[ Five frowns, unfamiliar with the word 'kagune' but committing it to memory all the same. He seems to be calm now, and he watches as the tentacles fade away. It wasn't a true test of what they can do, but this has been... informative in more ways than one. There's still a risk to keeping him alive, as with so many of their group, and he weighs that up until he gives him a short nod. ]
Noted. [ It's true that he did startle him and it wasn't an intentional attack, so he can cut him a break. And maybe part of his acceptance is because of Ben. He was always self conscious when his tentacles massacred a room full of people that they'd been taught were the 'bad' guys. But his brother also didn't eat them afterward.
He has an urge to make more of a threat here, but being underestimated may work in his favor someday. He clicks his jaw before relenting and taking a step back. ]
You've probably done enough gambling tonight, don't you think?
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Noted. [ It's true that he did startle him and it wasn't an intentional attack, so he can cut him a break. And maybe part of his acceptance is because of Ben. He was always self conscious when his tentacles massacred a room full of people that they'd been taught were the 'bad' guys. But his brother also didn't eat them afterward.
He has an urge to make more of a threat here, but being underestimated may work in his favor someday. He clicks his jaw before relenting and taking a step back. ]
You've probably done enough gambling tonight, don't you think?