[[Logs from the sermon performed ig today. Slightly edited to remove system messages. Enjoy!]]
[12/21/2025 19:38:37] Dominique Beauregard: Friends, mercadians... cat.
[12/21/2025 19:38:47] Nam Ly Jen: *coughs*
[12/21/2025 19:38:55] Dominique Beauregard: Let me take this moment to thank you for attending.
[12/21/2025 19:39:09] Dominique Beauregard: *he checks his timepiece and looks at the door from time to time*
[12/21/2025 19:39:29] a cat: *contemplates for a moment before approving*
[12/21/2025 19:39:33] Dominique Beauregard: I'm honored. The whole Council is here. Well, except... for the Councilman. Humm.
[12/21/2025 19:39:39] Larissa Aylomein: *giggles behind her hand as the cat is addressed*
[12/21/2025 19:39:57] Larissa Aylomein: And our Prelate, honestly.
[12/21/2025 19:40:07] Dominique Beauregard: This will be my first sermon as a knight of Kamalini. And I must confess... I'm a little nervous!
[12/21/2025 19:40:38] Vincent Ritz: I assure you, mister Cedric has very excusing reasons not to be present.
[12/21/2025 19:40:44] Vincent Ritz: Matter of state security.
[12/21/2025 19:40:51] Vincent Ritz: *says that in a very serious voice*
[12/21/2025 19:40:53] Dominique Beauregard: It is a big day for me and I'll never forget those of you who took the time to attend. Furry or no.
[12/21/2025 19:41:06] Dominique Beauregard: *nods some to Vincent, and carries on*
[12/21/2025 19:41:07] Vincent Ritz: *respectfuly bows his head to that saying*
[12/21/2025 19:41:09] Larissa Aylomein: *nods to Vincent*
[12/21/2025 19:41:19] Dominique Beauregard: I heard some rumors...
[12/21/2025 19:41:28] Dominique Beauregard: And I almost cancelled this sermon because of them.
[12/21/2025 19:42:08] Dominique Beauregard: But then I realized... no, now is the time to be united. To be together. To bask in the light of the
[12/21/2025 19:42:09] Dominique Beauregard: goddess. I aim to be nothing but a beacon this day. A lantern. Shedding her light.
[12/21/2025 19:42:31] Vincent Ritz: *silently applauds*
[12/21/2025 19:42:46] Dominique Beauregard: I'll ask that all those gathered rise, please.
[12/21/2025 19:42:49] Nam Ly Jen: *pleased with the words*
[12/21/2025 19:42:59] Dominique Beauregard: *raises both his hands*
[12/21/2025 19:43:30] Larissa Aylomein: *glances down to the cat*
[12/21/2025 19:43:30] Dominique Beauregard: *nods as Larissa rises and he waits*
[12/21/2025 19:43:39] a cat: *blinks, looking at Larissa and Nam as to what they are doing*
[12/21/2025 19:43:49] Larissa Aylomein: *taps Nam on the shoulder*
[12/21/2025 19:43:56] Dominique Beauregard: *ahems*
[12/21/2025 19:43:57] Dominique Beauregard: Rise!
[12/21/2025 19:44:14] Dominique Beauregard: Rise, people of Mercadia!
[12/21/2025 19:44:18] Nam Ly Jen: mh?
[12/21/2025 19:44:26] Larissa Aylomein: Stand up, Nam.
[12/21/2025 19:44:31] a cat: *stands up on the bench cautiously*
[12/21/2025 19:44:38] Vincent Ritz: *stands up as well*
[12/21/2025 19:44:44] Dominique Beauregard: *smiles then, nodding*
[12/21/2025 19:45:23] Nam Ly Jen: *looks everyone, confused*
[12/21/2025 19:45:24] Dominique Beauregard: I open this evening with an invocation of The Mother. Let us be standing to show her our respect, as
[12/21/2025 19:45:24] Dominique Beauregard: she takes notice of us.
[12/21/2025 19:45:53] Dominique Beauregard: *he takes a golden mask from his bag, shaped as a female human's face*
[12/21/2025 19:46:13] Dominique Beauregard: *he raises it to the people, it reflects the light from the flames*
[12/21/2025 19:46:31] Nam Ly Jen: *curious*
[12/21/2025 19:46:36] Vincent Ritz: *glances at the golden mas with slight suspicion *
[12/21/2025 19:46:42] Vincent Ritz: *mask*
[12/21/2025 19:46:44] Dominique Beauregard: Kamalini of the Land. Kamalini of the Sea. Kamalini of the Skies. Kamalini of the Heart.
