Simple to say, complicated to live through. Loss is hard. [ She knows plenty about that. Exactly one person she loved from her world didn't die because of her. He's probably dead now, though. It's been a very long time. ]

It's to keep bloodstains away. Or at least less obvious. [ In case there was any doubt what this room is for. ] The room my husband and I share is brighter. He prefers Japanese decorations. But we don't bring guests in there.

[ Ethical nonmomogamy has rules, that's why it works. Even if the rules there are mostly "Saya gets whatever she wants" -- she sees no problem with that. Queen Stuff. ]

[ She slides off Wukong's back to sit on the edge of the bed and opens the nightstand drawer. ] What's your healing like? Will you need disinfectant and bandages?