If You Are Afraid, We Will Do It Together

In that first lunation, Kristie dressed for sacrifice before bathing in the eyes of the goddess. When she anticipates a busy month, on the new moon, she dresses for sacrifice once more. Sometimes it's a thrill. Tonight she was shivering, shaking, every step of the way. To bathe every once in a while does not seem to convey power; it may be only Kristie could be awakened by that foul baptism. So there is no risk, no sudden splitting of the burden, if Shiori bathes with her, now and again, when going in it alone is too intense. In these small ways the eager huntress is capable of mercy.