They both seemed intensely interested, which in a way made the goddess feel good, almost cared for on some level. It had been such a long time since she had felt these things from others - especially so personal as this. It made her smile softly as the pair asked their questions, causing her to just watch them for a moment. They also had very different personalities and she had to admit, there was something in both of them that she enjoyed. [b][color=fd0347]".. the crown did not doubt me anymore, no, but by then I was a goddess. As for Sam.."[/color][/b] Cecilia let out a soft sigh, having accepted the fate long ago. [b][color=fd0347]"I did try at first.. but only certain deities are granted this power.. nor could I revive her.. it seems like some cruel jest - or at least I thought so before - that I was a god and she was still dead."[/color][/b] Easing the news with a light shrug, [b][color=fd0347]"but that was a few hundred years ago now."[/color][/b]

[b][color=fd0347]"As for my absence..."[/color][/b] She sat a little straighten and pursed her lips, a mixture of guilt and sadness written on her face. [b][color=fd0347]".. long ago before I was forgotten.. everyone in this land loved me. It had only been a couple decades though before.. this [i]Beast[/i].. this darkness, turned everyone into angry, soulless things. Since no one prayed to me.. I used the last of my power to.. put them to rest and defeat the creature."[/color][/b] She reached up and rubbed her temples with a heavy sigh. [b][color=fd0347]"For some reason, the other deities did nothing to spread the tale.. that or no one would believe that I was anything but a wrathful witch. So people abandoned me - out of fear - thinking I killed my people out of spite."[/color][/b] Cecilia again shrugged lightly, as if trying to brush it off, but it was clear that it bothered her deeply.

However, the goddess turned her attention to them curiously and leaned back, propping herself up by the palms of her hands on the table. [b][color=fd0347]"I suppose I could try to gather a following once more.. regain my power.. but I'm not sure. In truth, I miss this. Personal connection and speaking frankly with those who look favorably upon me. I only ever wanted to do good in this world.. and I could do a lot of good if I reacquired my strength, but.."[/color][/b] For the first time, the goddess pursed her lips shyly. At that, she simply decided to let thought hang in the air, her eyes slowly falling towards the ground in thought.