And so..

...

This is it?

You have a frustrating habit of not continuing your sentences.

Apologies. I think my confusion comes across just well with three words.

...You make me treat you like a toddler.

I think even an adult would be confused on this set-up here. I don't see the purpose of complicating a completely normal ritual so much. This should work completely fine without your interference.

This is true

...So why are you doing it?

I wish to. Is that not enough?

Now you're the frustrating one. You don't do things simply because.

I am doing it because life and death in this world has come to mean nothing. There is no weight to the action of sacrifice, of revenge, of loss.

My acolytes are not moral. They are not kind. They leave valleys in their wake.

I want these people to ask if it is worth it. If the blood of the future is worth the present comforts.

...

Did you not think I was capable of such introspection? Hm?

No, I am thinking. I am very, unfortunately, personally, aware you're intelligent, and you just like to pretend I don't so you can be rude.

...This is true.

Hah. Well. ... I will enjoy seeing this play out. Have you done this before?

Yes. The number is in the single digits.

Really?

Revival is much more uncommon in my realm. For a variety of reasons. Revival of my acolytes specifically is much rarer. It is ...not often I see people care for my underlings so deeply as to tear themself apart for it.

...Mortals have such...oh, there's really no word to describe it. complicated ways of loving.

Indeed.

We must get going! I do believe I am your ticket out of your Nether?

Unfortunately.

You should be very, very lucky my domain doesn't extend to these worlds. This ritual wouldn't even be happening.

I don't believe this realm has a Death. I may be wrong, there are ferrymen.

...

It would not be wise for you to attempt whatever you are thinking.

Oh you're right. I don't need more work on me or my Angel's plate.

And now we are going, before you start to prattle on about your boytoy.

Hes just so lovely.

Lord.