[things get mighty gloomy with this guy around, don't they? not that, you know, p3 is gloomy anyway or anything. as loathe as she may be to answer his question, merit is in honesty.]
... Yes. We were unable to locate both yourself and Ken-kun before the incident occurred.
[It's a gift with Shinjiro, really. He lets out a small sigh, but honestly by this point it's not all that surprising. He expects it.]
Tch. That means either Minato or Minami's your field leader. Unless the Minako from your time...
[No. No that's too much of a depressing thought. Granted, there ARE other possibilities as well, like coming from a world were Junepi is the field leader...but seriously.
[all these alternate universes are going to make her overheat one day, honestly. but it's nice to lay down some ground work, even if the subject's a little... odd.
junpei no.]
Minato-kun has been leading SEES where I am from. He's a very capable leader... I have complete faith in his abilities.
Yeah. Met the guy in the tower. Guess I can see why we'd all follow him. Minako's the leader where I'm from. Minami's from another universe but in that one...
...tch. You ain't gonna like this but Minato is Minami's brother and he leads Strega. Both of 'em are here too. Along with the rest of Strega.
[and it was going so well... naturally, the last part takes her by surprise -- both strega, and the fact that he would have anything to do with them.]
Minato-kun... Why would he do something like that? Strega has caused so much sadness for us, and the citizens of Iwatodai as well... They do not belong in a world where they can cause more harm.
It ain't like that Aigis. They ain't like the Strega you know. Not gonna defend 'em either, still think they aren't doing the right thing. But in his world, Manto was part of the children that were tested on by the Kirijo Group Branch. Ikutsuki...that bastard masterminded everything. We realized just how much recently...
Jin, Chidori...even Ken's with them in that world. They found him in the streets before SEES did.
That's... [certainly a lot to take in, but she does her best to keep up without focusing on just how wrong it all sounds compared to how things work in her world. it's the least she can do to understand.]
I am sorry, Shinjiro-san. Things sound as though they are so much more difficult where you're from... I only wish that I could offer assistance.
[He...looks on the left a bit before he speaks, but his tone is surpisingly calm.]
Aigis, I...ain't sure if I'd want you there. The monsters who run the tower we're all stuck in, they...
[Because he is a team leader now and damn it if he wants more of his group getting hurt or put in whatever mind game these assholes in the tower are doing. The mun, however, would love an Aigis around. Don't tell Shinji that tho.]
...They make Ikutsuki seem Doraemon. Then there's the two Minatos, and with Minako and Minami already here I...
[But then he's acting selfish isn't he?]
...tch. You'd all somehow insist on going anyway if I told you not to. Damn team of idiots, you tell 'em it's too dangerous, they'll be arguing who gets to go first. Why'd I put up with all of you in the first place...
[there's the side of her that doesn't want to think of them on their own, without her, even if they're not alone, while she's sitting around peacefully... but she can sort of see where he's coming from. were she in his situation, she wouldn't want to send anyone she cares about to a place like that either. they're far too important.]
I... believe I understand, Shinjiro-san. My programming has granted me combat expertise, but I do not yet know how to lead anybody in the face of danger. There's still so much for me to learn; I fear I wouldn't be able to make it any easier for you. If I were to be a burden to one of my friends, I would not be able to forgive myself.
[Wow, when you say it like that it makes him feel really bad. Not that he's show that too much outwardly, because he's Shinjiro.]
...tch. That...That ain't it. You ain't a burden to anyone Aigis. It's thanks to you that that we both agreed to go off to try and save Minako together with Met--
[January 16th. It...hasn't happened yet, has it? She doesn't know about Metis. She doesn't know that in her world, Minato also..]
[whatever he was going to say... seems like it's a case of some things being better left unsaid. or, at the very least, aigis is far from willing to do anything that may trouble him by asking him about it.]
It is quite alright. I understand that the me from your world must have done many things differently. I am... grateful to hear that I have a presence there as well. It makes me feel happy knowing that there's a version of me that can still operate alongside you and the others.
