And the change of subject to shinki autonomy might be a blessing in disguise for Sharak as Ayumu's expression suddenly shifts into something a bit more serious as she sets her glass down and carefully pulls out her chair so she doesn't disturb Spot's nap.

"I agree. Shinki don't always have to follow the rules. There's not much point to it once they've stopped being useful."

Ayumu picks up her glass again and takes another small sip.

"But gods don't stop being who they are just because they come here, do they? The things they believe in and care about isn't going to just change because they're not in their worlds anymore."