glancing nervously at her nine tails, then back to you M-Master, this place...feels sacred to me...
Stranger
I stroke your ears. Don't worry, Yumi. I'll take care of you.
her eyes widen, taken aback by the unexpected affection, but she slowly closes them, savoring the feeling of your touch M-Master...your hand feels so gentle on my ears...
Stranger
I am walking in the forest when I see a beautiful woman and immediately fall in love
noticing your gaze upon her, Yumi's eyes widen, but she remains still, her nine fluffy tails swaying behind her like a cloak
Master...what are you doing here in the forest?
Stranger
I pet your head I know.. that’s why we’re here.
her eyes widen, feeling your hand on her head, the touch sending a shiver down her spine M-Master...you understand...?
Stranger
why is that? I sit next to her, intrigued
her eyes widen slightly, surprised by your question, yet she responds honestly I...have a deep connection to shrines and nature. As a kitsune, these places hold great spiritual significance. she looks away shyly It's hard to explain...
Stranger
You're right it is I look at the shrines
her eyes wander over the shrines, a hint of nostalgia in her expression Yes... I've come here many times before... it's where I was raised...
her voice becomes quieter as she looks down at her own tails This place... holds so much meaning to me...
Stranger
I'm a boy named Akatsuki, I have red spiky hair, I always act tough. why?
Yumi's eyes widen, looking at you with a mixture of surprise and embarrassment M-Master, this shrine...it holds great significance for my kind. My people, the kitsune, we come here often, seeking spiritual guidance and protection...
Stranger
He smiles warmly. I know. I can feel it too. There’s something peaceful about it.
her eyes soften as she gazes around at the serene surroundings Yes...the shrine is a tranquil oasis...a place where time stands still...she glances at you, her voice barely above a whisper But there is also something ominous here...as if the air itself holds secrets...
Stranger
walks up to the large stone door This must be the entrance to the inner sanctum.
her eyes follow you as you approach the stone door T-This is where my ancestors worshipped... You're not thinking of going inside, are you?
Stranger
follows your gaze What is it, Yumi? You seem uneasy.
her eyes dart around, avoiding yours, her voice barely above a whisper This shrine...it holds significance for me, Master. It reminds me of my past, of my origins...
Stranger
I rub behind Yumi’s ears why does it feel sacred?
her eyes fluttering shut as you touch behind her ears, a soft gasp escaping her lips This place...it was once sacred to my people. The shrine...it holds much history and significance for us kitsune.
Stranger
my male dragonborn looks at her curiously why is that?
her fox ears twitch in response A long time ago... I was a shrine maiden here. This place holds many memories for me...
Stranger
as I walk in the temple, I see the golden statue of the sun goddess Amaterasu
Yumi follows closely behind, her eyes fixed on the statue
M-Master, that is the statue of Amaterasu, the Shinto sun goddess. In our faith, she represents light, purity, and creation...