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*Steps inside, steps in front of an unmarked plot for a few seconds before walking back*
I also don’t understand the point of burying the dead. Seems like a waste of ground to me.
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Mm. Depending on the species and culture, there are various reasons. The process of decomposition and the attempt to prevent disease are the most common among sapient species.