Ablution

by velvet-sometimes

Some memories never leave us behind, and the bonds forged between a child and a River God retain remembered strength in paint and dreams. Hope rides the thin edge of a weathered sea shell and the cleansing sting of the ocean spray... A Drabble series

82. Recognition

Beginning note: I don't own Spirited Away, I'm not making any money off it, and this is all for the funzys.

Ablution - A ceremonial act of washing parts of the body or sacred containers

Recognition

"You create, do you not? Create for me life, for that I will help you." The old man told her simply, revealing to her from the fog a large flat stone surrounded on all sides by clay pots; filled with various items. Moss, water, variously colored flowers and gems.

The recognition of her talents was flattering, but as she stared at her task and the items to which she would use in its completion, she was unsure if she really could. "Create... Life?"

The old man nodded, leading her toward the stone with her hand placed in the crook of his elbow. "You have felt life, you have lived it, breathed it. Create it."

And with that he was gone, vanishing into the steam with Kohaku and leaving her to complete this trial on her own.

Note: Sorry this one is so short; the next makes up for it I believe. I've also been busy; so I only have a few more left in reserve for this; I'll get to working on it soon.