Makoto had recently returned from the Center of the Universe to Tokyo, and given her adventures as a Phantom Thief in the large city, it didn't feel too mundane. To her surprise though, this was not the Tokyo she left, as when the portal had appeared for her, Mementos had taken over the city. She knew within the depths of her heart that the portal she entered in Asphodel Meadows was home but not her home, although she could not explain how or why she knew that. There was still so much about the Center of the Universe and the gods they didn't know, but the least she could do was report back to Akira. As the leader of the Phantom Thieves it was important he was up to date.

How she knew he was in this particular portal to Tokyo and not another she didn't know either, and supposed it was yet another machination of the gods. With a sigh, she found that her cellphone now had better service, and messaged Akira requesting they meet somewhere where few could eavesdrop. Since Leblanc apparently had customers for once, the two decided on Crossroads in Shinjuku. Although it was still early afternoon, Lala-chan would open the bar early for a certain reporter... Makoto smiled. Joker sure had some interesting connections.

Upon entering Makoto immediately noticed a short haired woman passed out on the couch in the back, and her expression furrowed questioningly. She turned to Lala-chan who had just appeared from the back room with a couple liquor bottles, prepping the bar to open in the evening. "Is she... going to be alright?" Makoto asked tentatively, to which Lala-chan laughed.

"Of course she is honey, don't you worry." She said, beckoning Makoto over to sit at the bar, filling a glass of water for her. The young student sipped leisurely and patiently while waiting for Akira, smiling when she finally saw the door open and was met with familiar black, tousled hair.

"Hello Akira. Did Boss keep you long at Leblanc today?" She said, making idle conversation before jumping into the news about the factions and the gods... It was a bit much after all.

notes: gratuitous lala-chan and ohya cameos because I can
tags: jenna ; Akira Kurusu