[ he catches sight of her teeth, generously bared from her smile, and his expression shifts. she's got him there. ]

If necessary.

[ to share a home is one thing. to share a common thread, demon and exorcist, is another. do the people here know what they summoned? he can't imagine she won't need to feed at some point, though it seems like he'd be at a disadvantage just asking her despite her pleasantries. for now, she leads with ease. he pushes off after her, placing his hands in his pockets. ]

I'm also old enough. Even so, it seems like you have a head start on me.

[ though he looks somber, he speaks freely, wit sparkling beneath the weight of his tone. ]

Did you arrive at this settlement just recently?