Persona 5 Royal AU

Chapter 15 - More Explanations and Exploration

We didn't have to wait long for someone to answer.

"Hello, sorry but sensei is currently-."

"Um...It's Takamaki-san." Ann said.

"I'll be right out!"

Yusuke opened the door glad to see Ann but upon seeing Ryuji and I he frowned.

"Sorry man, but we just have to ask somethin'." Ryuji said.

He showed him the post on the phone and Yusuke laughed denying it and even started accusing us of trying to slander his sensei. To me it sounded like denial and that was concerning. Madarame came out and managed to calm the situation enough we could talk to Yusuke normally. He then showed us a phone photo of a painting he claims that Madarame painted.

"I'm not into art stuff but even I can tell that's impressive." Ryuji said.

"Yeah, it's beautiful." Ann said.

I looked at it and felt there was something off about the painting but it was amazing.

"What do you think? Yusuke asked me.

"It's a very impressive painting." I said.

"Glad you all think so. I apologize again for my outburst. Excuse me." Yusuke said heading back inside.

We stepped away near a sidewalk rail.

"Are we sure that the Madarame we heard about in Mementos is the same man?" Ann asked.

"Don't know, check the Nav." Ryuji said.

I took out my phone and the Nav said results found. It was picking up on our conversation and it confirmed that Madarame indeed had a palace. Ann was a bit in disbelief about this now known fact so we were now trying to come up with the distortion.

"Guys, it may seem strange but what about Museum?" I said.

"Try it out." Ryuji said.

We put it in and it was a hit. The scenery changed and the building before us now was a gaudy golden museum.

"Hey warn me when we go into the metaverse next time!" Morgana yelled. "I could've wandered off and gotten caught by an enemy!"

"I think you would have noticed when you started walking on two legs." Ryuji said.

"Grrr...." Morgana complained.

We looked at the museum again.

"This doesn't make sense, Madarame's art is already shown in museums across the country." Ann said.

"Well something had to've caused the distortion." Ryuji said.

"Skull's right, we need to take a look around. Besides, a museum is a must for Phantom Thieves." I said.

"That's our Joker." Mona said.

"How are we gonna get in? We're not gonna wait in that line are we?" Ryuji asked.

"Skull, we are looking for another entrance." I said. "Why would we wait in a line to get in when it looks like A) That line isn't moving and B) The enemies will immediately throw us out." I said.

"...Good point..." Ryuji said.

"Jeeze." Ann said.

We were about to sneak in and Justine appeared and told me their master wished to speak to me. So I followed her and Igor told me about a new skill they'd be providing to me. Before I went back, Justine gave me something.