Theo was not surprised to hear that, inclining his head as Priya spoke. He saw no harm in informing her of what he knew, as she'd shown herself as a harmless ghost to date. If she'd been violent, he'd have kept things closer to the chest.
“Some spirits can be called by their born names,” the Englishman offered. “It can't be a nickname, so simply Priya would not have the same effect. To your benefit, it is generally an advantage to not have it be known by everyone and their dog. I spoke your full name to pull you towards me.”
As he spoke, the Englishman paced to the edge of the roof, peering down only briefly. His eyes were otherwise on the spirit, studying her, his own expression inscrutable.
“Some spirits can be called by their born names,” the Englishman offered. “It can't be a nickname, so simply Priya would not have the same effect. To your benefit, it is generally an advantage to not have it be known by everyone and their dog. I spoke your full name to pull you towards me.”
As he spoke, the Englishman paced to the edge of the roof, peering down only briefly. His eyes were otherwise on the spirit, studying her, his own expression inscrutable.