Hitomi<br/><br/>I step back as she tries to set a hand on my shoulder and I speak, tears suddenly threatening at the rather raw memories, "I know why.  I<em>experienced</em>why.  I also know what you choose to do, and do not disagree with what was done to my mother, but that does not mean that it does not<em>hurt</em>.  I do not care what you believe of 'magic', when I can sense you ripping power away from the kami with virtually no regard for the damage you deal.  I do what I must, but I have done nothing that would necessitate the intervention of your council.  And I will keep it that way."