It's one of the few things we have in common with humans. [ he hums. ] And with that, I believe I have the same answer to that question.

[ just like their eternal fight with the moon back in their world, inevitability can only be delayed but there's no stopping the flow unless the cycle itself has been broken. but that's easier said than done. ]

These questions don't have too much stake to them, do they? [ the way he swipes a random card from the stack is swift, yet the castle remains immovable. it's apparent he knows his share of card games. ] Ah, here's one. "What was going through your mind the last time you were intimate?"

[ his smile grows. if nothing else, he sure likes his gossip. ]