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The most important thing is that they believe there is something about the other's choice that's correct.

They believe that their choice can affect the other.

Most importantly, when all is said and done, they'll stand at the same goal line.

A fine speech, Ensia.

Velliv lowers her gun.

Why you—

I was just planning to scare you away and let you go. After all, I can't very well let a Sarkaz cross my line of sight and do nothing about it.

But if Ensia has a better plan, I'm happy to go along.

You were sure you would win and planned to spare my life from the beginning?

Did you think otherwise? Consider it an act of magnanimity, even if it might be a little hard to accept.

Sankta bitch...

As Ensia said, Reverend Regis didn't necessarily think that Reverend Legis was wrong.

However, right versus wrong has never been the only factor in anything.

I won't take it all, just a little token. A book, or some manuscripts. Is that acceptable?

...Suit yourself.

I should say, your sincerity was touching, Ensia my child.

You have strengthened my belief that, even though we follow different faiths and live in different environments, we still have much in common with respect to the problems we face.

I can agree with that.

I thought all Sankta were like Exusiai, but now I know there are all kinds of problems between Sankta too.

Understanding that is the first step to understanding Laterano.

By the way, if I recall correctly, the Kjeragandr statue three years in the making is nearly complete. You should be traveling to Kjerag for the unveiling ceremony, shouldn't you?

I could give you a ride, if you want.

Actually, I have a different request. A rather brazen one, I should say.

Oh?

I would like to travel with Samara and learn more about Laterano and the Sankta. Is that okay?

Are you not planning to go back?

Not yet.

This whole thing has given me a lot of food for thought. Maybe there's no real point trying to force them back together.

Maybe they've already sat down together while I've been away.

If they understand each other, if both of them have Kjerag in their hearts, if they're headed for the same goal, just by different paths...

Then I should cast my eyes forward, too.

You came looking for me, didn't you?

Yes. I had made up my mind to come personally when I heard your name from Samara, and what the two of you talked about.

While formal relations were established between Kjerag and Laterano at the Summit of Nations, the Kjeragandr and Lateran faiths have lacked a catalyst for dialogue.

I'll be the catalyst.

Kjerag is certainly in need of cultural dialogue, and there is no doubt that His Holiness will welcome such dialogue with open arms.

But I must ask you again, one last time.

Do you understand what you're doing, Lady Ensia Silverash?

Yes.

In that case, I welcome you on behalf of Laterano.

Thanks.

Oh, but I'll need to visit the nearest Rhodes Island branch office first.

I'll need them to help me find a home for Tiana, and ask the Doctor to deliver a message to my brother.