I had heard death is not always permanent in this place. Finding that out firsthand was...enlightening, in a word.

[ Agonizing, horrifying, one of the most harrowing experiences he's had to date in many other words, but he doubts he needs to say all that to someone else who's experienced death's cold embrace. ]

But that's only partially why I'm here.

[ He lifts the shikigami to perch up on his shoulder instead as he takes his sweet time standing up, brushing some stray dirt and grass from his knees. ]

You and I need to have a talk. Now.