[ His hand feels terribly unsteady as he pulls the Evoker from its holster. The metal is cool against his palm as his mind wanders, tapping into each connection with his Personas. It's weak, but... he should be able to call upon Orpheus.
It's been harder to hear their voices lately. That must be why Thanatos offered this specific reminder. As far as Minato can tell, turning one's back to their ultimate fate and their mortality is a death knell for the ability to harness Personas. After all, they could only be called forth by those who'd look death in the eye.
It takes noticeably longer than usual for Minato to center himself, index finger merely hovering on the trigger until, finally -- ]
Orpheus,
[ The Evoker goes off against his temple. The humanoid Persona appears before the two teens and strums at its lyre. It bathes Minato in a gentle light, healing the wound on his shoulder. It still looks raw with a thin layer of new skin over it, but it's the most he can manage right now.
He glances up at Scott with a weary smile. ]
Thanks.
[ He doesn't think he'd be able to free his Evoker without the other teen's help. ]
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It's been harder to hear their voices lately. That must be why Thanatos offered this specific reminder. As far as Minato can tell, turning one's back to their ultimate fate and their mortality is a death knell for the ability to harness Personas. After all, they could only be called forth by those who'd look death in the eye.
It takes noticeably longer than usual for Minato to center himself, index finger merely hovering on the trigger until, finally -- ]
Orpheus,
[ The Evoker goes off against his temple. The humanoid Persona appears before the two teens and strums at its lyre. It bathes Minato in a gentle light, healing the wound on his shoulder. It still looks raw with a thin layer of new skin over it, but it's the most he can manage right now.
He glances up at Scott with a weary smile. ]
Thanks.
[ He doesn't think he'd be able to free his Evoker without the other teen's help. ]