I didn't think you would be. The Heavenly Emperor put those on me himself.

[He tightens the bandages again. He's not exactly ashamed of the mark, but it tends to make other people uncomfortable to see it.]

I... broke some rules of heaven that I shouldn't have. This was my punishment. The second one... when I was banished for the second time, I asked for it to be put on me, so I could just go back to the mortal world and reflect on myself.

I have carried both of those for pretty much five hundred years, I think. But I broke them, not that long ago. And the one who put them on me isn't here.

[He suddenly stiffens a little, as if he had not entertained the possibility.]

At least, I don't think so. I would have felt his presence.