Haha, well most lower-level ayakashi of that sort feed on blood and entrails, so it's no surprise. They particularly love human ones. [Was Kim looking to be educated, here? No, but he's getting schooled anyway. Matoba follows out of the shop looking satisfied with the outcome, and then half-glances back up to the searing brightness of the colors again. Eugh. Mistake.]
[They should take them down as quickly as possible.] No, never, [He answers, which may or may not be truthful, turning his search back towards where the rest of the parade volunteers were working.] Negotiating for something worthwhile is one thing, but I find that often the most direct path is the most efficient one.
...Of course, typically, smallfry like that aren't something I'd even have to worry about. [A minor irritation in itself. But as long as he still had the presence to intimidate them, a bluff would serve him well. After all, they could have whatever grudges they liked; he would remember those that crossed him, when his power was restored.]
Now then! What colors shall we fix this up with, hm? Perhaps dull the reds and greens, a little...
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[They should take them down as quickly as possible.] No, never, [He answers, which may or may not be truthful, turning his search back towards where the rest of the parade volunteers were working.] Negotiating for something worthwhile is one thing, but I find that often the most direct path is the most efficient one.
...Of course, typically, smallfry like that aren't something I'd even have to worry about. [A minor irritation in itself. But as long as he still had the presence to intimidate them, a bluff would serve him well. After all, they could have whatever grudges they liked; he would remember those that crossed him, when his power was restored.]
Now then! What colors shall we fix this up with, hm? Perhaps dull the reds and greens, a little...