"The Velvet room is a place in between dimensions, sort of like the Nexus is. The only ones allowed within are those who have been granted Personae. Igor serves the god Philemon, and Igor and his attendants, like Theo here, have been critical to helping users such as myself hone their abilities."

Where Katsuya comes from, every Persona user had access to the Velvet room. He's not aware that nowadays these younguns only let their protagonist leader into such a place.

"The festival itself Theo speaks of celebrates the shift in the Japanese capital from Kyoto to Tokyo. It's a tradition to pay tribute to our ancestors who shaped the country's history. The masks used to hold great historical significance, but in modern times are mostly for fun." Katsuya gives a very nostalgic smile down to the sentai mask he's holding.

"...My brother loves this festival, growing up. He wore this mask every chance he got until it no longer fit him." Again Katsuya bows his head, as if in prayer. Honoring the bond he shares with his brother, and with Jun, wherever they are. For once the memory isn't painful. It's a treasure, something he cherishes. It's thanks to Theo he was able to fix the reversed arcana remember the bonds he shares.

"I thought it would be something you would enjoy, Verity. You love stories, so..."