[That, plus the fact that he naturally has a huge soft spot for children.

Once he feels her take the vest he breathes deeply, relieved that she's not fleeing from him. Even a tiger who turns into a girl might be disturbed by a spear who is a man.

Waiting until he can't hear her moving about anymore, he glances over his shoulder.]

Ah, it's more like a blanket, isn't it. I'm sorry it's so big. [He smiles in a reassuring and gentle manner as he turns around again.]

I am called Tonbokiri. I am the spirit of this spear, [he touches the spear lying at his side,] given human form by my master.

Is there a name I can call you?