Maugris's reply is to whirl around and snarl. No apparent recognition of Otoha there, just acknowledgement of new prey. More attractive prey than an armored Persona, in fact - someone with actual blood.

He lashes out inexpertly at Otoha - there's a lot of stopping power behind that hand, but connecting with it isn't something Maugris has a lot of experience with, and the Beast currently in control is having to rely on his muscle memory. So if Otoha tries, it shouldn't be too hard to dodge.

His Persona, reprieved of Maugris's attentions, raises its sword to cast Rakukaja, bolstering Otoha's defenses against the next strike. "You will have to try harder than that to get through to him," it calls. "He is far away, deep in his mind."