[quote=@Flamelord]
[i]I have no need of material sustenance, unlike your species,[/i] he replied from his bookshelf.[/quote]
"Okay then, I'll just have these for myself then," Maria said cheerfully as she threw one up in the air and caught it with her mouth.

[i]It would have actually been amusing if he accepted.[/i]

[quote=@Flamelord]
[i]You would consider it as such.[/i]He paused, padding over to the end of the bookshelf before. [i]Someone is toying with powers they don't understand, putting the entire system as it stands in jeopardy. Naturally, allowing it to proceed would not be in your best interest.[/i]
[/quote]

[i]Oh, now this is what I wanted to hear: ominous portents from a white rodent, probably trying to lead me on a goose chase. Still, coming from him, it does sound serious. Maybe I shouldn't outright dismiss it. Let's test the waters.[/i]

"Oh my!" Maria placed her hands over her cheeks in a dramatic manner. "Is Aurora City in danger? What could I possibly do, Kyubey?"