[ he was bullied. :( also, he may notice that the bruise on his jaw isn't fist sized? it's not very big.

ah... the tattoo. he doesn't quite flinch, but reaches to put his other hand on it, clearly uncomfortable. ] ....It is a cursed shackle. I was banished from the Heavens some time ago.

I'm unable to access any of my spiritual energy because of it. [ yeah he was a god once? not important. this is extremely awkward thank you, giyuu

and... as for the ashes. the bag is not his own! he may have recognized it belonging to wen ning. the ashes inside are red. his voice softens, but he willingly cops to the answer. ] ...Those are the remains that were left with young master Wen's things. The ashes of the dead are the last thing that can tie them to this realm; if they are destroyed, the spirit is destroyed. I promised young master Wen before his death that I would bring them to my master, the Ghost King, to complete the proper rites upon them.

[ a beat, and then. ] You're welcome to speak with Lady Tanzawa about it. She was with me, and I told her much of the same.