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"Akira played a hand in your birth," the Shepard responded,"The mirror you were born from was no ordinary mirror. It was one of the Yama's Cleansed Mirrors. Akira lost her mirror once;someone must have found and brought it to the shop where it sat there for the longest time."

"That would also explain why people thought the mirror was cursed and grew to hate," Tebiki continued,"The Cleansed Mirror's from court show the Yama's the past of the souls before them. Not only that, but it shows them the true nature of the person being judged. When people peered into the mirror they saw their biggest faults and most hideous secrets. Because of their human nature, they thought the mirror was cursed, instead of admitting their errors." The shepard set her staff down next to her, and ghosts began to teem around it,"It also explains you abilities; all your skills are uses the Cleansed Mirror has, from seeing the true nature in people to being able to copy their appearance. I wouldn't be surprised if -with proper practice- you learn how to read their soul's past. "

"As for the soul that attached to the mirror...." She hesitated,"Enough is said when I tell you there is nothing particularly special aside from the fact it was a stray soul. Much like souls can possess flowers, they can posses items with a concentration of emotions. The Cleansed Mirror was the focus of many emotions from the human villagers, it was natural that a disembodied soul made it its home. "

"Is there anything else you would like to know or have clarified?"

The Shepard was quiet for a bit, letting Sabitsuki calm down and swallow all the information she had provided. She smiled, however once Sabitsuki began to speak again, "I think you know the answer to that, my little mirror. You have seen into the Oni, is she not enough proof? You have not been able to peer into Fuzen-mara; how weak must she be to the mortal truth of her body and soul. ... Humans- No, Mortals- Will forever fear being exposed as the evil beings they may be. Perfection is something they strive for, but can never achieve. That being said, no, I don't think you will be hated for your ability. Your sister, the one who lost her blood-sister, she accepts you fully, and even Katrina... I admit there to be some kinship in her for your abilities, even if she sees only sin. Fuzen too, she has no fear of your skills, and neither do I. I doubt Yuuka Kazami does either." Just how many people had she seen in Sabitsuki's past?

"The answer to that dilemma is... you must seek out people of greater age, who are at peace or understand their own demons and faults," Tebiki concluded,"People who do not fear who they are, in other words." The spirit looked to the lantern Sabitsuki held. The thought of perhaps teaching her how to produce runes from magical fire crossed her mind, but the mirror was still too young. "Do not restrain your abilities out of fear of being rejected. The rejection of others is merely their fear coming through. You seek to become stronger, you said, and to do that, you must reach your full potential. I believe you truly can, I see you are the determined kind."

The shepard blinked and scratched her head. After a thoughtful and vaguely awkward pause, she said,"I suppose so, indirectly, she is your owner... But Hijou-sama wouldn't be well with that idea.... Her being your Mother is a good way to think about it."

"Don't worry, I hardly take real breaks, Hijou-sama won't be worried that I came to visit someone who took hand in putting Fuzen-mara under our radar once more. Nevertheless, I should be going," The Shepard stood and smiled,"No no, I should be on my way. I am glad you found the information I had for you helpful." She took her staff in her hands and started heading for the door with the sizeable group of ghosts that gathered around the lantern of her staff.

"I am sure if I told Hijou-sama she would be very happy to come see you herself,' Tebiki stopped and nodded,'Even yama's need to stretch their legs from time to time. It may take her a while, But when I tell her, she will keep it in her mind till she can come and visit you herself." She opened the door to the alley of where SAbitsuki's house was,"Take care now, little mirror. They say that to be a saint you must live among the sinners, but take care not to become a sinner yourself. Keep your good karma on your side. " She cleared her throat and gave a bow. "Thank you for your hospitality and the tea, I will pass your message to HIjou-sama, till we meet again, Sabitsuki," With that the spirit seemingly vanished.