The raven croaked wry agreement, though he was still curious what that 'past experience' Cera had mentioned was. Still, if the other man didn't want to answer his question, he wouldn't pry. They were each entitled to their secrets, especially since they had only recently met. Perhaps they could share more personal stories when next they met, but for now his new friend had enough to deal with, learning about a new world. At least he was taking it better than many who came through the portals, in various states of denial and disbelief!
He fluffed his feathers in appreciation at the compliment, but he found himself chortling aloud at Cera's words. Are you sure you aren't from Helovia? he teased. I think Melita mentioned something about Diviners there, as well. But from what she said there is something lost in the translation between the two. I was not an augury Oracle, though my mother had a touch of that power. It is more that I was born with an innate channel for divine energies, instead of choosing to dedicate my life to and being accepted by a particular god. He shook himself at the mention of the local gods, however, his humor fading as he gave a sharp nod of agreement with his fellow ex-oracle's point.Once an Oracle, always an Oracle, he said, a flicker of more complex emotions lading his mental tone. But my connection to divine powers is gone. So it is like having all of the instincts and responsibilities of being one, without the divine assistance to fulfill those duties. Ah well. He muddled along as best he could, even if it wasn't enough for Safrin's pleasure.
If we all didn't need to eat, I would happily entertain your questions that long! the raven assured his friend, fluttering down towards a bush that still held a handful of autumn-ripe berries and plucking a few with his facile beak. But I will answer as long as you have questions you wish to ask, at least. Isuma was old enough to hunt on her own, and both of them were not so hungry that missing a meal would hurt them.
The tentative trust he offered the newcomer was returned with clever words, but a serious mien, and Jigano relaxed a little more as he croaked glad appreciation of Cera's quick wits and willingness to keep his secret. Thank you, he spoke, sincerity pulsing through the Attuned link. Amalia has ways to get a hold of me if she needs to, but I appreciate the offer. She is another you would do well to meet; a baker and something of a priestess to Safrin, the star-touched goddess. You will know her by the small flying starwhale that is her companion, he added with a fond chuckle. Jyoti is, as far as I know, unique, and hard to miss.
He fluffed his feathers in appreciation at the compliment, but he found himself chortling aloud at Cera's words. Are you sure you aren't from Helovia? he teased. I think Melita mentioned something about Diviners there, as well. But from what she said there is something lost in the translation between the two. I was not an augury Oracle, though my mother had a touch of that power. It is more that I was born with an innate channel for divine energies, instead of choosing to dedicate my life to and being accepted by a particular god. He shook himself at the mention of the local gods, however, his humor fading as he gave a sharp nod of agreement with his fellow ex-oracle's point.Once an Oracle, always an Oracle, he said, a flicker of more complex emotions lading his mental tone. But my connection to divine powers is gone. So it is like having all of the instincts and responsibilities of being one, without the divine assistance to fulfill those duties. Ah well. He muddled along as best he could, even if it wasn't enough for Safrin's pleasure.
If we all didn't need to eat, I would happily entertain your questions that long! the raven assured his friend, fluttering down towards a bush that still held a handful of autumn-ripe berries and plucking a few with his facile beak. But I will answer as long as you have questions you wish to ask, at least. Isuma was old enough to hunt on her own, and both of them were not so hungry that missing a meal would hurt them.
The tentative trust he offered the newcomer was returned with clever words, but a serious mien, and Jigano relaxed a little more as he croaked glad appreciation of Cera's quick wits and willingness to keep his secret. Thank you, he spoke, sincerity pulsing through the Attuned link. Amalia has ways to get a hold of me if she needs to, but I appreciate the offer. She is another you would do well to meet; a baker and something of a priestess to Safrin, the star-touched goddess. You will know her by the small flying starwhale that is her companion, he added with a fond chuckle. Jyoti is, as far as I know, unique, and hard to miss.
