[ another blink, then his expression dissolves into a helpless smile. ] 'Hikaru'. That's pretty. I didn't realize that you were in Japan, too. Buddha and I are on vacation there.

[ yeah, you heard that right. ]

At least, we were until all of-- [ a wave to indicate this whole place. ] --you know, all of this. [ and about his power.. he winces a little, rubbing the back of his neck. ] .. I know, there's no real turning it off. Usually it settles down after a little while, though.