[ His answer doesn't really answer her question because now that she knows people in Sovlunn can actually communicate with the gods, that could very well be the case for this man too. And if gods could look like mushrooms, then why couldn't they also look like balls?

And while his answer doesn't clarify anything, it does result in her lips curving amusedly. ]

No, but that would definitely make praying to Sothis a lot more interesting.

[ There's a pause as she thinks it over and tries not to laugh. He might get the impression that she isn't particularly devout. ]

But maybe I should take that back. She might not be very pleased with that. Does that mean Charon is sometimes a ball deity though?