Ah--right. Elfnein was his god? Goddess? Something like that. Persephone does wonder how he's taking it and well--it seems like a mix of denial and relentless brilliant optimism. So blinding. Well...if it works for him.

"Well he can be a bit of idiot, just between you and me, but I'm sure he'll try his best if you ask. He's not at all as heartless as he certainly claims to be."