy.
[lol. lmfao. rofl, even.]
I don't have my COMP on me right now though, I've loaned it to a friend to make sure that she was safe, since she just got here. I have Orthrus, so I'm not defenseless, or anything.
Maybe! And... Maybe that's not so weird, that your power comes from within you.
[It wouldn't be that outlandish, considering the things he's seen. But she seems a little upset by that thought.
He can't blame her. He's not particularly fond of demons either, and if they come from the same world, then there's a good chance that her demons are the same.]
[Has he done something wrong? ... It doesn't feel like he's done anything wrong. Other than accidentally tell Haru that there was a demon roaming around his house... But it was only Orthrus that got hurt, so surely it's fine?]
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[Location drop!]
I've just made some macarons, so you're welcome to have some when you get here.
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I'll see you soon!
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[And it is! She just has to get past the big, fire breathing two headed dog that's the size of a lion, if not slightly bigger.
One that is on the front porch, both heads seemingly fighting over who gets to eat the dead rat it found...
It's horrific. It's like that one scene from Jurassic Park 2 with the guy getting eaten by two t. rexes.]
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There's no mistaking it.
Not a doppelganger or illusion. That's a Shadow they've fought plenty of times in the Metaverse.
Haru freezes when she notices it from a short distance, her unable to budge and go further as she watches it rip at the dead rat. ]
... ah.
[ Why is a Shadow here? Did she somehow step into a cognitive world without realizing it? Her environment is the same as ever, and she doesn't have her actual phone, with the EMMA app and its Metaverse Navigator abilities. ]
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Completely normal dog things.
Until one head notices Haru, and locks on. The other follows suit, though turns slightly in confusion before his body stands. The demon doesn't move fast, clearly unbothered, unconcerned by a human, but he does have a job. And that job is to make sure no one suspicious or dangerous causes problems here at his King's home.
She doesn't look particularly deadly, and so, with a slow, confident stride, the demon approaches.]
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[ It saw her in broad daylight. There's nowhere to hide, to jump to for safety.
She has no choice. If this Shadow is roaming around, it's also a threat to Kazuya. ]
Milady!
[ Her Persona appears in a bright explosion of pinks and blues and rose petals, swirling around Haru.
There's no hesitation. Orthus was never a strong Shadow to begin with, but it doesn't mean she'll go easy on it.
Milady's dress lifts and reveals an array of guns. ]
One Shot Kill!
[ And immediately begins unleashing rapid fire on Orthus. ]
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Quite frankly, it's all gone to shit in a matter of seconds.
Kazuya scrambles forward out the door, heart beating rapidly, because if there's a demon fight, he would really rather it not be on his front lawn, for one. And for second, he'd rather not involve a demon that he may-or-may-not have control of.]
Wait- Stop!
[Well, at least Orthrus' Maragidyne fizzles out, the wounded demon only turning one head towards Kazuya as the other snarls viciously at both Milady and Haru.
Good to know.]
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Orthus seems to back down... why?
Is this her chance? ]
Kazuya-kun, please run escape! It's dangerous!
[ Milady flaps her fan as a warning; Haru steps toward her Persona, pointing at Orthus. ]
We'll take it out!
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[He's stumbling a little as he clears the distance in haste, though at the pointing, the demon doesn't back down either, simply steps so that it's in front of Kazuya, both heads bowed low and ready to attack, flames licking the sides of it's muzzle as it simply waits for another order.
One attack isn't enough to take the demon out, but that doesn't mean that Orthrus isn't in any sort of pain! It's just that like any demon, or animal for that matter, it hides it well.]
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[ She recalls the conversation they first had, about the demons in Tokyo and how Kazuya and his friends were able to... control them?
But that thing in front of her is a Shadow. ]
What do you mean?
[ Milady vanishes in a blur of blue flames. The tension remains in the air, but it's not quite as thick as it was mere moments ago when there were multiple cannons aimed at Orthus. ]
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Brr... Scary.]
This demon... He protects my home, and makes sure that me and the people who live here stay safe when things go crazy.
[At least, that's what happens according to Basil, anyway.
Case in point, Kazuya does try to soothe the demon, petting down one head and then the other to the base of it's shoulder blades, and it whines a little, though never stops looking at Haru like she's a threat and might try something.]
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Just for safety, of course. ]
That's a Shadow, Kazuya-kun. It will hurt you, if you are not careful!
[ But even as she says it, Orthus doesn't attempt to harm Kazuya in return. She watches in uncertain awe as Kazuya is able to temper the Shadow down, like it's simply a dog with bad attitude. ]
... how did you do that?
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[... A shadow? It's weird that she doesn't realize that she herself has a demon too.]
He won't hurt anyone, as long as no one is trying to hurt the people who live here, or attack first.
[So he's been told, anyway. Though he really doesn't know who the first one to start the fight between them is, given Haru's urgency for him to move away to stay safe, he can hazard a guess.]
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[ She doesn't know why she asks; her assumption is Kazuya doesn't really know.
Or does he? He's oddly calm about it all. ]
Is this a "demon" from your world?
[ Did his version of Tokyo get overruns with Shadows? Did they fail to prevent Yaldabaoth from merging with their reality in another world? ]
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[He has no questions about how she knows, because if she has a demon of her own, then it makes sense that she would know all about his too.]
I'm not really sure the specifics of it, but he belongs to me, like I said. I have other demons, but they're normally stored on my COMP. Orthrus is the only one who can move around freely without me summoning him.
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[ Nope, too casual about it.
Then again, he had been pretty lax about that conversation in the first place. ]
You mean he's your Persona? Or a Shadow you control?
[ Kazuya isn't a Palace ruler or Monarch... is he. ]
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... Shadow? Persona? No, he's a demon.
[Kazuya glances at Orthrus, who at the very least has seemingly settled now, giving a "Harumph" sound in Haru's location as he goes about licking his wounds... Rude human.]
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Her eyes flicker between Orthus and Kazuya carefully. ]
My apologies for attacking your... demon.
[ She can't wrack her brain around it. ]
I thought we were in danger.
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[He quickly bows apologetically to Haru. He's glad that he'd managed to sort things out before they'd escalated too far.
He pats the demons side gently, speaking to it.]
I've got it from here. I promise I'll make you something special as an apology when Haru-san leaves. You did a good job.
[The demon whines, leaning into the hand before moving to limp off elsewhere once assured things will be fine. He's got nothing to say to Haru, who was so rude.
Kazuya on the other hand-]
I'm glad you weren't hurt. Demons can be pretty dangerous.
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[ Is Kazuya a Persona user? No, he's staunchly dedicated to this word "demon". A demon user? She shakes her head, trying to make sense of it. ]
So... this is the power you spoke about before?
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[lol. lmfao. rofl, even.]
I don't have my COMP on me right now though, I've loaned it to a friend to make sure that she was safe, since she just got here. I have Orthrus, so I'm not defenseless, or anything.
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[ But it's a dark thought to think they failed to protect Tokyo from Mementos merging with reality. ]
Although, our powers are somewhat different... my power comes from within me. Not an... um, COMP.
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[It wouldn't be that outlandish, considering the things he's seen. But she seems a little upset by that thought.
He can't blame her. He's not particularly fond of demons either, and if they come from the same world, then there's a good chance that her demons are the same.]
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[ Maybe he's secretly mad she shot his demon puppy. ]
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[Has he done something wrong? ... It doesn't feel like he's done anything wrong. Other than accidentally tell Haru that there was a demon roaming around his house... But it was only Orthrus that got hurt, so surely it's fine?]
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