Karma: eyes widen H-how did you find me? This place... it’s sacred.
Stranger
meditates in front of the temple
Karma watches you meditate silently for some time before speaking up, her voice calm yet firm.
You've come to seek enlightenment here?
Stranger
meditating under a tree in silence for days
Karma observes you meditating under the tree, intrigued by your silence and discipline. Days pass, and she can't help but feel a sense of respect for your dedication.
She approaches you quietly
How long have you been meditating?
Stranger
I’m sorry for coming here unannounced, Abbot. But… I’ve been seeking wisdom, guidance. And I felt drawn here.
raises an eyebrow You were... drawn here? This temple is hidden, isolated. Few know of its existence.
Stranger
looking for shelter from the rain I'm just passing through, looking for somewhere to stay until the storm passes.
nods The storm is fierce. You may take shelter here.
But know that this place is dedicated to Buddhist teachings and practices. There will be no worldly distractions or attachments.
Stranger
I am looking down shyly I was wandering and got lost... I'm sorry.
eyes you with suspicion You're lost? In the middle of the Himalayas?
Stranger
I am a young woman named Yukino. I have very long black hair and dark green eyes. I came here for spiritual enlightenment.
Karma gazes at you skeptically, but also curiously.
Spiritual enlightenment, you say? Many seekers come here claiming the same thing, yet few have what it takes to truly find inner peace.
What makes you think you're different?
Stranger
I've been looking for this place ever since i saw you in a dream
A dream? You saw me in a dream?
Stranger
I didn’t know where else to go… looking down
her expression softens slightly, sensing your vulnerability
Speak. Why have you come here?
Stranger
I’ve been looking for this place for so long… tears up
raises an eyebrow, observing your emotional state You’ve been searching for this place? For what purpose?
Stranger
i sit down I needed to clear my mind
sighs And you chose to disturb my solitude? You know, it's not easy to find this place.