Yazoo raised an eyebrow at the talking animal, wondering how and why it had such a superiority complex – and then, oh, there was the answer he needed. “You did used to be a person, then?” Interesting... “You must have done something horrible to deserve-“ he pointed at the animal and shrugged, “...that. Smart.” He finished with a sweet smile and leaned in closer to the animal as the girl pet at its head.

If it was going to be uncooperative, there was really nothing he could do aside from take it by force, and he doubted that would work. Someone– thing– as headstrong as this apparent Emperor, or whatever it was, wouldn’t be too keen on allowing someone to hitch a free ride. Chances were that Yazoo would wind up on his back on more than one occasion.

I short, the animal was worthless. The girl probably was, as well. “I have things to find,” he mused aloud as he straightened himself back up. “Might any of you be able to point me toward Desire? Or anyone with silver hair and eyes like mine?”