[Shirley bites her lip and looks down at her tea. When it comes down to it... she doesn't want to tell Fenimore that she died, especially when she's already so confused and upset. In Shirley's mind, it's best if they simply don't mention it at all. As such, she is going to describe the events at a bare minimum. When she looks up, it's with a smile; it's a cover for the more painful emotions she has in regards to the event, but she's hoping that Fenimore will be too surprised by what she's going to say next to call her on it.]
I... succeeded in the Rite of Accession, and -- and awakened as the Merines.
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I... succeeded in the Rite of Accession, and -- and awakened as the Merines.