I'd think I'd feel it if there were any remaining drain on my energy. [Hakkai's tone is slightly dry; it is possible, after all, that there's some subtle effect. He doesn't have much practical understanding of divine magic, nor does he know what could be done to a god of this world with the right spells. He does, though, know that things can be done.

After a moment, he sighs. Gojyo is giving him a look as though Hakkai were holding a knife to this child's throat himself; it's clear he's in no mood to listen to reason of any kind.]

But I don't think it's a bad idea to meet her. I'd like to talk to her myself -- and if you're worried about keeping her safe from anyone who might betray her, Gojyo, perhaps we could talk her into going somewhere safer.

[The Heavens do know about the forest, after all. And it's not the only forest in Japan.]