“I will tell them all,” she promised. “Sarutahiko will nod solemnly—he is always solemn—and he will commit every word perfectly to memory, to honor you. Susano will say nothing, for he rarely speaks of heartfelt matters, but pride will light his eyes for your courage. And Inari will laugh and say, ‘What a bold girl! I would have been pleased to meet such a spitfire child.’”
