"It's not polite, unless you're given permission." A pause as Ebisu considers things. "Or they have a vessel form like that of an animal." In that case, then it's far easier for a shinki to let it be known if they don't mind being touched or not. Lowering Kimi, he looks down at the knife. "Besides, it feels strange, for a shinki to be touched by someone who isn't their god. That's what all of mine have told me." At least, the ones he's asked.

"When you partner with a shinki of your own, it'll be a little clearer." And he'll learn how to grow up, too. Still, if he's here all alone... Lowering Kimi back to his belt, he offers his other hand. "Since you're alone, we should look around the mountain together."