[ there is nothing from flat that has changed. at least, not from flat's perspective. the excitableness is just as much a part of him as it is the endless, empty expanse in his gaze as he continues staring at and through amos.

there is no judgement from the mage's behalf as the man continues talking. only an owlish gaze as he cocks his head to the side, smile still fixed to his face like as if it were sewn on. ]

That's the part I don't get. I don't get why you're putting yourself under cold water in the first place. Those that are dead are dead. I'd understand it if these people were close to you, but they're not even that. Who's asking you to do this?

[ because it doesn't seem to be a popular motion within the people replying to the communion. ]