[ Hythlodaeus expected it. Hades is no less gifted or kind or hard-working than Achelois, but his temper and attitude make people recognize that slower. He is certain his time will come, too.

But that's neither here nor there. ]

Her example notwithstanding, to take up a Seat on the Convocation is still to commit to a path of unshakeable responsibility. Foreseeing it or not, this is not a step to take lightly, so her giving you time to consider is not simply a gesture.

[ ... he may have read more than her on that note. ]

While what she is choosing to do is rare, it is not entirely unique. Hence white robes being worn by those who have retired from office, not only Elidibus.

Mm... let me finish here a little, and we can go out for some food, the two or the three of us as you'd like. No life-changing decisions when you are travel-weary and likely hungry, hmm?

[ He pauses for a moment. ]

She is much older than any of us. Her perspective on time is different. Whatever she will be doing after, she will be needed for it, I am certain, but it is not urgent enough for her to step away from all else without caution.