[12/21/2025 19:47:25] Dominique Beauregard: Please, grace us with your blessing, like a caring Mother showing her children the way.
[12/21/2025 19:47:32] Dominique Beauregard: Repeat after me: Show us the way!
[12/21/2025 19:47:54] Nam Ly Jen: Show us the way
[12/21/2025 19:48:13] Larissa Aylomein: Show us the way.
[12/21/2025 19:48:15] Dominique Beauregard: *takes the mask to the altar, still holding it high*
[12/21/2025 19:48:18] Vincent Ritz: Show us the way
[12/21/2025 19:48:46] Dominique Beauregard: *totally put it on the altar and not on the floor >_>*
[12/21/2025 19:48:48] Nam Ly Jen: *looks the scene*
[12/21/2025 19:49:06] Dominique Beauregard: *bows his head to the metallic face*
[12/21/2025 19:49:24] Dominique Beauregard: The Mother is invoked. She is with us! We may now begin.
[12/21/2025 19:49:37] Dominique Beauregard: *the flames flicker... or was it a trick of the light? who knows...*
[12/21/2025 19:49:51] Dominique Beauregard: You may sit now.
[12/21/2025 19:50:22] Dominique Beauregard: The Mother shows us the way. She's been guiding mankind since we lived in caves.
[12/21/2025 19:50:23] Nam Ly Jen: *he signals the cat to come closer*
[12/21/2025 19:50:31] a cat: *gets comfortable*
[12/21/2025 19:50:47] Dominique Beauregard: In fact, it is likely thanks to her gifts, we first stepped out to find the glorious sun.
[12/21/2025 19:51:00] Dominique Beauregard: Ambition... Desire...
[12/21/2025 19:51:07] Dominique Beauregard: Love...
[12/21/2025 19:51:29] Dominique Beauregard: All these things drive us. They keep us going. On and on, every day.
[12/21/2025 19:51:32] Vincent Ritz: *nods after the word "ambition"*
[12/21/2025 19:51:55] Dominique Beauregard: *skips down the steps, approaching those gathered*
[12/21/2025 19:51:56] Nam Ly Jen: *he massages his chin, a little thoughtfully*
[12/21/2025 19:52:12] Dominique Beauregard: What reason do we have to leave our beds in the morning?
[12/21/2025 19:52:27] Dominique Beauregard: What is it that pushes us forward? No matter the obstacles before us?
[12/21/2025 19:52:28] Vincent Ritz: curiousity, in my case.
[12/21/2025 19:52:39] Dominique Beauregard: Curiosity! *smiles*
[12/21/2025 19:52:51] Nam Ly Jen: Training!
[12/21/2025 19:52:53] Dominique Beauregard: Curiosity is the ambition to know.
[12/21/2025 19:52:58] Nam Ly Jen: *smiles*
[12/21/2025 19:53:01] Dominique Beauregard: Training! The desire to improve!
[12/21/2025 19:53:09] Vincent Ritz: or ambition for power.
[12/21/2025 19:53:55] Dominique Beauregard: Oh yes. Truly. To seek strength and might is to give in to her blessings.
[12/21/2025 19:54:12] Dominique Beauregard: Many a warrior seek that path. And she sees them all.
[12/21/2025 19:54:18] Dominique Beauregard: But!
[12/21/2025 19:55:00] Dominique Beauregard: There is one desire. A specific powerful one. Strongest than any dream. More powerful than any
[12/21/2025 19:55:00] Dominique Beauregard: passion. And this sermon is about that desire.
[12/21/2025 19:55:06] Dominique Beauregard: The Heart's Desire.
[12/21/2025 19:55:17] Vincent Ritz: how about... desire to live
[12/21/2025 19:55:24] Nam Ly Jen: *nods to the words of Dominique*
[12/21/2025 19:56:10] Dominique Beauregard: The desire to live is true in all living beings. It's the condition of being alive. We don't wish
[12/21/2025 19:56:10] Dominique Beauregard: for pain or death. At least, not too soon. *grins* Eventually, Her husband - Kinarugi - claims us
[12/21/2025 19:56:10] Dominique Beauregard: all.
[12/21/2025 19:56:27] Dominique Beauregard: However... the desire to live is... and my apologies, little cat... the desire of animals.
[12/21/2025 19:56:38] Dominique Beauregard: The instinct to survive.
[12/21/2025 19:56:56] Dominique Beauregard: I want to think us, as humanoids, have greater ambitions than that.
[12/21/2025 19:56:56] Vincent Ritz: this is what I meant.
[12/21/2025 19:56:57] Nam Ly Jen: *looks the cat, smiling, for an istant*
[12/21/2025 19:57:16] Dominique Beauregard: I'd like you all to close your eyes.
