Kurama has the benefit of being a demon and having experience on his side. This isn't the first time he's undergone transformation against his will or felt increasingly violent and belligerent urges that he's struggled to control. Back home he was able to regain his sense of self through discipline and willpower, here he has been spoiled enough by having Hiei's assistance. Scott is extremely lucky in that the fox is able to hold his own as much as he is right now. He was not immune to the outbursts that caused Kotone to attack - Hiei's gotten the brunt of those episodes when they do come - this just happens to be a moment of clarity, if he’s honest about it. Not that he'd provide that information, and not that he is fully himself even now. If he felt threatened in any way, by Scott or outside interference, things would change for everyone very rapidly.
Hiei responds and the fox waits, this time allowing the touch when the fire apparition rests a calming hand on him. That was fine, it would allow Hiei to keep track of him physically when he apparently disappears completely from view not long after. Kurama simply lies down, ensuring the contact is maintained despite the movement as the large fox settles in the grass beside him. This much, at least, is familiar.
“To answer your question, this-” From the mist, Kurama steps forward. Appearing perfectly human and seemingly not transformed at all, as he gestures to the smokescreen around them. “- is an illusion. I'm sorry, but I thought it might be easier on everyone this way. I'm afraid Hiei is right... sort of. My original form is a fox, but this is not how I was born. Abilities that I would normally have are twisted in a way, but they are not... new. I can still grow plants, just like always. They are simply coming out of my own flesh as well. It is not exactly a pleasant sight so I reverted to my fox form instead, only to find myself transforming again into what you see now.”
Or, what he saw before the smoke, at least. Kurama's change was not instantaneous, happening in a flash, but gradually developed over the weeks that followed and fought against every step of the way with everything the two have at their disposal.
“Likewise, a smokescreen is a simple enough trick with the right tools. Creating the one we are in at the moment was intentional. However, with this transformation - when it is not - I become the smoke. As it expands, my own physical body is replaced by the fog, intangible, as you saw happening before. That… I can not control, and it seems to happen most often when I am resisting the urge to lash out.”
Exactly as Hiei had suggested. If he's honest, it was embarrassing to be seen that way, not recognizing Scott and treating him like a threat in some animalistic panic. Frankly, he does not want to think about his initial reaction to the disturbance earlier. It's taking a great deal of effort to maintain this level of control, even now.
He gestures in the fire apparition's direction, green eyes never leaving the mutant as he speaks.
“Right now, Hiei has physical contact. As long as we're touching, he knows exactly where I am and whether or not I move. I could not attack without his awareness, and he'll most definitely stop me before I can do something to feel guilty about.” The airy quality of his tone with those last words speaks volumes for his opinion of the fire apparition's motivations and earlier comment, even if he doesn't say as much directly.
At the mention of Fauna, the redhead's illusion does glance back in Hiei's direction.
“Since that creature's arrival, my powers do not work as well outside of the city limits. All I had truly wanted of late was to get the farm's crops sustainable. I have stayed out here to avoid hurting anyone, it is not safe for me to go into the city, and yet that is the only place where my power seems to consistently work. I suppose if I had to guess, my motivation for a wish would be centered around that. However, I could not say for sure, as I did not make one consciously.”
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Hiei responds and the fox waits, this time allowing the touch when the fire apparition rests a calming hand on him. That was fine, it would allow Hiei to keep track of him physically when he apparently disappears completely from view not long after. Kurama simply lies down, ensuring the contact is maintained despite the movement as the large fox settles in the grass beside him. This much, at least, is familiar.
“To answer your question, this-” From the mist, Kurama steps forward. Appearing perfectly human and seemingly not transformed at all, as he gestures to the smokescreen around them. “- is an illusion. I'm sorry, but I thought it might be easier on everyone this way. I'm afraid Hiei is right... sort of. My original form is a fox, but this is not how I was born. Abilities that I would normally have are twisted in a way, but they are not... new. I can still grow plants, just like always. They are simply coming out of my own flesh as well. It is not exactly a pleasant sight so I reverted to my fox form instead, only to find myself transforming again into what you see now.”
Or, what he saw before the smoke, at least. Kurama's change was not instantaneous, happening in a flash, but gradually developed over the weeks that followed and fought against every step of the way with everything the two have at their disposal.
“Likewise, a smokescreen is a simple enough trick with the right tools. Creating the one we are in at the moment was intentional. However, with this transformation - when it is not - I become the smoke. As it expands, my own physical body is replaced by the fog, intangible, as you saw happening before. That… I can not control, and it seems to happen most often when I am resisting the urge to lash out.”
Exactly as Hiei had suggested. If he's honest, it was embarrassing to be seen that way, not recognizing Scott and treating him like a threat in some animalistic panic. Frankly, he does not want to think about his initial reaction to the disturbance earlier. It's taking a great deal of effort to maintain this level of control, even now.
He gestures in the fire apparition's direction, green eyes never leaving the mutant as he speaks.
“Right now, Hiei has physical contact. As long as we're touching, he knows exactly where I am and whether or not I move. I could not attack without his awareness, and he'll most definitely stop me before I can do something to feel guilty about.” The airy quality of his tone with those last words speaks volumes for his opinion of the fire apparition's motivations and earlier comment, even if he doesn't say as much directly.
At the mention of Fauna, the redhead's illusion does glance back in Hiei's direction.
“Since that creature's arrival, my powers do not work as well outside of the city limits. All I had truly wanted of late was to get the farm's crops sustainable. I have stayed out here to avoid hurting anyone, it is not safe for me to go into the city, and yet that is the only place where my power seems to consistently work. I suppose if I had to guess, my motivation for a wish would be centered around that. However, I could not say for sure, as I did not make one consciously.”
So, they're working on best guess here, really.