"I know you disbanded, but surely that bond remains regardless of whether or not you're acting as Phantom Thieves." The added edge, the sarcasm isn't lost on Akechi either. Clearly Ren is more upset than he's letting on. "If you're upset with me, I don't need you dancing around the issue."

One hand falls to his hip, and he watches. "...But no, this was before the Metaverse. Evidently, Personas are not unique to it."