wouldn't change how it ended

"I'll do my best," Isla assures Remi with as warm a smile as she can give, considering that it's not something she can promise for certain. Things would be as they would be, before the war and after it. And if they end up facing off against each other during it? She doesn't like to think about that very much. "And you don't know - maybe it's an upgrade I have now," she says, trying to lighten the tone and giving his hand a gentle squeeze. "Yes, that's right. Ludo isn't the biggest fan of the Ascended..." Her smile turns wry - of course it won't be easy to get any god's blessing for neutral grounds, let alone Ludo's. "The worst they can say is no, though, right?" Shrugging again, she glances up at him with an attempt at levity, though it's impossible with what comes next. "Uh... Spooky way to start, but go ahead...?" She tilts her head. ISLA pray for me pray to me