"Of course I can talk," he replied, rolling his eyes at such a silly question. He sensed that there might not be any kitsunes on the other side of the cave. Not that he was ever curious enough to find out.<br/>"I'm Akira, and you're in The Mystic." Observing her wondering eye, he wondered if his beautiful form frightened her. With a sigh he curled his body inward and transformed into a human. "And you are?" he asked, resting a hand on his hip.