Interaction with [@LMPKIO] Nebulius [@antarctic termite] Merg watches the being closely and jumps as it's face appears on her blade and she takes a half-step back in shock. "What the-" She snarls, angry at Smudge for startling her. "What the hell are you!?" She nods once to the Scholar, barely acknowledging him "I'll take care of the thief" She steps towards Smudge, frowning angrily at it. "Alright you... whatever you are, why'd you steal that book?" She plants the tip of the sword in the dirt a few inches from Smudge's neck and puts a boot solidly on her chest, trying to keep Smudge from moving. She then leans down a little so that they're roughly eye to eye. "Tell me why you stole that book and what your are. Do that, and I might let you keep your fingers" she snarls cruelly