[ With the reprieve, he's able to slip his staff back into the awaiting clutches of his tail. Better than it getting lost while attached to his hip! It also acts as a pretty convenient mock-kickstand. ]

It's only cruel if you think my intentions are, which they aren't. [ A soft smile spreads. ] These creatures aren't natural, and we're not in a position to ask for them to leave. If we have to worry about them, then that's an additional problem.

[ Though, he does find Sorey's desire to find non-violent ways respectable. ]

Maybe, after it's all said and done, we can find a way to keep mana from doing things like this. It's a shame, isn't it?