[ so he's already being wracked with nightmares before all this... isn't that concerning. shylock turns his head ever so slightly to check on the rando gang member before sitting right next to minato. ]

What a creative way of utilizing haniwa. Not to mention dangerous. You didn't get broken pieces on your person, did you?

[ does he need to dust you off? no? okay then. ]

Now, then. [ with a sleight of his hand, shylock summons forth a kiseru pipe, twirling it in between his fingers before it magically lights up on its own. ] Take long, deep breaths.

[ and then he puts the pipe to his lips and takes in a drag. the smoke that comes out of it smells quite pleasant, actually -- tonight it's a nice mixture of orange blossom, rose, and honey. ]

It will take a while for my specialty magic to take effect. Till then, stay close to me.

[ does he have to put it like that, though? yes. he's a tamamo, it's fine. ]