[ hm...the question makes him pause just a little because it's sort of. uh. complicated? it's a little complicated and he frowns softly as he mulls over his words. ]
In theory, yes. It is meant to be the end. When a person dies and their soul is escorted to the Underworld, they're put before a counsel of judges who determine if they'll go to Elysium, Asphodel, or the Fields of Punishment. Once a person has been properly judged...that's usually it.
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You're not supposed to bring the dead back. But there was a time my father made a single exception when I brought someone out with me. [ he thinks on this a little further. ] And even then...in our world, those who are judged and sent to Elysium are given an option for rebirth. Even if they don't choose to do so, I suppose you could say death still has life to it.
[ He considers Nico's words carefully, but what he keeps coming back to is the exception. Family privilege won't apply to him, though, even if he somehow gets Nico to plead his case in his stead, and rebirth... maybe that's the best he can hope for, but selfishly, it's not good enough. She won't be the same. ]
...there are always loopholes if you know how to find them. [ again. definitely things he should not be doing! but nico di angelo always kind of flirts the fine line between following the rules and throwing them out the window for whatever he wants to do. kind of the epitome of "don't tell my dad", usually. ]
[ It's the look of hope rekindling in his eyes, the ones that screams "I've got a great (bad) idea and it's definitely absolutely 1000% going to work" ]
[ That's great, Nico can do the troubleshooting and tell him what works. Anyways, Hanako looks surprised at this question, because why would he want to be alive? ]
No, my life is over. I've accepted that long ago. But there's another... somebody who should've had a long, bright future.
I'm not sure, but it shouldn't be, anymore. I did something about that.
[ So no, not another ghost. The person he's talking about is still alive, he's just not sure for how much longer. Death tends to take people when their time is due, after all. ]
...she's stubborn, though, and I worry she'll find a way to undo everything I did. If she does... I can't protect her.
[ no, this is a very bad crime, he's reluctant to tell even Nico about it ]
Because... she's idealistic. She'd want a solution where everybody is happy, and everything turns out okay. That's impossible. Not without hurting someone...
She was fated to be a sacrifice, so I sacrificed somebody else in place of her... and then severed the connection between the spirit and the living worlds so nothing supernatural can get at her again. She'll forget everything about the supernatural, about me... and she can go on and live a full life, never knowing she was about to die.
[ there are so many flaws to this plan! but he doesn't get that pummeled into him until after this canonpoint ]
[ ....well. the thing about this is that he actually had plans to do something similar when he was hanako's age (?) in that he was going to trade a soul for a soul to bring someone back. the rest is a little dicey, and he hums a little in though because he does and doesn't quite understand the actions. ]
When you say it that way, it sounds as if you've already severed the connection but she hasn't forgotten everything yet. Is something stopping that? What was she supposed to be a sacrifice for?
A sacrifice is necessary to sever the connection between worlds. That's what was happening before I came here: saying goodbye.
[ When he was pulled away, everything was left in limbo. As long as he stays here, his world back home shouldn't change— she'll be safe, for as much as it counts when time is frozen.
He granted her wish. He's done his job. He should be satisfied now, and should be able to let go, but... Is it so selfish to want to know for sure? ]
So...the sacrifice has been made, the connection's unraveling, and as soon as you get back she'll forget about you and she'll be safe. Is that what it is? [ interesting. ] ...and you're looking for a backup in case somehow this doesn't work.
That's right. I'm sure it's going to work! But, you know... just in case.
[ Just in case it doesn't, so he won't have failed. Just in case it doesn't, and there's a better way... one where she can live, and he can still be a part of that life. ]
I understand. [ and. the sad part is yeah, he does. he does understand because he himself tried to have a couple of failsafes to save bianca and bring her back and still fucked it up. but at least he was able to save hazel.
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In theory, yes. It is meant to be the end. When a person dies and their soul is escorted to the Underworld, they're put before a counsel of judges who determine if they'll go to Elysium, Asphodel, or the Fields of Punishment. Once a person has been properly judged...that's usually it.
[ ... ]
You're not supposed to bring the dead back. But there was a time my father made a single exception when I brought someone out with me. [ he thinks on this a little further. ] And even then...in our world, those who are judged and sent to Elysium are given an option for rebirth. Even if they don't choose to do so, I suppose you could say death still has life to it.
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But... it is possible.
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...there are always loopholes if you know how to find them. [ again. definitely things he should not be doing! but nico di angelo always kind of flirts the fine line between following the rules and throwing them out the window for whatever he wants to do. kind of the epitome of "don't tell my dad", usually. ]
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[ It's the look of hope rekindling in his eyes, the ones that screams "I've got a great (bad) idea and it's definitely absolutely 1000% going to work" ]
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Dare I ask what you're thinking suddenly?
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[ If Nico does dare, then he'd go ahead and ask already ]
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Is this for you, or someone else?
[ he is only asking because nico di angelo has fucked around with trying to revive the dead. multiple times. ]
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No, my life is over. I've accepted that long ago. But there's another... somebody who should've had a long, bright future.
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...how recently was their life cut short? [ is this another ghost? ]
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[ So no, not another ghost. The person he's talking about is still alive, he's just not sure for how much longer. Death tends to take people when their time is due, after all. ]
...she's stubborn, though, and I worry she'll find a way to undo everything I did. If she does... I can't protect her.
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...did you tell her you were doing something? Or at least why you did it?
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Um.
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[ from doing CRIMES ]
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Because... she's idealistic. She'd want a solution where everybody is happy, and everything turns out okay. That's impossible. Not without hurting someone...
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What did you end up doing? [ and why would these things hurt other people. ]
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She was fated to be a sacrifice, so I sacrificed somebody else in place of her... and then severed the connection between the spirit and the living worlds so nothing supernatural can get at her again. She'll forget everything about the supernatural, about me... and she can go on and live a full life, never knowing she was about to die.
[ there are so many flaws to this plan! but he doesn't get that pummeled into him until after this canonpoint ]
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When you say it that way, it sounds as if you've already severed the connection but she hasn't forgotten everything yet. Is something stopping that? What was she supposed to be a sacrifice for?
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[ When he was pulled away, everything was left in limbo. As long as he stays here, his world back home shouldn't change— she'll be safe, for as much as it counts when time is frozen.
He granted her wish. He's done his job. He should be satisfied now, and should be able to let go, but... Is it so selfish to want to know for sure? ]
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[ honestly? relatable. ]
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[ Just in case it doesn't, so he won't have failed. Just in case it doesn't, and there's a better way... one where she can live, and he can still be a part of that life. ]
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maybe...maybe. ]
Who is she that she's so important to you?
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She's... my precious assistant.
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