[Usually Hijikata likes getting to know people's familiars - many have been quite friendly and interesting so far -, but his expressions sours a little at the sight of the lurking antlion.]

He's a quiet one, huh?

[He is creepy!!]

Well, I guess we can't let you guys get fused anymore. It sucks since it can be a useful measure, but I'm sure there'll be ways to compensate for it. Best get yourself some counterspells or counterpotions, just in case some random villain gets their hands on you again.

[That's not very polite towards Caster, but for all he knows she really just snatched Darin up because he was the fist unlucky person she could grab hold of.]