[Makoto nods, moving on from that and onto the topic of...well...monsters.]

I do. I know I may not look it, but I know my way around a fight. So does Ryuji. We have a few tricks up our sleeves, and I think you and the others will find you do too.

[She smiles and automatically adds to make sure it's clear she's not talking about the past:]

I know Shinki are given special powers. Have you discovered yours yet?