.. Ah yes, I like to think I still am. Even though I have no connection with my vessel. At heart, I still am the blade I claim to be. [ With the feathers, he touches his hair just a little as he nods. ] You're correct, I didn't have these until I came here. I have no idea what I could be turning into... but if you stay here. You'll start changing too.

[ There are both a good and bad to being here. ] So if you're familiar with tsukumogami and the Shinsengumi, you must have some of spiritual prowess? Not everyone believes in them so I can only guess. Are you also a Sage where you come from?

[ He's happy to see that someone knows. At least she can understand his struggle in some way. ]