[ "Kyouko-chan"... ] If you're referring to Kirigiri, then yes, I've also contacted her. I contacted Ruby as well. I don't want a large party, but we do need enough people to handle any potential obstacles.
[ As for Rise, they've met, but as if he remembers her name from that, if it was ever given... But, she's come up elsewhere— ] "Rise" is your friend who you told about Hope's Peak, correct?
It works as a sort of navigation system and scanner, correct? [ Something like that. He only had a single encounter with it, and he kinda derailed the conversation. ] So yes, that would be valuable.
Yeah, she can sense people. I think she can mostly sense her friends, but she might be able to get a read on Bellonna too. I know there's some kinda energy involved . . . I don't really get it, but all that matters is she does!
[ If I had a Persona... it would be so useful... I could do everything on my own because my soul's hidden power is limitless............ wait, we're having a conversation. ]
I will! I don't think she'd turn us down. Her whole group is like . . . I dunno how much you know about all that, if she showed you her Persona, but they're pretty into the whole investigation thing. I don't think she can fight, though. Eh, I'll take good care of her!
[ Well, I suppose you did subdue and defeat a notable enemy in Maizono... he doesn't say out loud. But internally, it's good enough for him, at least for a claim of relative superiority. ]
I don't personally see a problem in inviting her. Even if you don't protect her, someone else will. [ Togami's more concerned with practicality than the romantic heroic gesture that Leon is probably imagining. ]
I was gonna do it anyway! You're such a buzzkill. Not that I actually wanna have to save her or anyone else, though. It'd be nice if this went off easy . . .
...It's hard to say. I don't know how hostile they will be, or the environment. [ CERES has apparently been very harsh in the past. But do they still have enough power and resources to be quite so violent? ]
. . . Thanks. Heh, is that weird to say thanks for that? But . . . I mean it.
[He lets his hand linger on Togami's back, smiling over at him, just a tinge awkward in its doofiness. He does feel kind of weird about it, and he's not sure he could explain the feeling it gives him if he tried. But—he's trusted. Not a thing that's ever felt very important to him in his life before, but this is his life now, and it makes his chest feel warm to hear it.]
[ He vaguely leans towards him—he's not trying that hard to resist—but otherwise stays put, his voice deliberately flat. ] If it's only sometimes, I haven't been as diligent as I should.
What the hell, I can't believe what an asshole you are!
[But in the way that's making him crack up right now. He yanks harder on Togami as he laughs, groping over to muss him up a little. As if Togami Byakuya knows how to roughhouse.]
I dunno, you're the one who's all the way over there!
[He lets him go, though, still laughing.]
You've got the worst friggin' sense of humor, man. I can't even tell when you're joking, and it probably ain't as often as it should be when you're sayin' stuff like that.
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[Calling her Kyouko-chan is pretty recent, though.
Hmm. He sits back and crosses his arms, legs dudespread, humming.]
. . . You know Rise-chan? Maybe I oughta invite her. Does this Ruby chick have, like, powers?
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[ As for Rise, they've met, but as if he remembers her name from that, if it was ever given... But, she's come up elsewhere— ] "Rise" is your friend who you told about Hope's Peak, correct?
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[He'd forgotten that until this very moment, actually, and his expression slides into amusement at the thought.]
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[ He doesn't really think he has anything to be embarrassed of, but he's surprised all the same. ]
Yes—she could be of use...
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[Teasingly. He's still pretty amused.]
Did she tell you what her power actually does? She'd definitely be an asset!
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—Yes. Then feel free to contact her.
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[ Well, I suppose you did subdue and defeat a notable enemy in Maizono... he doesn't say out loud. But internally, it's good enough for him, at least for a claim of relative superiority. ]
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[One robot, and only after Togami saved his ass first, but he's gotta take some credit somewhere!]
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[He even reaches over to smack Togami on the back, demonstratively. He's got this.]
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...I would not extend the invitation if I thought otherwise.
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[He lets his hand linger on Togami's back, smiling over at him, just a tinge awkward in its doofiness. He does feel kind of weird about it, and he's not sure he could explain the feeling it gives him if he tried. But—he's trusted. Not a thing that's ever felt very important to him in his life before, but this is his life now, and it makes his chest feel warm to hear it.]
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[ Even if the hand is awkward, he doesn't seem too ruffled by the gratitude. ]
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[His hand curls in Togami's jacket, and he starts to tug at it, as if to drag him closer on the touch. Tug tug.]
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[But in the way that's making him crack up right now. He yanks harder on Togami as he laughs, groping over to muss him up a little. As if Togami Byakuya knows how to roughhouse.]
Why's anyone talk to you, huh?!
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Why does anyone sit next to you?
[ He does sound more exasperated than angry. But still exasperated, ]
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[He lets him go, though, still laughing.]
You've got the worst friggin' sense of humor, man. I can't even tell when you're joking, and it probably ain't as often as it should be when you're sayin' stuff like that.
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What "should be" is relative.
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