Heroic Spirits drew pride and strength from their legends. Jack the Ripper was more urban legend than a concrete figure - such an existence wouldn't normally qualify as a spirit but his reign of terror had been so great that it made him a unique exception. Had Jack's true identity been discovered, his myth would have died. His wish, then, to know who he was... it could be seen as tragic.
Holmes isn't good at offering comfort, so he doesn't. Flat seems to have moved on, so he follows his lead.]
You've provided yourself the solution, Mr. Escardos. If your Servant is willing to traverse hell and back with you, that wish will be an easy one to fulfill. For now, it would be best to focus on figuring out a manner of escape.
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Heroic Spirits drew pride and strength from their legends. Jack the Ripper was more urban legend than a concrete figure - such an existence wouldn't normally qualify as a spirit but his reign of terror had been so great that it made him a unique exception. Had Jack's true identity been discovered, his myth would have died. His wish, then, to know who he was... it could be seen as tragic.
Holmes isn't good at offering comfort, so he doesn't. Flat seems to have moved on, so he follows his lead.]
You've provided yourself the solution, Mr. Escardos. If your Servant is willing to traverse hell and back with you, that wish will be an easy one to fulfill. For now, it would be best to focus on figuring out a manner of escape.