"How...," but he stops himself from asking. He'd really like to dismiss the idea that something that simple breaks curses, but the proof is walking next to him and it does nothing for his souring mood. Should it surprise him that atoning amounts to brainwashing to these people? Maybe all he needs to do is get up on a soapbox and explain that human sacrifice is bullshit.

Thinking about actually trying that is already giving him a headache. Allison might have a better shot at convincing the masses, but she's probably not in the mood to be doing him favors. He scowls and keeps on walking with his hands in his pockets, grumbling about idiotic curses and dumb luck as he goes.