[ He grimaces at having to correct the epithet. It's not one he's personally fond of, but he can't bring himself to abandon it, either. It was pressed upon him for a reason, and he finds that he does well not to forget it.
As Masamune gathers the sand, Koltira observes intently (if blearily); he feels the crack of lightning well before it actually happens, catching the sharp scent and the hiss of magic in the air. His hearing, too, is extraordinarily sensitive (hence the ears), but he doesn't flinch at the loud noise. Rather, his eyes widen slightly, his interest deepening as he watches Masa work.
Masa tosses him the orb, and he catches it handily. It's warm with power, and Koltira runs his thumb over it wonderingly. He regrets, even more, that he grabbed Masa so roughly earlier.
At the mention of Gil, though, he shakes his head. ]
Gilgamesh and the other Servants ... As I understand it, their methods are somewhat less intrusive than mine.
[ Not that he's much acquainted with those methods, either way. He pockets the orb, smooths down his jacket. ]
My apologies. Patience is not my strongest virtue.
[ He palms the orb in his pocket, comforted by its presence, by the knowledge that he has this resource, should circumstances become dire. ]
no subject
[ He grimaces at having to correct the epithet. It's not one he's personally fond of, but he can't bring himself to abandon it, either. It was pressed upon him for a reason, and he finds that he does well not to forget it.
As Masamune gathers the sand, Koltira observes intently (if blearily); he feels the crack of lightning well before it actually happens, catching the sharp scent and the hiss of magic in the air. His hearing, too, is extraordinarily sensitive (hence the ears), but he doesn't flinch at the loud noise. Rather, his eyes widen slightly, his interest deepening as he watches Masa work.
Masa tosses him the orb, and he catches it handily. It's warm with power, and Koltira runs his thumb over it wonderingly. He regrets, even more, that he grabbed Masa so roughly earlier.
At the mention of Gil, though, he shakes his head. ]
Gilgamesh and the other Servants ... As I understand it, their methods are somewhat less intrusive than mine.
[ Not that he's much acquainted with those methods, either way. He pockets the orb, smooths down his jacket. ]
My apologies. Patience is not my strongest virtue.
[ He palms the orb in his pocket, comforted by its presence, by the knowledge that he has this resource, should circumstances become dire. ]
And I thank you for this. I won't forget.