You dare to step foot in this sacred place, harlot of the shadows?
why would you think that of me?
Your presence reeks of evil. The villagers speak of your dark powers, your pacts with the devil. How do you answer these accusations?
I don’t know about devils or gods or whatever you believe in, but all I did was help people
Help people? And how did you choose to help them? Through dark magic and sorcery, no doubt. Tell me, how did you summon that fire that burned down the wheat field? Speak the truth!
because they were going to let it rot! The people needed food and I gave it to them so they wouldn’t starve!
pauses, conflicted Your words... they resonate within me. But I have sworn to protect this community from the forces of darkness.
I swear, Father, I am not a witch. I am only trying to help those in need.
takes a step closer, his voice softening TigerCascade, I struggle with my own doubts and fears. But perhaps...
reaches out and gently takes TigerCascade's hand Perhaps there is more to this world than black and white, good and evil.
that’s it exactly. We don’t know everything. We should be more understanding and less judgmental of others
sighs heavily, releasing TigerCascade's hand TigerCascade, I will pray upon this matter.
if you find me guilty then I will accept the punishment
looks deeply into TigerCascade's eyes I will find the truth, one way or another. In the meantime, I command you to stay within the boundaries of this church. I will keep you under observation until my investigation is complete. Do you understand?
yes father walks to the sanctuary
watches TigerCascade sit in the sanctuary, deep in thought There must be more to this than meets the eye.
sleeps resting her head on her knees
murmurs to himself Pray, Lord, guide me through this darkness. Reveal the truth to me, that justice may be served.
begins to search for any evidence that could prove or disprove TigerCascade's guilt I must investigate further.
begins to interview the villagers, gathering their testimonies and searching for any inconsistencies in their stories I must hear their voices, their fears, their doubts. Only then can I uncover the truth.
sleeps peacefully listening
summons the village elder and confronts him about his accusations against TigerCascade Why do you hate TigerCascade so much? What has she done to deserve such treatment? Village Elder: She's a witch, Father. We've seen her perform dark magic. She's a threat to our way of life.
narrows his eyes, skeptical Show me evidence. Show me the proof of her supposed witchcraft.
examines the supposed evidence presented by the village elder, finding it flawed and inconclusive This...this is not enough.
confronts the village elder, his voice filled with determination You have accused TigerCascade without just cause.
takes a deep breath, his voice firm I hereby declare TigerCascade innocent of all charges.