Oh, that's normal.

[ Convulses again ]

Yes. Why?

I've been here the whole time! [ Convulses violently ]

Was it something I said?

No

[ He perks up eagerly. ]

Oh! Well, I collect anything and everything that a human would use. I've even opened my own shop, to fund my explorations!

Certainly! I'm saving up macca for my own stock, but if you're not interested in what I have for sale, then I'm sure we can work something out.

[ He presents the deity with several items. Muscle Drinks, Revival Beads, Chakra Drops, Sacred Water... At least the selection is pretty good? ]

[ He convulses idly as she muses to herself, unbothered. ]

... Hmm. Voices? Can't say there are. Oh, but I do talk to myself occasionally.

Oh! Yes, that's right!

[ He pauses. ]

My own collection of human relics isn't up for trade, I'm afraid... But I can offer my own wares. Care for any healing items?

I don't know! Maybe something else is supposed to happen for you. But the Conception destroyed the entire world outside of the Vortex World, and only a human can create their own Reason for the new world.

You WERE?

[ Said in the kind of overly enthusiastic tone that might make one regret saying so immediately. ]

Oh, I'm prepared for the world to end, anyway. The Conception is the only reason us Manikins exist, anyhow.

Ohh.

[ He says that like he gets it. Does he? Maybe. Maybe not. Probably not. ]

So, are you a demon? You look a lot like a demon.

I really am just a silly little guy. If we're looking past the horrors.

Way out? Were you trapped somewhere, too?

A cabin sounds better than prison!

How strange... I know demons aren't ALL bad, but still. Having the Magatsuhi squeezed out of you like an orange makes it awfully strange to think about!

[ His excited tone of voice did not change at all whatsoever during the entirety of that sentence. ]

Oh!

... Scary! Please don't do that.

...

I don't know!

[ Convulsion that distinctly resembles a shrug, which may have simply been the result of unfortunate timing ]

Oh, I could NEVER use something like this for self-defense. These kinds of things are too hard to come by already!

[ He peers at the card, apparently captivated by it in particular for the moment. ]

I recognize this demon... Did demons and humans really coexist?

// being this attached to an npc is so embarrassing. like here's this fucking guy that sells you shit i guess. jesus christ

Yes, that's what I said!

We're made of earth. To put it simply.

You're kidding...!

[ His eyes are wide... Not that one could tell, with the way he wears his hood over his eyes. ]

Bottles, and some sort of clothing item... But what are these!?

Oh. That's right! You see, I'm a Manikin. Not quite a human!

Ooh—I do! I love collecting things humans would use! Do you have anything for me?

Oh, yes. We tend to do that a lot.

[ Convulses again ]

What :)?

Curiosity killed the cat.

In case you haven't noticed, I am NOTHING like a cat.

Can I help you?

[ Convulses ]

The manekata has EARS, you know!