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One: He recently died in the woods surrounding your home.
Two: That bishop, Belmont squandered his duty and didn't perform the rite of Last Bell.
This ritual is one of a bishop's most important obligations. The newly departed may need the blessing of gods but mortals shouldn't be left behind, too and some partings are so much harder than others. Priests and bishops can accept the souls of the recently dead unto themselves, those who have yet to be guided by Father Sky into their next stage of life to say goodbyes to loved ones or bring messages to others.
Children from nobles to paupers are always, <span class="mu-s">always</span> given this honor, even if the ritual sometimes fails. Could that be the case here? Are you being too judgemental?
<span class="mu-b">Outsiders</span>
Spirits are not predators of souls, they belong in this world. The problem is that some of them aren't conscious of their... undeath?<span class="mu-i">No, there is still life in him.</span> That's where dangerous creatures like shades of banshee can emerge, stubborn people with grudges or bad hearts can linger, denied Father Sky journey. Spirits are egos manifested into remnants of strong souls and thus <span class="mu-s">vulnerable</span> to such predators. If any such creatures are lingering nearby, the soul of that boy will likely be torn apart if he keeps lingering out of the church...
''<span class="mu-i">Ii-!</span>'' That small noise escaped your throat when, during your musing, the boy had begun to walk toward your shed! <span class="mu-i">What is up with todaaaay!?</span>
>He likely wants to communicate. Go outside with a pen and some paper, let him conserve his energy by writing instead of trying to vocalize.
How should you approach him?
>a) Assume he is conscious of his current transitory state of life
>b) Treat him as a living being, he probably won't be able to communicate much but feeding his delusion will keep you safe.
>Remain as you are and observe. He hasn't shown any hostility so...you'll be safe. Surely.
>Free
Sorry about that long update
