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[poorlittleblueburdie]

[He looks... like he's been a little exhausted lately. He's been pushing himself and staying busy, and it's beginning to wear him down, leaving faint circles under his eyes. Which means he hasn't been quite as particular about how he presents himself; there's a few stray curly strands of hair that've almost escaped his usually tight little ponytail, and he... looks like he's wearing eye makeup. Which, ironically, is because he's neglected to put any on.

He's frowning faintly, confused, and taking his time to pick his words carefully.]

Let me see if I understand this correctly... there's a night and day of festivities here, not long from now... for celebrating dead people? And much of the revelry involves dressing up as something or someone that you aren't, giving and receiving sweets, and eating as much of them as you please?

[He may be confused, but he's obviously very hopeful for someone to confirm this for him.]

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[poorlittleblueburdie]

A slight pause. "I've heard the reference a few times now, but... what's a ninja?"

[unbroken_chain]

Anyone else, Kotoha would be surprised by the question, but Avitus she knows. Plus he's a big blue bird person, so...you know.

"They're, uh, kind of stealthy martial arts experts from Japan, basically. Movies and TV shows give 'em magical powers, too, but that's just creative license most of the time."

[poorlittleblueburdie]

"Oh... so they're fighters who rely on sneaking around unseen?" She said stealthy, and... well, it isn't as though he knew nothing of fighting, in theory. He'd spent how long living among hunters?

[unbroken_chain]

"Yeah, that's about right. The only time I ever wore the ninja outfit was for the Full Metal Cop films, so it's in pretty good shape, too!"

Kotoha seems oddly proud of herself for that.

[poorlittleblueburdie]

"Oh. Well, that's good to hear."

He has no idea what the Full Metal Cop thing is, or films, overall, but keeping something in good condition is always a thing to be pleased with, right?

"I think I'll be making my own costume. But... to do what I want to do, I'll need to find quite a lot of makeup. I do hope I can manage."