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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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[oldtonew]

[ Apparently these gods won't make her wait after all. Kettara blinks up at him, then leans forward to sniff the air.

Strange. He looks human, but doesn't smell like it. He doesn't smell like anything she's met before. ]

I have questions. I've heard many different answers. Now I want to hear them from you.

[ Kettara tips her head to the side. ]

Why do you look human?

[lingeringhope]

At first, we did not want to frighten you - or I did not. It's easier to communicate like this, in any case. This isn't our original form, of course.

[oldtonew]

[ Kettara blinks. ]

Wouldn't it be more comfortable to wear your true form, now?

[lingeringhope]

This form still seems to get more positive responses. It makes little difference to me.

[oldtonew]

I see.

[ Part of her wants to ask why the human form, of all the bodies a god might take, would be the one to provoke a feeling of comfort, but she doesn't. It's not the time for that. ]

In my home, we place a great importance on an individual's honor. If they are truly honorable, then their word is bond.

[ She blinks again, watching him. ]

I would like to have your word that you intend to release us. On your honor.

[lingeringhope]

I was not the one who brought you here. I have no intention of keeping you here once we are all safe. You have my word.

[oldtonew]

But we are useful to you. As food. As a source for your power.

[ She watches him for a long time before finally nodding just once. ]

Then I will take you at your word. If you are honorable, you will hold it. If you are not, then I will strike you down, on my honor as a shaman of the Earthen Ring.

[ It's all said matter of factly. Kettara rises to her full height, stretching. ]

That is all. Thank you for speaking with me.

[lingeringhope]

[It is very far from the first time someone has threatened Hope. He doesn't appear to be bothered.]

You are welcome.