V stretches, a low-key way of releasing stress - and is briefly distracted when that stretch encompasses more of their body than they planned.

M-Bot chirps in a suspiciously fawning manner, and V gives their drone a Look before settling down again.

"The main thing to understand is that - there were just humans, and wildlife known to be native to Earth, once. During the Radiant Era, humans invented technology that became indistinguishable from magic, and unleashed what's perceived as the latter across the world. Since the end of that era, anything capable of consciousness has... evolved. Rats and rabbits developed leaping and tunneling abilities beyond what was normal for them in times past. Insects that were as small as a thumbtack doubled or quadrupled in size."

That the monsters V had encountered here so far were different, spoke more to this clearly not being Tamaris than the idea that Tamaris didn't have variety.

"Natural and manufactured locales developing 'spirits' isn't all that uncommon, though comprehending any communication with them is difficult."

They tilt their head, letting Serph have a few moments. "Does any of that sound in parallel to what you know?"