#Shrine

A shrine is the heir to a high-interest lender masquerading as a call center for deflecting worries on behalf of the gods. Passing through the torii grants unconditional peace of mind, effective only the moment a donation is made. Wishes are merely deposits from worshippers, requiring periodic maintenance (cleaning and replacing of talismans). Priests are apprentice baristas crafting beverages known as blessings. The approach path is nothing more than a stage set that dramatizes the dichotomy of faith and curiosity.