[Knuckles wasn't the sharpest of nails when it came to reading people, but he could tell it wasn't an easy question for her to answer. He really hadn't meant much more by it than finding out a little bit about his new companion, so, he felt bad to see her looking down because of it.]

Hey, that's a pretty tough gig - there are other folks who are and have been here who're gods and godesses. I know it ain't easy, even when the land ISN'T enveloped in strife. Talked about it with a few of them. Wouldn't take the job by choice.