Whispers of the past

[Shinju]

The Shrine

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Kiku was carefully observing Saya's approach and conversation with Aya, she was trying to determine true personality of new person introduced to her. Something was mysterious, was it the mask? No, it was the reason why this person in front of Kiku had to keep her face and even voice hidden. Was she haunted by the past or was something different? Kiku's mind needed answers, something precious and ironical for the priestess. The need of logic, yet serving the divine powers.

"It's the pleasure to meet you, sister. To answer your questions, please take a look at the library we protect. It contains numerous lists and documents, not only our own, but of other houses and cultures. Few months ago I met with a young monk following the Buddhist way of life. I write down all the important stuff and thrice a week I read the articles for interested sisters. History is something we should protect. We cannot change it, yet we can be proud of it, we can learn from mistakes and the stories written down and told for generations help us remember who we truly are. And we will need it as soon as we succeed in our goal. Does it answer your curiousity?."

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"No step on Snek..."

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