[ It is good that Lapis is careful while handling the sword, for it alarms the spirit inhabiting it much less. The polished steel almost shivers a little under her touch, and when she takes it out of the sofa it emits a soft tone as if struck by a tuning fork.
The spirit himself doesn't appear immediately, though - in his reverted state, it takes him a while to realize that he is being handled by someone who definitely isn't his Saniwa. While he isn't awake enough to put two and two together, it is enough to prompt him to emerge from his true form.
A soft bloom of light appears beside Lapis, fading to reveal a sharply-dressed tsukumogami. He doesn't seem offended, only slightly confused - and bemused as he motions to his true form in her hands. ]
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The spirit himself doesn't appear immediately, though - in his reverted state, it takes him a while to realize that he is being handled by someone who definitely isn't his Saniwa. While he isn't awake enough to put two and two together, it is enough to prompt him to emerge from his true form.
A soft bloom of light appears beside Lapis, fading to reveal a sharply-dressed tsukumogami. He doesn't seem offended, only slightly confused - and bemused as he motions to his true form in her hands. ]
Lady? Could I have that?
[ He'd like his body back, thank you. ]