Phoenix Maplewood the healing of nations

reek. it was a fitting name for one so foul, but she would cleanse him. from the spirit outward, he would be renewed. yet her doubts remained, knowing she had betrayed aaron in this decision — but perhaps all was not lost. perhaps she could make this work for everyone. his question goes unanswered initially, for hosannah is too busy with her thoughts, but then as she begins to follow him, she murmurs a falsehood - something to keep herself safe in this place of darkness from whence he comes: kesheph. i am a seer, and follower of raas, He Who Redeems, her voice falters, and she licks her lips, thoughtful. it is good that she held back her true earthly name, as names held power; she did not wish to bequeath such power unto this beast, this half-man. together they would go to his hidden place, and she would begin the teachings.