Talk to Gilliam.
 Seanna
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(She hurries you out of the street.)
You're alive!
Get inside, before anyone sees you.
The guards are arresting foreigners on sight...
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| Kean
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What is happening here?
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| Seanna
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Gwynn was punished for heresy, and Keaghan is being
hunted as an enemy of the church.
It's almost unreal. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't
seen it myself.
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| Kean
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You must have some idea what started this all.
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| Seanna
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(She steals a look around the room, nervous.)
I think that the Pontiff and the Bishop are involved.
But I don't believe they're working together.
The Pontiff was being so forgiving of Keaghan...
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| Kean
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Seanna, the Pontiff is...
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| Seanna
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(Seanna rushes past Kean to the window.)
There they are now! Keaghan and the--
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| Laurys
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Keaghan, my boy, you're safe. How did you get here?
I've been so worried about the two of you.
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| Keaghan
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(Keaghan frowns.)
Have you? Because someone sent Riordan to kill me.
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| Laurys
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Of course! Why would I make such an--
Someone wants you killed?! One of my followers?
(The Pontiff shakes his head with disappointment.)
If my flock is to blamed. I am ultimately responsible.
I am so sorry.
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| Keaghan
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Your holiness, if you will just help me expose the truth, we can
root out the corruption before it has a chance to take hold.
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| Laurys
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Of course, we must. But first we must make sure you are safe!
Where are you staying? Do you have somewhere to hide?
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| Laurys
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Perhaps I can be of assistance. I do still have some power,
after all.
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| Keaghan
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I cannot burden you. It would be treason.
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| Keaghan
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Then let me ask you this: Why was the order given against me?
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| Laurys
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(The Pontiff's brow furrows.)
I do not know. I'm sorry.
But I will find out. What goes on in my court is not always
transparent, but the truth will show itself.
Until then, you must hide. It is not safe for you here, and
disproving your charges will take time.
Trust in myself, as you trust in the Goddess, and we will
find a way through these difficult times.
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| Keaghan
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Thank you for the kind words. I would take my leave.
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| Seanna
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Did you see that? That was strange, right?
(Seanna suddenly hunkers against the window frame.)
Quick! Hide!
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| Laurys
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What news of our operation in Malina?
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| Guard
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The Inquisitor has been dispatched, your grace.
I gave him the location of the inn.
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| Laurys
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Good, good. Did you cover up Ulchas's grave as I asked?
No corners cut?
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| Guard
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Yes sir!
No one will ever know.
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| Laurys
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The Inquisitor continues to honor the Goddess,
even in death...
He will deserve a great monument when his work is done.
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| Guard
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A splendid idea, sir.
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| Laurys
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Blessings be upon you, brother. You may go now.
(The Pontiff watches the soldier hurry down the street.)
Everything will fall into place soon enough. Especially
when that accursed Destiny Stone is gone...
Good King Laurys will cleanse this world of suffering.
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| Kean
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We must return to Malina right away.
Seanna, you will come with us.
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| Seanna
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I'm afraid I can't leave.
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| Seanna
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As far as these people are concerned, I am the Oracle,
set to fulfill prophecy.
Can you imagine the panic and heartbreak that would come
from my desertion in the middle of this unrest?
I must remain, if only to provide a glimmer of hope.
If anything happens to me, it was only destiny.
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| Kean
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That's madness!
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| Seanna
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Those who believe in the Goddess will follow Her path.
What good are all the struggles we had if I do not
continue on the path I was meant for?
Fate isn't always kind, you know?
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| Kean
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Please, Seanna...
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| Seanna
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(Her smile is gentle and soothing.)
I'll be okay.
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(Kean looks to the skies with a heavy sigh.)
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| Kean
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I will tell you my name when next we meet.
Stay alive until then.
(You and Kean lock eyes.)
Let's go, <Karok>...
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| Seanna
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I look forward to it, brave knight.
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