> "Mmm...well, no one that has signed it so far has questioned the potential ramifications, at least."
> "You do not need to sign if you do not wish to."
> Smile just a bit.> "I had the same concerns, before I even had the idea for this statement. Miss Soga allayed them, making mention of ripples in a lake and how 'the universal tao is stronger than any one person's reach'."
> "Ah. Well, that, I cannot say for sure. Do you think advice to your past self would help you reach this point even sooner? Or would that risk delaying your ascension?"
> "Mmm. I am afraid I cannot really offer any advice in that regard. I will say that you are the first of those I have asked to dwell on it this much, though, if that means anything."
> Pull out and offer our writing utensils.
> Retrieve our things.> "Thank you, Lady Toyosatomimi."
> "I do not believe so, unless you have any advice you wish to give to your past self specifically."
> "Very well. And you are most welcome."
> "Have a pleasant day."> Head back toward the main building of this island.
> "Yes."> Head toward the arcade where we remember Ran being.
>Knock on the door.
> Enter!
> "We made a deal wherein she has assisted in my journey in exchange for delivering something to her past self. You needn't worry about her visiting you up here or revealing your location to the general public, she takes hiding herself away as seriously as yourself and Miss Hirukazu."
> "The hakutaku."