[ iwatooshi watches the flames in silence for a long moment before inhaling, slowly raising his eyes to the sky above. foggy though it may be, the stars are still bright as ever, and they bring him some comfort. ]

I don't know, [ is the answer he settles on. ] I am lucky for the time I've had, and every memory is precious.

...But I exist for my master, to serve them. Even before being given this body, that was all I knew. To exist without them... even if it is possible, I don't know what I would do.