The Amell Legacy: Transgressions

[NPCs]

<<YES(YES)>>

That... probably hurt a little, but in a way that is similar to the feeling of finally bashing your brains through a stubborn problem. Or the burn of working out, but Helene probably thinks of the first.

[Helene Dakesh]

"An overwhelming yes, a yes so powerful it is nearly painful, a yes without shades or nuance -- an emphatic yes. Please inform this one which question shall be the final one."

Helene resist the temptation to rub nir head, holding it high instead. This can be draining. I should be careful on the next casting.

[Haliel Lightsong]

Haliel stares at Helene, then curls in on herself as tears begin to flow. I- I knew that- I knew that the answer would be- but there was always the chance that... But now... "How may I serve better?" she manages to force out.

[Varric]

Dithering a moment, Varric finally reaches out to pat Haliel gently on the arm, the extend of offering comfort he's comfortable with himself.

[Helene Dakesh]

Helene smiles, a brief, reassuring smile, as Varric pats nem. "How may the querant serve better?"

[NPCs]

A thoughtful pause. <<(New)Life(danger/threat)>> comes the reply, with a faint impression that answer is... more professional than personal. As if any Ray would get the same response if they were standing where Haliel is, asking the same questions.

[Helene Dakesh]

"There is danger to or in a new life -- potentially, your new life, starting over as a disciple of Astea. Potentially, new life can mean children -- danger to children, perhaps a suggestion to serve as a protector of children in some capacity. There is overlap between family and life, after all."

Feeling the connection grow distant, Helene adds, "This was the final question. I will now begin preparations to contact the Herald of Adoration." Ne reaches forward, removing the bowl of water from the center of the ritual space as ne stands, doing nir level best not to waver or show how drained ne feels.

[Haliel Lightsong]

"New life?" Haliel eyes widen almost comically as her brain somehow manages to blend both suggests into one. "I'm going to have a child!" she whimpers.

[Varric]

Varric chokes on nothing, his brain faulting as he tries to figure out, "the hells did that come from? Have you- are you- what?"

[Haliel Lightsong]

"I- I- Helene- Seeker Helene said- new life in my new life and- what if-"

[Varric]

"No!" Varric says firmly. "That's not- ne said your new life, as in new stage of your life, not your having a 'new life' made or created or whatever. Or possibly that Bastion and Astea would both agree that protecting new lives- pregnant mothers or whatever- would be just about the best possible thing ever or whatever. Or maybe both, outsiders like to be clever." He rolls his eyes. "And, admittedly, true celestial and other Outsider tongues as spoken by the right Outsider are... information dense." To understate things just a whee bit.

[Helene Dakesh]

Helene smiles, moving to place a holy symbol of Astea in the center, where the bowl was. "Indeed. It is possible that such a reading was intended. But it is unlikely that you would be pregnant if you have not engaged in the necessary activities to cause such an event. Likely it is suggesting you will soon engage in such. Or perhaps another will become in such a state, and you will be tasked with raising or protecting the child."

Ne sits, then, crossing nir legs, ready to begin. "This one is prepared for the second casting."

[Haliel Lightsong]

"Oh," Haliel says with a sigh of relief. And... though she isn't ready to face it just yet, a hint of disappointment. "That- that makes more sense given... well, I think I might still be a virgin actually so..." She shakes her head, trying to focus. Another in such a state... like Bianca? Before she can think much on that line of speculation...

[Varric]

"Second casting?" Varric demands, head snapping around.

[Helene Dakesh]

"Of course. When you are prepared, Dame Lightsong, we will begin."