It would be worth it to troll him. Such lighthearted fun would be needed after the rather rough week nearly everyone seemed to have. “I am not an expert at magic, Hakuba. I am unsure if someone in a mask decided it or if it’s part of the curse.”

“Ah… .. I… I see. Ah.” Unconventional, yes, but was it a problem? Hakuba tilted his head, gulping hard. How did KID feel about it? Was he okay? He had a hundred questions run through his mind at once, then another, and another, and he swayed where he stood – but just a little. Flustered, confused, he bit his lip and tried to compose himself. This was a very serious matter, after all. “Are you… all right? What can I do? Tell me… Anything. I… I’ll… I’ll do anything.”