His heart lightened with the words she spoke, and he too clasped his large hands together and bowed. He caught the glimpse of pain in her eyes before she diverted them and glanced around the room, now only seeming to be admiring the decorations along the walls and the floor. He did not pry - it would be a bad thing, in his eyes, to pry into a business which others sought to hide from him - but simply kept his eyes sympathetic and warm for the girl in front of him who sought his help and guidance.
He wasn't' surprised when she gave him two requests - one to bless her children, which of course he would do. He loved children - their innocence, sweetness, and charm were endearing to him, and even - especially the tiniest and youngest forms of life were beautiful in their own ways. As for the second request - a request of less innocence - he pondered.
"But of course," he said to the first about the puppies - and on the second he said, more gravely, "And you may indeed meditate and seek forgiveness, both from the gods and goddesses and from yourself. Would you like me to assist you or is this a task you seek alone?"
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