Dove notes that Akira remains outside the gates, but doesn't comment on it. Instead, he just closes the gap for the moment, leaving only a handful of feet between them.

"Ah, becoming a spirit is a rather drastic shift, isn't it? It has its share of frustrations as well, considering my inability to interact with much of anything."

But he says this in good humor, his eyes shifting to look at Akira's antlers. He puts his fingers to his chin, his ethereal form remaining see-through and wispy.

"I think they look rather nice, personally. Though I must admit, the antlers certainly add a layer of difficulty to discerning what you have become."