Bullshit. [ between vanadi's comment and the look he actually catches, that time, marduk begins to feel uncomfortable again. he shifts slightly, leaning forward again but deliberately looking towards the fire instead. ]

I hardly look any different. [ now this, this is a sore spot. it's easy to chalk everything up to magical... ritual... whatever the fuck, but that only excuses so much. ] I'd hate to see what else you say you're right about, if this is worth patting yourself on the back over.