[ puts this wall of text in my mouth and eats it whole

famine listens thoughtfully, not emoting too obviously behind the mask, aside from a thought 'huh' here and there. not to interrupt, but the brief verbal tones to indicate that one is still listening. ]

So your goddess claimed to love you, told you to rein back your enthusiasm without explanation, and then neglected you when you needed her most?

[ well. they don't sound impressed, but they don't seem to be judgmental of gale in this case. ]

Cruel of her.