Parsing the Aftermath

The resolution was not what Rui had expected, but he appreciated it nonetheless. While he went off to finalize the details of the argument and sign the contract, Amare comforted the Blood Goddess.

"What is your name?"

The Blood Goddess' eyes widened at the simple question. "I…"

Her expression darkened. 

"I don't remember."

Amare's expression grew pained at her words.

"I remember having one a long time ago, when I was child, but I have been called Blood Goddess for as long as I can remember."

"That's… horrible."

The Blood Goddess remained silent.

She was lost.

As though she still couldn't believe what was happening.

She truly found it impossible to digest that she was being set free. It didn't parse emotionally that this was happening. Even now, she half-expected that the Blood Lord would return to her and deny all that he had previously said.