[ He thinks about that for a moment because he's honestly not completely sure on that point and then shakes his head a bit. ]

Not exactly... Personas aren't really independent of you. Even if you're not consciously directing them, they're still acting based on your subconscious will, I think. That can make them seem like they're sentient, but I don't... I don't think they're truly independent of you.

If you're knocked out, for example, your Persona will disappear back into your head.