[ Something a goddess isn't supposed to do? Something she's been berated on before when she did complain? Something she feels so awful about? None of the answers sound good, so she tilts her head down. ]
Did you... Did you say it when your role gave you pain?
[ ... Her father knew. He's the one who abandoned there, and he's the chief god of her pantheon. But she can't say that. ]
...
[ B-Best to try and totally divert the topic on him! If she keeps talking about his case, he'll forget about hers. Besides, it's just not fair that an angel would have had to suffer like that. It's poor management from the god he serves. ]
[A good question. Sariel tilts his head, thinking.]
I don't...know why I'm alive. But I've met a lot of people who have been kind to me. I've done a lot of jobs, and made a lot of friends. So while I don't know much still...yes. I am. I hope you will be, too.
[ To hear speak of not knowing the reasons behind his being alive, how he's made friends... This gives her the courage to reply. And being a bit bold, perhaps. By her standards, anyway. ]
I have found a lot of happiness with my friends, all precious and dear. I-I never thought I would have such a chance. [A pause.] And... And it looks like I have a new one now.
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[Like. Girl his hearing is fine.]
If you're sad, you can say so. It's okay.
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I-I meant it metaphorically...? [She said, unconvincingly.] Regardless, a-a goddess shouldn't complain about the duties she dutifully chose to uphold.
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[He's just stepping in to gently wrap his fingers around her hands, trying to tug them away from her face.]
Why not? I didn't...like my role. It gave me pain. If you aren't happy, you should say so. Someone may help. I can help.
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[ Something a goddess isn't supposed to do? Something she's been berated on before when she did complain? Something she feels so awful about? None of the answers sound good, so she tilts her head down. ]
Did you... Did you say it when your role gave you pain?
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[A little flicker of his eyes down, before he tries to give her a little reassuring look.]
So its...worth saying. I think.
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...
[ B-Best to try and totally divert the topic on him! If she keeps talking about his case, he'll forget about hers. Besides, it's just not fair that an angel would have had to suffer like that. It's poor management from the god he serves. ]
Are you happy now?
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[A good question. Sariel tilts his head, thinking.]
I don't...know why I'm alive. But I've met a lot of people who have been kind to me. I've done a lot of jobs, and made a lot of friends. So while I don't know much still...yes. I am. I hope you will be, too.
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[ To hear speak of not knowing the reasons behind his being alive, how he's made friends... This gives her the courage to reply. And being a bit bold, perhaps. By her standards, anyway. ]
I have found a lot of happiness with my friends, all precious and dear. I-I never thought I would have such a chance. [A pause.] And... And it looks like I have a new one now.
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[He smiles at that - it may be a small smile, but it lights up his usually stony face with warmth.]
I have too. Thank you, Ereshkigal.