[He tries again, quieter and with less of the frightened indignation.]
I was just surprised, that's all.
[Belth is cautious, but still curious, like a skittish animal. He sits down, but he gives Cole plenty of space when he does it. In fact, he's out of arm's reach. He gathers his robes around himself.
He could point out the irony of carrying weapons when he doesn't hurt people, but he won't. They already had that conversation.]
I've never spoken to a spirit before. I'm not a shaman.
[He's afraid they'll tell him his sister is dead, namely.]
no subject
[He tries again, quieter and with less of the frightened indignation.]
I was just surprised, that's all.
[Belth is cautious, but still curious, like a skittish animal. He sits down, but he gives Cole plenty of space when he does it. In fact, he's out of arm's reach. He gathers his robes around himself.
He could point out the irony of carrying weapons when he doesn't hurt people, but he won't. They already had that conversation.]
I've never spoken to a spirit before. I'm not a shaman.
[He's afraid they'll tell him his sister is dead, namely.]
Do you have a name? Or are you just 'Compassion'?