[ .. ah. something he's said-- the mention of tenka makes it clear. there's.. something bitter there, perhaps, that wasn't before?

souza hesitates, then reaches out, gently brushing fingers against shirasu's wrist. mercifully, though, instead of mentioning it, he goes on to change the subject. ]

Ah, well, you know.. I've only been doing it a little while. I haven't had a human form all that long. It's been strange to adjust to.