[ Cooperation-- right. She's certain that she's said it to him before, too. But with something like this, something so personal, she's been hesitant to seek help. Especially if it would make others worry.

...Is Emet worried, she wonders. Could he deign to care about the fate of a mortal? ]

Then... I need help building or-- or finding something. Something magical... and strong enough to-- [ She hesitates, thinking back to the first time they met. After another moment, she allows, continuing: ] ...to hold souls.