Surprise was writ clear on her features as Remi seemed to still, come to attention, and his anger simmer to something more...at ease? Accepting? It was very strange and unlike most grieving people she had met. But the surprise soon melting into a loving - albeit amused - expression. "I see. No wonder Ludo chose you as their helper. Not many prefer the truth in the face of death." she said a bit wistfully.
But Delphia fell silent once again as Remi spoke of his feelings, his child, Ludo's words...none of it a terrible surprise save for the exact details. Overall, his situation was not that unique. "Memories are important. But so is practicing letting go." she said, shrugging a bit. "That is what most do not understand about grief. It is not that it gets easier the more times you are hurt, but that hopefully, you learn how to let go of the destructive aspects of it more quickly. That is really what my ritual does, for very few rituals are more than a comforting routine." At least that was the case for most people, since very few lacked the sort of powers she had.
"And whether you let go today, or five years from now, there will be consequences for holding onto the destructive parts of your pain. When the time comes that your memories no longer pain you, will you be happy with yourself and those around you, or will you have regrets?" she asked.
But Delphia fell silent once again as Remi spoke of his feelings, his child, Ludo's words...none of it a terrible surprise save for the exact details. Overall, his situation was not that unique. "Memories are important. But so is practicing letting go." she said, shrugging a bit. "That is what most do not understand about grief. It is not that it gets easier the more times you are hurt, but that hopefully, you learn how to let go of the destructive aspects of it more quickly. That is really what my ritual does, for very few rituals are more than a comforting routine." At least that was the case for most people, since very few lacked the sort of powers she had.
"And whether you let go today, or five years from now, there will be consequences for holding onto the destructive parts of your pain. When the time comes that your memories no longer pain you, will you be happy with yourself and those around you, or will you have regrets?" she asked.
DELPHIA
