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text on the morning of 2/2

[wicked_plan]

Hey

Meet me at Shibuya station.

I think it's about time we made good on our deal yeah?

[undyingcrow]

So be it.

[With that, he makes his way over without a fuss, dressed in the same attire he wore that night. Scarf, coat... Everything perfectly in place.]

[wicked_plan]

[Ren, for his part, is dressed in his winter outfit as well. He's casually tapping away at his phone, an easygoing slouch in his stance, but despite that, there's something fierce in his eye that intensifies when Akechi arrives. He grins.]

There you are. You kept me waiting long enough, you know. [He holds up his phone, the navigator open.] Shall we, then?

[He's eager, that much is clear.]

[undyingcrow]

We shall.

[He casually taps the MetaNav on his phone.]

Mementos.

[And, of course, their surroundings ripple all around them. Akechi's familiar black mask outfit materializes, saber and gun at the ready.]

[wicked_plan]

[Ren's own outfit changes, and his entire posture alongside it. Complete with the domino mask, his trusty dagger and gun, and signature grin, Joker is the one staring back at Akechi. He spins the dagger in his hand, rolling his shoulders.]

So, Crow, [he hums,] ground rules- anything goes, first to get the other to yield or knock them out wins.

[It's not so much a question as a statement- Akechi will likely agree to those terms.]

[undyingcrow]

Naturally.

[He gives his saber an idle flick.]

No cheap shots as well, I assume? That is to say, no attacks to the groin.

[wicked_plan]

Fine by me.

[Raoul burns in the back of his mind, cackling. His sharp grin is mirrored by Ren, eyes ablaze. He's so ready to beat Akechi into the ground. This duel... thanks to the date, Ren had some feelings that bubbled to the surface, this morning, and the only cure is to fight Akechi about it. They talked about it, but it didn't soothe the burn in his soul. He's going to show Akechi exactly why he should never fucking leave Ren hanging like that. Ever again.

He takes a battle stance, his dagger held loosely but surely in his hand.]

Ready when you are.

[undyingcrow]

[A feral smirk unfurls beneath his pointed mask, and he reaches up, rips that mask away, and—]

Hereward!

[The Persona materializes in triumphant, blue light, but rather than attack, he launches Debilitate.]

[wicked_plan]

[With Raoul at the forefront of his mind, all his auto-skills raising his abilities, all Hereward's Debilitate manages to do is reset him to neutral. Not ideal, but not so unexpected that Ren wasn't prepared for it. Raoul's job done, he reaches for another mask, another Persona.]

Attis! [he calls out, his mask disappearing as she blazes into existence- a Debilitate of his own once again putting Akechi at a disadvantage.

Two can play at this game.]

[undyingcrow]

[Damn it. Then again, he should have expected this. An even match, since it's not as though Debilitate can stack, but if he uses a Dekunda or Heat Riser on himself, that'll be troublesome.

Still, despite the brief flash of wide eyes beneath those red lenses, he slips back into a more composed state in the blink of an eye.

Well, no sense in holding back.

With a low grunt of laughter, he charges forward, and Hereward unleashes Rebellion Blade!]

[wicked_plan]

[Ren dashes to get out of the way of the Rebellion Blade- but he's not quite fast enough to dodge it fully, grunting as the almighty magic grazes him with a burn. It's one of the few things he can't totally avoid damage from, but he's not bothered. With the Debilitate, the attack wouldn't have hurt as much anyway. This is just the beginning, after all.]

That all you got? [he taunts, swapping his mask as easily as breathing. Mara roars into existence, the rather... impressive Persona writhing in its chariot as he invokes a Concentrate.]

[undyingcrow]

Mara. Really?

[He growls, rolling his eyes, but rather than attack right away, he slips into a defensive stance.

No sense in taking chances. Even if the St. Hermelin ring protects him from his one weakness, who knows what Ren has in mind?]

[wicked_plan]

What? [Ren laughs,] Not a fan? Allow me to change, and protect poor Crow's sensitive mind, in that case.

[Mara fades, and Black Frost hee-ho's into existence, the cartoonishly downturned red eyes shimmering. Akechi may be defending, but he'll certainly feel this Concentrate-boosted Diamond Dust.]

[undyingcrow]

[Oh, he feels it, all right. Blistering cold smothers him, but thanks to Fortify Spirit and sheer dumb luck, he avoids the freeze.

But that's a frustrating predicament. Even with the Debilitate and his defensive stance, that's a rather potent hit.

So does he heal with an item, or does he keep up the offense?

Damn it. Ren can heal regardless!

Well. Better strike hard and fast. Make him drain his SP.

Akechi rushes in with another Rebellion Blade!]

[wicked_plan]

[Ren had quietly hoped for a freeze, but when Akechi rushes in, undaunted, he's forced into a defensive stance, grunting as the Rebellion Blade hits him head on. The power lances through him, but he, too, is undaunted. It's just one hit, and Ren- well. It's gonna take more than that to take him down... but he could use a little boost.

With a grin, he calls back for Attis, and gives himself said boost with Thermopylae.]

[undyingcrow]

[Akechi sneers, but you know what? Have another Debilitate.]

I won't let you get off so easily.

[wicked_plan]

Oh yeah?

[With a flick of his mask, Mara reappears, and he casts Charge.]

[undyingcrow]

[Damn it. Time for another guard, and another grimace because of that stupid, giant dick.]

[wicked_plan]

[Too bad! That's a free Concentrate for Ren! Any attack he'll send Akechi's way is going to hurt.]

[undyingcrow]

[Damn it. And he can't just debilitate either...

He stays guarded, glowering.]

[wicked_plan]

Well, if you're just going to stand there...

[Attis comes out once more, Thermopylae washing over him, and Ren's grin sharpens. He holds out his hand, curling it in a taunting come at me gesture. Regardless what Akechi does, be that Debilitate to try and smother his raised stats, try and attack Ren to gain the upper hand, or guard some more to reduce any incoming damage... Ren's next attack is going to be devastating.

That's what you get for just letting him set up in your face, Akechi!]

[undyingcrow]

[Damn it all. He's a sitting duck, no matter what he does.

Screw it. Rebellion Blade it is. He might as well at least try to land a hit.]

[wicked_plan]

[And Ren grins, everything in his expression sharp, rushing forwards to meet Akechi's attack head-on. With a mere thought, Metatron comes to the forefront of his mind, catching the Rebellion Blade to lessen its impact- it still hurts, but with the Thermopylae...]

Checkmate.

[Metatron lifts its hand, and a devastating Megidolaon flies Akechi's way.]

[undyingcrow]

[The Megidolaon deals a devastating blow, knocking Akechi down on his hands and knees.

Grunting through his teeth, he rummages for something to heal with. A Soma... That ought to do it.]

I'm not through with you, Joker!

[wicked_plan]

[Ren's grin sharpens.]

Good. Because I'm not done with you either, Crow.

[There's an intensity to his voice that Akechi may realize is less to do with his eagerness for the duel, and more with... something else. Regardless, he calls forth Maria- and casts Salvation on himself, destroying any progress Akechi had made damaging him.]