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When; Day 435

[ it's time for some memory roulette,
ARE YOU FEELING LUCKY?! ]

[ He pauses for a moment. ]

It is not a waste of time to be out here, but also I do not wish to intrude upon places where I have no business intruding.

I believe I told you once that I worked at a funeral parlor. If you wish a place to talk about your grief or perhaps perform a rite of your choosing that would give you some measure of peace, please do not hesitate to reach out.

[There is a longer pause]

...That kinda thing ever really work?

The ceremony is more for the attendees than anything. A way to celebrate a person's life. To say goodbye. And perhaps to give some closure.

It's success depends upon the individual but I can try to tailor it to something that will help.

What, like. Seance? Glitter bombs? Bouncy castle?

No. Not quite.

I mean gathering items of significance to them of and of your relationship to them. Of telling stories and sharing stories of their life. And then some prefer prayer but also we have a tradition in Liyue of releasing a lantern to the sky. It is symbolic of helping guide the person toward their new life beyond.

...Huh. And that's s'posed to be enough to put it all behind you.

I wish I could say that it was, but it is only one step on the journey. One where you get a chance to take the time and focus to say goodbye to someone who meant a great deal to you.

A time for acceptance, so that you may begin the path of healing.

For all the good 'healing's ever done anybody...

Thinking of starting a new business here?

There is no need. The dead do not stay dead here calling business slow would be an understatement.

I only offer my services if you are interested. It is not my intention to impose.

[Her shoulders hunch up a little, the attitude dispelling as quickly as it came]

It's--fine.

[She looks away, folding her arms]

...You ever done one for yourself?

I did.

When I decided I wanted to try and live the life of an ordinary person.

Why? ...Why be ordinary? You were like a god, right?

Because it was my time to step down.

When the door opens, I was ready to walk through it. But your situation was different, yes? This was not a choice you were allowed to make. Nor was it one that is easy to prepare for, even if one knows that the possibility of losing a loved one in such hostile situations is there.

It--doesn't matter. Everybody dies, 'cept for here. Should just--get used to it.

That sounds like a very lonely existence.

That's life. Ain't changing now.

A statement that I cannot argue with. Though I do not wish for such a fate for you or anyone all the same.

[ He closes his eyes and after a small considering pause. ]

My offers still stands and will stand as long as the both of us are in this place or able to meet beyond the production.

To give me a funeral?

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