That handily takes care of the Shadows, honestly; Minato doesn't have to do one more anything with Souji tossing out another megidolaon like that and Akira flinging out his...whatever those are.
... ANYWAY.
Minato immediately just kind of flicks his hair back from his face (it settles back into place immediately) as the Shadows ooze away, tilting his head.]
... That worked, at least. [It was pretty unpolished, but it's fine, they're fine.]
[Akira glances back at the other two just in time to catch Minato’s little hair flick (kind of cute. . .), and he lets out a gentle snort at the commentary]
It was a little rough, but we managed. Now we should—
[he doesn’t finish his statement]
[BECAUSE LIKE, FIVE MORE CONDUCTOR SHADOWS APPEAR. . . and all of them are yelling, catch those thieves! as they block the pathway forward. the only way to go is back from which they came]
— we should get out of here and regroup before we actually try to make our way through this place!
[they need weapons. they need items. they can’t beat a Palace with Personas alone]
[and Tama-chan is waiting for them as soon as they stumble back into the station, watching them all with a bright expression. Akira straightens and adjusts his collar, now that his clothes are back to normal, and exhales]
Right. . . okay. So we have a Palace— dungeon?— to clear, for reasons we still don’t know. But that’s a step forward, right?
... We'll need to prepare ourselves. Weapons, healing items... I think, Kurusu-san, I'd also appreciate a rundown on those Shadows. The Shadows I'm used to dealing with didn't need to have their masks ripped off.
[well, that was easy. then again, it was easy with Ann, Ryuji and Morgana, too. but those three had sounded way more enthused about it, and the relatively cool response (from Minato in particular) does leave him a bit uncertain that they're really okay with it]
[even so. . . he'll do his best. and so Akira suck in a deep breath, shoulders sagging as he exhales]
I'm not injured. But speaking of, do either of you have a Dia spell?
[and speaking of weapons! Tama-chan has meandered off to a nearby vending machine and is now pawing at it insistently. nya]
[Souji will find. . . . . a vending machine full of weapons! yay! they're real weapons, too. none of that fake shit Akira deals with. ONLY THE REAL DEAL, HERE]
[Tama parks herself at the base of the machine and washes her paw]
All right. We'll be counting on you-- [a beat] Arisato?
[also mentally placing Minato at the top of the "do not get killed and always protect" list]
[. . . there's really not any hesitation in the way he chooses Minato's given name over his family one. because sure, Arisato (and even Seta, come to think of it) would've maintained a certain amount of distance. but Akira always preferred to drop formalities for a more comfortable address. and while he still held his heart close to his chest, the days of approaching everyone with wariness and mistrust were (sort of) over]
[so. Minato it is. and Souji, too]
If there are vending machines with weapons, think there are some with equipment and battle items?
Minato hits some buttons on the vending machine, and ends up with... an armful of weapons. (How much was that bill...? (10,000 yen, it's fine)).
They're just starter weapons, but for now, it'll do; he offers the sword to Souji and the dagger to Akira and keeps a shorter sword for himself, and has to admit ruefully:]
[it’s fine, protags are used to handling a lot of money. Akira flips the dagger adeptly in his hand to test the weight. it isn’t his usual weapon, but it’ll do]
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That handily takes care of the Shadows, honestly; Minato doesn't have to do one more anything with Souji tossing out another megidolaon like that and Akira flinging out his...whatever those are.
... ANYWAY.
Minato immediately just kind of flicks his hair back from his face (it settles back into place immediately) as the Shadows ooze away, tilting his head.]
... That worked, at least. [It was pretty unpolished, but it's fine, they're fine.]
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[Akira glances back at the other two just in time to catch Minato’s little hair flick (kind of cute. . .), and he lets out a gentle snort at the commentary]
It was a little rough, but we managed. Now we should—
[he doesn’t finish his statement]
[BECAUSE LIKE, FIVE MORE CONDUCTOR SHADOWS APPEAR. . . and all of them are yelling, catch those thieves! as they block the pathway forward. the only way to go is back from which they came]
— we should get out of here and regroup before we actually try to make our way through this place!
[they need weapons. they need items. they can’t beat a Palace with Personas alone]
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[ Still as quiet as ever, but Souji's of the very firm opinion that he definitely needs more than a chair leg to fight with.
So!!
Time to bolt in the opposite direction. ]
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No complaints here--let's get out of here!!
And soon enough...they find themselves tumbling back into their mysterious train station hub.]
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Right. . . okay. So we have a Palace— dungeon?— to clear, for reasons we still don’t know. But that’s a step forward, right?
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... We'll need to prepare ourselves. Weapons, healing items... I think, Kurusu-san, I'd also appreciate a rundown on those Shadows. The Shadows I'm used to dealing with didn't need to have their masks ripped off.
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... You seem more familiar with these sorts of Shadows than we are. We'll need your guidance with this.
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[giving the two of them a somewhat confused expression]
Your Shadows were different?
[huh]
[his gaze flickers between the two, before he dips his fingers into his pockets and shrugs]
. . . I don't mind taking the lead on this one if you two don't. Is that okay?
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But it's fine with me. I'll follow your lead.
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Less effort for him, so.]
Whatever's fine.
We've got to find weapons first, right? Is anyone injured?
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[even so. . . he'll do his best. and so Akira suck in a deep breath, shoulders sagging as he exhales]
I'm not injured. But speaking of, do either of you have a Dia spell?
[and speaking of weapons! Tama-chan has meandered off to a nearby vending machine and is now pawing at it insistently. nya]
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[ Oops. But he's heading over to the vending machine because Souji is always going to be distracted by Cat. ]
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I have Salvation. I can heal us.
[So they're pretty set with any injuries, so long as Minato's not the one dying.]
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[Tama parks herself at the base of the machine and washes her paw]
All right. We'll be counting on you-- [a beat] Arisato?
[also mentally placing Minato at the top of the "do not get killed and always protect" list]
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... Hey, guys?
[ calling out. ] The vending machines have weapons.
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[... Mind.
......... Weapons?
Minato's intrigued by that--he moves that way, tilting his head.]
Huh, really? That's convenient.
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[. . . there's really not any hesitation in the way he chooses Minato's given name over his family one. because sure, Arisato (and even Seta, come to think of it) would've maintained a certain amount of distance. but Akira always preferred to drop formalities for a more comfortable address. and while he still held his heart close to his chest, the days of approaching everyone with wariness and mistrust were (sort of) over]
[so. Minato it is. and Souji, too]
If there are vending machines with weapons, think there are some with equipment and battle items?
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Souji eyes the vending machine thoughtfully, then nods. ]
It's entirely possible. Maybe we should see what else we can find first before we... throw ourselves into the fray again. It's better to be prepared.
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Anyway, Minato's just patting his pockets for some...yen... he finally fishes out a bill and sticks it into the vending machine.
And, at large to the room:]
What kind of weapon do you use?
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A combat dagger and a handgun.
[ah]
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[ eh. He's got some cash left over from buying his ticket. ]
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Minato hits some buttons on the vending machine, and ends up with... an armful of weapons. (How much was that bill...? (10,000 yen, it's fine)).
They're just starter weapons, but for now, it'll do; he offers the sword to Souji and the dagger to Akira and keeps a shorter sword for himself, and has to admit ruefully:]
I couldn't afford the gun, sorry, Kurusu-san.
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We’ll come back for it later.
[a pause, and he squints at Minato]
. . . and just Akira is fine.
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Thanks. I'll cover the healing items.
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Sounds good to me. Akira it is, then.
[No problems here!! He's easy. What next?]
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