[ Dion looks a little surprised at the answer, the way Ankari is so sure of himself. But he's fully surprised at the continuation.

He studies the elf prince's face for a moment. It would be an ironic thing to lie about, wouldn't it? But no. Dion believes what he hears. ]

Then I shall have to make sure not to lie to you.

[ He's only slightly teasing, but Dion isn't a liar to begin with. There are things he cannot say for various reasons, but he is not prone to lying unless he has no choice. ]

While we're sharing things, then. Where I come from, a handful of people are granted power by Eikons, powerful creatures with abilities that are hard to believe even when you've seen them.

[ A wry smile plays on his lips. ]

Considering the…expectations…of this city, this word may give an impression that I'm not sure I wish to give, but they call us Dominants. Eikons…we can summon them into the world, but they must use our bodies to do so.

My Eikon is Bahamut, king of dragons. So you see, I know what it is to become a monster.

[ He means that so deeply, but there are things he could scarce tell a friend, let alone someone he's only just met. ]

I would much rather do so on my own terms.