> "That was great. Gotta say, for how unhelpful the tengu have been these past two days, every poltergeist I've come across has been that much more actually helpful."
> Raise an eyebrow.> "Uh, okay..."
> "Whoa! Okay, yes, that was very unhelpful every time you did it."
> "So what now? You gonna stick around a while longer or head out soon?"
> "Oh."> Frown.> "It's been a long day."
> Glance over at the rack. Can we tell how our stuff is doing?
> Point down at the dish.> "Should I take care of this?"
> "All right."> Stand up.> "I think I'd best get going, then. I want my money back, after all."
> Hmm. How sore are we at this point?
> "I appreciate the offer. Would it still be on the table if I took care of business to the southwest first? Not sure I want to wash up right before traipsing through an unknown part of the woods, looking for who knows what."
> "I'm hoping not take several hours regardless."
> "What do you want me to do with the robe after I change back?"
> "All right. Be right back."> Retrieve our normal outfit, retreat to the laundry room, and change back into our regular attire, reforming wings once we're done.
> Enjoy the warmth for a few more moments.> Drape the robe over the washtub, then return to the kitchen.
> Wait for a moment in the conversation we can interject without it being a rude interruption.> "Okay, I'm heading out. Hopefully I'll be coming back with a whole sword somehow."