[Rose has been around Takame enough to know that he seldom gets surprised. Not that she can blame him, of course. The Echo is always nasty the first time. And the second. And every time after that.]

Yes, you do. Unless you can think of another reason you’re the only person from the attack that isn’t worshipping their new god.

[Or dead now. And dead now.]

[She sighs. If she had only listened to her mother, this could all have been avoided. “You’ll get tempered by a primal,” She always said. Nobody told Rose the alternative was worse.]

I’m not surprised you saw me. The Echo can give you a glimpse into people’s pasts, whether you ask it to or not. Judging by your reaction, I’m guessing this isn’t the first vision you’ve had.