[center][color=C48BD3][h3]Eula[/h3][/color][/center] [hr] ...Well, diplomacy had failed. Time to resort to the "significantly less violent than lethal" method. Seeing as they weren't allowing her to inspect their food supply, Eula had a feeling that they were definitely hiding something. It was a minor request, one which could easily be fulfilled if one had nothing to hide. As such, the sound of Eula's knuckles clenching would be audible while she looked at the bandits around her. But, seeing as she was of moderate intelligence and these bandits...were not, she thought to at least try one last tactic before things went south. She had no doubt that she could beat them in a fight but...doing so now would only confirm their suspicions about Yokai in general. [color=C48BD3][b]"Actually, that's only superstition. Perhaps there are tales of some yokai devouring souls in your land, but ever since the latest Demon Lord took power, monsterfolk around the world have become more docile. For example, back during the old days, a succubus could indeed suck a man's soul out during the...'good time' you mentioned. But now, they only siphon a modicum of energy out. Allow me to present a diagram,"[/b][/color] Eula said before smashing a rock into pieces, picking up a jagged piece, and beginning to etch it into the bark. As if she wasn't surrounded by bandits, she would calmly sketch out a diagram of how magical energy transfer worked for monsters, which...might be the steamiest thing that the bandits had seen in some time. [color=C48BD3][b]"While it is common in some uncivilized areas for Mamono or Yokai to interact with humanity in this way, you can rest assured that the members of the task force are in control of their instincts. I myself, as an automaton, can go off of nothing but electrical charge for months at a time. Also, I would not force anyone to be my partner. ...Also, I apologize if this disappoints but..."[/b][/color] the automaton would consider her words carefully for a moment, before slowly raising an index finger up. [color=C48BD3][b]"None of you are my type. However, I wouldn't be against simply being 'friends'."[/b][/color]