When he was not… Jake still had Shroud of the Primordial and always wore a mask. Going out in public while staying incognito was still an option as long as everyone wasn’t actively looking for him. He would just have to either wear another mask or walk around without one.
Well, he could also make the big announcement with Villy while maskless…
Yeah, f**k that.
No f*****g way Jake would do that. He felt like he had gotten better at dealing with social situations, but that didn’t mean he felt comfortable at some big announcement where he was the center of attention. While he had some confidence in controlling his facial expressions, he couldn’t entirely ensure he wouldn’t slip up, and the mask was an extra assurance.
Also, he had to admit it did make him look more intimidating. A lot mor
