[well, that answers that question. Akira leans back in his seat, one leg crossed over the other, as he gestures at them both with his fork]

A Persona is a kind of. . . [waves. a hand vaguely] "Mask" that someone wears to face the hardships of society. My-- team and I can turn those masks into beings that can fight Shadows on our behalves. But we can only summon them in the Metaverse, not in the real world.

[he glances at Rion]

Elemental affinity depends on the Persona. But we can all use a variety of spells, from fire to ice to wind and more.