[Truthfully, he doesn't share in Merlin's enthusiasm or relief, but he conceals that by meeting Merlin's laugh with a smile and subdued laugh of his own.]
That does sound impressive. And it sounds as though with practice, you could easily outdo anything I could accomplish with The World.
[That's not true, of course. Not from Dio's perspective anyway. But he pays the compliment all the same because that doesn't mean he doesn't see value in this boy already. If what he claims is true, he could become exceptionally useful to Dio with his abilities. He's willing to take the modest position after a subtle boast of his own abilities just a moment ago to sweeten the moment of sharing his secret with a potential friend.]
I hope I'm able to see a demonstration of your magic. I must admit, I'm eager to see it. [He lifts one corner of his mouth, turning his smile a little crooked briefly, but avoiding exposing a fang.] Perhaps even one day we might test one another's speed against the other, hm?
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That does sound impressive. And it sounds as though with practice, you could easily outdo anything I could accomplish with The World.
[That's not true, of course. Not from Dio's perspective anyway. But he pays the compliment all the same because that doesn't mean he doesn't see value in this boy already. If what he claims is true, he could become exceptionally useful to Dio with his abilities. He's willing to take the modest position after a subtle boast of his own abilities just a moment ago to sweeten the moment of sharing his secret with a potential friend.]
I hope I'm able to see a demonstration of your magic. I must admit, I'm eager to see it. [He lifts one corner of his mouth, turning his smile a little crooked briefly, but avoiding exposing a fang.] Perhaps even one day we might test one another's speed against the other, hm?