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"why would it have to? my goddess will protect us" she says cheerfully, seeming to have the same blind faith as most devout people do. she offers him some rice after a small moment of thought
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The man frowns. "No thank you." Was all he could think to say. 

After a little while, Damien noticed some souled-being wandering a little closer, its light getting faintly brighter. Perhaps he had been concentrating too hard. Noticeably on edge, he heaved a breath, getting himself ready for en encounter. "Over there." He warned the young woman. "I think something is heading our way. Are you prepared?"