It was true, they normally wouldn’t be able to interact with one another in their current state. However as Buddy explains, being an steal projection does not make you immortal. Simply different. Channeling his own magic reserves his body began to glow with a faint energy, which allowed him to make contact with you, and vice versa. This is a technique he called “Smiting”, which is what he was using to not only touch you, but also how he had done so much damage to the Zombie Ogre. 

Finally, while his reaction speed was lower than he’d like, he also taught you the art of the arrow catch. An old trick he used to do, or so he figured, but he was far too slow to do that anymore in this body. He mainly trained you but throwing energy infused rocks at you, which were painful to the touch. But it was thanks to that pain you learned quickly how to deflect and release instead of trying to instinctively catch them.

You took to the Smiting Lessons with surprising speed as well. After just one session you were already able to fire radiant bolts, or Ki Blasts as Buddy described them, something that even he’s never been able to do. The blasts were somewhat weak, about as comparable as a punch, but the fact you were able to fire off magic energy bolts wasn’t something you could dismiss. This was straight up [i]magic[/i]. Time would tell what other abilities you’d eventually learn.

Because there was one more lesson. As you and Buddy trained, he did have a memory. A memory of various beasts and monsters who guided him. It was hard to describe as he only had a vague memory, but he felt that perhaps you could help. As the ring you have is connected to his mind, it may be possible to ‘see’ into his thoughts. To that end he wants you to try something; he wants you to try and possess him. Normally not something you can do with just an astral form, but thanks to your unique connection you should be able. And as Buddy is willing, you should be able to ignore the usual struggles of a resisting host.

[b][i]”Can’t believe it took me this long to realize you could do this. With any luck we can find out more about me this ways.”[/i][/b]