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And with that, the angel bird goes silent, leaving you with a sour taste in your mouth. Getting lectured is not something you enjoy, especially when that lecture comes from a questionable source like Hawkodesh… but maybe you were a bit too harsh with him. You didn’t want this conversation to end in such a bad note.
“Hawkodesh? You there, buddy? Biiird, birdy… birdy birdy? C'mon, don't get mad at me. It’s not that I don’t trust Anu... I just wanna be stronger so I don’t get my ass kicked by demons again. That’s all there is to it, really.”
Finally, the angel mutters a response. “Those words are unfelt, Hyenus. Why else would you refuse to pray to Him for a boon, if not because of this excessive lack of trust of yours? You fear to be manipulated again, as you were by Gnolrek. Even after everything Anu has done, you fail to realize that He is not like the Devils. If I am to be honest with you… it saddens me to witness God’s champion being such a skeptical follower.”
“Follower? Now, hold on a second. I DO trust Anu as an useful ally, I really do... but just because I took his blessing and let you in my soul doesn’t mean I have to start worshipping him or anything. You get what I'm saying?”
“You let me in your soul, yes. That’s a vote of trust I am glad you took, so why not make a step further and embrace genuine faith? Anu is not merely an ‘useful’ ally – a cold way to describe one’s relationship with a god of Love. He is to be the very foundation of one’s life, what fuels one with purpose and strength. A strength that manifests itself in both physical and mental ways, my boy. All you need to do to experience it is love Him, true and earnest.”
“Love? Seriously? I mean, I can trust him, be grateful for his help, maybe even consider him a total bro… but *love* him? That’s asking way too much from me, wingman. Sorry.”
“The decision to let Anu in one’s heart is so personal that any words coming from me will go in one of your ears and out the other... therefore, I suggest you discuss this matter with your mother. Perhaps Mirabelle can help you grasp the grace of Anu I’ve failed miserably in showing you.”
“I… uh… yeah. Good idea. Look, I know Anu is a good deity. Just... just please save your attempts at converting me for another day. I’m barely getting used to this place and the idea that I’m working for a new god, so be patient with me... that’s all I ask."
Hawkodesh remains silent for a moment. When he speaks again, his tone is much more understanding than before. "Ah, boy... perhaps I've been too hard on you? I apologize for bringing this up over and over. I do hope you are willing to embody the principles of Anu as a proper Champion one day, yes... but the blame is on me for hurrying things up.”
“Yeah. Well, I’m glad you understand. So… we’re good?”
“We’re good. Thank you, Hyenus.”
"Uh-huh. For what, exactly?"
"For being open to change."
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