I know about Abigail. She told me that you were both hoping it would help her. I am very sorry she experienced death, but I do not hold it against you anymore than she did. And you sound worried about taking up the offer of this unknown person. [ The word complicated rather suggests this! ]

Not much you can do about keeping people emotionally at arm's length in Hadriel. It's a small town, and nobody does well if they stay isolated. We've all got to have friends and friendly acquaintances.

[ He stops to slap a glove against his sleeve, knocking some snow and ice off his arm. ]

There are some questions I've never asked you. Obviously, Abigail got her soul back after you were through with it. Did she get it back the same as it was before? She seemed to think so.