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[phantomshow]

[Since there are grocery stores to raid in this city, Ren’s spent some time stocking up on supplies, including whatever spices he can haul back to the convoy. Bland food just will not do.]

There’s curry in the kitchen. Should be enough for everyone, but I can always make more if we run out.

[That’s right, Ren made dinner and everyone’s invited.]

I’m Ren Amamiya. It’s nice to meet you. Unless we’ve already met, obviously.

One more thing. Someone here started a rumor about me, saying I shot a god in the head. I want to clear up any misconceptions about that, because it’s not true.

I shot TWO gods in the head.

[Is he joking? You’ll have to find out for yourself. Why not grab a bowl of curry while you’re at it?]

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[guidemyway]

DEETS DEETS DEETS DEETS!

[phantomshow]

Well, it’s Japanese curry rice, but it’s also scientifically proven to have the perfect flavor.

Or it would, if I could find ALL of the ingredients. I did my best?

[guidemyway]

Okay.

I mean the shooting god thing.

Not that I'm not interested in the rice.

I'm actually on my way there to eat it right now.

Both are incredibly relevant to my interests.

[phantomshow]

My bad.

[Ren knew exactly what she was asking about. He’s just in a good enough mood to be a big goof.]

Should I just wait until you get here to tell you about shooting gods?

[undyingcrow]

[Someone lurks behind you, Ren, with brand new white tiger paws poking out from beneath his slacks.

Gone is the ridiculous eel tail. The scorpion-like tail has returned.

His stomach rumbles, even more beastly than Akechi himself.]

I trust you know why I'm here.

[phantomshow]

[Ren turns around from the oversized pot he’s been stirring with a barely suppressed smile.]

I hope it’s not for another rematch, ‘cause … [he gestures to the pot and ladle in his hand] I’m kinda busy.

[He knows damn well that’s not why Akechi’s here.]

[undyingcrow]

No... we should save our rematch for the opportune moment.

[Still, he flashes a rather toothy smirk. Oh, he's looking forward to it.

But food first.]

[phantomshow]

[Ren laughs quietly and releases the hold on the smile widening across his face. He turns back to the stove and a moment later, presents Akechi with his very own bowl of Ren-created curry.]

It’s not quite as good as the stuff Boss makes, but I did my best.

[undyingcrow]

Humble, aren't we?

[He eagerly accepts the bowl all the same, suppressing a primal urge to inhale it in one go.

But the scent... Without even meaning to, he licks his lips.]

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[faceguy]

starting to think maybe it wasnt a god you shot in the head
maybe just like
a really strong yokai

[phantomshow]

Depends? The first one wasn’t really a god, it was a “malevolent entity.” And the Holy Grail. But it called itself the God of Control. Close enough.

The second one was a Persona.

You’ve heard of me?

[faceguy]

thats a lot of words for “yeah leo your so right”
which I know
I always am

and yeah
only because someone here wont shut up about you

[Not that Leo knew initially that this person and Akechi’s Joker were the same, but this basically confirms it.]

[phantomshow]

[Well! That’s interesting. Good thing this is just text, ‘cause Ren’s ears must be extremely red.]

If he also told you I’m a dangerous criminal, that’s a big exaggeration. Driving without a license isn’t so bad.

[Sure. We’ll go with that.]

[xxiis]

Curry! Curry!! Your cooking's amazing.

I'll be right over!!

[ Kotone's always impressed easily by food. ]

[phantomshow]

[Aww, Kotone. c:]

You’re too kind. I just had a really good teacher.

But I’ll have an extra special bowl waiting for you when you get here.

[xxiis]

Yaay! I can't wait! Oh, I know! Maybe I'll prepare something nice for you too.

That way you're not just giving me free food.

[phantomshow]

Oh, you don’t have to do that. I’m giving everyone free food! I like cooking for people.

Maybe we can cook together sometime?

[firstsoldier]

Is one of these gods the one we discussed?

[phantomshow]

Yes, the God of Control. The second one was a friend.

[That’s … still true for Maruki, even after everything that went down in his Palace. Ren’s carries some residual anger over it, and he’d hesitate to trust Maruki like he had before if he ever saw him again, but … they’re still friends. They still have a blood oath.]

It’s complicated.

[firstsoldier]

Shooting a friend in the head is the definition of complicated. As they are both gods, do they both live?

[phantomshow]

[Hm, that’s a good question. Ren knows the answer to one, but the other …]

I’m not sure about the God of Control. After we shot it, the only thing left was a Treasure, the Holy Grail. It could still be alive and trapped in that form. But I hope not.

[Especially not if it were to follow Ren and Akechi here. Ren has a deep emotional attachment to Arsène, his first Persona, but he’s nowhere near as powerful as Satanael.]

Dr. Maruki wasn’t really a god, but yes, he’s still alive. I didn’t shoot HIM, just his Persona.

[That might need further explanation.]

Have you already heard about Personas from someone else here?

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[solitarysoul]

you shot a god too?

what's curry?

[Actually Akechi might have mentioned it but Levi hasn't bothered to try and remember food people mention that they can't get access to anyway.]

[phantomshow]

I did. You also?

[Not surprising, if that means there are others gods in other worlds also misbehaving.]

Curry is a popular food where I’m from. Kinda like a spicy stew served with rice.

[solitarysoul]

yeah. not in the head, though.

and you found the stuff to make it here? i'll have to try it out.

[phantomshow]

Yeah, I found some grocery stores out in the city. There’s plenty of useful stuff if you look for it.