GODLY AUDIENCES - ZOE MURPHY

[divus]

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[requiemed]

You want a hand? I don't quite know how to make them, but I'm a quick learner.

[She shakes her head.]

I think you can help, actually. I came to ask you something.

[divus]

Oh? W-What is it?

[His voice perks up a little, always happy to try and help.]

And sure, I...I'm always happy for more help, too!

[requiemed]

...I know that Connor is on your faction, and I know that if we ever accidentally voted for you - he would volunteer.

[She pauses for a moment.]

What would it take for you to... pick someone else?

[divus]

I wouldn't ever let Connor die! He's...he's so important to me!

[Justice voice breaks even thinking about it, and the small god holds his head.]

I don't want to lose anyone...all of my followers are really good and special people. But Connor...it's different. He's always been here for me, every single week.

[requiemed]

So even if that happened and he asked... You would say no?

[There's honest relief in her voice as she speaks.]

[divus]

I'd tell him...tell him that I really, really need him. I think he'd understand.

[requiemed]

And if he didn't understand?

[divus]

...I don't know. But...I really mean it, I do need him. All the others like me, they're all gone now, and I still feel...f-feel like...

[Justice bows down over his halted craft project, covering his face.]

I just don't know what I'd do.

[requiemed]

...Hey.

[She reaches forward to take one of his hands, if she can.]

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you.