[He tries to grin a little. Almost a bit bittersweet due to the memories.]
You've always been an important part to the team, Aigis.
[Wow he actually admitted that out loud, congratulations.]
I'm...sure he'd be happy to see you. And I know Minami would be happy to see you as well, even if you're not from her time. Alone on her team against Strega...it really ain't right.
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[OH WAIT NOT THAT SHINJI WOULD KNOW THIS. YOU KNOW. BEING SHINJI. But he does suddenly become serious for a moment, since he has a feeling that...]
...I'm dead where you're from, aren't I.
[Best to assume he is than not...the odds of meeting an Aigis from HIS timeline are much too rare.]
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... Yes. We were unable to locate both yourself and Ken-kun before the incident occurred.
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Tch. That means either Minato or Minami's your field leader. Unless the Minako from your time...
[No. No that's too much of a depressing thought. Granted, there ARE other possibilities as well, like coming from a world were Junepi is the field leader...but seriously.
Junepi.
NOPE.
Not gonna happen.]
...
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junpei no.]
Minato-kun has been leading SEES where I am from. He's a very capable leader... I have complete faith in his abilities.
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Yeah. Met the guy in the tower. Guess I can see why we'd all follow him. Minako's the leader where I'm from. Minami's from another universe but in that one...
...tch. You ain't gonna like this but Minato is Minami's brother and he leads Strega. Both of 'em are here too. Along with the rest of Strega.
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Minato-kun... Why would he do something like that? Strega has caused so much sadness for us, and the citizens of Iwatodai as well... They do not belong in a world where they can cause more harm.
And now for a bit of headcanon, I apologize.
It ain't like that Aigis. They ain't like the Strega you know. Not gonna defend 'em either, still think they aren't doing the right thing. But in his world, Manto was part of the children that were tested on by the Kirijo Group Branch. Ikutsuki...that bastard masterminded everything. We realized just how much recently...
Jin, Chidori...even Ken's with them in that world. They found him in the streets before SEES did.
's'all good with me!
I am sorry, Shinjiro-san. Things sound as though they are so much more difficult where you're from... I only wish that I could offer assistance.
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Aigis, I...ain't sure if I'd want you there. The monsters who run the tower we're all stuck in, they...
[Because he is a team leader now and damn it if he wants more of his group getting hurt or put in whatever mind game these assholes in the tower are doing.
The mun, however, would love an Aigis around. Don't tell Shinji that tho.]...They make Ikutsuki seem Doraemon. Then there's the two Minatos, and with Minako and Minami already here I...
[But then he's acting selfish isn't he?]
...tch. You'd all somehow insist on going anyway if I told you not to. Damn team of idiots, you tell 'em it's too dangerous, they'll be arguing who gets to go first. Why'd I put up with all of you in the first place...
[Because you are team mom, Shinji.]
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I... believe I understand, Shinjiro-san. My programming has granted me combat expertise, but I do not yet know how to lead anybody in the face of danger. There's still so much for me to learn; I fear I wouldn't be able to make it any easier for you. If I were to be a burden to one of my friends, I would not be able to forgive myself.
[...] Please make sure that our friends are safe.
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...tch. That...That ain't it. You ain't a burden to anyone Aigis. It's thanks to you that that we both agreed to go off to try and save Minako together with Met--
[January 16th. It...hasn't happened yet, has it? She doesn't know about Metis. She doesn't know that in her world, Minato also..]
...dammit. [He sighs, annoyed.]
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It is quite alright. I understand that the me from your world must have done many things differently. I am... grateful to hear that I have a presence there as well. It makes me feel happy knowing that there's a version of me that can still operate alongside you and the others.
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You've always been an important part to the team, Aigis.
[Wow he actually admitted that out loud, congratulations.]
I'm...sure he'd be happy to see you. And I know Minami would be happy to see you as well, even if you're not from her time. Alone on her team against Strega...it really ain't right.