[ The mask itself is a small trinket, symbolic only in their perception. Entrusting it to their new neighbors would be a sign of respect and a potential boon to their ritual. But Hermes has spent so much time hiding under his mask, adhering to its meaning and hiding his true thoughts behind it that it feels odd to discard it for such a long time. But this is not their home, and their masks are merely - truly - objects. ]
You're right. It bears a personal meaning, but is not irreplaceable. And in the moment, best left behind. [ He places it on the altar, tentative at first but almost relieved to let it go.
He does manage a smile afterwards. It's not Elpis or Amaurot, and that's the beauty of it. All of it is alien to him. The people and the surroundings are so different, and there's so much he has yet to learn. ]
I rather think it might be.
[ The parchment left with him brought considerable unease that he's struggled to shake, but the possibility of new knowledge genuinely excites him. He may finally have an answer to his greatest question without having to burden an innocent being with the arduous task of asking. In that at least, he's of a good mood. ]
Of course. I'm sure there's still much to catch up on. Lead the way.
[ A walk with a familiar face might do him some good. ]
he's also a fave of mine so i'm excited to set him down somewhere and see what happens
[ The mask itself is a small trinket, symbolic only in their perception. Entrusting it to their new neighbors would be a sign of respect and a potential boon to their ritual. But Hermes has spent so much time hiding under his mask, adhering to its meaning and hiding his true thoughts behind it that it feels odd to discard it for such a long time. But this is not their home, and their masks are merely - truly - objects. ]
You're right. It bears a personal meaning, but is not irreplaceable. And in the moment, best left behind. [ He places it on the altar, tentative at first but almost relieved to let it go.
He does manage a smile afterwards. It's not Elpis or Amaurot, and that's the beauty of it. All of it is alien to him. The people and the surroundings are so different, and there's so much he has yet to learn. ]
I rather think it might be.
[ The parchment left with him brought considerable unease that he's struggled to shake, but the possibility of new knowledge genuinely excites him. He may finally have an answer to his greatest question without having to burden an innocent being with the arduous task of asking. In that at least, he's of a good mood. ]
Of course. I'm sure there's still much to catch up on. Lead the way.
[ A walk with a familiar face might do him some good. ]