Her smile is returned, almost gratefully. "Gimochi. I'm glad I had the first opportunity in some while to introduce more people to her resting space. " Besides him, Ebisu gives a pleased nod of his own.

"Everyone else also seems glad to have come along with this journey and treat themselves, so it seems to have worked to everyone's advantage. Liveliness is a much better sight to see than somberness." He falls silent as Kimi reaches over to clean his mouth again.

"Anyway, I hope my own tale was of some use," he says while he cleans up. "What makes you happy, and what would the people around you wish for your own health and joy? They're things I try to think of, now and again. If you need to hear other people's stories, or get further advice, then I would recommend speaking to Unmi-san the next time you get to see him or work alongside him. I know his process of leaving his god was much more extended than my own was. That might be more relevant to you."