The breath reminds Naoki of some of the more animalistic demon he's encountered. Bicorn or Chimera or Orthus. The feeling of it on his neck and horn makes it harder not to turn and fight, but staring at Duty makes it a little easier.

He remains tense for several long moments until the feeling of danger fades back down to simply 'not safe'.

"Thanks." Naoki says, walking over to examine the strange butterfly shape. Definitely not Aradia, but it holds her shape and reminds Naoki of his failures and the people he's lost. After a moment it starts to flex its wings again, and Naoki holds up his hands as it flutters around and then lands in his palms. Looking at it, Naoki has a bit of a sad expression on his face.

"I thought they were supposed to be a reflection of us." But maybe he's reading into it wrong.