[How right Zangetsu was. With his other shinki elusive, even finding out the basics of how this sort of thing worked was .. not happening. That leaves study, watching the way the chain seemed to move of its own independent will; did the Hollow still have some control over what he did in this state?]

... I could too. But it was an example, not a suggestion.

[No killing people with teacups.]

At least I was told what to expect from my 'god power', but I have other skills to rely on if your only gift is this. I have a little magic, at least. I wonder if it's possible to channel any of that through this shape you've taken.

[And he's almost tempted to do it ... but this is a strange god's home, and destroying it out of curiosity would be rude. Perhaps later.]

I suppose you should be advised, much like you shinki, I have no memory of my past. .. Save I have the benefit of the last two years or so as apprentice to a very learned man. Much by way of scholarly pursuits, not much in the way of anything else. Your task may prove ... difficult.

Incidentally. Are you remaining in this place, or returning with me?

[As he speaks, tone idle, the blade is swung. It didn't feel quite perfect, like something was missing, but it still felt far more comfortable than any other weapon he'd held since waking.]