[Venat allows her to speak without interruption, sympathy and something more in her own gaze and careful smile, and in the end, she reaches out to gently lay a hand against Meteion's shoulder, a tentative touch that she allows to remain cautious in the event that it may not be welcome.]

I have no doubt that he would like that very, very much.

[No matter which fragment of his soul it was that received it, what version of Hermes it was that she found.

She cannot help but believe that his soul would recognize its significance, if only for a moment, because that is what souls are wont to do in their resilience. It is a different sort of memory, bittersweet but real.]

My champion has done well, it is true. Theirs is a heart of light and compassion, and I know they would welcome the opportunity to teach you something more, if you wish to learn.