Yet more proof that he isn't up to par. There's no way that he would have missed the man lurking were his attention on the perimeter, as it usually was when he fell into the role of Dragoon. Fortunately, Yukio is able to quickly stamp down his surprise and anxiety, only manifesting in the sharper gaze from his eyes.

The last time he ran into someone alone in a forest, things had not ended well.

"Naiads," Yukio confirms, jaw tensing as he straightens his posture. Both hands remain carefully at rest by his sides. "I wouldn't say that most of my work goes into allying with them, but I am certainly trying to improve. And yourself? What kind of magic do you employ?"