[ When Venat turns to Hermes, she'll find him looking as surprised as he did the first time he touched the ball, tipping it over the net. But that surprise quickly gives way to a smile. ]

I suppose I am, [ he admits humbly. ] 'Tis a fine game. I believe I should like to play it more often. It can only help with chasing down wayward creations.

[ Which, in addition to his height, may be why he's doing as well as he is. He couldn't very well go wandering all over Elpis without building some base athleticism. ]