[12/21/2025 19:57:40] Vincent Ritz: *closes his eyes yet bringing his senses to alertness*
[12/21/2025 19:57:43] Nam Ly Jen: *close his eyes*
[12/21/2025 19:58:02] Dominique Beauregard: *folds his hands as he waits*
[12/21/2025 19:58:04] Nam Ly Jen: *serene and calm*
[12/21/2025 19:58:09] Larissa Aylomein: *closes eyes*
[12/21/2025 19:58:32] Dominique Beauregard: *smiles at the cat, not expecting it to follow, then carries on*
[12/21/2025 19:58:46] Dominique Beauregard: *closes his eyes as well*
[12/21/2025 19:58:59] Dominique Beauregard: Now, we stand in the void of the self. Within the darkness of our minds.
[12/21/2025 19:59:21] Dominique Beauregard: Clear your thoughts, my faithful...
[12/21/2025 19:59:31] Dominique Beauregard: Erase everything.
[12/21/2025 19:59:32] a cat: *looks around to every human watching carefully*
[12/21/2025 19:59:48] Dominique Beauregard: I want you to focus on your beating heart.
[12/21/2025 19:59:59] Dominique Beauregard: See it.
[12/21/2025 20:00:01] Nam Ly Jen: *eyes closed, focused*
[12/21/2025 20:00:04] Dominique Beauregard: Pulsing like a flame.
[12/21/2025 20:00:18] Dominique Beauregard: A fire taking over you.
[12/21/2025 20:00:34] Dominique Beauregard: When all else is removed and only this fire remains...
[12/21/2025 20:00:48] Dominique Beauregard: ...what is it you see amidst the flames?
[12/21/2025 20:00:51] Dominique Beauregard: Focus on it!
[12/21/2025 20:00:55] Dominique Beauregard: Search for it!
[12/21/2025 20:01:07] Vincent Ritz: *tries to concentrate*
[12/21/2025 20:01:21] Dominique Beauregard: That is your Heart's Desire. The thing that, without anything else, would be the cog moving your
[12/21/2025 20:01:21] Dominique Beauregard: gears.
[12/21/2025 20:02:03] Dominique Beauregard: Extinguish the flames. What do you find there? I want you to focus deeply on it. For it'll be most
[12/21/2025 20:02:03] Dominique Beauregard: important in the second part of our sermon
[12/21/2025 20:02:28] Dominique Beauregard: *he silences for a moment, concentrating himself*
[12/21/2025 20:03:00] Dominique Beauregard: *after a minute, he resumes*
[12/21/2025 20:03:06] Dominique Beauregard: Open your eyes, Mercadia!
[12/21/2025 20:03:26] Nam Ly Jen: *opens his eyes*
[12/21/2025 20:03:27] Dominique Beauregard: But keep the image of your Heart's Desire in front of you.
[12/21/2025 20:03:36] Vincent Ritz: *slowly opens his eyes getting used again to the bright lights around*
[12/21/2025 20:03:37] Larissa Aylomein: *opens her eyes, blinks a couple of times*
[12/21/2025 20:04:02] Dominique Beauregard: The first step to realization, to successfully reach for that powerful desire...
[12/21/2025 20:04:12] Dominique Beauregard: ...is intent.
[12/21/2025 20:04:40] Dominique Beauregard: And intent is the very lever that puts us in movement.
[12/21/2025 20:04:42] Nam Ly Jen: *looks Dominique*
[12/21/2025 20:05:00] Dominique Beauregard: But it means nothing if it's not declared. If it's not a true compromise.
[12/21/2025 20:05:10] Dominique Beauregard: With this in mind...
[12/21/2025 20:06:12] Dominique Beauregard: I invite you to declare your Heart's Desire. Before the people and before the Goddess herself. This
[12/21/2025 20:06:12] Dominique Beauregard: will be your intent declared and your compromise. This day marks your first step towards
[12/21/2025 20:06:12] Dominique Beauregard: accomplishment. And it's up to each of you to pursue that dream. I'll go first...
[12/21/2025 20:06:41] Dominique Beauregard: *turns to the altar and approaches it*
[12/21/2025 20:07:10] Dominique Beauregard: *looks at the mask, visibly shaking, both from nervousness and excitement*
[12/21/2025 20:07:54] Nam Ly Jen: *he observes the scene in silence*
[12/21/2025 20:07:56] Dominique Beauregard: Kamalini. Mother of Humanity. Hear us now. This is the thing which we desire the most. Our ambition.
