He doesn't say it out loud, but - damn it. He'd been hoping it was a lead. Something more than just another dead end. They'd had so many of those. He exhales, sharply, before squaring his shoulders up, and looking back to Hali.
"I understand." That what he was asking wasn't Hali's offer. And there's no ill will towards the floating being. This ritual cannot be performed in Trench... Damn it.
"The Sleepers who started in the dream world have a history with one of you, and it isn't a good one. We've been at odds with her for a long time..." He offers it as an explanation, because, frankly, Hali's been open with them. He can be open with Hali. "I was hopeful your ritual would help us deal with Mother Mercy. But I understand what you're saying."
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He doesn't say it out loud, but - damn it. He'd been hoping it was a lead. Something more than just another dead end. They'd had so many of those. He exhales, sharply, before squaring his shoulders up, and looking back to Hali.
"I understand." That what he was asking wasn't Hali's offer. And there's no ill will towards the floating being. This ritual cannot be performed in Trench... Damn it.
"The Sleepers who started in the dream world have a history with one of you, and it isn't a good one. We've been at odds with her for a long time..." He offers it as an explanation, because, frankly, Hali's been open with them. He can be open with Hali. "I was hopeful your ritual would help us deal with Mother Mercy. But I understand what you're saying."