[He may be right, of course, but Yu has to wonder how much that really matters. But then...his relationship with the people he knows has always been a bit different. Even here, they're still with him. He hums softly, thoughtfully.]

The way my power works...the more people I get to know, the stronger my Personas become. [Even as he says it, he realizes this is a clumsy way to explain something he only partially understands. But the explanation isn't the point--] Even when I'm here, that power is a reminder of those bonds.

[Strength. He's not sure exactly when he pinpointed it, but it felt so fitting, at the time. It still does.]

I think...even if we leave, that'll still be true. That knowing you has made me stronger.