12. Obligation
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Themes
- Child Abuse
- Power and Exploitation
- Loss of Innocence
- Sacrifice
- Cycle of Violence
Structure
Exposition
Abby Kipps has just finished celebrating her 9th birthday, but she doesn't want to sleep alone in her own room. Her parents Jennie and Rufus Kipps say they don't believe her about Moontail.
Conflict
Abby goes to bed where she gets into trouble with Moontail because she tried avoiding sleeping alone in her room.
Rising Action
Moontail takes Abby into dreams, a world that only Kitsunes can create. Here Moontail reminds Abby of what she's doing and why.
Climax
Abby mines gems for Moontail, putting them in a bucket, until she's past the point of exhaustion.
Falling Action
Jennie and Rufus find Abby dead in the morning.
Resolution
Moontail and Abby are in Harmony Veil where Moontail must help Abby finish crossing over.
Note: Abby sees other souls. Flowers?
Plot type
Chapter/Short Story
Parent Plot
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