Whispers of the past

[Megaera]

The Shrine, Kinkaku-ji, Shikoku

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The only sound in the large central hall of Kinkaku-ji, a high roofed dome-like structure, was the flowing water of the small but powerful stream flowing through the garden that surrounded the Edo Japan inspired structure in the center and the footsteps of the woman approaching it.

Ever since the Shrine of Kinkaku-ji was completed, several Sisters had been tending to the gardens, which was growing in a delicate artificial atmosphere and after roughly a year, the garden was blooming with several types of flowers. A circular ring of lamps was providing the artificial sunlight needed for the growth. Aya's footsteps stirred the sandy road which twisted along the grassy fields, towards the central structure like a snake.

The shoji door silently slid open as she entered the temple. Her purple kimono trailing behind her, she left her zori at the door. She entered the first room and walked towards the small water basin. She dipped her hands into the basin and touched her forhead. Then she placed her hands on her shoulders and elbows, before moving into the next room.

The next room as a long corridor of motionless water. Aya walked down the steps untill her feet were submerged into the cool water. Her purple kimono was floating behind her as she walked through the water. She looked down to see her reflection look back at her, slightly disturbed by the rippling of the water.

At the end of the corridor, stone steps lead her out of the water. She shoved the Shoji screen open and entered the third chamber, brightly illuminated by the many candles surrounding the shrine. Among several of the priestesses, she spotted Kiku. Aya walked up to her and made a bow to the statue of Amaterasu.

Blessings of Amaterasu to you Kiku-san. I need to consult you about one of our Sisters. Saya Hiroyuki. You might have heard already, but she and her crew were part of the Sisterhood before vanishing for 10 years when her movement broke up. Along with this, they took alot of artifacts and writings with them. As you are one of the most knowledgeable peaple about GC writings and relics, I would like you to help me and see how this development can benefit our Sisterhood.

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