"I would agree, a tease at best. At least they did not present me with a temple virgin." He grins at her, before finally finishing what she's given ihm t drink. He sets the cup aside.

Her explanation makes him nod. "That sounds more like Melitta," he says, her name spoken with a fond, but also sad note. "Sybil sought to hear them. I do not know if they ever gave answer. I thought it wasted, but it gave her and others hope. I cannot begrudge them that."