>"No, just shadow box and stuff."
>"Not quite. Speed and precision, the feeling of force, it can all be seen."
>Smile at the view. "Not bad, not bad. Do you feel anything different?>"Hm, try channeling a little ki?"
"...Kind of impressive. Is that normal for you?"
>"Is that all you can do with channeling ki?"
>"Oh, what else can you do?"
>"Try empowering yourself!"
>Observe. >"What kind of strengthening?"
>"Hmmm, so an all around enhancement...Hmm...are you gathering more?">Smile.>"Try to use it and make yourself larger."
>"Give it a try, it'll be a worthy test of your abilities. It is the next step of enhancement, isn't it?"
>"Maybe not for danmaku, but for other kinds of combat, it's a blessing, no? Besides, if you're larger, you can take more punishment. And perhaps enhance your danmaku too."
>"It's not that easy, Minoriko.">Nod to Meiling. "I think it's worth trying, but I understand if it's intimidating."
> Actually, can youkai alter their appearances at will?
>Nod. "I understand. It's a shame, though. I'd love to see you get as large as me."
>Grin.>"Just the culmination of some research I started around when the kappa were making people think daidarabotchi was running around. I've had it work on some dolls, and managed to make it work on myself."
