"You do vary that policy depending on your opponent, I hope." That was an image in his mind he could do without - seeing anyone simply stand there before any of his charges in Asphoedelos and give the creatures two clean strikes. All it would take is one..

There were those that specialized in taking such blows, but Taiki didn't really seem to be the sort to do so.. not enough bulk, no armor. And so small! PicoDevimon considers all of this with an air of thoughtfulness before apparently deciding that's okay. It could be better, but liking it even a little was a good start!

"...Hey. Can you fight, partner?"

Erichthonios weighs carefully saying no. "If I have to fight something's gone pretty wrong."

"That's not a yes or no."

"I can, and fairly well I think, but it's not what I'm best at."