Two thousand years ago? [Well, that certainly did catch his attention as he looks at the other male with surprise. It would seem like he was feeling slightly better. Maybe.] How..? [His gaze will turn more serious. It was not difficult to begin to wonder if the other male was only pulling his leg now.] What year are you from? The Japan from my era...it's still present...

[Although, there is the matter known as cthe Hyakkiyakou threatening his world, so maybe....it was caused by it? His expression will turn grim at the thought.]

...are you...human, by any chance?