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Amberly vs Elanore
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Amberly vs Stheno
Hateships are the way to power :x
We reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally don't need more dark magic. It's the opposite of what we need. That and swords are things we have 0 need of.99.9999% agreed.
: "I understand; please do not think I am trying to pressure you into visiting. And yes, I would be open to more discussion further down the road. We can meet anywhere you'd like for that if the shrine makes you feel uncomfortable."
: "Apology accepted. If I had known why you reacted the way you did I would have been more understanding earlier today." The nun sighed.
: "Besides, you were not the only one angry at me. Perhaps your harshness was a blessing in disguise by helping me prepare for further harshness down the road.": "But I digress. Your first mate has given me permission to install a small shrine on the deck of your ship. I will keep it out of the way, but if you would ever like to visit, even just to talk to me, you will be welcome."
: "Stupid..." the nomad agreed.: "...I am so, so sorry you had to go through that. I had been in the convent for about five years when we heard the rumors of abuse from a faraway temple, and I remember being shocked that such things could happen. Even the Abbess, who was - and still is - a stern mistress, seemed appalled.": "I know that must have been difficult for you to tell me, and I am honored that you would trust me with such a secret. And now I know why you reacted so strongly to the House of Scholars; it must have reminded you of that temple. But please believe me, such horrible things never happened in my home. Our rules involving clothing and conduct were strict, yes, but it was primarily a home of knowledge and sometimes those who seek knowledge begin to doubt in the divine. It was not unheard of, and as long as such people did not disrupt normal life they were allowed to stay. As far I know it was only a few scattered, remote temples that permitted such punishments for mere doubt and questions, while most houses of worship rightly condemned them."
: "ENOUGH of this useless bickering. Either stay here and pick each other's noses or grab your gear and get moving. Whichever group did this will have eyes watching, which means that they know that we know about the situation. If we take too long to get moving, they'll assume that maybe we don't care enough and they'll start sending us friendly little nudges. In the form of Lilly's fingers. Do you want that? I don't. We can sort out some sort of unnecessarily-complicated rescue plan once we get the damn thing. As for how we'll know what to get, that's my brother's job. Just do your damn job and keep him safe while he figures the damn temple out."
: "..."
