... He'd heard that this could be a possibility, but faced with it? Even's gripping Frozen Pride all the more tightly, and his other hand's come up to his chest.
To his heart, crossing it across his body in a protective gesture. No, no, he's not had it back long enough...

He's having a hard time keeping his tone level and professional, but once again, Kotoha's cheer is forcing him to not give into the alarm rising within.

"You think so? Very well. My girl, you may be an expert when faced with your own world's creatures, but I doubt there is anyone in this world who knows more about these than I."