They have not gone quietly into that good night, no. Their stories carry on, and hopefully, some healing in the process for what they have endured.

[Dream's reserved expression grimaces a little in discomfort at seeing Death's demeanor change at the mention of Thessaly. Not that he's surprised. Thessaly's methods of extending her life involved dark magic and deals with dangerous beings. Her cold practicality and survival instincts superseded the boundaries that most people would put in place. They definitely were outside the boundaries of nature that Death followed. He understood Death's reaction.

That didn't mean it wasn't a bit awkward. Thessaly was also an ex-girlfriend of his.]

Yes. Well. [There was a beat of silence.] It sounds like you simply avoid her, then?

[That seems the most ideal outcome.]