im so sorry to ask a stupid question but can you remind me how we know RB’s can’t hurt jod? i haven’t gotten to rereading htn yet and i sped through it first time around so i can’t remember

no stupid questions! it’s on p. 490, chapter 52 of harrow the ninth. after John reforms his body and explodes Mercy’s heart (after she atomized him). John says:

“‘I didn’t get to where I am by being able to die, you know?’
[Augustine] said, 'The Resurrection Beasts–’
'Can’t kill me’
'You acted afraid.’
’Acted is operative. But this is not an FAQ”’

he could always be lying, this is John we’re talking about, but i don’t think this is a lie. he certanly doesn’t act like a man who is at all concerned by RB’s, what with leaving the door to his “Airless, Must Be Sealed For Protection” room open while a bunch of heralds roamed around the Mithraeum.