The cookies disappearing were a good sign!
...The lisped pronunciation of his name was... maybe a good one? But heat still crept up Tal's neck and ears as something in his stomach dropped away. He was never going to live that first meeting down, but... there were worse ways to be remembered by a god?
The lisping continued and Tal's embarrassed flush deepened but Ludo soon found a way to distract him from his discomfort. Stomach-churning fear, as it turned out, was remarkably effective! The courier absolutely flinched and brought his arms up to protect his face as the items hurled at him - conveniently baring his torso for the vest to wrap around, as comfortable as a second skin.
Arms sloooowly came down as he realized what had happened and he grinned in relief and elation at the exceedingly dapper armor. "Hey! It fits!" He twisted to try and get a look at his back, admiring the new vest and patting its armored surface in amazement. "Thanks, Ludo! You ever need snacks delivered to one of your shrines, just let me know!" He wriggled a little, checking the flexibility before flashing an unexpectedly shy smile up at the god. "What's your favorite kind?" He was making some special offerings this season before the War, and it didn't hurt to make sure he was bringing the right stuff.
...The lisped pronunciation of his name was... maybe a good one? But heat still crept up Tal's neck and ears as something in his stomach dropped away. He was never going to live that first meeting down, but... there were worse ways to be remembered by a god?
The lisping continued and Tal's embarrassed flush deepened but Ludo soon found a way to distract him from his discomfort. Stomach-churning fear, as it turned out, was remarkably effective! The courier absolutely flinched and brought his arms up to protect his face as the items hurled at him - conveniently baring his torso for the vest to wrap around, as comfortable as a second skin.
Arms sloooowly came down as he realized what had happened and he grinned in relief and elation at the exceedingly dapper armor. "Hey! It fits!" He twisted to try and get a look at his back, admiring the new vest and patting its armored surface in amazement. "Thanks, Ludo! You ever need snacks delivered to one of your shrines, just let me know!" He wriggled a little, checking the flexibility before flashing an unexpectedly shy smile up at the god. "What's your favorite kind?" He was making some special offerings this season before the War, and it didn't hurt to make sure he was bringing the right stuff.
