Her question recalled questions of his own, many seasons before, and in spite of the shadows around them Hadama allowed himself a flicker of a smile at the memories. Discussions with Ronin and Noah on this very topic, and Deimos as well. "Mmh. It is... assurance. Strength, to know you are not alone. A warm wave at your back, pushing you forward." He tilted his head at his young friend, his smile lingering. "They are as active as you ask them to be. But most will not reach out to you without your deliberate choice to invite them into your life." He shrugged one shoulder, a small, graceful gesture.
"Safrin is... more inclined than the other gods to reach out to her followers. More generous with her rewards to those who pledge loyalty." His gaze returned to the statue with a softening of his smile. "But first you must prove that loyalty. I have found it an easy price to pay." He turned back to Noe with a tilt of his head that somehow motioned towards the altars scattered about the clearing, and their statues and offerings from previous supplicants. "Do you wish to meet a god?"
"Safrin is... more inclined than the other gods to reach out to her followers. More generous with her rewards to those who pledge loyalty." His gaze returned to the statue with a softening of his smile. "But first you must prove that loyalty. I have found it an easy price to pay." He turned back to Noe with a tilt of his head that somehow motioned towards the altars scattered about the clearing, and their statues and offerings from previous supplicants. "Do you wish to meet a god?"
