[ It actually wouldn't surprise him terribly to meet someone who can talk to animals, but he somehow doubts that's the case here. ]

Is it so unusual for an animal to be curious?

[ Just as Matoba seems unbothered by this exchange, Vangeance's tone of voice doesn't waver much, either. But he does look away from Matoba, instead addressing whatever it is that's holding the goose aloft. ]

How about putting it down? The interrogation can continue once it has both feet on the ground.

[ Will that ghostly figure respond if spoken to? Or is it some sort of summon? ]