wondering how your pains were eased
Taishakuten likes having her under his eye for so many reasons. The question of her loyalty, never fully settled no matter what she says; the question of her power, even if she chooses to hide it; and the question of his son's poorly-hidden longing for her.
But most of all it is a question of her music. Taishakuten is fond of music, and her harp-playing is a delight to him, even if -- especially if -- it comes with so many additional shades of interest.
Ashura-ou played the harp, too; not that anyone would believe it now. Not that anyone would care.
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