[ this is just how shenhe is. it's okay. he's kind of used to this behavior it seems? he doesn't really seem bothered by it either way! ]

They're the Grand Sorcerer's clan members. But the old Grand Sorcerer disappeared, so I'm helping them out as his successor.

Are there yokai where you're from, Shenhe?

[ topper squeaks curiously. a question mark-shaped squeak. ]