[X] "WARP ZONE!" ~ Super Meat Boy
"If you want to, sure." You shrug, "There's a Terminal at our building, so it'd be a really quick trip."
"You know, I always forget that magic is real." Shoji says, "Let's head out real quick, see what's what."
You nod, turning around and heading back to the living room.
"Hold up." Gouto says as he sits down right in front of the door to the backyard, "If you're going somewhere, I'm sticking with you."
"Huh?" You stare at the black cat.
"C'mon, my only alternatives are "hang around here" or "follow Raido to Michiru's", so if you're going on a little adventure..." Gouto stretches, "You're taking me with you. Copy?"
You glance at Shoji for approval (and in confusion).
"Uh... What if we get attacked by a demon?" Shoji tries to argue.
"They don't bother me." Gouto refutes Shoji with expert precision.
"...Okay? Just, uh, don't fall behind?" You agree to the cat's terms, unsure as to the black feline's motives.
"Feh. You better not slow us down." Gouto fires back, "Anyhow, lead the way, oh great child of the Kuzunoha Clan."
Rolling your eyes at this, you step outside and head straight for the Terminal. You reach out your hand...
...And pop up at your apartment complex.
"...Huh." Gouto grunts, "I always thought you lived in a dojo or something."
"Are you gonna be like this the entire time?" Shoji asks, already tired of the cat's routine.
"Probably. Haven't decided just yet." Gouto hops up onto your shoulder. Surprisingly, he's very light.
Shoji sighs in defeat, "Okay, just making sure."
Moving past this, you and Shoji head up the stairs, and down to Mido's Apartment of Shadows.
"Welcome to the Cathedral of Shadows, where demons gather..." Mido says in the exact same tone he's said it every time you've entered.
Shoji looks up and around, taking in all of the sights and sounds of Mido's house.
"Hey, Mido!" You wave, "I've got a question for you. Wanna chat for a second?"
"Is it about demon fusion?" Mido asks.
"...It's adjacent to demon fusion." You say.
"...That works." Mido nods.
"Do you know how Rumor Demons are created?" You ask.
"Ah, Rumor Demons!" Mido says wistfully, "They are quite rare indeed, even amongst summoners who hunt them! I've read many theses and hypotheses about their initial birth, but none really "hit the nail on the head", so to speak. From what I gather, Rumor Demons are born from rumors that are old, well known, and/or dangerous. Take your Rumor Demon, Turbo Granny, for instance. It is quite a well known rumor, older than many would think, and causes the deaths of those who speed."
"Would a five year old rumor be able to--?"
"No." Mido instantly cuts you off.
You all stand there in silence for a moment.
"Now, have you come to fuse any demons?"
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