[ That blood doesn't escape him, and his gaze shifts in a way that makes that clear. Joker narrows his eyes, a hint of tense conflict lurking; still, something within his gaze remains softened. A gentler, silent request to put an end to all of this; he knows Goro is better than that...
... Futaba's words seem to really do it, and Joker's shoulders relax. He hadn't been entirely sure what she'd choose to do, but he remembers how his version of Futaba acted when that fight against another version of Goro Akechi ended. And that's what he'd been betting on. ]
... [ His... debt?
Something doesn't sit well with him, and something in his expression... shifts a bit. His jawline tightens as he slowly moves so that he can kneel down beside Shido.
One corner of his lips lifts as he slowly slides his mask up, resting it on the top of his head - him not wearing glasses probably helps make it easier for this piece of--... father-of-the-year material to tell who he is. His voice is calm - too calm. ]
You're a smart man.
[ He's reaching into his pocket, and then calmly, but... firmly (and there's something fun about the strength boost a Persona gives) pulling at one of Shido's arms. Thaaat's right, just let him have a look at this injury. Noooothing wrong with that, right?
Granted, if he's allowed access, he's pressing a piece of cloth to it. Hard. The kind of firm that should get a response that's fun for the whole family. ]
So I'm sure you already guessed that this is more for Goro and Futaba's sake, than it is for you or me.
[ ... He didn't actually mean to let the last bit slip out, but here we are. ]
This is your one chance. [ very slightly increasing the pressure with the last words, even though his voice has remained deceptively calm ] Don't screw it up.
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... Futaba's words seem to really do it, and Joker's shoulders relax. He hadn't been entirely sure what she'd choose to do, but he remembers how his version of Futaba acted when that fight against another version of Goro Akechi ended. And that's what he'd been betting on. ]
... [ His... debt?
Something doesn't sit well with him, and something in his expression... shifts a bit. His jawline tightens as he slowly moves so that he can kneel down beside Shido.
One corner of his lips lifts as he slowly slides his mask up, resting it on the top of his head - him not wearing glasses probably helps make it easier for this piece of--... father-of-the-year material to tell who he is. His voice is calm - too calm. ]
You're a smart man.
[ He's reaching into his pocket, and then calmly, but... firmly (and there's something fun about the strength boost a Persona gives) pulling at one of Shido's arms. Thaaat's right, just let him have a look at this injury. Noooothing wrong with that, right?
Granted, if he's allowed access, he's pressing a piece of cloth to it. Hard. The kind of firm that should get a response that's fun for the whole family. ]
So I'm sure you already guessed that this is more for Goro and Futaba's sake, than it is for you or me.
[ ... He didn't actually mean to let the last bit slip out, but here we are. ]
This is your one chance. [ very slightly increasing the pressure with the last words, even though his voice has remained deceptively calm ] Don't screw it up.