The Descent

It's nighttime right now and Dante and I are just starting our journey.  He started to go on for a while about how he didn't think he was worthy enough to have me as his guide, which is flattering in my opinion.  Even though its flattering to hear that, I can see how Dante is upset. Seeing him like this is kind of upsetting, so I decided to tell him about how Beatrice was concerned with his well-being and decided to go into Hell herself to ask me to guide him.  Also I told him about how I promised her that I would lead him through Hell, but also lead him through Hell safely.  Telling him all of that did seem to lift his spirits which is good!  Once he was happier, we continued on our way down to the Gate of Hell.