I suggested having a magical construct of yourself crafted before. This would be a good time to make use of it. I can tell you who replied publicly to the Null and sounded interested in their offer, but it is entirely possible someone sent them messages privately.

[She can respect Hope wanting to be brave and his determination to carry on as he always has, but the fact remains that he must be protected and that he is not a warrior.]

My objection is not to you collecting power. You need to eat just as we do. I object to some of the methods used to collect the power.

[But, on that point, she can concede that the gods have a more pressing need to strengthen themselves.]

The dreams were a good balance of giving all of you power without harming us. Enough people were furious at the Null putting children on their list of people to kill that I imagine Rage benefitted.