Monsieur Balladeer had told me...of strange carvings that had been found.

[She's going to take his hand at this. They should go look for tissues or something as they speak, at least.]

He also spoke of the dead being able to speak to the living. I don't know the details, not fully, but if it's possible...we should attempt it.

[A small smile.]

Those who are still alive ought to know we're still here, after all.