Private Finished Can't Get Too Cozy

It did take them back. Besom wasn't sure if that was a good or bad thing, but they were grateful to not have to answer. "I am familiar... Ah, used to be." Another painful reminder of their uselessness without a connection to a master.

Their brows furrowed in mild confusion and determination as they sifted through many almost-forgotten and blurry memories. All they needed was that one memory about emotional trauma or relaxing animals. but it had been so long since Besom worked with anyone who specialized in those subjects.

In the end, they came out with nothing, shaking their head with a deep frown. "It would be better to ask the clerk. They would be familiar with the candles here. For all I know, the energy and magic candles in my world may give completely different results here. I wouldn't want to hurt you like that."

"I used to be much better at this," they admitted with a light chuckle, tinged with only the slightest hint of sadness.

They followed Soosei to the clerk to learn what they had forgotten, then continued to follow Soosei around the store. It felt ridiculous following this stranger around like a lost puppy, but they were quickly realizing that not having anyone to follow made them lost in every sense of the word.

"You mentioned being a fox. Are foxes here naturally knowledgeable of the healing properties in candles, or was that simply a comment on your sense of smell? I'm still learning about the species and dynamics of this world."

Besom failed at holding back a sudden snort at Soosei's question. "That is the second time someone guessed tsukumogami. The first time was the first person I met. Tsukumogami is a good term for what I am. I wouldn't call myself one, however, nor would I call myself a youkai. I'm not Nihonj—er... I'm not Japanese. " It was hard remembering common terminology for this world compared to their own. It was one of the small few details that reminded them they weren't in their home dimension.

"Regardless, I am a spirit."

Besom's face immediately twisted upon the mention of deities. Disgust wasn't the proper description. Apprehension and fear, perhaps. Their head turned away as they tried to control their expression. It only took a second for it to appear and disappear, hiding behind their usual polite smile as they turned back towards Soosei.

"It's adorable when children set their sights high, isn't it? I always hope they keep those aspirations as they age. It's depressing seeing such lively eyes grey as they better understand the hardships of the world."

Besom was ready to move on, but started when Soosei pointed out their discomfort. Out of all those Besom had served, they the abilities they gained from those who lorded over trickery, lies, illusions, languages, and emotions. Any of those would have benefited Besom in this moment.

"I have no need to drink or eat. If you would like to go out for a beverage, I would not stop you, but I couldn't allow you to buy me something unnecessary."

Seeing that there was now no (polite) way to further push things off, "As for what's troubling me, it is a complicated subject matter that I would struggle to explain. I'm simply having trouble understanding the differences between this world's culture and mine's."