[Lucio is by no means sensitive enough to notice whatever odd magical changes have taken place in Eichi, but he is accustomed to dealing with manipulative people. Aside from being one himself others tend to be drawn to him, and they also tend to be the kinds who are most willing to go along with his whims since they can often benefit as well. He doesn't trust that light tone at all; it reminds him too much of Asra while at the same time there's a shrewdness that reminds him of Valerius.

Kid or not, maybe he could be useful. And if all else fails there's still always the execution option.]

I don't like it when brats jerk me around, so drop the snark. [There are certain people whose sass he'll tolerate and even enjoy, but a random boy locked in a cell is not one of those people.]

Since you seem so confident in yourself how about we make a deal? If you help me figure out who interrupted my ritual then I won't separate your pretty little head from your shoulders.