I scowl as Shirogane tries to hide me, stepping around him so I can see... whatever it is better. I also twist away when Ragi hisses and tries to pull me back.

It's not going to hurt me, I tell them. I know that somehow, though I don't know how. Whatever it is, it would no more hurt me than either of them would.

Hi, I say carefully, reaching out a hand to it and hoping it can hear me. I'm Kai.