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They run the shrine and do most of the...official things? Like the divination for when it's most auspicious to do rites. [he means administrative] I only talk to the gods and perform the rituals and ceremonies.

Do you they actually talk back?

[nods] And the river god and the fertility god manifest when I do ceremonies...

Would you mind explaining to me what these gods say? The tales of what they can do?

It's a bit of a long story...

If you wish to tell the tale, I have nowhere to be.

In exchange for devotion, they...grant us their favor. Abundant water, enough food so that we can eat and pay the taxes...

But the taxes keep raising, do they not?

[Persephone is young, but probably is already aware of this.]

...they do, but my efforts have been more than enough so far.

Do remember to have a childhood. Though I suppose it is falling on deaf ears.

[just going to give him a look like but why?]

Don't fret over it. Today is supposed to be a day of relaxation. We'll deal with tomorrow when it comes.

I will try to remember that...

You do have siblings, your mother, and the others to help. Do not worry. In this you are not alone.

[eyes narrow suspiciously] How do you know...

Did you not say you had priestess to help? Also the way you look at that toy speaks of not being an only child. I would wager your siblings were older. Perhaps some younger.

My sisters are older, yes.

...my family doesn't work at the shrine.

Ah, my apologies. Who was in charge of the prayers before you? I had thought it would be a family endeavor.

The last sacred maiden was an older girl, but she stepped down a few years ago.

I see. Has she been your mentor?

She was a little bit, at first, but she doesn't live at the shrine anymore.

Did she move away? I fear I drastically am not aware of how traveling works from where you are from.

She, ah, lives in the village. But she got married, so...

Busy with other duties, I see.

What else do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

I study and practice. And walk around in the garden.

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