[And that? That'll do it. The Shadow's knocked to the ground with a cry.

Once Even's sure it's not going to retaliate, he dismisses his Persona, and marches over to the fallen figure. Grabbing him by the shoulder, he hauls him upright. The anger's gone out of his system, now, and the Shadow just looks - pathetic.]

How about we discuss this like rational beings? If you are any part of me, as you claim to be... then you should be able to do that at least. Without this wallowing in self-pity that you seem so keen on. Can we agree on this?

[Slowly, the Shadow nods.]