Working With Phantoms

The Grand Ark

October 4th

Madran arrived back in the Velvet Room to find Katsuya talking to Philemon and Maya, with Chicory running out from behind her and hopping up on a seat.

"Hey, guys, what's up?"

"Oh, hello there, Madran. I'm doing good, how about you?"

"I'm doing ok, and, like, I'm ready for more Metaverse today."

"I'm surprised by how much fun running around in that dimension is. I never would've thought that it would be more than a quick pop in and out, but now, I'm invested."

Madran nodded as everyone else slowly filled into the Velvet Room, with the rest of Madran's group quickly gathering, ready for her next command.

"Alrighty... so, everyone's here, right?"

Madran did a quick headcount before nodding and getting up.

"Ok, the plan is for us to simply try and find an actual place for Shadow Shido to put his treasure. Are we ready?"

The group then got up with Madran and went back into the Metaverse. Then, Philemon split off with Maya, Suga, and Chicory, with everyone else sticking back with Madran.

"Ok then, let's get back on the road!"

Philemon then transported both teams to the Safe Room before they both went off their separate ways.

"So, group, there isn't a lotta trouble right now, so let's, just, like, vacate the dining hall quickly."

"Perhaps, I can set up a Fata Morgana?"

"Oh, yeah, that's a great idea, Titan."

Katsuya then activated an illusion, which allowed safe passage by all of the shadows in the area. Once they arrived at another hallway, Hyperion vanished and they hurried along.

"So, Titan, I had no idea that you were this good. All that I gathered from your quick appearance in Mementos was that, well, just guns, but this is far better."

"Why, thank you, Jury."

"Also, do you have a wild card like Rumor and Butterfly?"

"A wild card? Yes, I do, but Hyperion is the only current persona I have."

"Oh, ok. Perhaps, you could try and increase your repertoire?"

"If I get the chance, then yes, I will."

"Well, you'll be getting that sooner than later! Everyone, hiding positions!"

Madran then snuck up to a shadow and ambushed it, which caused it to turn into three Hitokotonushis and one new shadow that Madran began to scan. The new shadow appeared to be a green-skinned three-faced individual wearing red robes and riding a blue-pink horse that also appeared to have the same number of heads.

"Alrighty... this dude's Triglav, a Slavic triad of sorts! Triglav is weak to Zio and Garu, blocks guns, and resists Agi and Psi. Well, looks like we're a bit shit-outta-luck, unless..."

Madran then brought forth Suzaku, who struck the Triglav with an electric spell.

"Ok, nice! Hey, Jury, you're up!"

Madran then Baton Passed to Elia, who knocked over the other shadows with a few Plasmas.

"Hey, Titan, do you wanna talk to any of these guys?"

"Hmm... yes, in fact, I do."

Katsuya walked up to one of the Hitokotonushis, with it looking back at him and sighing.