[ Well, that's awfully considerate. A little unexpected, too. But maybe that's just Kaito's constant paranoia and distrust talking. Regardless of how many positive connections he's made since starting his new un-life, there are only two people he can trust here, and one of them is himself.

...At least, that's what his Shadow keeps droning on about. Or did. It's been awfully silent since he soulbonded with Hibiki. He's not complaining. ]

I appreciate that. I've been around most of the Shadowlands by now to pick berries. If you can somehow sneak your way into the mines, there's a good chance of collecting ore that can be handed over to the smiths for forging. 'Course, going in there alone is usually a second death sentence, so if you do have a mind to infiltrate the mines, I'd like to come along too.

[ A beat. ]

...So? Have you made some friends since we first chatted on the Netherwork? Discover anyone else from your world who's also been sentenced to this limbo?