Words are cheap but it's the metaphor, really. Ninjas weren't supposed to get attached... though that's something Tsukikage's long discarded. His shoulders are relaxed and he's even comfortably slouched, finding Speedwagon's company putting him at ease even despite his racing heart.

"Oh. I see. That's very curious. Something unique to your world, I suppose. There's nothing to stop us from turning into monsters here," he says, bitterly.

"Chikage is my assistant. I can commune with them from anywhere using my magic. Perhaps I should have them at least briefly introduce themselves. You may end up working with them in the shop and I'd like Chikage to take some muffins home for the kids."