[It takes Donnie a moment because usually he's the one with info dumps, so it's unusual for him finding himself on the opposite end. He can't help but grin. A breakdown from a psychological perspective, it's very interesting and on point so far as he can understand.]

That is why my family has for the most part lived in secret, back home. And all the yōkai.

As for the "choosing sides" deal, I mean, that's also kind of part of how things have always worked in the sentient mind. There's "good" and there's "bad" and people overlook the "in-between" or don't trust anything that's not committed to one side or the other. Typical.

I'm with you though, neutral is the best way to go when you can't exactly trust the sides presented. Harder route, unfair only because the pressing sides make it so.

[He sighs, and then gives Archie a nod.]

I'll try checking in with you once you get settled. See you around.

[Donnie flicks a quick salute at him before slipping back into the nearby shadows, virtually disappearing. Well, he is a ninja.]