tvklogs | as i reach out, i hold out

WHO: Atsuro, his Shadow and anyone else
WHAT: Confronting his Shadow, who’s quite dangerous.
WHEN: November 28th, Dark Hour
WHERE: Near Deacon Hall
RATING: PG-13 for now.

[He’s gone. Lion’s gone.

When he found out about it, Atsuro was...sad and disappointed. Despair or numb? He’s not quite sure, but there’s strong emotions flowing in him that he wanted to scream it out. But he doesn’t.

However, all of his withheld thoughts end up being channelled over to his Shadow. He doesn’t even need to look for him to know the Shadow’s reacting badly.

He wants to hide and avoid. But he won’t. His Shadow might hurt someone in its upset reaction. Allen, Tatsuma, Issei, Madoka--

Crash

There’s the sounds of his Shadow yelling, along with what’s most likely his own version of Amirani--his persona--being summoned to break things.]

Hey! Stop that!

He promised! Lion said we’ll stay together and he’s gone!

[He try not to wince, but his Shadow pick up on it. It hurts, having someone he personally know from back home disappearing like others. It must be how Madoka felt when Sayaka went home.]

Amirani.

[The swordsman appear, bearing his sword at the other version of himself. There’s the silent, mental understanding of what to do: Stop the Shadow from causing any more trouble.]

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[While Saori was on the lookout for anyone else still dealing with their Shadows, her attention turns to the sudden crashing sound. She realizes she's near the school district and hurries over to Atsuro. Why yes, it's one of the cafeteria ladies who worked at the high school.]

W-was that your Shadow that caused that huge sound?

[Tatsuma's been on high alert for anything suspicious at all, so when he hears the crashing noises, he comes running.]

Yeah!

[Saori, don't mind Atsuro. He's kind of busy having his Persona engaging his rampaging Shadow.]

[Once he's there, he would see Atsuro keeping his Shadow busy with his Persona. Two Amiranis have their swords drawn and attacking each other.]

Geeze, there's no end to them. Looks like this has been going awhile. Here, let me help.

[She summons Brigid and casts Diarama on Atsuro.]

Sonic Punch!

[Shadow!Amirani might wanna try to dodge that Kohryu flying his way.]

Thanks--Kill Rush!

[The Shadow is taking a moment to cast Tarukaja on himself, even as Amirani attacks.]

WHY JUST WHY!

[In his rage, Shadow Atsuro can't see it coming and Shadow Amirani got hit.]

Grk! Tatsuma!?

Wha--Tatsuma?

Why what? Listen to me, I already dealt with my shadow. Whatever you do, don't say it's not you! It'll only provoke them some more!

[There's no way she could jump in the fight physically but she could suppose him with magic.]

[He quickly makes his way to the original Atsuro's side.]

Are you alright?

Y-Yeah, I'm alright. But he's...upset.

[By extension, so is Atsuro.]

Then what am I supposed to do? Say?!

He promised! Being stuck here forever would be better with Lion here, but he LEFT.

[There's a bit of a pause before Tatsuma replies.]

...He probably wants you to accept him.

Yeah...But...

It's hard Of course it's hard.

...I can hold him off until you're ready.

Thanks--[Oh hey, a Kill Rush from Shadow Amirani coming.]

[Guess who just took that Kill Rush like a boss and is sending a Zio right back?]

[Hey, man, that hurts!] Argh, stop that! You're my friend, aren't you?

[A part of Atsuro want to stop his Shadow from saying anything, as his own Persona step forward to help Kohryu.]

I am...

But I'm not going to let you hurt others, either.

[He takes up a defensive stance - he'll only attack if he is attacked first, and his priority is currently on protecting the original Atsuro.]

I know but I'm hurt as well!

[He looks angry, but sad as well. That's before Dark Amirani lash out at Atsuro.]

Yeah, I know that! But just calm down!

Hurting others won't heal you.

[Tatsuma throws himself in the way of the attack, taking the brunt of it. He's determined not to let anything slip past him if he can help it.]

Dammit, Tatsuma!

[The Shadow hesitate, as Atsuro step forward.]

I know...I know that! But what can I do? We made a promise...MC and I did, and he...he said he'll be by my side.

And he's gone. I know...but...I also know that it hurts but I gotta keep going, work hard to see him and everyone again. Even if there's a chance that I'm stuck here forever.

So no, I won't forget that possibility.

[Seeing that they are at least conversing now, Tatsuma will step aside-- though he's still ready to block again if he has to.]

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