[ Lockwood smiled gently in the face of the pointed callouts to his own behavior. ]
You are being most gracious, and I do appreciate your time and hospitality. I am used to a very different sort of reception from the dead of my [ world, Lockwood caught the word quickly before it left his tongue ] lands when I encounter them.
[ Which he does not plan to elaborate on, his focus more on acknowledging Messalina's generosity. Though he's still not taking any fruit.
His expression sobers though, becomes one of solemn contemplation as he folds his fingers together. ]
The goal of the dead of my people, is to rest. To find peace, move on to the next realm, and to rest. It is the natural order that the dead do not walk amongst the living and the living do not disturb the realms of the dead. It is when both attempt to inhabit the same territory, that we run into conflict.
I acknowledge that this is a perspective that is perhaps unique to just myself, the way my peoples do things. I offer it in hopes that you can help me realize a way by which living and dead can inhabit the same territory, draw upon the same resources, without conflict.
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You are being most gracious, and I do appreciate your time and hospitality. I am used to a very different sort of reception from the dead of my [ world, Lockwood caught the word quickly before it left his tongue ] lands when I encounter them.
[ Which he does not plan to elaborate on, his focus more on acknowledging Messalina's generosity. Though he's still not taking any fruit.
His expression sobers though, becomes one of solemn contemplation as he folds his fingers together. ]
The goal of the dead of my people, is to rest. To find peace, move on to the next realm, and to rest. It is the natural order that the dead do not walk amongst the living and the living do not disturb the realms of the dead. It is when both attempt to inhabit the same territory, that we run into conflict.
I acknowledge that this is a perspective that is perhaps unique to just myself, the way my peoples do things. I offer it in hopes that you can help me realize a way by which living and dead can inhabit the same territory, draw upon the same resources, without conflict.