[ The fact that the sass has been dialed back but not banished completely is in no way lost on Akechi. He doesn't relax, but that defensive feeling fades. As for other noteworthy things... ]

Our Persona can't be used here - in fact, there's no means of reaching the Metaverse whatsoever. [ Just in case Akira was assuming that was a limitation of the dream. ] But in exchange, Witches have access to magic, and Monsters have access to... well, more monstrous skills.