our hopes and expectations

There were no words to express the relief and the joy as Ludo finally fulfilled its purpose in shepherding the souls home - but there was laughter, and at the sound of Mort's voice it whipped around, a bundle of rags and a mask, and let itself be caught up in the truly sweet embrace of death. "I tried," it managed breathlessly. "I couldn't get them all but I tried. I'm sorry for not keeping the barrier up, Mort. I missed you too much - they missed you. Please don't be angry with me." LUDO Braved the forests, braved the stone Braved the icy winds and fire Braved and beat them on my own