[ For a moment, Battler could swear the animal talked- and then the thought is forcefully expunged from his mind. Animals can't talk. That's impossible. If Amaterasu is attuned to such things, a red barrier might be slowly fading into existence around Battler.
After a bit of observation, Battler notices the communicator. ]
...so, you're here just like us, huh? Sounds like some sort of cruel joke to me.