The words "Show your true form" made the Inspector feel as if his grace had been degraded by a hundred notches.
But the sentence that followed subtly improved his mood.
"Of course, there are many things in this world that humans don't understand, aren't there?" replied the Inspector.
"So, your humanoid appearance, is it really just for convenience?" Bai Youwei glanced at the tea and pastries on the small round table, and asked candidly, "Does having afternoon tea also serve some kind of purpose?"
"It's a small indulgence of mine." It took its seat once again, crossing its legs. The long, slender legs overlapped like two folded sugarcane stems.