[12/21/2025 20:07:56] Dominique Beauregard: Please guide us to fruition.
[12/21/2025 20:08:10] Dominique Beauregard: *raises his arms then*
[12/21/2025 20:08:12] Vincent Ritz: *thinks now of his biggest true dream*
[12/21/2025 20:08:50] Dominique Beauregard: I wish to be a hero! A true hero! Marching in defense of a damsel or ... or... a dandy!
[12/21/2025 20:09:10] Dominique Beauregard: Which I'll then rescue and they'll love me very much!
[12/21/2025 20:09:15] Larissa Aylomein: *grins slightly*
[12/21/2025 20:09:24] Dominique Beauregard: And become my wife or my husband! Forever!
[12/21/2025 20:09:26] Nam Ly Jen: *smiles*
[12/21/2025 20:09:35] Nam Ly Jen: *coughs*
[12/21/2025 20:09:35] Dominique Beauregard: And then.. I'll never feel alone again.
[12/21/2025 20:09:46] Dominique Beauregard: Praised be!
[12/21/2025 20:09:56] Dominique Beauregard: *turns around blushing*
[12/21/2025 20:10:06] Dominique Beauregard: *skips down the steps*
[12/21/2025 20:10:15] Larissa Aylomein: *claps for a moment*
[12/21/2025 20:10:20] Dominique Beauregard: *folds his hands before himself and makes room*
[12/21/2025 20:10:25] Nam Ly Jen: *nods to Dominique, smiling*
[12/21/2025 20:10:31] a cat: *curls up, covering her eyes with both paws*
[12/21/2025 20:10:34] Dominique Beauregard: *bows his head to Larissa and Nam, in thanks*
[12/21/2025 20:10:43] Dominique Beauregard: Who would like to go next?
[12/21/2025 20:10:46] Dominique Beauregard: *smiles*
[12/21/2025 20:11:05] Nam Ly Jen: I'll think about it later, if it's not a problem...
[12/21/2025 20:11:11] Nam Ly Jen: *scratches his head*
[12/21/2025 20:11:40] Dominique Beauregard: Come on, Nam. What did you find amidst the flames? It can't be that hard. The thing you desire the
[12/21/2025 20:11:41] Dominique Beauregard: most!
[12/21/2025 20:11:44] Dominique Beauregard: Oh!
[12/21/2025 20:11:48] Dominique Beauregard: Lady's first!
[12/21/2025 20:11:50] Larissa Aylomein: *brushes out her dress*
[12/21/2025 20:11:57] Nam Ly Jen: *points on Larissa*
[12/21/2025 20:11:59] Dominique Beauregard: Show them who's the bravest, Larissa!
[12/21/2025 20:12:03] Vincent Ritz: *struggle with inner doubts*
[12/21/2025 20:12:03] Nam Ly Jen: *nods*
[12/21/2025 20:12:17] Larissa Aylomein: *kneels down and places a finger on the mask*
[12/21/2025 20:12:53] Dominique Beauregard: *watches*
[12/21/2025 20:13:45] Larissa Aylomein: I see a city, gleaming, lit by magic. Broad spaces where peasants and nobles alike discuss
[12/21/2025 20:13:45] Larissa Aylomein: philosophy. A place where toil is but light, aided by the power shared by all.
[12/21/2025 20:14:21] Larissa Aylomein: An Edana the jewel of the world.
[12/21/2025 20:14:32] Dominique Beauregard: *his eyes become watery*
[12/21/2025 20:14:38] Dominique Beauregard: Beautiful.
[12/21/2025 20:14:47] Dominique Beauregard: Such a beautiful desire...
[12/21/2025 20:14:51] Nam Ly Jen: *nods to Larissa*
[12/21/2025 20:15:01] Vincent Ritz: *sighs nostalgically*
[12/21/2025 20:15:08] Dominique Beauregard: *applauds*
[12/21/2025 20:15:18] Nam Ly Jen: wonderful,Larissa
[12/21/2025 20:15:24] Larissa Aylomein: *smiles wistfully*
[12/21/2025 20:15:27] Dominique Beauregard: Thank you, Larissa. That was inspiring. I'm sure the Goddess smiles on you.
[12/21/2025 20:15:40] Dominique Beauregard: *looks at the others*
[12/21/2025 20:15:44] Dominique Beauregard: Next?
[12/21/2025 20:15:50] Dominique Beauregard: *motions to the altar*
[12/21/2025 20:15:56] Nam Ly Jen: *he looks up*
[12/21/2025 20:16:06] Dominique Beauregard: *nods encouragingly to Nam*
[12/21/2025 20:16:13] Nam Ly Jen: ooh....
