"I do have followers, though they're very few in number these days." She put her chin on her fist. "A long time ago, though, I had lots of temples. More than any of my sisters." For a very short time. "My whole family was . . . glorious."

She sighed. "But it was a long time ago, and people don't need gods as much today. So, I'm just a shopkeeper." 'Dite winked. "Nothing intimidating there."

Of course, Rinoa hadn't seen the store.