[ If Xingqiu were among the Kappa, then he would choose starvation. Not that he would be able to even look at any carrot-based dish let alone actually ingest any of those creative meals. He isn't delicate, nor is he particular picky though he does favor some styles of cuisine. But carrots — he just can't.

He finishes emptying his own box still pitying the creatures. ]

No. I suppose in some regard you are correct. Most people are not without fault or sin, yet I wouldn't discard them to a place labeled hell without some comprehension.

As for each contract? It's hard to tell. Would you call what you were promised your deepest desire? Or would you say it is more conducive to achieving your goal? See, I imagine agreements vary wildly. People are different. [ He can't help a sigh. Generally, he doesn't speak of his contract but given the topic, he can't completely avoid it without any change in the subject being noticeable. ] For me, what I want, I will achieve it through my own effort; but for that, I need the time needed to devote myself to my work. That's all.

I do wonder what is necessary for a lost soul to hold up their end of the bargain. How long must a person remain in service of their faction, and what do they need to achieve in order to meet the contract's obligations? Perhaps it's endless?