ic inbox

[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.

Comments

action;

[lingeringhope]

"That would drive me mad."

He says it flatly.

"The city must be safe enough. I will take measures to ensure it."

action;

[whip_poor_will]

"That is a problem that my kind do face, yes."

She would rather be erased from existence than to continue as a crazed and dangerous spirit.

"As will I," she promises. "I know that there are many who do not appreciate what you do, not not all of us think the same. And I have more respect for the dead than some, hence my wish to help in protecting them."

action;

[lingeringhope]

"I appreciate any help you can give. If there are things needed to ensure any of this, please tell me."

He nods, polite as Hope ever is.

"When we are safe, I will restore them all to life."

action;

[whip_poor_will]

"I may have to take you up on that offer."

Psychopomps are not often in the market for preserving souls to be resurrected by some godly being someday, but protecting them in general is what Ravine does. She would do anything to ensure that the same thing with the demon does not happen again.

"They seemed to have trouble communicating with me, but I believe that they trust in you to keep your word."

She doesn't want to introduce the ultimatum her kind would take if Hope and his species fall. Leaving lost souls to wander and decay for eternity never ends well. Especially not for such emotionally fragile creatures.

action;

[lingeringhope]

"They are quite different than all of you. Communication in the ways that you communicate was never their strength."

He sounds just a touch offended. Hope cared, and cares, very deeply about their hosts. Even the hint of questioning that is unwelcome.

"Of course I will keep my word."