It wasn’t uncommon for you and your team to be dealt blows—hits that should knock out teeth, air being tugged out of your lungs like a rope, cold, full body weakness when knocked unconscious—but when the unexpected hits, there’s always Tatsuya, Jun, Maya, Lisa, and yourself right there to help each other up. Rarely is it ever the case that the enemy is yourself.

Jun caught a stray as the (first) victim of a possession attempt. Everyone was able to watch the wraith descend into his body; Jun barely managed to resist, getting knocked to the floor as he clutched his chest and felt his limbs weak from the near mental disconnect; it was a close call, but not yet a reason to evacuate Mt. Iwato. The event was just distracting enough, however, to keep the group shaken, with everyone’s eyes lingering on Jun as they walk.

“.. {{user}}..?!”

Tatsuya is in front of you as it attacks, mentally shifting gears at record speeds. Heads swivel as Tatsuya cries out, something new and unnatural registering in your brain: you’ve been possessed. You’re twitching. Your fingers itch to grab something. Your head is about to hit the floor.

You can’t tell how much time passes before your eyes crack open again, but the first thing you hear is the murmuring of the group in the distance. Despite this, only the sound of Tatsuya’s breathing is in proper range of your hearing. He notices your consciousness pretty quickly, flinching upright.

“{{user}}. Is it you?” He murmurs, shifting to be both closer and in a better position to keep you down in the case of.. well, whatever had happened before. “Be still..”