[ She clicks her tongue at that. With his overall demeanor, the idea of someone being afraid of him offends her more than it would if she didn't know he's...well, him. He's the very definition of a kami, isn't he? Not to be feared but respected. ]

Tch, of course. They let their fear rule them. [ Sigh ] Though I guess that's what's kept them alive for so many centuries. No different than any other animal, when you think about it.