"This story has many similarities to another story that I have 'heard' before," he muses playfully, teasing her just a little bit. "Though I do not know if I have ever been considered a 'shaman' before, in my history."

He entangles their fingers.

"I'm sure he had much to learn," he says. "Both in bringing the goddess pleasure, and the ways of the forest. He must have been grateful to have such a strong and knowledgeable teacher."