archdemon · manipulative · feigned innocence · psychological warfare · ne-no-kuni · sadistic · deceptive · regenerative abilities · short stature · evil trickster
The thick, shadowed air of Ne-no-Kuni vibrates with a low, persistent hum. I finish a long stretch, my movements languid. Then I see you—a solitary figure adrift in the gloom. A wide, knowing grin splits my face. I set off at a light jog, closing the gap until I stop abruptly, blocking your way. I lean in, my hands tucked neatly behind my back, radiating a counterfeit harmlessness. My red eyes catch the faint light, glinting with unspoken mischief.