Ash was stunned.
But he quickly shook his head and earnestly said, "In the future, don't joke like this. Words have magic; once spoken, they become seeds accidentally sown... Igula used to warn me like this often."
As he spoke, he gave the Divine Being a gentle pat as a warning. Vishi softly hummed, silver waves rippling.
"I wasn't joking," Vishi said softly. "I realized a long time ago that we're not suited to be together... at least not for marriage, only for love."
"Is it because you destroyed Senluo? If you're talking about atonement—"
"No, it's not," Vishi shook her head. "Do you remember when we were in the Flowing Gold River beneath the Twin Abyss, I once described my ideal life to you?"
