If the hints of earlier hadn't been enough, the longer they stayed, the more he was certain of it. There was something else here with them, something stirring that dust and decay and filling the hall with an unsettling aura. There was no fear, as one might expect, but more a feeling of familiarity, of things far too commonplace in his world.

His companion's sudden coughing fit was enough to draw attention, followed by Sakuta's near-stumble, though he was fairly certain whatever had drawn them in was already well aware of their location. He turned as well, eyes darting immediately to what looked like a hunched figure, though it was hard to tell amid all the swirling shadows.

Yurei?

Soushi kept his light trained on the floor, rather than agitate the figure. Confrontations between demons like these and his own half-blooded kind were common enough, but also typically unpleasant. His smile faded, replaced by a neutral and unamused look directed at the other.

"Much like the trouble with the doorways last night, it is not uncommon for certain creatures to be able to manipulate such things Sakuta-san." his voice hadn't changed at all from the calm, even tone, and he held his bat steady in one hand, offering his flashlight to Gabe with the other. As much as he disliked the thought of a confrontation, he would rather not have his hands full trying to balance a light and his weapon.

"Gabe-san, could I trouble you with this? I think you may be correct. Rude as it might seem, I suggest we not exchange pleasantries with our new friend. As they seem to be covering the way we came, it might be prudent to continue to go forward."