Catch-22: The Talk
By: M14Mouse
Summary: Yu decides to have a talk with the persona inside of his head.
Disclaimer: Don't own them.
The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are. You trade in your reality for a role. You give up your ability to feel, and in exchange, put on a mask.-Jim Morrison
Yu decided today would be a good day to go inside of the tv.
The others said that they were busy over the next couple of days. He wasn't quite sure what that meant but he wasn't going to ask until it was an issue.
Or he saw them on tv.
He chuckled softly as he reached out and touch the tv screen. He knew if he pressed his hand a little harder….
"I will answer any phone calls or messages while you are gone, Master," Theo said behind him.
"Thanks, Theo," He said.
No matter what he said, he couldn't get Theo stop calling him Master. So, he dropped the matter and set some boundaries.
Like not standing over his bed when he woke up….
"Be safe, Master," Theo said with a bow.
He nodded as he pressed his hand into the tv. He felt the familiar sensation of the tv melting around his hand. He ducked his head inside and stepped into the tv world. Unlike home where he would normally fall into the tv world, it is a smooth step from one world to another. Another difference, the tv world here was more like floating islands.
Of course, they talked about it and theorized that it was the location. Small towns…everyone wanted to know who you are…where you are from. They guessed that why the tv world was more connected. Here? It doesn't matter as much.
He watched for a moment to see a small island float by. It looked peaceful enough to him. There is a mist in the air but it wasn't thick like the fog.
Finally! We can move our legs!
Hee Ho!
Ooo…look at that, Isis. I believe they are sparring on that one.
He grinned slightly at the others' excitement.
Well…what do you think?
The other persona didn't answer for a moment.
Interesting sort of place.
It is, isn't it?
Come here often, lad?
Often enough.
The persona crackled.
Now, what do you want to talk to me about?
What is your deal with the fake Igor?
The persona grumbled.
That asshole can burn in a hole for a thousand years. I should have my wolves tear him from limb to limb.
He almost step back when he felt the persona's hatred and anger.
What happened?
I was stupid, kid. Funny little god came into my realm and wanted to play a game. I never turn down a good game. So, I decided to play. I made a bargain and lost. That is my fault but that asshole should have known. That is my world. MINE! Sooo…
What did you do?
He had me at a lost. I made my lost as painful as I could be for him.
He waited for the persona to continue but he didn't. He frowned for a moment. What could be…oh…OH!
You struck yourself to him sort of speak.
The persona laughed.
You figured it out, boy. Good. The asshole hated it. I kept getting in the way. It has been fun.
And now?
The persona grumbled. He sighed. High Pixie giggled and Iris rolled her eyes.
You made another bargain.
Game if you will but yes….so, you are doing good, lad. My money is on you.
Even if you are spying on me.
How?!
He shrugged his shoulders. He had High Pixie and Mot keep an eye on him.
So, if I lose, you win.
That would be too eas…
He heard the familiar sound of a blade drawn from its sheath.
Will you put that thing away? I am not going to hurt the lad. I thought that it would be easy but hell, I have been in your head long enough to know that would be impossible. Of course, winning means my freedom. It is a little more complicated than that.
He frowned.
What is it?
I can't tell you, lad. Part of the rules of my game.
He sighed. There wasn't much he could do now. Still….
"Okay…who wants to come out first?"
-P4P5P4-
"Anything, Master?" Theo asked as he came out of the tv.
"Nothing that we didn't expect already. He did let some things slip…may not on purpose but there were some clues," He said as he adjusted his clothes.
I said nothing, lad. I let nothing slip!
"Oh?"
"Our fake is definitely a god which we knew but the persona confirmed it. He also poking around in other realms before he created Mementos. He was planning this game for a while now. I guess even before he approached Igor. He had some idea what he was doing. It shows a lot of patience on his part."
"Most gods are…"
"For the most part…"
Clever, lad….very clever.
"Truly, Master. Oh! The thieves called and they wish for you to call them back. It is important," Theo said as he handed him his phone.
"Thank you," He said as he took his phone. He entered his password then searched his contracts. He hit Ren's number.
It rang two times before Ren picked up.
"Hey, Sensei."
"Hello, Ren. What happened? The message that you left said that it was important," He said.
"Well…we are all here. Let me put you on speaker. Okay…we are on," Ren said.
"Hey, Sensei!" Ryuji shouted.
"Hey!"
"Good afternoon, Sensei."
"Hello…uhh…sensei?"
He frowned at the new female voice.
"So, first…we have some good news and bad news…." Ryuji said.
"Did you get caught?" He asked.
"NO!"
"Makoto sure did. She caught on to us really quick. Good job there, Ryuji," Mona said.
"HEY! She heard all of us!"
"No…I believe that most of the recording was you," Yusuke said.
"and Ann!"
He knew that it would happen sooner or later. Subdue wasn't their strong suit. He was going to have to work on that or come up with a secret location.
Possible both.
He heard Ren sigh.
"Okay…. Let me tell Sensei the rest. Makoto did find out but she is also now a member of Phantom Thieves," Ren said.
"It is a pleasure to meet you, Sensei," Makoto said.
"I take it that it is the good news," He said.
"Yes."
"Bad news?"
"We have steal Kaneshiro's heart or we own a hell of a lot of yen," Ryuji shouted.
He sighed. He tried really hard not to rub the bridge of his nose.
He knew that he shouldn't have left them alone.
End of the Talk
Next Chapter: Break in Play: The Support Group
A/N: Yes, a little transition chapter if you will. Subdue…not their strong point at all. Poor Yu. I won't touch on Mona too much since I talked about my line of thinking in the last couple of chapters. So instead! I am going to give you future chapter titles.
Future Chapters:
Break in Play: The Support Group
The Domino Effect
The Conversation Over Dinner (currently writing)
The Training Session II
The Man in the Black Mask
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