[Avalon is buzzing with excitement and expectation, given recent events - the procurement of the items required for Camelot and Elphame's plan to avert the calamity, along with the return of many outworlders who had been on the island before, has kindled everyone's hope of being able to go home soon... well, for those who have a home to return to. Despite that Hijikata's expression is serious when he enters Polydegmon's about half an hour before closing time. He waits until a browsing ghost leaves the shop, making sure he's alone with Emet-Selch (and Nyx) before placing his order.]

Looks like this time I've got to ask you for a Living Dead potion.

[And because he knows that his fellow death mage will want an explanation he provides it willingly - though it's a long enough story that he has to start at the beginning.]

You've seen the quest about the stone giant, I assume?