Disclaimer in Pt. 1.

Epilogue

Kanzeon Bosatsu crossed hir legs and smiled in satisfaction at the image in hir viewing pool of Sanzo and Hakkai curled up together in bed, Hakkai's hand wound in Sanzo's hair. Hm. Wonder if Tenpou had that much of a fetish for Konzen's hair? Se smirked at the thought. Perhaps this will encourage him to grow it longer?

"My lady?"

Kanzeon looked over to where Jiroshin was standing. "What is it?"

"The Sanbutsushin have an inquiry concerning the actions of the monk Hong Chao, from the south. Since you have taken responsibility for Genjyo Sanzo, they wish to speak with you about the matter."

"Ah, yes, that matter." Waving hir hand, Kanzeon caused the image in the pool to rise so that it would be visible to Jiroshin. "Aren't they adorable together?"

Jiroshin had been getting a great deal of practice at that wary expression over the past three years, se reflected in amusement. "Kanzeon Bosatsu?"

"Yes, Jiroshin?"

"Please... tell me you didn't have anything to do with 'that matter'," hir aide requested solemnly.

"Ah, but that would be a lie, and a bodhisattva such as myself should not lie," Kanzeon replied, smiling calmly. Then se gestured to the peaceful image se'd been watching. "It would have never occurred to Genjyo to do anything about Hakkai's interest in him; and Hakkai would never have done anything without a push. So I provided the push. I didn't intend for Hong Chao to actually kidnap Genjyo, but it all worked out, see?" Se gestured again to the image of the two floating in front of them. "Isn't that just the cutest thing you've ever seen?"

"Kanzeon Bosatsu!"