[ She offers that thoughtfully, respectfully, even if her faint smile lingers. Looking closely, her grin is a little knowing, as though she understands completely what he means — not a hint of confusion or concern in her expression. The pointed way in which he averts his gaze practically confirms it all for her. ]
While I am of the opinion this hotel exists between the realms of the living and dead... I would not recommend testing leaving. As you have said, who knows what may become of your soul?
[ In her understanding, a departed soul takes a long time to reform — risking losing the form he has now would be to risk not being whole again for hundreds of years. Who knows what the hotel might be like, in that time. ]
...Are you intent on returning to the world of the living?
[ It's a hugely personal question, but she asks it as mildly as one would ask about the weather. ]
no subject
[ She offers that thoughtfully, respectfully, even if her faint smile lingers. Looking closely, her grin is a little knowing, as though she understands completely what he means — not a hint of confusion or concern in her expression. The pointed way in which he averts his gaze practically confirms it all for her. ]
While I am of the opinion this hotel exists between the realms of the living and dead... I would not recommend testing leaving. As you have said, who knows what may become of your soul?
[ In her understanding, a departed soul takes a long time to reform — risking losing the form he has now would be to risk not being whole again for hundreds of years. Who knows what the hotel might be like, in that time. ]
...Are you intent on returning to the world of the living?
[ It's a hugely personal question, but she asks it as mildly as one would ask about the weather. ]