[ nisaka's expression only flattens. the faint tension in his shoulders doesn't go away. ]

You realize how incredibly creepy that sounds, right?

[ maybe he should be a little more concerned, tbh. but there's so many weird things happening, he feels like he barely has a chance to process it all. ]

If this thing's what you're interested in, feel free to take it off my hands. [ now it's his turn to gesture towards the pod, which continues to hover silently over his shoulder. ] It's done nothing but follow me around all day. Maybe it'll have more fun with you.