These kinds of disposable cigarettes [ and again, he pronounces the word as someone who hasn't quite gotten his mouth around it yet ] are not common, no. Pipes and other paraphernalia are easy enough to find, but they are a surface affectation. [ He shrugs. ] It is preferable to have habits that do not emit smoke underground. Nowhere for it to go.

[ Also, it was rarely safe to have something that could give away your position so obviously, or divide your attention. But that's neither here nor there.

His ears twitch at Kim's statement; he turns slightly, his gaze flickering over several people, including the person Kim has indicated. The yokai seems to be in something of a euphoric mood as he stares openly at anyone who catches his attention, seemingly enjoying the act of observation. ]

I wonder if that is a good idea, [ he comments, dryly. ] But I suppose this stardust does not promote subtlety, unless that is your idea of happiness. It is an unusual vice, though.