I am new here! [ he nods eagerly, apparently unbothered by the man laughing at him. ] I'm glad you noticed.

[ that said, demeisen's story unfortunately...doesn't do anything to curb flat's enthusiasm. if anything... ]

But that's even more interesting! Something that has the ability to shapeshift and mimic others is cool. Sure, the murder part is a bit--well, very--inconvenient, but that's like criticizing a predator for simply doing what its instincts tell them. And if they're sapient, then surely there must be some that can be reasoned with. I actually once had a friend like that.