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[ex_adept136]

Like a few others here, I'm among those who met the goddess Nalanni. And like others there are things I learned from having a conversation with her. First and foremost, I'd like to request some help in conveying a message she intended for her people.

She wanted them to know that she loves them, and that she knows they can go on without her.

At the time, I was struck with the thought that she'd considered her own passing a possibility. And now that I've seen mentions of slaying gods here, it seems she wasn't wrong. Maybe some of you know more than me, but I'm not convinced it's the only way. Having said that, I'm not blind to the reality that those are our orders, and that there are those who will follow them.

I'm more interested in helping the Nalawi. I gave my word that I would do whatever I could, and so... To those who are already making efforts to ensure the Nalawi are able to sustain themselves, whatever may come, I'd like to volunteer any help I can provide.

If anyone wants further information on the conversation I had with Nalanni, please let me know. I'm unsure how much would be redundant, since admittedly, I've picked up on recent developments here and there.

Comments

[winces]

That's awful... [ it's not as if olivia hasn't known her fair share of terrible people around.

but just because she knows they exist, doesn't make it any easier to swallow. ]

I'm sorry.

[ex_adept136]

Please don't apologize. I'm sorry if I sounded morose, it's not so bad as all that.

[Well his reality is pretty bleak in some ways but he's surely not going to visit those thoughts on her if he can help it]

[winces]

No...?

[ she seems pretty doubtful. ]

You don't have to censor yourself on my account. I... I know I don't look very strong, but I'm working to be better about it.

[ex_adept136]

[He takes pause to consider that]

...Olivia, I don't consider you weak at all.

[Having said that, he supposes he should explain himself]

It's more that, for most people, the topic isn't a pleasant one.

[winces]

It... might not be. [ a lot of things were unpleasant for olivia. and she is aware it is mostly due to her own delicate sensibilities.

however— ]

But this is your reality, isn't it? You don't have to hold back on that, just because it isn't mine. [ she offers a slight smile. ] I wouldn't be much of a friend if I kept you from being true to yourself.

[ex_adept136]

[It's an incredibly kind thought, and he can't help but be struck by that. Olivia strikes him as being so considerate of others, something one with his background wouldn't take for granted.

There's clear hesitation in his expression as he flounders for the appropriate reply to this, occupying a span of several moments]

...Thank you, Olivia.

[He's touched by that consideration]

[winces]

[ it doesn't occur to her that it could be anything more than simple decency, and so she merely smiles in return. ]

You're very welcome, Haise. I know you'd do the same for me.

[ex_adept136]

Anytime I may, I would be glad to.

[Being shown that kindness... Of course he'd want to repay it, any way he can]