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[biteoffherhead]

[There appears to be a new face in the forest. Rather, in the treeline very close to the village, well within sight. Wearing a newfeather sundress, no less, is a woman that looks quite a bit like the resident Ginko. Though, she's sitting and resting against a tree, staring at the village quietly, a bit of a scowl on her face. Her voice is a low

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[mountain_sage]

[Patrolling the forest, Saleh spots the woman and instantly heads to her assistance.]

Pardon me. Are you lost?

[sugame_no_uo]

No. I belong here.

[mountain_sage]

[A momentary pause. He recognizes the voice, and the phrase "I belong here."]

...Moro?

[sugame_no_uo]

That is not my name.

[Not any more, at least.]

[mountain_sage]

But...your voice is...

[He stops. He can't really argue; perhaps he had mistaken her for someone else.]

...Very well. What shall I call you?

[sugame_no_uo]

Disregard me. I am waiting.

[mountain_sage]

Waiting? Are you waiting for someone?

[sugame_no_uo]

Death.

[mountain_sage]

[Frown. He does not approve of this at all.]

...Why?

[sugame_no_uo]

That is where I belong.

[mountain_sage]

[Another pause. Although her face was wrinkle-free, perhaps she was much older than she appeared. Still, the idea of just letting her die just does not sit well with Saleh. But if it really was her time, then he would have to accept it.]

Is it truly your time?

[sugame_no_uo]

It has been for a very long time.

[mountain_sage]

I see. If it truly is irreversible, I'll not let you die alone.

[sugame_no_uo]

I do not need the company of a human.

[mountain_sage]

...

[That's definitely Moro talking, all right; Saleh knows for certain now.]

So you are content with spending your final moments in solitude? You would be content with dying in human form?

[sugame_no_uo]

I will not live regardless of what actions are taken.