[ aha. there we go. figures it just took a little longer! mei's already smirking to himself with the potential thrill of his victory, though he keeps it under wraps (as best he can, anyway, which really isn't that well) as he watches masa approach the water.

his gaze flicks to the pyramid on the shore, and for a minute, he briefly considers splashing it--but the alluring promise of victory steals his attention utterly and completely and mei flicks his tail up so it shimmers nicely in the sunshine. ineffective? ha! mei's never been ineffective a day in his life!!

(until right now.) ]

I know all kinds of things. [ he simpers, tone still a dangerous lull, smirk on his face up a notch or three with every step closer, and mei even bats his eyelashes. honestly. ] I'm magic, remember~? Come a little closer, I'll show you exactly how much I know about you, Ma-sa-san!