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[lingeringhope]

[Hope's voice is clear and clipped.]

If you would like to leave a message, you may do so here. I can't promise to respond. I have many demands on my time, and this sort of thing is far down the list. Still, if you would like to, you may.

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video - 8/13

[notimpervious]

[Here is Brennan again, because now she finally has the time to ask about what Hope discussed with Nate a while ago.]

Hello, Hope. I was wondering about the bones in the lake. [A brief pause, out of respect. She is blunt, and her social skills are severely lacking, but death and all that surrounds it -- it's important to her, and she knows the same is true of many, many others.] The way you spoke of them-- it sounded as if they were murdered.

[She's Trying.]

video - 8/13

[lingeringhope]

They were. They were killed by the Null.

video

[notimpervious]

I'm sorry.

[Not just because it's the right thing to say, but because she recognizes how upset he was when he spoke with Nate on the network. Because she's been the one to tell people their loved ones have been murdered, and even though she's able to compartmentalize, she knows what it feels like.]

Were they typically buried underwater?

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[lingeringhope]

No. I took care of their remains - the ones that were found are all that I missed.

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[notimpervious]

[If he missed them, he must have been pressed for time, or in danger. He would not be the first in any universe, she believes.]

Given the abundance of people here with so-called magical abilities, we are probably able to dive into the lake again. Would you be willing to allow us to retrieve the remains for you? They should be buried properly, or memorialized in some way.

[In her profession, she is expected to treat every set of remains with respect, honoring local customs, always seeking permission before even beginning to work. Hope and his kin may be a different species altogether, but he has shown that they feel in much the same way hers does, at least as far as their loved ones go.]

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[lingeringhope]

[The offer surprises him, particularly after Nate's rather disrespectful reaction to the remains.]

Would you truly be willing to? I would appreciate it very much.

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[notimpervious]

Yes. [There's not a shred of hesitation in her face or voice.] I am certain I will find people who can retrieve them. Tell me where to deliver the bones and what to do with them, and I will ensure that it is done correctly.

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[lingeringhope]

Bring them to my temple. They should be cremated, but I can do that.

Thank you.

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[notimpervious]

All right. We will bring them to your temple.

You're welcome.

[She gives a somber nod and ends the call.]