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Please, for a moment, give me your attention, all of you.

My name, again, is Ashitaka. I have a request to make. Most of you don't know me very well, and I understand if you disregard this.

First, I owe you all an explanation. Where I'm from, there are gods and demons alike. Gods to guard forests and the mountains. Demons that form due to anger and hatred.

[Ashitaka undoes his sleeve, pushing it back to reveal his scarred skin.]

I was cursed by a former god turned demon where I am from. When it is done claiming my body, it will kill me. I originally asked about the spirituality of this world because I was unsure of what could help me. Lord Prima has advised that I go on a journey to the Badlands. He has given me a map and a task.

However. Lord Prima also advised that I do not venture alone. So what I ask is this: will anyone be willing to go out into the Badlands with me? It will be dangerous, so I have need of those who can defend themselves. I will be honored if you volunteer yourself, but I need to know if you can fight as well.

I also understand if you do not wish to offer your help to me. If I must go alone, I will.

Thank you.

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If the others are to be believed... I will be.

When are you leaving?

Tonight, I'm hoping. Do you want me to stop by before I leave?

You seem like you're by yourself a lot, considering.

You can if you want.

I... stay in the medbay. There aren't many around here.

A mixed blessing, at least. I'll come by to say farewell.

[Oh then he can show you his new toy!]

I will be here.

[Arrives! As promised.]

Kagerou, it's me. I'm afraid I don't really have anything new to give or say, though. Sorry to be a poor guest.

[Waiting! As expected. And not hiding this time.]

I didn't expect you to give me anything.

You... just need to look after yourself. Save your memories.

And you yours.

I don't understand much about your kind, but you truly don't seem like less of a living person to me. I am glad I have met you, Kagerou.

I will remember you, no matter what happens.

[He doesn't know what to say to that. His expression twists, there's a... feeling. Warmth? Something he can't really describe.]

[This time, he does reach a hand forward, not sure of what he wants to do with it. Just make contact, maybe.]

I will... remember you, as well. Please keep your memory. ... No one should be erased.

[The hand is met with Ashitaka's smaller once. The young warrior offers a smile.]

Thank you.

I will do everything I can to come back and see you again.

[He doesn't really smile, but there's a slight softening in his expression all the same.]

If you can... I would like that.

[Because someone being able to overcome the deletion of their memories, their self? That gives him hope.]

I will do what I can, my friend.

If you are repaired soon, will you do me a favor?

Yes, if I can. What is it?

If you are able to leave the medbay after I return, please watch over those who are working on the garden. They are by Alpha Trion's temple.

I don't know how long I... will be here. But if I can... I'll try.

If you can. That's all I ask.

I'll try. I don't know how long this transfer is going to take.

That's no problem.

...Good-bye, Kagerou. Take care of yourself.

Shouldn't I be the one to say that to you?

[SO HE WILL.]

... look after yourself.

...Thank you. That's very kind of you to say.

[Gently, he presses his hand to Kagerou's ankle before he turns and heads off.]

[He stands up then, and stays where he is, watching him go, until the human is out of sight.]

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