> "I will try to redirect them to the village when they arrive."
> Are there any other reasons rooted in the Tao that this was a stupid/wrong idea? Or did we cover them all already?
> "My sympathies that I do not seem to have received all of this as you would have hoped."
> "And if I am not?"
> "Does that mean you would forsake me in favor of this swordswoman, should things come to pass in this way?"
> "Perhaps you should, because there is a non-trivial possibility that that is what will happen."
> "This would be purely for ideological reasons, of course. Please understand."
> "In that case, I believe it would be best to prepare the shrine maiden and the half-ghost gardener for the news they would rather not hear."
> Nod.> "Of course. Can I expect to see you in Meira's company in the village in several hours' time?"
> "If she does return here first, will you then accompany her to the village?"
> "Were you not planning on doing so?"
> "And what would you be doing instead, if not observing the fruits of your labors?"
> "Ah. How much more work is required to complete this move?"
> "Where are your other possessions at present?"
> "Mmm, I see. May I offer you an agreement, then? We will help you complete your move if you accompany your wards to the Human Village."
