"It's somewhat similar here," the bard agreed. "Not everyone is answered directly, but it is far more common than I expected. And over time, the gods do seem to chose... favorites," he finished delicately. "Those they answer more often and show more preference for than others." Giving gifts, abilities, items... a god's favor was a potent thing.
His description of Frey elicited a blush that he empathized with as he gave a rueful smile and glanced away in case Arialla wanted a moment to compose herself. "I feel much the same," he admitted with a chuckle. "Hence why I haven't sought them out before."
Her choice, when it came, was hardly surprising, but he sighed all the same as he nodded and turned back to her, his smile a little sad and bitter. "Most do. She and I are not... on good terms. If you chose to go to her, best to leave my name out of it, just in case." Isuma took the shell in her beak to nibble on and he scratched her ruff thoughtfully. "But she does tend to answer more often than the others, and if you offer her praise and flattery you should be fine. I mentioned that she can be vain, so things that appeal to her beauty and crafted in her honor are usually welcome. Poetry, art, jewelry... almost anything crafted or bought for her. Star themes are common, though not required. Just beware that lanterns usually fall within Ludo's domain," he cautioned. "As guides for lost souls."
His description of Frey elicited a blush that he empathized with as he gave a rueful smile and glanced away in case Arialla wanted a moment to compose herself. "I feel much the same," he admitted with a chuckle. "Hence why I haven't sought them out before."
Her choice, when it came, was hardly surprising, but he sighed all the same as he nodded and turned back to her, his smile a little sad and bitter. "Most do. She and I are not... on good terms. If you chose to go to her, best to leave my name out of it, just in case." Isuma took the shell in her beak to nibble on and he scratched her ruff thoughtfully. "But she does tend to answer more often than the others, and if you offer her praise and flattery you should be fine. I mentioned that she can be vain, so things that appeal to her beauty and crafted in her honor are usually welcome. Poetry, art, jewelry... almost anything crafted or bought for her. Star themes are common, though not required. Just beware that lanterns usually fall within Ludo's domain," he cautioned. "As guides for lost souls."
