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[immaculate_one]

This is a question I have yet to see asked on this network, though I only have the slightest hypothesis of why.

How have you viewed religion or faith from your home? Has it changed drastically before coming here, or since?

I have been thinking about this lately...

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[immaculate_one]

[ A Sacred Flame? Hmmmm. Sounds slightly familiar. ]

You seem very devout. What gave you that devotion to the Sacred Flame?

[clodpole]

No more than the other members of the Order are, I’m afraid. I wish I could be even half as devoted as they are to their work.

I would not have lived to see this day were it not for His Excellency, Archbishop Josef’s kindness. He took me in and raised me as though I were his own and I am ever grateful for it.

[immaculate_one]

I see.

I am glad that your devotion has let you live a steadfast life.

Has there ever been an incident that caused you to doubt?

[clodpole]

I have, on occasion, wondered why the gods have favored some and forsaken others. It seems cruel and unjust. I will always believe in them, though, even if there are those who would doubt their existence because of it.

Pray forgive my being forward, but do you have faith in your gods, Seiros?

[immaculate_one]

My faith in my Goddess has never wavered.

But I have wondered lately if I can truly do right by her wishes as I am now.

[clodpole]

I can’t pretend to know much about your Goddess, but I think your concern is proof enough of your dedication to Her.

Has something happened that would lead you to believe otherwise?

[immaculate_one]

It is a long story, but to give a summary, I believed I had been working towards the greater good, only to have that backfired by a horrible war.

[ It's not the whole story, but it's enough. ]

It made me realize that maybe I need to put the past behind me.