[A yes and it is likely due to the first Ritual that Grimm could understand the pain of being alone. The Grimm Troupe had not existed for as long as he did and the first to strike down the Nightmare King had been his other half, the Radiance herself. A terrible battle that cut through the dreams and the nightmares, separating them forever.
He was on his own and could not bear it for another three thousand years or more. And so Grimm gathered bugs who were willing to come and turned it into an endless show. Together.
And now it is the same for the one before him. Grimm could not claim to know what was older then even he was. The Abyss functioned in a way recorded history and beyond could not understand. But the Vessel could not merely go back. He knew what Wyrm had done. The death of one to grow another, to throw away once he gazed upon their form.
All alone.
He does not stop them from holding onto his cloak tighter, but if the Vessel allows Grimm, he will pat the top of their head gently.]
Do you wish to leave? To go somewhere that may be warmer, will warm your heart?
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He was on his own and could not bear it for another three thousand years or more. And so Grimm gathered bugs who were willing to come and turned it into an endless show. Together.
And now it is the same for the one before him. Grimm could not claim to know what was older then even he was. The Abyss functioned in a way recorded history and beyond could not understand. But the Vessel could not merely go back. He knew what Wyrm had done. The death of one to grow another, to throw away once he gazed upon their form.
All alone.
He does not stop them from holding onto his cloak tighter, but if the Vessel allows Grimm, he will pat the top of their head gently.]
Do you wish to leave? To go somewhere that may be warmer, will warm your heart?