Ren's breathing stutters as he watches Maruki fall back, screaming; as Raoul's attack all but destroys his arm. Maruki screams in pain and betrayal, and the whole thing is so unlike the god he's become at home that for a moment Ren doesn't recognize him.
It helps. Seeing Maruki like this, as just a human being instead of a usurper deity. Adrenaline and panic still pulse through Ren's body, overwhelming most of his ability to think, but some of the haze clears from his eyes.
"Don't fucking touch me," he says again. His voice shakes, but at least it's quieter this time. He grips his Evoker so tightly his fingers hurt.
He has a healing Persona, of course, but he doesn't even think about calling Maria. Maruki feels less dangerous like this.
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Ren's breathing stutters as he watches Maruki fall back, screaming; as Raoul's attack all but destroys his arm. Maruki screams in pain and betrayal, and the whole thing is so unlike the god he's become at home that for a moment Ren doesn't recognize him.
It helps. Seeing Maruki like this, as just a human being instead of a usurper deity. Adrenaline and panic still pulse through Ren's body, overwhelming most of his ability to think, but some of the haze clears from his eyes.
"Don't fucking touch me," he says again. His voice shakes, but at least it's quieter this time. He grips his Evoker so tightly his fingers hurt.
He has a healing Persona, of course, but he doesn't even think about calling Maria. Maruki feels less dangerous like this.