[He'd half-gambled on her not knowing what particular youkai that is, or at least to brush it off as some weird quirk. Seems like he'll have to re-evaluate his first impression of her a bit more once again.
But first he'll have to address her rightful worry.]
Only a little. Here, let me-
[A whisper of a formula under his breath and a brief slice of his pointer and his middle finger through the air in a very Onmyoji way, and the power that has been tugging at her mind lessens. It's a pleasant light breeze that's just making it easy to be casual with him now, rather than a stubborn current trying to drag all too deep thoughts about him away. Once it's done, he reaches up and shifts his mask so that she'll be able to see the lower half of his face.]
I've been ramping up my youkai powers ever since I arrived at this strange place, just in case. Please forgive an old fool for wanting to be cautious.
[holding up his loot, he tilts his head and offers her a small smile]
no subject
[He'd half-gambled on her not knowing what particular youkai that is, or at least to brush it off as some weird quirk. Seems like he'll have to re-evaluate his first impression of her a bit more once again.
But first he'll have to address her rightful worry.]
Only a little. Here, let me-
[A whisper of a formula under his breath and a brief slice of his pointer and his middle finger through the air in a very Onmyoji way, and the power that has been tugging at her mind lessens. It's a pleasant light breeze that's just making it easy to be casual with him now, rather than a stubborn current trying to drag all too deep thoughts about him away. Once it's done, he reaches up and shifts his mask so that she'll be able to see the lower half of his face.]
I've been ramping up my youkai powers ever since I arrived at this strange place, just in case. Please forgive an old fool for wanting to be cautious.
[holding up his loot, he tilts his head and offers her a small smile]
Do you mind if I do... ?
[help himself, that is]