[Objectively, the climb was far from impressive, but in these circumstances it was the best he could do.]
... No. I'm not certain of my body's current level of mastery with magic.
[The explanation is simple and brief, because it had occurred to him to utilize magic in some way, but he'll first need a better understanding of the mechanisms behind the spells to accomplish that. Some are more natural than others. Then again, is that not why they agreed to this? To test the limits of their changed states?
He looks the Monster over in the brighter light of the rooftop, pale blue illumination spilling from distant, faraway tunnels above the cavernous city. It feels unnatural to be underground like this, away from the sun and the wilderness. But Itachi doesn't let this disorient him. Rather, his gaze remains fixed on the stranger, looming tall and beastly.]
The body you have now is meant for it. [Dream or not, that is undeniable. He takes another careful step forward until they're no more than an arm's reach apart.] There is something I'd like to try. It involves minor physical contact. Will you allow it?
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... No. I'm not certain of my body's current level of mastery with magic.
[The explanation is simple and brief, because it had occurred to him to utilize magic in some way, but he'll first need a better understanding of the mechanisms behind the spells to accomplish that. Some are more natural than others. Then again, is that not why they agreed to this? To test the limits of their changed states?
He looks the Monster over in the brighter light of the rooftop, pale blue illumination spilling from distant, faraway tunnels above the cavernous city. It feels unnatural to be underground like this, away from the sun and the wilderness. But Itachi doesn't let this disorient him. Rather, his gaze remains fixed on the stranger, looming tall and beastly.]
The body you have now is meant for it. [Dream or not, that is undeniable. He takes another careful step forward until they're no more than an arm's reach apart.] There is something I'd like to try. It involves minor physical contact. Will you allow it?