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Byakuren clapped her hands together. "Okay, everyone! Lady Eiki will be here soon."
Ichirin swept some dirt and dust off the stone path, while Murasa made sure all of the stone lanterns were lit up. Nazrin stood nearby, not really doing anything productive.
The sun was slowly nearing the horizon, and thick gray clouds were moving in. It was already getting hard to see away from the temple itself.
"I hope the lights down the path work. They looked dim earlier," Murasa said.
"We don't have time to do anything about that. Just focus on the temple itself," Byakuren said.
"Does she really have to be here so late?" Nazrin asked.
"Yes. Lady Eiki is very busy, and this place is too crowded during the day."
“I still have to get to the village by sundown. Will it be okay if I miss her?” Ichirin asked.
“That will be fine.”
"I wonder if Kogasa is over there right now. Has anyone seen her today?"