Ken Amada (chuunibyou) wrote in witchinghour, |
Ken had a difficult time returning the smile, though it became easier after Owen bowed in return. The gesture was obviously unusual and uncomfortable to the older man and, while the boy would never say it, his form was terrible. Next time, he would keep in mind that most foreigners preferred to shake hands. "It's nice to meet you," he responded, though his smile and interest in formality waned quickly at the mention of Grimoire's chaotic nature. He shook his head and looked down at his sneakers. "I've...heard that. I hope it isn't true. If there's a pattern, even if we can't see it yet, that means there are answers." He seemed lost in thought for a moment before he looked up again and shifted the long spear he held (which was taller than he was) to rest against his shoulder. "Yes. We have experience. We've...fought a lot of things." His dark eyes flicked down to Koromaru, as if searching for confirmation, then he continued. "So we want to help. If we can clear the streets and make it safter or if we can find where the monsters are coming from...I think we should." He felt a moment of uncertainty, looking up at this man and trying not to think about why he was actually here or why Claire had deemed him the only one in need of a partner. Squaring his shoulders, he added, "Don't you, Mr. Owen?" |