[Ken isn't chasing soot sprites anymore, which means he's much easier to reason with; a stranger approaching him would have stopped him in any case, if for no other reason than wary curiosity. But the smell of this particular stranger is indeed unique enough that it's definitely a factor, and it inspires a much more questioning look than someone else with a towel might've provoked.]
What're you, byon?
[Impolite in a straightforward, thoughtless sort of way - as good an introduction to Ken as any.]
no subject
What're you, byon?
[Impolite in a straightforward, thoughtless sort of way - as good an introduction to Ken as any.]