[Everyone's scared of demons, is it? Something about that quirks the corner of Akechi's lip into a humorless smile. By definition, the majority of Ren's Personas are demons. One could even make the broad argument that any of their Personas could be considered a demon, if the definition were widened enough.]

If you're saying that's what these Templars were supposed to be there for, it's safe to assume that they overstep their bounds? Those in power often do.

[The police, the government. His smile fades into a subtle irritation at the thought.]

The Cole you met... they thought he was possessed, and thus locked him up to die?