The noise of life, as beautifully destructive it is, echoes throughout this place... Disgusting... I shall take my leave of this farce. And you... I will end you again soon, fool... And I shall bring salvation to this world, just as &quot;she&quot; did to the last... <i>Takaya smirks as he watches Shinjiro leave, before losing interest in the entire situation and lighting up a cigarette.</i> But for now... I'm rather tired... <i>He quietly leaves, Hypnos dispersing as he walks away.</i><div class='edited'>(edited by Takaya)</div>

Ahahaha, I see what this is... You are not of the same world as I, are you not? I see... So your friend died in your place. You pathetic idealists are all the same, so willing to martyr yourselves for nothing at all... Perhaps, after this, I will find and kill him again... And every single last one of your other friends. Even the child... An innocent life is best ended blissfully early, yes? Very well... Show me your resolve! <i>Takaya opens his arms and braces for the axe to hit him as hard as he could. Just to feel the pain and meaningless anger behind it. Until...</i> ...Hmm? <i>Takaya is taken by surprise by an unexpected force. He feels his feet sink, but this only flips a switch in Takaya. His expression twists.</i> Ahahaha... You attempt to end me!? I am destined for greater things! Come... HYPNOS! <i>A seemingly dead figure hung from a flesh like chord appears. It hoists Takaya's sinking feet from the shadow and holds him up. His position now can be compared to a crucifixion as he hangs off the ground with the Persona's assistance. Takaya looks at Shinjiro and Kian who he had been facing until now.</i> It seems for now... We all have a common threat. <i>Takaya's limp arm raises again, firing another bullet, this time at Shade.</i>

Such foolishness.

<i>A smile like never before formed across Takaya's face as he heard a very familiar voice. He looked towards Shinjiro smugly. All the violence in the background was like the blowing of the wind to Takaya.</i> Oh, isn't this ironic? It seems fate has permitted you to live as well... Like a cockroach, you refuse to die... Perhaps fate has brought us together. <i>He chuckled and glanced to Kian before looking back at Shinji. He looked towards Kian with a smirk and back to Shinjiro.</i> Do you intend to save this child too? We all know how this goes, don't we...? How many times will you needlessly die until you are finally at peace? You know your time is even more limited than most. <i>Takaya smiles as he heard Kians words. This made him chuckle in a twisted joy.</i> Yes... You are wiser than I expected. Some people should be more honest with themselves... If you wish to prove your existence, child... Why don't you start with this man? His life means nothing to you. And he is going to die anyways... Why don't you have the honors of bringing him his final salvation?

Is that so? <i>A voice echoes behind Kian. Somehow, the man from before had followed him.</i> Are we all bound to our parents by affection, or obligation? You must admit that you do very well for yourself without their meddling. Any excuse you tell yourself is just that. The breath of life is faint in you, child. You commit evil because you enjoy it... Does it not liberate your soul with every life you take? This world, nay, universe is filled with dishonesty and deception. Accept your fate, and deny your lies... Your salvation will come yet, little one.

Lamentable... You accept the meaningless of your life, but you do not possess any will of your own... Your foolishness clouds you and traps you in a meaningless despair... And meaningless sentimentality. <i>Takaya steps on the body right in front of Kian, looking square into his eyes with an unchanging expression while doing so.</i> If you have achieved resolution, then I will grant you your wish. <i>Takaya unhoists his revolver and shoots Kian square in the chest.</i>

<i>A white haired, shirtless man in jeans stood on a building observing the chaos. He held a large revolver in his hand as he smirked with a menacing chuckle.</i> What a world this is, so plagued by crime and corruption... Indeed, this world was poisoned long ago... But fear not... I will bring you salvation. You as well, doomed child who does not know that all your running is in vain... <i>He walked away from sight, giving Kian a cold glance before he seemingly disappears out of sight.</i>

<i>The lightning ran through both Hypnos and Takaya, but Takaya himself was the most effected. He fell from Hypnos' grip with an annoyed expression. Another man's appearance was all the more frustrating.</i> Tch... More intruders...? Hmhmhm... I know not what you are, but you are delusional to believe in anything after the joy of death... Your own salvation is at hand... <i>Takaya seemed to only laugh at Shade for now, still affected by the electricity.</i><div class='edited'>(edited by Takaya)</div>

<i>Suddenly, a gunshot rings out. One of the resistance members that stood by Colton fell, a bullet in his head. From the distance, a figure approaches, blowing the smoke away from his pistol barrel.</i> A nuclear bomb, eh? And more of them... Yes... This is just the kind of Salvation this world needs! Nyx placed me here for a reason... And the reason is to bring this world's corruption to an end! And for that, I will present my own Fall... You will not interfere.

<i>In Tokyo, a shirtless man holding a gun sits atop a building. He watches the sky as he huffs a cigarette he was smoking.</i> Yes... The smell of death is thick tonight... Hmhmhm... I wonder... What kind of atrocity will befall tonight? Regardless... I will assure that the people of this world find their peace... ...Hm? <i>He notices something odd happening. A commotion, compromised of an odd looking figure and its minions.</i> Hmm... Perhaps this requires my attention after all... <i>Takaya walks out of sight. His intentions are clear.</i>