Scene: Sarosh and Draco are walking through the church halls, it looks pretty desolate.
Draco: Interior Reality…?
Sarosh: Yes, you don't like it?
Draco: Laughs and says teasingly It's not the catchiest name for a church.
Saorsh: Looks annoyed by that Maybe you should have written a name down for me before disappearing and letting me get arrested.
Draco: Smiles nervously You were fine, besides it's not fair to blame me for what my future self does…
Sarosh: Scoffs As if it matters which version of you I'm talking to, you're all the same.
Draco: Smiles I will take that as a compliment.
Sarosh: Motions into a room where six men are meditating This is our meditation room, where members are encouraged to meditate twice a day for three hours.
Draco: Are they meditating on the sound of Om?
Sarosh: Yes, and their unity with the Supreme Divine.
Draco: Smiles at that That's good. Frowns as he thinks about it Are these all the members of the church, or are there others?
Sarosh: Rubs his head looking perturbed These are all of them… More wanted to join, but King Hallow made it very difficult for anyone to leave the government's system.
Draco: Looks upset at that How many others tried to join?
Sarosh: Thinks about it Ten… but they were former classmates of ours and women.
Draco: Were women not allowed?
Sarosh: They're allowed, but King Hallow made the conditions too difficult to be realistic.
Draco: Most likely they were trying to join in order to avoid oppression anyway.
Sarosh: We did have a few others who managed to get through the government's vetting process, but they left when they realized they were expected to actually practice the religion.
Draco: Disappointing, but not unexpected.
Sarosh: What do you want to do now?
Draco: Looks thoughtful We should… go back outside. Adelia is coming.
Sarosh: Surprised by that Oh?
Scene: Sarosh and Draco go outside and find Adelia there in full armor, taking her helmet off.
Adelia: Says to Draco What took you so long?
Draco: Smiles at that I was waiting for Sarosh to come and get me.
Sarosh: Looks annoyed Don't blame me, I was just doing what you asked.
Adelia: Hugs Draco I'm glad you're here now at least. I had to come when I saw a vision of you.
Sarosh: Does this mean it's time to officially start the judgment?
Draco: Puts his hand up to motion to stop No, not yet. If possible I would like for us to speak with Arnwolf and Stasia first.
Adelia: Looking confused With our parents? Why?
Draco: Looking determined Stasia and Arnwolf are the closest to Queen Kitia and King Hallow, they have the most backing from the people and the military of any individual in their respective kingdoms, and they have values that are within the realm of decency.
Sarosh: Says teasingly “Within the realm”, such a glowing endorsement.
Draco: They aren't enlightened beings, but they're the best this planet has to offer. I see a lot of potential in them… That is if they are willing to fight for their values.
Adelia: Fight? You want them to cause an uprising?
Draco: Yes, if they wish for any of their race to be saved they need to overcome their compliancy, and prove their own worth.
Sarosh: Looking in thought Otherwise we erase the Tawpups in a reset you mean?
Draco: Yes, you are correct. I am leaning towards a reset.
Sarosh: That's not surprising with your attachment to Canat.
Draco: Would you rather annihilate it completely?
Sarosh: Using what once was corrupted as a base will only bring about corruption again.
Draco: Looks angry at that By that logic any soul who has lived in delusion would be corrupted and unsaveable, but you know that isn't true! All souls are destined to return to purity in the Supreme Divine, corruption is itself a temporary facade.
Sarosh: Thinks about that That's true… As always you know I will do whatever it is you choose to do.
Adelia: Do you want me to speak with Stasia for you?
Draco: No, I'll come with you. Sarosh, you and Elias can speak to Arnwolf.
Sarosh: All right.
Adelia: If you're going to be walking around in public you’ll need to do something about your appearance, Draco. You're a target as the last of the Aderyst people, not to mention the prophecy has made it clear that you’re Nityasya based on that.
Draco: Takes on Damon’s form Yes, this should suffice.
Adelia: Laughs a bit as she straightens his hat Now that’s a familiar face.
Sarosh: Says teasingly I’m not sure if that’s really blending in any better than before.
Draco: This form of mine is already known by both Queen Kitia and King Hallow, and is on good enough terms with both of them to walk around freely.
Sarosh: I don’t think either of them particularly like you though.
Draco: It doesn’t matter, as long as they don’t try to cause any trouble with me.
Action: Draco and Adelia get on the vehicle Adelia rode to get there.
Draco: Says to Sarosh Because Arnwolf’s situation is a bit more difficult he will be the harder of the two to convince to take action. It is imperative that he understand that the risk is worth his mortal life.
Sarosh: Understood.
Action Adelia and Draco ride off, heading for Kintenoken.
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