pc: lucas

[sacredpath]

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[sacredpath]

[she does not seem to understand this at all. she looks around, though only a glance, as she keeps her eyes on him.]

There's no rabbit. [her voice has a bit of disdain to it.] Who are you.

[faithkept]

[A disdainful lost child... Lucas is unperturbed, at least. He has dealt with so many kids.]

You can call me Lucas. I've lived here for some time, now. [Two of the LONGEST WEEKS OF HIS LIFE.] If you're no rabbit, then might I ask for your name, as well?

[sacredpath]

Shadowheart.

[peering at him with increasing suspicion even though he is being nothing but nice.]

What do you want with me?

[faithkept]

[Instead of crouching, he will just move to sit, setting his hands in his lap so they are very visible.]

I don't want anything with you, Shadowheart. I merely live here. In a house just over that way, with many other people.

[A little nod in whatever direction the station leading back to the manor is in.]

[sacredpath]

I'm not supposed to be here, though. I'm not allowed to go outside.

[faithkept]

[NOT THIS. There's an immediate pinch of concern in his expression, though he keeps it mild.]

Whatever do you mean by that?

[sacredpath]

[she evaluates him again, and then her expression hardens.]

Heretic. I won't tell you her secrets. I'll die first.

[faithkept]

Oh.

[JUST OH. Lucas who's just internally like OH THIS IS SO YOUNG TO BE A DEVOUT.]

No need to tell any secrets, my dear! And certainly no need to die. I understand your lady prizes secrecy above all.

[sacredpath]

[yeah it's a little intense.]

You do? You know about us?

[faithkept]

[A LITTLE.]

I do! I've heard of her from a lovely person I know who's a very devoted follower.

[sacredpath]

Mm. Will you tell them I was out here?

[faithkept]

Of course, yes... But wouldn't you rather wait outside of the bushes? It surely can't be comfortable in there.

[sacredpath]

[oops. when he says that, she hides again.]

[faithkept]

Ah—

[THERE SHE GOES... A skittish child... Lucas remains seated where he is, not leaving and not encroaching further.]

Oh, my... You won't come out from there?

[sacredpath]

You said you were going to tell them.

[a little hurt sounding.]

I'm going to be punished now.

[faithkept]

[Hmmm painting a bad picture that he does not like!!!]

Ah... You aren't meant to be here? If you're going to be punished, then I won't say a thing. I had thought you might be comforted to know that someone from your faith could find you, but if that's not the case, then this can be a secret between you and I.

[sacredpath]

[oh. she nods a little.]

Please don't tell them. I wasn't trying to run away. It was an accident.

[faithkept]

Of course, my dear; they won't hear a word of it from me. It isn't your fault you've ended up here. You're not allowed to leave the temple grounds, then...?

[sacredpath]

[shaking her head.]

[faithkept]

I'm so sorry... Is it like that for everyone in your faith?

[sacredpath]

I don't know. I only know the cloister I live in. And we have to give up our memories, so it is easier to embrace Lady Shar.

[faithkept]

I see... And you've already given up yours? All of them?

[sacredpath]

[nod...]

So that I can better learn, without being distracted.

[faithkept]

[Grim! This is not sounding like a good religion to be a part of, actually!]

And... are you enjoying your time there?

[sacredpath]

[the question does not make any sense.]

You told me you knew of us. You're lying, aren't you?