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@medichaos,          ⋆  this.. vitale seemed professional enough, he knows what they’re doing. surely they were trustworthy(?)   kaede slides onto the examination table, rather curious. at some point, his thoughts drifted to yomi—  what had become of it now, and why had he been brought to this department? though the answers escaped him, and he could only wonder.  ⋆ 

medical gloves are slipped on,  followed by a pallid coat that is worn. ⠀”  oh?  ” ⠀he'd turn to his shoulder,  sidelong glancing the boy. ⠀”  this'll be quick,  no worries..  you can sit down first.  ”
            
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@medichaos,           ⋆  kaede remained silent now, what else could he do? his brain worked sluggishly, muscles merely twitching in response to vitale’s actions though he was now rendered powerless to resist. a soft groan escaping, his eyes half-open yet barely seeing as the anaesthetic settles in a heavy fog over his mind. even vitale’s words just barely registered, a passing remark of little significance. kaede is still conscious, yes—    but only just, which they probably had to accept for now. better than having the boy fully awake and aware.  ⋆

the final sedative is placed,  the needle retracted from a former punctured flesh.  that is the final dose,  anymore than that could possibly lead to issues regarding the boy's blood pressure and respiratory.  there's a fascination vitale finds,  this little one even manages to speak;  could even properly hear him within the operation room. ⠀”  you're stubborn.  ” ⠀the glint of those amber hues are a contrast to a dull orifice,  which fought continuously..  though,  at least the body remained immobile.  at this state,  where one is not induced to an unconscious state,  the doctor began to strap down the limbs without a choice..  hands motioned methodically.

@medichaos,            ⋆  the minute prick to his arm was already insignificant, steady waves of pain pulsing through his being with every breath. there’s a slightly incredulous gasp, /go back to sleep?/ that’s exactly what he wanted as well. but kaede couldn’t control the inner workings of his body, how could he have known?  ⋆         i’m /trying,/         ⋆  even as he speaks, there’s the now all-too-familiar pull on his unconscious, urging him to succumb. though perhaps it was instinct to fight it, lashes fluttering.  ⋆

      just makin' conversation, I guess.  besides, I was curious. 

@potestas,           i suppose? um.. why do you ask.

        sheesh,  a guard?  I mean, I guess he does look the part --  are you two close, then? 

     kaede?   cool, cool.  uh .. so what's wrong? you look pretty shaken up.. 

@potestas,          kaede. that’s.. it. 

       oh, uh --  you can call me pen.  you got a name, kid?  

@crimsonfly,          ⋆  kaede seemed surprised by the shuten’s reaction, giving a slow blink. perhaps it was just that he’s unaware of who exactly he’d interacted with.  ⋆         i.. don’t know. he didn’t give me his name. he had red eyes.. 

w—what?! ⠀ ⁽⠀eyes widened.  hands reach onto the boy's shoulders,  out of concern he leans down to a much shoeter height as the concern is voiced.⠀⁾ ⠀ did he hurt you?  ..who was it?

@crimsonfly,        oh, uh.. remember when we lost each other a while ago? you’d disappeared.. um. i met one of those people? he seemed really high ranked.

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CONTENT WARNINGS: themes of child exploitation, grooming, religious trauma, violence, ptsd, cult practices. more to be added if applicable. 
            
            honkai star rail original character. fc is suo hayato (wind breaker).

SHUTEN [主典]— an individual assigned to a 'shrine', responsible for guidance, protection and attending to their personal needs. there will only ever be one shuten for one shrine, though they can be reassigned to another shrine in special circumstances.
            
            *editor's note: though the worship of izanami was prevalent on yomi, there is no actual evidence of the existence of such a dei█████ ██ infl██ of enig███ █████
            
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            YOMI [黃泉]— a medium-sized planet said to be located close to izumo and takamagahara. once home to a thriving society, a [CLASSIFIED INCIDENT] occurred [REDACTED] years ago, resulting in its destruction. recent scans of the planet's remains show no signs of life present.
            
            IZANAMI [イザナミ]— the deity worshipped by the people of yomi, described as a feminine figure of indescribable features and otherworldly beauty. according to the scriptures of the KYUSAI NO MICHI, izanami is the god that will elevate them, absolve them of their sins and guide them towards salvation.
            
            KYUSAI NO MICHI [救世の道]— the religious body of yomi, a group that rigorously upholds tradition and enforces the continued beliefs in izanami. a major aspect of their practices revolves around what is known as 'shrines'.
            
            JINJA [神社]— 'shrines', these are individuals aged 3-18 chosen by elders of kyusai no michi. much like the conventional understanding of religious shrines, they are seen as a vessel for veneration and worship of izanami. some believe izanami manifests in these children, others that they are simply a path through which one may revere the god. they are made to participate in rituals and worship of varying complexity, so that the people of yomi may continue to seek protection and forgiveness from izanami. very few shrines live to the age of 18. this is becau█████ ███
            
            LONG-TERM INVESTMENT EXPANSION PROJECT— files within the marketing development department's records describe the assistance provided to the planet 'yomi' approximately 1000 amber eras ago in the form of resources and personnel to establish 'kyusai no michi' as the primary religion. with their involvement, kyusai no michi became the governing body of yomi, with control over both governmental structure and religous practices. since the destruction of yomi, this project has been marked as failed, and the department incurred heavy monetary losses.

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mhm. seems i’m mistaken, i’m certain you wouldn’t have been prancing here without a purpose given the strictness of the security upon this level—so formidable, so impassable…⠀ [he hums in thought, then, a notion comes.] ⠀then, you can come along with me in the meantime to my department.. until that companion of yours comes.

@holylies,         ⋆  (staff?)  that was a term reserved for those who worked here, no?  kaede tilts his head, an almost owlish expression.  ⋆        i.. was with my companion. i think i’m.. lost?

[the confusion was a telltale sign, that alone he understood.] ⠀ah, i see now. you are not a staff, rather.. someone who has traversed further the stations?（..）you aren't an intruder, yes? that would be troublesome.