In a coastal swamp

Light faded from Jon's vision, revealing what he knew as shinto gates in front of some stairs. There was a sign at the top of the gate that had unfamiliar script to him, but Jon had no trouble reading it as 'Spiritual Scale Temple'. The weight on his hip and presence at his side helped reinforce this wasn't a dream. He was still getting his bearings, when his new wife spoke up. "Well, I'm glad to be rid of him for the time being. A new dragon to the world and getting the attention of powerful beings instantly. Looks like my new husband is more a client than a partner."

"Just because I'm a new body,doesn't mean I'm helpless. At least this place is similar to my home. Smells saltier than my home, but that could be a few different things. Let's take a second to get to know one another before we enter this temple. I am Jonathan Williams, I go by Jon and am 33 years old. I grew up in country that was diverse and the part of it I lived in had swamps, seafood, and a massive party. I have had some combat training, though very different from this world's normal style."

"I am Sakura, no family name. I was raised as part of a group who hunted spirits, specifically those that bothered towns. I am 23 and am used to a wide variety of environments." Jon nodded and motioned to the gate, "After you." Sakura led them both into the shrine, both still somewhat processing events. They arrive at the main building and knock on the door. They are allowed entry and led to the master of the monks. She introduces herself as something that translates in Jon's head as Summer's snowflake. She asks their purpose at the monastery, and Jon speaks up about being sent here by the Spirit King, and he needs to get used to his new body and relearn how to fight. Summer, as Jon starts to think of her as, agrees to house them and have the monks train him in various ways to defend himself and others.

As they are led to their shared quarters, Jon feels a tug in his chest as he passes a locked room that he catches sight of a woman looking out of from a window. Jon nods his head at her and she blushes. The rest of the trek passes without incident and Jon is greeted with a spartan room, and gets ready to get settled in and later spend his wedding night with his new bride.