"I warned you!"

Damn it. He could leave Leonardo there as a lesson, but he's trying to leave his old ways behind him. So, fine.

Though he growls, he shuts his eyes and calls forth, "Take care of this, Hereward."

His Persona materializes with a nod, shooting off a blast of dark magic at that pesky vine. With luck, it'll tear straight through without damaging Leo's hand.