>"Who is this? And why not?"
>Giada does not answer, and none of the other people present seem too keen on explaining either. After a somewhat protracted moment of uncomfortable since, Haruka finally says, "Tobias Scatterclaw. He is a dark wizard. A thaumaturge by claim. He is one of those who has the power to speak with denizens of other realms. But he speaks with shades and specters, demons and devils."
>"And he's insane on top of that." Makie adds. "Crazier than some dementiaists, even. They say he had nails bolted to his spine, so he would never look at the heavens when he sleeps. IF he sleeps."
>Haruka nods grimly. "And that the doors of his home are made from the wood of gallows and guillotines, so that he can peer beyond the door of death." She grimaces, casting a dark look at Giada. "She may be right, Scatterclaw may very well know some details about Makai. But simple proximity to him is dangerous, Magical Lotus. His home is a gathering place for dark spirits, drawn by the diseased mind of a mad human."
