[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?
[ Something is happening with the timeline between herself, Maruki, Akira and Akechi. The idea that they may all be from different worlds, or that only she and Maruki share the same reality, is a heavy one. ]
I know there are other Persona users here, but their power seems to differ from what I'm used to. At least, with how they call forth their power.
Really? That's pretty impressive, honestly. Though... It's still a little strange to me that you recognized Orthrus, even by name. Wouldn't you think that maybe there might be some connection between my demons and your... Personas? Shadows?
[ She laces her fingers behind her back, brows furrowing with contemplation. ]
I thought we were the only ones, but ever since arriving here, it seems there are more of us Persona and um, demon users? I hadn't met anyone else outside my friends back in Tokyo.
I see... For me, Everything inside the Yamanote line in Tokyo was barricaded and shut down, enforced by the SDF. Probably to make sure demons didn't escape into Japan. Do you recall anything like that happening for you?
[ If there is some kind of connection, he really wants to know. Maybe it would shed light on other things he's seen. ]
Because... There's a good number of demon tamers where I'm from. At least, currently, anyway.
[ It still alarms her to think the SDF had to get involved. The police barely even had an understanding of what the Phantom Thieves were capable of, let alone cognitive worlds. ]
In fact, we had just arrived in Sapporo before I found myself here. Everything is normal.
[ Well... ]
Um, that is, there's nothing that the public has noticed yet.
[ Hmm.. If there's nothing that the public has noticed, then...? Maybe it really is different between them. He had thought maybe it would have just been a difference in preference of the names of the creatures, but it seems not. ]
Well... If you see any monsters around this area, please be assured that they're most likely my demons. Orthrus is the only one who stays out, but there's a bunch of others too.
I did not mean to overreact... normally when I see um, beings like Orthus they are a threat to myself and my friends, so we often have to destroy them before they spot us.
[ Her face is red. Why is her face red? Why does she feel like she shot someone's cat or something? ]
... if Orthus likes baked goods, please be assured they can have some free treats when my cafe is open!
It's okay, really! Demons are sturdy, so I'm sure you didn't leave any lasting damage, or anything!
[... Probably!]
But you were right to think that, so I don't blame you. Demons are dangerous, especially wild ones. Most have no problems with ripping someone to shreds and eating them, but Orthrus is very well behaved! ... And I think will forgive you, if you feed him treats.
That's strange. Anyone with a COMP should be able to tame demons... As many as it can hold, even. I'm not the only one with that ability where I'm from
[ Damn Kaz, why do all your friends get to be wildcards? ]
Not for us. Only the leader of our group can. Using Milady is exhausting enough, to be honest.
[ Their time in the Velvet Room or whatever it was called was a strange one, but enlightening in so many ways. ]
Maybe we aren't from the same reality then, but one where it differs. Maybe um, something to do with the timeline? Someone tried to explain it to me a while back, but it still confuses me...
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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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Orthrus isn't following, thankfully. Instead, he's just laying in the grass giving Haru the Stink Eyes. One from each head.]
I guess that makes it seem more likely we come from the same version of Tokyo then, doesn't it?
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[ But again, it's a dark thought to entertain. ]
Since I arrived here, I've learned we come from different realities and timelines. My Tokyo hasn't been invaded by demons. It's actually normal.
[ Aside from Jails and such popping up in Shibuya and other places in Japan. ]
And we certainly do not use COMPs to summon our Personas.
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[He'll hold the door open for her LIKE A GENTLEMAN.]
Maybe it might not be the same reality or timeline... A split one? Or just one that's slightly different? It's possible, isn't it?
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[ Something is happening with the timeline between herself, Maruki, Akira and Akechi. The idea that they may all be from different worlds, or that only she and Maruki share the same reality, is a heavy one. ]
I know there are other Persona users here, but their power seems to differ from what I'm used to. At least, with how they call forth their power.
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[... whats the difference...]
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[ She laces her fingers behind her back, brows furrowing with contemplation. ]
I thought we were the only ones, but ever since arriving here, it seems there are more of us Persona and um, demon users? I hadn't met anyone else outside my friends back in Tokyo.
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[ If there is some kind of connection, he really wants to know. Maybe it would shed light on other things he's seen. ]
Because... There's a good number of demon tamers where I'm from. At least, currently, anyway.
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[ It still alarms her to think the SDF had to get involved. The police barely even had an understanding of what the Phantom Thieves were capable of, let alone cognitive worlds. ]
In fact, we had just arrived in Sapporo before I found myself here. Everything is normal.
[ Well... ]
Um, that is, there's nothing that the public has noticed yet.
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[ Hmm.. If there's nothing that the public has noticed, then...? Maybe it really is different between them. He had thought maybe it would have just been a difference in preference of the names of the creatures, but it seems not. ]
Well... If you see any monsters around this area, please be assured that they're most likely my demons. Orthrus is the only one who stays out, but there's a bunch of others too.
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[ Will it happen again?
Hopefully not. ]
I did not mean to overreact... normally when I see um, beings like Orthus they are a threat to myself and my friends, so we often have to destroy them before they spot us.
[ Her face is red. Why is her face red? Why does she feel like she shot someone's cat or something? ]
... if Orthus likes baked goods, please be assured they can have some free treats when my cafe is open!
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[... Probably!]
But you were right to think that, so I don't blame you. Demons are dangerous, especially wild ones. Most have no problems with ripping someone to shreds and eating them, but Orthrus is very well behaved! ... And I think will forgive you, if you feed him treats.
[... Dogs like treats, after all, right?]
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[ Something occurs to her.
There's an owlish blink from her and she's staring up at Kazuya with renewed interest. ]
Can you tame more than one demon?
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[Surely she could always buy more off an auction if she needed to adjust, right? ]
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... You're just like him.
[ She can't fathom how that's remotely possible. Isn't the power Akira wields specific to him?
But they don't call their power demons either. ]
Um, only one of my friends can wield multiple Personas or um, demons? As you call them?
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[ That's... surprising? A bewildered blink. ]
That's strange. Anyone with a COMP should be able to tame demons... As many as it can hold, even. I'm not the only one with that ability where I'm from
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Not for us. Only the leader of our group can. Using Milady is exhausting enough, to be honest.
[ Their time in the Velvet Room or whatever it was called was a strange one, but enlightening in so many ways. ]
Maybe we aren't from the same reality then, but one where it differs. Maybe um, something to do with the timeline? Someone tried to explain it to me a while back, but it still confuses me...