[ In the pair of seconds it takes his expression to soften from mild surprise to realization, his mind has dashed right through every scenario involving the Phantom Thieves in this place, with Joker being the more favorable option-- if only in terms of temporary cooperation and a good brain to pick apart. Ann is... admittedly on the lower end of the IQ spectrum, but she is vastly preferable over the likes of Ryuji.

(He loathes to admit, but even the dumbass would be a kinder choice than the two who can make him feel something slightly akin to remorse.)

So, Takamaki it is. And while they're at it, he may as well address the obvious elephant in the room: ]

What's the matter? A ghost is the least to expect out of a world that's long gone.

[ And just like that, his attention shifts back to the menu, all too nonchalant about the prospect of Armageddon. It's not as if his world hadn't already ended before he came here. ]

I take it you've only recently arrived?