[ Rhy's head lifts, and he blinks in genuine surprise. ]

What?

[ It takes him just a moment to understand what she's saying. To realize it's what Stephen Strange had told him about, that some people had been Summoned here after death -- though Stephen had been of the theory that this is different from Rhy's situation for a few reasons.

At the same time, Rhy can't help but feel a spark of empathy, a connection formed of sharing a similar experience. He doesn't ask about her death, but he nods, and there is understanding in his eyes. ]

I... see. [ Should he offer condolences? A moment of hesitation, before Rhy decides against it. ]

But you aren't dead now. And there are a lot of people trying to learn how to keep the magic strong, both all around this world and within the ranks of the Summoned. We aren't the only ones relying on it.