"Oh yes, of course," said Faust absently, swirling some dark drink around in his glass. He didn't seem entirely there, to be quite honest. "Exams. Very important."

He smiled at the Nogitsune, but even this expression seemed tired and a little faded with wear. "Oh, you'd be surprised where an old sawbones can operate. In your case, however, you simply have a touch of pallor around you. Although you're not alone."

He laughed. The sound was slightly raspy. "Twinsies."