Which is exactly what you want, isn't it? [He'd add a not so nice nickname to that question if they weren't still doing their elusive word battle.]
An Ascian. I see.
[Douman makes a surprised noise as he follows Fandaniel's gesture and finally notices the missing shadow. How could he not have noticed that before? Because shadows are just such a normal and ordinary thing, probably. How irritating, falling for a trick that's so similar to his own youkai powers. Hmmm, but isn't that also normal, to overlook what should be all too obvious and right in front of your face? That thought mollifies his ego a little bit. Just enough to not let him get competitive over it.
At least he now knows what his next questions will be.]
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An Ascian. I see.
[Douman makes a surprised noise as he follows Fandaniel's gesture and finally notices the missing shadow. How could he not have noticed that before? Because shadows are just such a normal and ordinary thing, probably. How irritating, falling for a trick that's so similar to his own youkai powers. Hmmm, but isn't that also normal, to overlook what should be all too obvious and right in front of your face? That thought mollifies his ego a little bit. Just enough to not let him get competitive over it.
At least he now knows what his next questions will be.]
Goodness. Hm, it's your turn now, isn't it?