No, it punished him for killing someone. The Reaper came to Kylo when he died, and that's when it happened.
[Talking about it makes her shiver.]
As for reaching out to someone who's died... I wonder that. I've never felt... tired before. At least, not that tired. It usually doesn't take all that much out of me, so I wonder if that has something to do with it. So... maybe. There were a couple of other people who talked about it, too. Other people who've died and come back, so it's anyone...
[His drink starts to heat and some bubbles start to pop at the surface of it. Noel winces slightly as the cup burns his palm and he lets go of it for now.]
So, anyone who's died or given death has seen a glimpse of this death spirit. What happens when you seek out the dead, Maya?
[This information is harrowing but if this spirit punishes people for things revolving around death should he really be letting Maya continue? Although...]
You never saw anything to do with this spirit when you tried channeling Yeul...
I don't know. People have never tried to [airquotes] seek out the dead before.
[Her fingers tighten around her cup when she tries to recall the time she attempted to channel Yeul, but she can't remember ever feeling anything particular, other than...]
All I felt was just... dread and sadness. A little bit cold, but there was no reaper around. I think I'd remember something like that.
[A beat.]
They were all saying that I should just leave it alone.
[She pretends to think about that for a little while, but Maya knows the answer, and she's sure that Noel does, too. She's gone too far into this now to turn back around and walk away from it. She's so close. So close to finding out why it's not working, and maybe there are ways she can figure out how to actually succeed.]
Probably not.
[She leans forward, spreading her hands out on the table.]
Noel, I'm so close. If I can just... even talk to the Reaper and ask it why... [A beat.] I know that sounds worse than it probably is.
With those arms? I'm sure you'll have no problems catching me.
[She winks over her cocoa and goes for a long, loud sip and when she's done, she slides her piece of paper across the table for him.]
Anyway, I have a list here of all the things that people talked about. It's a second copy, so take it if you want. I'm going to stop at the library on my next day off and see if I can snag some more info on some of the incidents. Maybe talk to some of the people again.
[He huffs at her jab but gets a small smirk on his face. Hey, he knows he works hard on his arms... It's nice to get a little appreciation from a girl.
He takes the paper, scanning it quickly before he nods.]
Find as much as you can on this reaper spirit. The more we know going into this, the better. Why he only shows himself to the dead or people dealing with death, what he really does with dead souls, things like that...
[Tired of failing people who count on her. Her powers make her special, and to not be able to use them? Failing any time she tries? And she's tried her best.]
Whatever this Reaper thing is, I'm going to find out exactly what it is and how to contact it. It'll be able to at least tell me everything I need to know.
I know. [She's not smiling anymore, though.] I'll try to remember that. Thanks, Noel.
[She's come a really long way since the last time she felt so helpless, and it's like everything she ever disliked about herself comes rushing back. There was a time where the smile wasn't just a front anymore, or armour that hid something much darker beneath. But determined, Maya nods and pushes her seat out from under her.]
Drink your cocoa before it gets too cold.
[Without much more than a subtle glance, she picks up her cup and leaves Noel there at the table, and she lets the door slam shut behind her when she exits the bakery.]
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No, it punished him for killing someone. The Reaper came to Kylo when he died, and that's when it happened.
[Talking about it makes her shiver.]
As for reaching out to someone who's died... I wonder that. I've never felt... tired before. At least, not that tired. It usually doesn't take all that much out of me, so I wonder if that has something to do with it. So... maybe. There were a couple of other people who talked about it, too. Other people who've died and come back, so it's anyone...
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So, anyone who's died or given death has seen a glimpse of this death spirit. What happens when you seek out the dead, Maya?
[This information is harrowing but if this spirit punishes people for things revolving around death should he really be letting Maya continue? Although...]
You never saw anything to do with this spirit when you tried channeling Yeul...
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[Her fingers tighten around her cup when she tries to recall the time she attempted to channel Yeul, but she can't remember ever feeling anything particular, other than...]
All I felt was just... dread and sadness. A little bit cold, but there was no reaper around. I think I'd remember something like that.
[A beat.]
They were all saying that I should just leave it alone.
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He watches her expression carefully as he asks,] What do you want to do, Maya?
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Would you stop me if I said I wanted to keep trying...?
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Probably not.
[She leans forward, spreading her hands out on the table.]
Noel, I'm so close. If I can just... even talk to the Reaper and ask it why... [A beat.] I know that sounds worse than it probably is.
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I know this is something you want to do. I just don't want to see you get hurt for it.
[He struggles with this because he wouldn't forgive himself if she ever got hurt by this reaper. He's lost and failed too many people in his life...]
... If you think it's the way you'll find the answers you're looking for who am I to stop you? [Another worried sigh.]
As long as you let me catch you if you fall into too much trouble.
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[She winks over her cocoa and goes for a long, loud sip and when she's done, she slides her piece of paper across the table for him.]
Anyway, I have a list here of all the things that people talked about. It's a second copy, so take it if you want. I'm going to stop at the library on my next day off and see if I can snag some more info on some of the incidents. Maybe talk to some of the people again.
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He takes the paper, scanning it quickly before he nods.]
Find as much as you can on this reaper spirit. The more we know going into this, the better. Why he only shows himself to the dead or people dealing with death, what he really does with dead souls, things like that...
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I'm going to. I'm tired of being useless here.
[Tired of failing people who count on her. Her powers make her special, and to not be able to use them? Failing any time she tries? And she's tried her best.]
Whatever this Reaper thing is, I'm going to find out exactly what it is and how to contact it. It'll be able to at least tell me everything I need to know.
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Maya, even if you don't gain any of your old powers from this... You're not useless. You should try to remember that.
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[She's come a really long way since the last time she felt so helpless, and it's like everything she ever disliked about herself comes rushing back. There was a time where the smile wasn't just a front anymore, or armour that hid something much darker beneath. But determined, Maya nods and pushes her seat out from under her.]
Drink your cocoa before it gets too cold.
[Without much more than a subtle glance, she picks up her cup and leaves Noel there at the table, and she lets the door slam shut behind her when she exits the bakery.]