[ 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?]
[Haru summons her demon again, and he's not alarmed at all. She said that she would try to help, and so he's not concerned. If she has a contract with it, then there's no reason for it to harm him.
It's a familiar feeling, the magic comforting and warm as it washes over him, and once it does, he tries to think. Very, very hard, about anything, about his time here, about anyone he could know... And yet, nothing comes to him.
So he just shakes his head.]
No, sorry. Nothing like that... But... You called her a "Persona", right? Are you sure she's not a demon?
[That spell. That had been an Amrita, he's sure of it.]
[ She's disappointed and it all too readily shows.
With her power back, she thought she could use it to help. To do some good for others, especially when it seems Kazuya's lack of memory is upsetting mutual friends. ]
I'm sorry. I really thought it would help. Perhaps something else is affecting your memory.
[ Milady has already faded back into nothingness. It's just Haru before Kazuya now, twiddling her fingers behind her back. ]
Ah, no! It's called Persona. We've never called them demons... maybe for those who aren't familiar they might look like demons?
[But now he feels extra bad... Oof. He knows it's not necessarily his fault, but... Well, he'll motion for her to follow him inside. No point chatting out here, right? Besides, he's got some baked goods to at least send her home with after a chat, if nothing else!]
And it's more than just looking like a demon... The spell you used, was it called Amrita, by any chance?
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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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[ She was expecting more upset or confusion. ]
... did you already know about this?
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[Obviously? Since he had one of his own?]
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[ Although, speaking of... ]
Um, I actually came to try and use this power to help with your memories.
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I don't know what a "Persona" is... She looked like a demon to me.
[But he'll nod all the same.]
Well, if it's magic, it might work? It's worth a shot...
[... Just hopefully not the same shot that she used on Orthrus.]
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Please stay still and do not be alarmed.
[ Her black mask appears across her face, a flash of blue flame.
Then she reaches up, removing it in a theatrical fashion and the same blue flames spiral around her, Milady rising once again. ]
Come, Milady!
[ A faceless being peers down at Kazuya, only yellow eyes visible through the mask she holds up where her head should be.
Then the large fan sways overhead and a warm, green light enveloped Kazuya from the ground and up, flashing brightly before fading.
Haru waits quietly, wondering if the Amrita Shower worked on Kazuya. If it's an ailment that's afflicted him, then she assumes it does. ]
... do you feel anything?
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It's a familiar feeling, the magic comforting and warm as it washes over him, and once it does, he tries to think. Very, very hard, about anything, about his time here, about anyone he could know... And yet, nothing comes to him.
So he just shakes his head.]
No, sorry. Nothing like that... But... You called her a "Persona", right? Are you sure she's not a demon?
[That spell. That had been an Amrita, he's sure of it.]
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[ She's disappointed and it all too readily shows.
With her power back, she thought she could use it to help. To do some good for others, especially when it seems Kazuya's lack of memory is upsetting mutual friends. ]
I'm sorry. I really thought it would help. Perhaps something else is affecting your memory.
[ Milady has already faded back into nothingness. It's just Haru before Kazuya now, twiddling her fingers behind her back. ]
Ah, no! It's called Persona. We've never called them demons... maybe for those who aren't familiar they might look like demons?
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[But now he feels extra bad... Oof. He knows it's not necessarily his fault, but... Well, he'll motion for her to follow him inside. No point chatting out here, right? Besides, he's got some baked goods to at least send her home with after a chat, if nothing else!]
And it's more than just looking like a demon... The spell you used, was it called Amrita, by any chance?
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[ But close enough, she supposes. Haru nods, then follows Kazuya, glancing around in case Orthus is following as well. ]
Then... our powers are the same somehow. I didn't know there were others like us.
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