And this was exactly the reason she could wander at all times of night. Very few creatures could directly assault her in the first place. Shadows such as these? They feared her. Which is one of the reasons she "stepped" forward from the shadows as Shikome backed off and disappeared into blue light once more.
'Very good, brother... I am glad to see you still are protective of your own charge... despite the lingering fear or resentment you feel for those of death you once cut down with ease as you fled.'
So much was said with a simple glance as the goddess hovered there, smile crossing her pale lips.
"You should not have come out here so late, Narukami... It is dangerous for mortals to traverse the streets alone once the clocks strike twelve."
Was she...mocking him? Or was that genuine concern? Either way, it is up to him and Izanagi to decide what they believe. She never was one to dictate... usually.
and this is why no one messes with the mother goddess...
'Very good, brother... I am glad to see you still are protective of your own charge... despite the lingering fear or resentment you feel for those of death you once cut down with ease as you fled.'
So much was said with a simple glance as the goddess hovered there, smile crossing her pale lips.
"You should not have come out here so late, Narukami... It is dangerous for mortals to traverse the streets alone once the clocks strike twelve."
Was she...mocking him? Or was that genuine concern? Either way, it is up to him and Izanagi to decide what they believe. She never was one to dictate... usually.