"Lives?" he repeated, looking still amused as he looked up to meet Hisoka's eyes. "Sometimes they do that. Lives, power, souls, things happening or things not happening... There is so much that is being asked for from God. Most do not assume we listen."

Which they did, indirectly and whether they meant to or not. The only difference was that in most cases the gods simply did not care about the prayers, offers and curses that were directed in their direction.

His lips parted into a small upwards curve as took in the others face. Hmmn, like a clown... but not one that seemed to seek making people amused. "Would you prefer prey or a hunter?"