hadriel | First ☂ Voice

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Hm.

[Sorrow's voice is slow and stern, easily authoritative without any pretense or false airs.]

It would seem that Hope has gathered the energy necessary to bring me back. I'm told that our new guests have had a say in it- if that is the case, then you have my thanks.

[There's a thoughtful pause before he continues.]

As a token of my gratitude, I have created an garden of food to lessen your burden on Hope. Both parties will benefit from its creation, and so I trust that it will be tended with respect.

It will grow as the week goes on and I return to my former strength. Do let me know if anything disagrees with your systems and I'll remove it.

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Thank you for the garden, I suppose. You have my word that it will be looked after.

[In Newt's memory, and not out of any respect for the gods.]

You're the oldest, then?

Thank you.

[He nods at the question.]

I am.

Who do you intend to side with?

[Maketh doesn't bother with pleasantries when it comes to the gods. Not anymore.]

I'm not sure what you mean.

[And it's... actually pretty genuine.]

Fear and Hope are in disagreement with each other.

[That's a...delicate way of putting it.]

Which of them will you be helping?

Fear and Hope regularly have disagreements.

[Frankly.]

I won't help either of them undermine one another.

Really. [She looks curious, though a bit dubious. Mostly tired.] You'd be the first to do so.

I prefer practicality. Little good can come from infighting, even if one side has a more convincing argument.

[He frowns, thoughtful.]

I understand why the others have made preferences, though. It's easier to gain power when working together.

[Maketh tilts her head to the side.] You are correct. On both counts.

We are pawns in this. Your siblings dislike it when we call it that, but it's true. But you are the first who does not seem interested in playing the game at all.

You are pawns.

[To be blunt.]

Don't misunderstand me: I am still in need of power. I will do what I must to obtain it, but I will not participate in their squabble.

Your honesty is refreshing.

[She'd been hoping for an ally, but--]

I don't see the point in lying to you.

[He shrugs.]

This is an unfortunate situation, but we all have our priorities.

Yet you acknowledge our perspective on the matter. That's more than Hope ever managed. You have my respect for that, if nothing else.

You prefer me over Hope?

[That's kind of interesting.]

Of course. As I said, your honesty is refreshing.

Being honest is simply more practical.

[Pointedly.]

Hope cares too much for your kind. I can easily see how he has been repaid, and I will not make the same mistake.

So it is.

[She raises an eyebrow.]

Does he? Hmm. I would not call it that.

I suppose you can't observe the fraying of his edges as well as I can. I would be rude to hold that against you.

But that's a concern for another day. Was there anything else?

No, that will be all.

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