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I saw Mia turn and close the door. I decided now was as good of a time as any, so I pulled out my phone. I rifled through the contact list for a little while, and found the number that I was looking for. I called it up.

"Hello, you've reached the Athens City Police Department, what is your emergency?" At any other time I would have made fun of the man on the phone for sounding so businesslike, but today was an exception.

"Hey cuz, how's it going?"

"Seth! That you? How long has it been, man!? Are you back in town?"

"Sadly, that's what I was calling you about. I found two gang members cornering a friend of mine on that alley at the corner of 7th and River. I incapacitated them, but I thought that I would give you a call and let you deal with it."

"You know I love it when you pile on more work for me at the end of my shift." He sighed. "Alright, where are you now?"

"Standing outside of that alley, keeping an eye on things." It was true. I had started walking back towards that alley while I was talking, and had arrived back just as I said that.

"Be there in a minute."

He pulled up in a very impressive fashion, with lights flashing and sirens blazing. I took the opportunity to look at him again when he got out of the car. He was about 6 feet tall, and had brown hair that looked like it hadn't been cut in weeks. It fell down into his blue eyes from under his hat. He had a small nose that was just big enough to look like it belonged on his face, and thin lips that were set into his usual businesslike grimace. I walked up to him and shook his hand.

"Sorry to bother you so late, Drake. They're still out cold back there. Do you want any help carrying them?"

"No, I've got it. Did they have weapons?"

"You should know that answer already. Here they are." I pulled out the switchblade knife and the pistol that I had confiscated earlier. I put them in his hand.

"There. On the ride over I will tell you about what happened and then we can talk about more lighthearted things."

"Sounds good."

"Those bastards." Drake was very obviously pissed. "They're lucky you didn't kill them. I would've. There would have been no questions."

"Don't talk like that. You may inspire me." I smirked. It had been a while since I had the chance to just sit down and talk with Drake. Now that I did, I was brought up to date as to what my older cousin was doing. I left right as he was accepted into the police force, and to my surprise he had already been promoted to a detective. He had been busy with other cases so he never sent any letters. I understood. I was so busy trying not to get shot I didn't really communicate much either. Drake pulled the car up to my new residence. He said he would have these thugs in jail for a while, so there was no need to worry. I thanked him, and went inside. I checked my watch again. It was almost midnight. I went to my new bedroom and immediately closed my eyes and fell asleep. I awoke to a familiar scene.

"Welcome, yet again, to the Velvet Room, my dear young man."

"I wasn't here but a couple of hours ago, Igor. Why am I being dragged back so soon?"

"Well, I have had Theodore prepare a present for you. You will need it on your journey." He handed me a silver case. I already knew what was inside.

"Tomorrow, a new journey will start for you. You must be prepared. Margaret will tell you more."

"Seth, your Persona has changed since the last time you used him. Why did this happen? For what reason are the Shadows back? These are questions that you have to answer before the end of the year. You knew this already, didn't you?"

I nodded.

"Alright. Thank you for this. I will take my leave now."

Margaret stood up. "One more thing. Feel free to come back anytime. The compendium is yours from now on."

I nodded again, then took my leave.