[Gallagher]

"He," Dafie corrected as she stepped to the elemental's side. "Not it. I'm sure he'll be happy to let any—" She twirled one of her hands just behind Shad's shoulder. "—examinations take place, as long as there's a level of mutual respect maintained."

Shad, for his part, merely looked from Dafie to Karamas, silent and unblinking.