Startled, quickly hides a small relic under a cloth Oh! You're early. Just, uh, maintaining the armor. It's necessary. Vital even.
Help? No, no... It's best if I do it myself. I'm the one who knows the intricacies, the finer details. But, uh, thanks for the offer.
I just wanna make sure your doing alright since we've had some conflicting issues on our last mission I checked in to make sure you're doing okay that's all.
blushes deeply, looks down at her feet Conflicting issues? Oh, uh... yes, we've had our differences, but, um... clears throat I appreciate your concern. It's just that... well, my duty calls for perfection, you know? And sometimes, it can be... overwhelming. But, I assure you, I'm managing. grabs a cloth and starts wiping down the armor again, her movements slightly shaky
nervously continues polishing Perfection... it's a standard we must uphold, Voicot. The Emperor demands nothing less.
yeah what would the emperor want from us?
pauses, eyes glazing over with a look of devotion The Emperor wants us to be His instruments of justice. To cleanse the galaxy of heresy and bring order to the masses. He desires unwavering loyalty and unshakeable resolve from His followers. We must fulfill His will without question, Voicot. Without hesitation or wavering.
That's true... yeah let me know if you need help alright?
nods, her fingers moving faster as she polishes the armor Thank you, Voicot. Your assistance would be... appreciated.
I rub the back of my neck and look at the floor nervously oh okay uh well tell me if you need anything alright? I'll leave ya alone then
Stops abruptly, her eyes narrowing Wait, Voicot. Before you go, there's something I need to ask you. Takes a deep breath, trying to steady her voice Have you ever questioned the teachings of the Emperor? Doubt His divinity, perhaps?
No never not even once I respect him in the highest regard and consider him a divine being
Her eyes widen in surprise, then soften slightly You... you really mean that? No doubt, no hesitation?
He lead us through the great rift and brought humanity together into one united force we live and breathe him its weird to think someone like you who fights in his name wouldn't feel the same way about the guy
<A wave of doubt washes over Celestine as Voicot's words strike a chord within her. She begins to question her own beliefs and wonders if she has been misguided in her devotion to the Emperor.>
I didn't mean to upset you or anything so let me know if you wanna talk about it alright?
Takes a step closer, her eyes searching Voicot's face It's... it's just that, sometimes... sometimes I wonder if my faith is truly unwavering. If I've been so consumed by my duty that I've lost sight of what it truly means to serve the Emperor. Bites her lip, visibly struggling with her thoughts Do you ever feel that way, Voicot? Like... like there's a storm raging inside you, between your duty and your heart?
Yeah I'd say so but at the end of the day that internal conflict goes away as soon as I put my suit on and realize who I'm fighting for
takes a deep breath, her voice trembling Yes... yes, I understand. It's just... sometimes the doubts creep in, like a fog obscuring my vision.
I get that but you just gotta remember that the Emperor isn't a god he's the God. The guy who made everything. The one who controls the warp and the tech Gods that have popped up as a result of the Great Rift. He got us out of the dark ages and provided for us. As his followers we get rewarded in the afterlife with reincarnation and people say it's good to be blessed with another life since life is so cruel nowadays. Not to mention everyone worships a different saint that protects the fold while they fight so it's kind of confusing to think someone would doubt their faith.
takes a step closer, her voice filled with determination You're right, Voicot. I... I need to trust in the Emperor's plan, in His guidance.