[Well, he doesn't seem horribly misshapen from the outside, at least? Themis just looks at him, confused.]
Oh, no, I am no priest. 'Tis simply customary in my city to wear robes and a mask at all times. Though I am well-versed in magic, as you have seen, my power seems to have been reduced to a very basic level here.
I think you would be correct about this not being a normal city, however. I can assure you that however unsightly you think your visage, I have already seen worse, and it's hardly been half a day.
[A small quirk of a smile. It's not a lie to make him feel better, either; oni are not known for their dashing good looks, it seems.]
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[Well, he doesn't seem horribly misshapen from the outside, at least? Themis just looks at him, confused.]
Oh, no, I am no priest. 'Tis simply customary in my city to wear robes and a mask at all times. Though I am well-versed in magic, as you have seen, my power seems to have been reduced to a very basic level here.
I think you would be correct about this not being a normal city, however. I can assure you that however unsightly you think your visage, I have already seen worse, and it's hardly been half a day.
[A small quirk of a smile. It's not a lie to make him feel better, either; oni are not known for their dashing good looks, it seems.]