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[Well, it turns out approaching people via video is a lot easier than just walking up to someone in that crowded room the night they arrived. The feed shows Akihiko wearing a reserved smile, the view that can be briefly glimpse over his shoulder clearly that of his snug apartment, with a large, cylindrical punching bag hanging behind him.]

I've already met a few of you, but I'm Akihiko Sanada, from Iwatodai, Japan. I'll be staying at Libra 5-08. I've had some extensive experience with the use of Personas already, so if anyone needs a hand, I'd be willing to lend one. I know getting used to it isn't always easy.

If there's anyone out there with an interest in boxing and looking for someone to spar with, drop me a line. Some of my equipment came with me, but there's nothing like a sparring partner to help keep your skills sharp, and I won't be giving mine the chance to slip.

[The feed ends rather unceremoniously. He'll get better at this. Maybe.]

[Private Text to Mitsuru]

When you get a chance, can we meet up? Maybe you could come over. There's a lot we need to talk about, concerning our situation and our friends.

[He also suspects she might have something to say about her father, but he'll leave that unspoken for now.]

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[He responds quickly, having been alerted by the sound of her motorcycle slowing to a stop. He'd recognize that roar anywhere.]

Alright. It's unlocked.

[That said, he goes about investigating his fridge. He doesn't have much, but he at least managed to scrape together enough that he has drinks to offer. Most everything else is his usual convenience store fare.]

[Even with his invitation, she still knocks once she gets to his door, after making a very quick stop in her own apartment to deposit her helmet and a few other items.

Stepping in, she instantly notices the punching bag and it brings a soft smile to her lips. A more natural smile; she doesn't look quite as stressed as she did their first night here. So she's not the only one that had received other items from home that weren't just normal necessities.]

Why am I not surprised that you have this here.

[He looks up when she enters, offering her an easy smile, the nervous, anxious mannerisms he'd displayed during that first mission now gone entirely.]

I'd be a little lost without it. I have to keep myself in shape, you know. Especially if we're going to be fighting. I could hear that you'd brought something from home, too.

[He smirks.]

Enjoy your ride here?

I'm sure you'd still find a way or new method of training. And that wasn't my choice. When I was able to get back to that apartment, I just found it there along with other belongings. [Like her Evoker. That mission without it made her too nervous, and she'll more than likely keep it on her person during the entire stay of the city.]

Sadly, not as much as I would have liked to. The city's vast, larger than Iwatodai, and the demon population is... troubling. [She's only grateful that she was on the move, hearing a few cat-calls from some demons she passed.] There's quite a few undesirable areas, not to mention the Anoli and our lack of information on them.

At least we're equipped to deal with demons. They don't seem that different from shadows. We're lucky to be coming here with some experience already. From what I can tell, there are more than a few people who haven't had any combat experience at all, and even more who have never used a Persona. We definitely have the upper hand.

I'd like to know more about the Anoli, too. I get the feeling we'll be seeing a lot of them.

Yes, our experience from home definitely puts us ahead of the game. I'm beginning to wonder if we should offer lessons for those that don't have experience.

[She pauses, glancing around his room almost distractedly. Her father is the one that told them about what little information they had.

She only prays for his safety from them.]

...We most likely will.

I was thinking the same thing. There's bound to be a lot of people who could use a hand when it comes to adjusting to having a Persona. I'd like to help, if I can. The more people we have in fighting shape, the better chance we'll stand against the demons here.

Yes. We'll have more of a fighting chance with greater numbers.

[And another pause while she thoughtfully bites the inside of her cheek.]

I could... try to ask my father for advice on where the best and safest place to train others would be.

[At first, he just nods.]

He'd probably know. He always seemed like a pretty well-informed guy.

[The topic is an awkward one, but one he'd wanted to inquire after. He pauses for a moment, but continues on a few seconds later.]

If you need to talk about it, I'm here to listen. You haven't said much about him since we got here.

He always had connections. [And even here that stays true.

She pauses herself for a moment, eyes downward and focusing on her fingers that are laced together. It's hard to put things like this into words, but.]

I'm not... sure what there is to say. [She's not quite at a loss for words, but it is hard to describe.] I'm glad to see him here and safe, but...

You don't have to say anything, if you don't want to.

[He's awkward at this care-and-share thing, which is probably to be expected.]

I just wanted to let you know that if you needed to... you could. It's strange, seeing someone alive and well after you've spent so much time grieving them.

[He's going through something similar with Shinjiro, really.]

[It's par for the course. Every one of them in SEES is awkward at it to some degree.]

I know. I should actually be making the same offer to you as well, given Shinjiro's status here.

...Thank you, Akihiko. I suppose I'm just... [Deep breath.] unsure about this all. I don't want to have to bother him here as well.

[He's always a man of importance and power, and although he's her father, that comes first.]

[He smiles grimly.]

We've talked. It's definitely surreal, but I'm glad to see him again. He's family. ... I'm glad to have another chance.

[Her last comment troubles him, and he frowns, concerned.]

Do you really think it would be bothering him? He might have trouble showing it, but... I have to think he'd like to see more of you.

[Her smile tries to be a little reassuring. After all, she's very grateful to see him alive and well again too.]

I'm glad for you as well. The both of you.

Perhaps. But even here, he's busy, taking care of the city and developing more useful technologies. That's a far more important matter to deal with.

[Even if they did have a tearful and intense reunion in private.]

[He nods, unable to deny that no matter where they are, her father seems to be a busy man.]

I guess I've just been thinking a lot about second chances since we've come here. You know... not wasting them. We're not the only ones who've been reunited with people.

[He pauses before continuing, hesitant.]

I never realized that Minato had a sister. After speaking to her... she brought to light a lot of things that I've never considered before.

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