"You're right. I, we, are from beyond your normal sphere of influence. And I know much of your pain; E'lune and I spent... many years simply meditating on our shared pasts." She moved in behind him. "Go ahead and speak; many find that speaking of their problems helps bring them to the surface. It'll be more painful, but it'll also ensure they can be cleansed more quickly and completely." She smiles, and rests her hands on his shoulders. "And you are far less of a 'mere mortal' than I am. You are a hero to millions, the savior of the planes, an icon of freedom for three hundred years. Now... tell me everything."