[ Matt makes a pleasant noise of agreement, though he can't imagine what being prepared to face the Sanctifier might've felt like. He should really consider showing up to more Kenoma combat training. Or ... any.
At the question, however, his cheerful expression fades.
Maybe it's his guilty conscience, but Matt isn't sure what adjustment Ciel might mean. Adjusting to Estinien's presence here, his body pierced like some medieval engraving? Adjusting to his increased proximity to the Kenoma? (To the fact that ever since Venera, Matt's gone from "barely been in a fight before" to "murder-adjacent"?) Or maybe she means the most obvious, visible change in him since he arrived here. His hand. Matt's gaze flickers down to it before returning to Ciel's face. ]
... You know, I have my moments, [ he says wryly. ] Mostly okay, though. [ A thought strikes him, and he brightens a touch. ] Actually, I should tell you about some of the magic that I've picked up. Maybe get your take on it.
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At the question, however, his cheerful expression fades.
Maybe it's his guilty conscience, but Matt isn't sure what adjustment Ciel might mean. Adjusting to Estinien's presence here, his body pierced like some medieval engraving? Adjusting to his increased proximity to the Kenoma? (To the fact that ever since Venera, Matt's gone from "barely been in a fight before" to "murder-adjacent"?) Or maybe she means the most obvious, visible change in him since he arrived here. His hand. Matt's gaze flickers down to it before returning to Ciel's face. ]
... You know, I have my moments, [ he says wryly. ] Mostly okay, though. [ A thought strikes him, and he brightens a touch. ] Actually, I should tell you about some of the magic that I've picked up. Maybe get your take on it.