Of course I don't have to. It would be to my advantage to.
[He smiles as Megumi slips off into his room- sure, he's curious, but the posters of hot babes, while he supposes are pretty normal for teenage boys, are not the sort of interesting things he's looking for. There doesn't seem to be any evidence laying around of jujutsushi powers or spells, though, just a faint sensation as there would be in any dwelling where someone with power resides. It could just as well belong to Megumi himself.]
[Oh well, Matoba sighs, breaking his concentration to watch the boy return with a backpack and listening to his explanation.] ...I see. Quite foolish, but, we all have seen how that turned out already.
Your theory seems like it could be sound. Perhaps some sediment or residue remains from the clay on the inside of the bag. [Matoba watches as Megumi summons his shiki- such an interesting way to summon, those handsigns. Certainly, handsigns were used among some schools, where he came from, but not by many he had ever seen directly.] ...You are unable to summon without those signs, correct?
My shadow technique works without them, but hand signs are necessary to summon any shikigami.
[ Megumi settles on the couch, sitting in a casual way despite his usually polite demeanor (aka, manspreading) and resting his hands on his knees. He watches the dogs as they investigate the bag, their tails wagging slowly as they work.
There is someone he knows back home who lost their technique after losing a hand. He knows he'll be quite crippled if he didn't have the use of his hands and fingers. Megumi glances at the older man with some curiousity now, almost like he's asking for some sort of guidance given that Matoba is the more experienced exorcist. ]
[And thus, a weakness, should Megumi's loyalty ever be compromised. Noted. Matoba also watches the dogs work.] I do not have any requirement save the necessary spiritual energy necessary to summon into each of my own servants. I can only divide down my power but so many times... Luckily, each one does not take very much effort, and they are self-propelling once given orders, until they are dispelled.
But, they do have their disadvantages... They are quite simple. Oh well- that is the tradeoff to servants who will not be able to chance betraying you.
[Glancing to the side, he tilts his head.] ...For your technique, or our investigation?
[ Megumi listens keenly, taking in Matoba's explanation. He's never met another person who uses shadows as a medium to summon shikigami, so anything he can learn about Matoba's technique can help him better understand his own. Both their shikigami are similar in that aspect. Though the dogs behave like dogs, enjoying a pet and treat, they do not tend to stray from the basic commands that Megumi gives to them. A part of him, as they had spoken about a few months back. ]
My technique. For the investigation, we'll see what the dogs come up with.
[ Speaking of the dogs, one of them gives a grunt, glancing at Megumi. He seems to understand their meaning immediately.
Maybe they can leave the conversation about his technique for later, then. ]
So it looks like the dolls have a similar scent to the kidnappers from the Iron Bear.
[Matoba is about to say something, with regards to his thoughts on Megumi's abilities- but he pauses as the dogs seem to have found something.]
So then, that confirms it.
[Matoba's expression remains neutral as ever, but there's the slightest seriousness to his thoughtful face. If Kaneguma was in cahoots with these twisted old gods, then what plan were they trying to hatch by luring the Lost Souls out into the Wastelands? Were they trying to leave the city defenseless so that they could launch another attempt at attacking the Enma or Underground? Or were they trying to capture the Lost Souls themselves for some purpose?]
[Either way, it feels like a trap and a misstep to send their people into the Wastelands, but it was a difficult argument for the Sutoku to make, that they should leave Kaberou's daughter to her fate.]
[Perhaps he should consult with the Daitengu.]
Let's keep this within the clan for now. It's likely been surmised by others as well, but if we are being lured out by our enemies, we should stop to consider the possible results more carefully.
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[He smiles as Megumi slips off into his room- sure, he's curious, but the posters of hot babes, while he supposes are pretty normal for teenage boys, are not the sort of interesting things he's looking for. There doesn't seem to be any evidence laying around of jujutsushi powers or spells, though, just a faint sensation as there would be in any dwelling where someone with power resides. It could just as well belong to Megumi himself.]
[Oh well, Matoba sighs, breaking his concentration to watch the boy return with a backpack and listening to his explanation.] ...I see. Quite foolish, but, we all have seen how that turned out already.
Your theory seems like it could be sound. Perhaps some sediment or residue remains from the clay on the inside of the bag. [Matoba watches as Megumi summons his shiki- such an interesting way to summon, those handsigns. Certainly, handsigns were used among some schools, where he came from, but not by many he had ever seen directly.] ...You are unable to summon without those signs, correct?
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[ Megumi settles on the couch, sitting in a casual way despite his usually polite demeanor (aka, manspreading) and resting his hands on his knees. He watches the dogs as they investigate the bag, their tails wagging slowly as they work.
There is someone he knows back home who lost their technique after losing a hand. He knows he'll be quite crippled if he didn't have the use of his hands and fingers. Megumi glances at the older man with some curiousity now, almost like he's asking for some sort of guidance given that Matoba is the more experienced exorcist. ]
Do you have another suggestion?
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[And thus, a weakness, should Megumi's loyalty ever be compromised. Noted. Matoba also watches the dogs work.] I do not have any requirement save the necessary spiritual energy necessary to summon into each of my own servants. I can only divide down my power but so many times... Luckily, each one does not take very much effort, and they are self-propelling once given orders, until they are dispelled.
But, they do have their disadvantages... They are quite simple. Oh well- that is the tradeoff to servants who will not be able to chance betraying you.
[Glancing to the side, he tilts his head.] ...For your technique, or our investigation?
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My technique. For the investigation, we'll see what the dogs come up with.
[ Speaking of the dogs, one of them gives a grunt, glancing at Megumi. He seems to understand their meaning immediately.
Maybe they can leave the conversation about his technique for later, then. ]
So it looks like the dolls have a similar scent to the kidnappers from the Iron Bear.
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[Matoba is about to say something, with regards to his thoughts on Megumi's abilities- but he pauses as the dogs seem to have found something.]
So then, that confirms it.
[Matoba's expression remains neutral as ever, but there's the slightest seriousness to his thoughtful face. If Kaneguma was in cahoots with these twisted old gods, then what plan were they trying to hatch by luring the Lost Souls out into the Wastelands? Were they trying to leave the city defenseless so that they could launch another attempt at attacking the Enma or Underground? Or were they trying to capture the Lost Souls themselves for some purpose?]
[Either way, it feels like a trap and a misstep to send their people into the Wastelands, but it was a difficult argument for the Sutoku to make, that they should leave Kaberou's daughter to her fate.]
[Perhaps he should consult with the Daitengu.]
Let's keep this within the clan for now. It's likely been surmised by others as well, but if we are being lured out by our enemies, we should stop to consider the possible results more carefully.