[He watches quietly as he speaks. The resemblance isn't near uncanny - but there's enough vague similarities that, when matched with that oddly similar voice, it annoys Jade. He still maintains his focus on her words.]

That may be true. I merely find it difficult to accept an impossibility as a possibility without something resembling proof, beyond a secondhand account. Of course, I know it is unreasonable and would be quite distasteful to demand proof regarding this particular example. Yet, otherwise I will find myself listing off possible explanations for my own amusement. The supposed victims could end up the Malnosso's grasp before totally dying. After all, it is quite possible for a living person to show all signs of being dead. [And he gives a slight smirk.] It is a most amusing trick.