[Ren stops. He’s tall and lean, his new body well defined. His ears are slightly pointed and his eyes a bright yellow, contrasting with dark blue hair. He has markings on his body and face, pointed teeth, and is wearing jeans with no shirt or shoes.]

I’m Ren and you are Midare.

[He moves closer, a little bit of a hop in his step.] Feel it.

Feel how real I am. My body in Rhyme looked this way but sensation wasn’t the same. It was never as intense as this.

[He drags his hands down his chest and sighs.]