Some are faster than others-- [He blinks at the apology, and waves a hand in dismissal.]

No, please don't worry! I promised a friend of mine I'd help orient the newcomers a while back. I don't mind answering questions at all.

Some ayakashi are quite fast, and others are slower, but all of them seem to be particularly attracted to the scent of gods and shinki. They can't follow us onto the grounds of a temple, though, so if you need to escape it's best to run for the nearest temple.