[ It's a tradition at this time of year, one that Himeka herself has participated in before. It was part of the inspiration she had back when she and Nero were facing off against that Anomaly, to put on a mask to intimidate their quarry. This might be a little different in it's intention, but remembering how well the mask worked and the Lyhos Kesc's apparent fixation with one very special mask... ]

...then it lends to reason he must really like masks!

[ She explains as she blots some bright red paint on the misshapen blob she's molded into a face. Sort of. ]

So, mayhaps if we make him something more appealing, he might be willing to trade the mask the council needs with one of ours.

[ Himeka looks up from her project with a light smile. ]

Would you like to help?