[ ichigo's words were... strange, to be honest. but the more keigo mulled them over, the more things fell into place for him. he shook his head at his apology, sitting up straighter beside him. the way he talked about spiritual awareness so candidly... ]

A-ah... so, you're ...

[ keigo hesitated. he didn't like to reveal so much about himself to a stranger, but sometimes it was difficult to avoid. the guy hit the nail on the head, though, and keigo wouldn't be able to deflect it so easily; his surprise was easily displayed on his face. lying would be too obvious, so he might as well lay it all out at once. ]

I... do. I can sense spirits very well. I think that's part of what brought me to you... You're a spirit of some kind, aren't you?