"Such an interesting ability," he observes. His voice, seeping through his mask like muck, rolls out in monotone, quite contradictory to the rather fascinated expression highlighted by golden hues. "You've certainly come to the right place." Tilt of head, entwined fingers drumming against gloved knuckles as he murmurs softly, "Having you here could be very advantageous - for the BOTH of us, no less."
Perhaps it was the gentle push of fate that had lead curiously devoted steps to the establishment of Shie Hassaikai. With tarnished roots withered and left to rot he was left with no choice but to bask in his own thoughts and ideals as the wind of a rather dark destiny called out to him.Calling out in the form of loneliness, anger, and determination. The echoes of familiar yet distasteful voices plaguing him with doubt, looking down on him as if he were some fool. It made him absolutely sick.
The man before him brought a small smirk to smug lips, hands clasped as the praise seemed to heighten his ego. “I have no doubt that our joint efforts would leave both of us rather pleased.” He replied confidently, tone light, eyes following the other’s movements. “I assure you that the versatility of my Quirk is only the beginning of what I’m able to offer.” Such praise could easily go to one’s head and in such a low moment, Monoma drank it up further than words could say. Inner turmoil festered like a virus, leaving him desperate for the attention and more than willing to provide as well as belong. “Satisfied?”