That said, thievery does not apply simply to physical property. Slavery, both in ownership and trafficking, are seen as theft of both freedom and free will. Thus, it has been codified not only in penal code in #shuunkuu, but also condemned by the Verim Decree.
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...since he can easily repair his own garments with the ambient magic flowing through Amayadori.

Shizuka is in-between her fathers in these matters. She too often uses her own inherited umbrakinesis to synthesize clothing, but also learned how to repair clothing from Shita just in case.

On the other hand, Shita, having started out as a mortal prior to his ascension who lived out in a relatively isolated village in Mount Yakou in Eisui, learned how to repair clothing, and still tends to the clothing of the inhabitants of the shrine aside from himself...

As this is seen as a fate far worse than the quick release of death, it is only reserved for those who have broken tenets of both imperial law and the Verim Decree, especially if they have done so on multiple counts and without remorse.

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...but with psionic precision, leaving the subject in a state similar to "dream death". This is often coupled with solitary confinement and/or erasure of their identity in order to strip them of any agency while what remains of their husk of a body slowly wastes away.

...but his skills in the kitchen are still as sharp as they are on the battlefield, even if that is the one arena that his significant other and daughter still occasionally surpass him in nonetheless.

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...while, at Amayadori, Shita tends to cook more with Shizuka and other shrine maidens assisting when needed.

In actuality, Sever rarely has a need or opportunity to put his cooking skills to use save for special occasions, especially once he became Sentinel of Willpower...

I think what defines a villain is more how they contrast against the morals of the heroes specifically. While there can be common ground, there are often lines in the sand that one crosses and the other does not.

...she is usually either helping out at the shrine proper or helping the Vanguard Guild with their own maintenance around their various branches around Eisui.

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...he is also the type to assist out of a sense of obligation and hospitality towards those who call the shrine their home and those who should come to visit for one reason or another.

It is also worth noting that when Shizuka is not busy acting as Sever's proxy abroad...

Since the shrine grounds often mirror the seasons outside, one common chore is clearing the pathways of cherry blossoms, fallen leaves, snow, or any debris or obstacles that may block easy travel through the courtyard. While Shita does have a host of shrine maidens to tend to these tasks...

Lastly, the most convenient method of travel is teleportation. The verb for going between locations within a given world (e.g. #shuunkuu) is Unzhu [ūɲʒɯ̀], while to go between worlds, or to "world-walk", is Reizhu [ɾējʒɯ̀].

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...and those who ride on mounts are known as Nuredī [ɳùɾēdí], while the mounts themselves are colloquially referred to as Nuri᷈r [ɳùɾɪʁ].

There are also ships (Vos [vɔʃ]) that sail from Port Empyreum to Eisui for trade and travel, as well as airships (Phelvos [ɸèlvɔ́ʃ]) that go between the capitals.

...mostly because petrification is usually quick and replacing organic tissue with inorganic material, while calcification is often a lot more gradual and usually forms an outer casing of calcium or another similar material while keeping the organic tissue beneath intact.

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...can often be requisitioned without much bureaucratic fuss.

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...only skill and knowledge with the various alloys in use in the city is necessary for this vital workforce. Tools are often provided on-site, although many prefer to bring their own out of a sense of pride in their work. That said, any additional resources a particular build may require...