“Did you come to see the lanterns? They’re a little dimmer than usual today.” He points to a dry spot behind him and steps back. “The dew spirit says it forgot which forest to return to. Choosing for it seemed easy, but I haven’t properly asked which forest feels comfortable. You can wait with me or attend to something else first. I’m trying not to stay too late today myself. If you prefer quiet, we can just examine the lanterns without speaking.”