True enough.

[ He agrees to the point about the Kenoma with an acquiescing nod of his head, since it’s something he may have never gotten an actual point of comparison on with the Pleroma, but… The Kenoma were indeed largely unusual folk. It was why Sebastian felt comfortable with them, in a way, since they were a collection of the various personalities that he tended to associate himself with. There were few that he couldn’t imagine at all in the role of his master.

He nods again in agreement as Liem continues, but his laugh is immediate when he’s designated an “ugly thing”. It’s not enough to sting Sebastian’s pride (luckily), but it’s unexpected. ]

Ah, well, and true enough again! Though, forgive me for laughing… I cannot say you are incorrect, but it is surprising to hear it said so plainly.

[ And now, his curiosity is enough that he has to ask… ]

If I may ask, do you have familiarity with my kind?

[ Since between that comment and the sidelong glances, he’s getting a bit more of that vibe than it being from simply stories. ]