A flicker, then: they get the mental equivalent of a respectful nod from the Nightmare King himself, just as Grimm nods in person. The feeling of this is distinct from the other shared thoughts only in that it is bigger, like brushing up against the shape of something more.
It's only fleeting. And to the Lord of Shades, surely a drop in a bucket.
The idea of taking the entire Troupe into Godhome is met with polite disapproval, or something like it.
"I hesitate to deny you, friend." A cagey and diplomatic way of saying the rest of the Troupe does not belong in Godhome. Whether this is for their benefit somehow or by lack of merit he does not clarify.
"But the Troupe will gladly perform for you here in the physical. It would be our honour to entertain." He fixes his gaze on the little Sibling again, lightly challenging, as one ever might be to a child. "We especially look forward to your keen appraisal!"
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It's only fleeting. And to the Lord of Shades, surely a drop in a bucket.
The idea of taking the entire Troupe into Godhome is met with polite disapproval, or something like it.
"I hesitate to deny you, friend." A cagey and diplomatic way of saying the rest of the Troupe does not belong in Godhome. Whether this is for their benefit somehow or by lack of merit he does not clarify.
"But the Troupe will gladly perform for you here in the physical. It would be our honour to entertain." He fixes his gaze on the little Sibling again, lightly challenging, as one ever might be to a child. "We especially look forward to your keen appraisal!"