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You flinch at Rosandra’s quip.
The Trial of Gold.
That is—
Soralisa did speak about it, didn’t she? And now, you are being put on trial?
You and Master.
Is this about your hair, about Master’s faults, about something else…?
You clench your fists, grit your teeth, but open your mouth to agree.
“So be it. Will you at least let me see Master?”
And you are losing chances to find Willow, to stop— to stop whatever is going on…
Not good…
“Your Trial will pass in the hands of the Amaranthines.”
“Then—”
“I am here to check on different matters, Argia Candente. The arm of the Adversary has grown long. We must be ready to explore every possibility. You are a devotee of Saint Bragia, are you not? Then know that her loss greatly wounded our Faith. As skilled and powerful as she was, Asta Tempestatis couldn’t fit in her shoes, no matter what her hope and love could tell her.” She pauses, as a shadow of grief passes over her brown eyes, and you would be tempted to feel pity, if not for the callousness she handles you, once again. “We cannot allow another strike like that, in the very heart of the Holy Land. Vigilance is the price for peace. And blood is the price for joy.”
“I have had little of neither as of late.”
“Then perhaps the reward is closer than you might think, Argia Candente.”
She gives you another long look. Her eyes lock on your chest.
“Hand it over,” she commands.
“What?” Your hand instinctively closes around Master’s gift.
“That thing.” She holds out her open palm. “Your heretical cameo.”


>CRISIS!
>You have a maximum of 48 hours to suggest and vote on a course of action
>This can be anything from running away to attempts at diplomacy to complying to violence, just keep it in character
>Good luck anon…

Well, isn't that an interesting development. Hope you keep your head on your shoulders anon... and keep Argia's as well..