irene’s blank expression studies tabitha. she’s not offended in the slightest; not that you’d be able to tell. “i’m just doing my job,” she states plainly, “everyone’s soul has to be taken eventually, whether i have a personal liking for them or not.” she cocks her head slightly, almost amused by tabitha’s inquiry.
“i’ll tell you everything, as it is time, but whether you believe me is up to you. i can only do so much to prove myself.” a shrug follows suit. “surely you’ve heard of the grim reaper? i tend to describe myself as working in the funeral industry, but the reality is that i reap souls. i send them off to what people call the afterlife. this has been the case for your mother, and well, everyone else who dies.” she gives a succinct nod, as if satisfied with her explanation so far, before looking around and the few gathered. irene shows no signs of impatience, willing to talk for as long as it takes. “as far as my continued presence, i’m drawn to death, as you can guess. perhaps it’s just in me to try and prepare as many people as possible for it.”