[he considers, then gravely nips his finger and draws the characters for respect and rest in the surface of the water in his own blood and spiritual energy; they're not even proper talismans so they wouldn't work even if they weren't instantly taken by the water, so it's more an offering than anything, but it feels right for some reason

he'll also set a stick of incense to burn in a crack in the stone before retreating to the bed area again to drop off the bunny in its new home.]