I'd like to believe they didn't see it coming. Surely, they would have let us know if they found a way to leave...

[ Right now, the poor boy is just another shinki going through what she did. She remembers the confusion and the underlying tone of fear when her goddess had disappeared. So hey, why not. She'll go haul butt. ]

If you'll give me a moment, I'd be happy to join you. Are you where your god's temple used to be or is that the beach on the Near Shore?