[ Manarion, how much does it trouble you that you and your family are destined to follow two very different paths after death? How much does it frighten you to think that your soul will remain, but your memories may not? ]
There is a long moment of silence from the mer, and he glances off to the side, clearly lost in his own bitter thoughts on this matter before he lifts his gaze to reply. “It...” He swallows with difficulty, feeling a hollow emptiness well up within his chest. “It frightens me a great deal. I.... I do not want to talk about any longer.” He could not











