First ☂ Voice

[thirdreturned]

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.

Comments

[thirdreturned]

Fear and Rage have put you in harm's way, and so they must have believed that their power gain was worth Hope's power loss from reviving you. That kind of trade could be acceptable depending on the circumstances, but it would be even better if you felt what was intended and then survived anyway. I don't suppose you have any control over that though.

The only thing you can grant to us that holds any meaning is power. Aside from that, you are functionally useless to us. Others may disagree. We each have thoughts and feelings separate from our allies, and so I suppose friendship, gifts, and action may be more beneficial to other gods. My only priority is supporting the them, which I will do by gaining strength from you. Therefore, you please me most when you are sorrowful.

That sounds like a question for Hope, not myself.