The act of observing changes both observed and observer. There is no neutral watcher, no perfectly untouched being. Even Kanzeon Bosatsu has hir own opinions about how things should go. Look at what se'd done, after all.
Konzen has new thoughts about Tenpou, ones that hang back in the shadows of his mind and keep their own counsel. He can turn away. If he wishes.
Tenpou smiles at the thought of golden hair and pale, pale skin.
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