[ McGillis has never found Mika's nature unnerving. Rather, he intrigues. The beautiful way that he fights has left a lasting impression since he first encountered him and his Barbatos. His inspiration for wishing to partner with Tekkadan lies largely in Mika.

He follows that gaze to the ground, focusing again on the pile of dates.

His power? It might not be incredibly flashy, but it is useful. It ensures that he'll never go hungry. In a place like this, in any place, that's an invaluable thing to possess. ]

Shapeshifting.

[ Is that all he'll say?

no ]

The potential is virtually unlimited, as I've come to understand, but the mastery of each new form takes time and practice. A strange adjustment at first, I'll admit. Difficult to enter this place unfazed by the sudden possession of magic -- though this isn't the case for everyone. Some come from places very similar to Qri's island hub.

[ eyes back up while he blah blah ]

I assume you've been given the power to produce food? Is it limited by type?