Ren takes a deep breath, steadying the adrenaline rush coursing through him after the fight. He never tires of this feeling - the thrill of victory. Casually twirling the blade in his hand, he nods and murmurs an affirming sound to answer the question Levi asks.

“His name’s Arsène. We call them Personas.” Ah, but how to explain a Persona … something something soul of rebellion made manifest … maybe something simpler will work better.

“He’s … a part of me,” is what Ren settles on, lightly tapping fingers to his chest at his heart. Then, just to get ahead of any potential concern, he adds: “He won’t hurt you.”