Jigano listened curiously as Amalia began to speak, but there was also warm pride in his eyes at how easily she fell into the role of teacher when it came to her specialty. He nodded along at the things he knew. He hid a chuckle at Seiji's swift curiosity, and how quickly the young man latched on to one of the gods, without even knowing of the rest.
Before Long Night he had known only a little of Ludo. He had known the god's mischief, and its penchant for playing cruel games, but also giving away unexpected rewards for those that survived. It had dealt honorably with him, but only after using his memories against him to carve fresh furrows into his heart. He tilted his head, waiting for Amalia to finish speaking before he added what he knew. "Ludo can be capricious," he warned. "They can be kind... but also cruel. They have taken memories in payment for answered prayers before, and dreams. But they will trade fairly with you, so long as you can offer something that they value." Intangible things, it had seemed to Jigano, but perhaps others had a different experience?
Amalia's glance was met with an open chuckle this time, and a nod forSeiji as he kept an eye on the kettle. "The Loreseekers are neutral," he answered with a wry smile. "There are naturals in our number, and Outlanders. Those who worship the Old Gods, and Ascended who are children of the Voice. Each may hold their own opinions and preferences and ways of worship... but all are welcome in our ranks, and to come to us with questions, whatever their personal creed."
Before Long Night he had known only a little of Ludo. He had known the god's mischief, and its penchant for playing cruel games, but also giving away unexpected rewards for those that survived. It had dealt honorably with him, but only after using his memories against him to carve fresh furrows into his heart. He tilted his head, waiting for Amalia to finish speaking before he added what he knew. "Ludo can be capricious," he warned. "They can be kind... but also cruel. They have taken memories in payment for answered prayers before, and dreams. But they will trade fairly with you, so long as you can offer something that they value." Intangible things, it had seemed to Jigano, but perhaps others had a different experience?
Amalia's glance was met with an open chuckle this time, and a nod for
