Oh boy. Sheena had a lot of questions to answer, didn't she? But first, she turned to Cloud with a smile. "So I'm there, too, huh? Makes me wonder if it was before or after this place, though." Her smile grows wider. "Then some of you know me. For those who don't, my name's Sheena Fujibayashi. It's nice to meet all of you."

No shadow with her, Cloud. You're not the one she met here; you're your own person, and she'll treat you that way without comparisons.

Now, on to the questions.

"Okay. Thanatos is the God of Death here. He guides those who have died into the afterworld. Unless you're one of the collared. Then he demands you give up something important--like an object or a memory--and he'll resurrect you. In this temple, as a matter of fact."

Taking a deep breath, she continued.

"That's where the collars come in, they tighten over a two week period--unless you do what's required by the so-called 'Goddess' to keep them loose. Otherwise, you meet Thanatos. He's not a bad God, really. A little quiet, but not bad."

She was about to continue when Kyo appeared, and her budding grin was cut short by the sudden tension in the air emanating from Reno. She didn't say anything, but looked at the red-head, one eyebrow raised in question above her concerned gaze.

"Maybe we should go to my place and talk? That might be better."