Why, yes. Yes, he was tempted sometimes. Didn't it take a certain kind of monster to even stand being around Ni long enough to do the things they did? He was under no illusion that the guy hadn't figured out what he was, under all the pretty polish.

Ah, but lying was very easy for a pooka. Far more natural than truths.

"And that's why guys like you can't have nice things," Tannusen's smile didn't even waver.