... I took his place. They didn't bother, or rather, forgot to hide the body.

[He releases himself from his cross legged position and sets both feet on the floor.]

I lingered near him after they left so I could study his features. It didn't take long in retrospect and after copying his appearance, I buried him behind his house.

There were other villagers who came to check in on him... Well, me at that point. I had mimicked his behaviors and demeanor and knew how he went about his day so that the other humans would be none the wiser.

... But then I would have to move on eventually. I left within a month. I never went back to check to see if they found his body.

[Corvus looks at Elle.]

And that's his story. I suppose I keep this appearance because I remember it the most and because... He and I were similar.