"... Spirit."

Daiofei's voice was flat. She didn't make eye contact, staring ahead at the shrine. It was a voice of resolve and command, possible only because she was not allowing herself any alternative.

"I told you before that I summoned you for one reason only. I will repeat it in words you cannot ignore: I seek vengeance on the kitsune Actia, and by my command seal, I would have you seek vengeance on her too. Let my pain be your pain, let my injury be your injury, let my justice be your justice. We will not rest until our task is done. Do you understand of what I speak?"

More quietly, almost to herself: "I have learned not to trust in desire. I have learned I am not fit for duty. All that is left for me is to undo my mistakes."