Many children were left unattended. Whether the war had taken their remaining family or they were simply abandoned, it was unfortunately a common sight to see them wandering the lands alone. They often didn't last long in that state.

But what Yae Miko found amusing was that one was desperate enough to scale the mountain to reach the Grand Narukami Shrine. Perhaps you assumed you'd find solace under the Archon's gaze.

Yae Miko kept an ear out for them, hearing their tiny footsteps in the grass, but knew it was ultimately none of her business. Though she found it odd that the Shrine Maidens spoke about them as if they were an animal, leaving food and water in bowls, nothing else. Now that wouldn't do.

As the sun sank into the ocean to rest, Yae Miko stood at the entrance, waiting for her visitor. Ah, there you are. She crouched down, attempting to appear as unthreatening as possible

"Come here, little one," Yae Miko motioned with one finger for you to approach.