[12/21/2025 20:16:14] a cat: *looks to Vincent*
[12/21/2025 20:16:30] Nam Ly Jen: no I would feel embarrassed
[12/21/2025 20:16:35] Nam Ly Jen: sorry
[12/21/2025 20:16:40] Nam Ly Jen: *smiles to everyone*
[12/21/2025 20:16:53] Larissa Aylomein: We won't judge you, Nam.
[12/21/2025 20:16:54] Vincent Ritz: I also see Edana in that flame.
[12/21/2025 20:17:04] Dominique Beauregard: There is no embarrassment in the house of the gods, Nam. I'm doing a sermon dressed in pink, for
[12/21/2025 20:17:04] Dominique Beauregard: goddess' sake.
[12/21/2025 20:17:15] Dominique Beauregard: Oh!
[12/21/2025 20:17:16] Nam Ly Jen: *laughs*
[12/21/2025 20:17:17] Nam Ly Jen: allright
[12/21/2025 20:17:20] Vincent Ritz: pink is a color of passion.
[12/21/2025 20:17:25] Dominique Beauregard: It is.
[12/21/2025 20:17:26] Vincent Ritz: and today it just goes with a fashion.
[12/21/2025 20:17:27] Dominique Beauregard: *smiles*
[12/21/2025 20:17:36] Dominique Beauregard: *nods again to Nam*
[12/21/2025 20:17:50] a cat: *watches Nam*
[12/21/2025 20:18:07] Dominique Beauregard: Come, Nam.
[12/21/2025 20:18:13] Dominique Beauregard: *motions to the altar*
[12/21/2025 20:18:13] Nam Ly Jen: but in such a sacred place.... I could say some nonsense... it doesn't seem right to me
[12/21/2025 20:18:29] Dominique Beauregard: The gods don't judge.
[12/21/2025 20:18:36] Nam Ly Jen: and who has ever spoken in front of an altar
[12/21/2025 20:18:38] Nam Ly Jen: *sighs*
[12/21/2025 20:18:38] Dominique Beauregard: Well, some do, but.. not Kamalini.
[12/21/2025 20:18:39] a cat: *hops off the bench and then follow Nam*
[12/21/2025 20:18:51] Nam Ly Jen: well.....
[12/21/2025 20:18:55] Dominique Beauregard: *silences then, listening to the monk*
[12/21/2025 20:19:01] a cat: *glares at the mask*
[12/21/2025 20:19:01] Nam Ly Jen: I'm not good with words...
[12/21/2025 20:19:21] Dominique Beauregard: *in a whisper* You can do this, Nam!
[12/21/2025 20:19:26] Nam Ly Jen: but if there's one thing I can wish for right now... with all my heart
[12/21/2025 20:19:52] Nam Ly Jen: It is the security, the guarantee of peace for all these people, who welcomed me in this town
[12/21/2025 20:20:27] Nam Ly Jen: Whatever the threat, I want it to be eradicated.
[12/21/2025 20:20:43] Dominique Beauregard: *smiles as he listens*
[12/21/2025 20:20:59] Dominique Beauregard: *applauds*
[12/21/2025 20:21:01] Nam Ly Jen: maybe it's not much but.....
[12/21/2025 20:21:04] a cat: *steps forward and puts a paw on the mask for a moment*
[12/21/2025 20:21:04] Nam Ly Jen: it's important for me
[12/21/2025 20:21:13] Dominique Beauregard: Not much? Nam, it's everything!
[12/21/2025 20:21:14] Nam Ly Jen: the first thing
[12/21/2025 20:21:19] a cat: *before scampering off*
[12/21/2025 20:21:28] Nam Ly Jen: *nods*
[12/21/2025 20:21:30] Larissa Aylomein: *claps*
[12/21/2025 20:21:30] Nam Ly Jen: *smiles*
[12/21/2025 20:21:40] Vincent Ritz: *nods thankfuly to Nam*
[12/21/2025 20:21:44] Nam Ly Jen: *bows the head to the altar*
[12/21/2025 20:21:50] Dominique Beauregard: Your desire isn't much different than mine. We'll be heroes together, my friend.
[12/21/2025 20:21:57] a cat: *sits down next to Larissa, glances up at her before curling up*
[12/21/2025 20:22:02] Larissa Aylomein: *glances down to the cat and holds out the back of her hand, fingers slightly curled, at its head
[12/21/2025 20:22:04] Larissa Aylomein: level*
[12/21/2025 20:22:04] Nam Ly Jen: right....
[12/21/2025 20:22:11] Nam Ly Jen: *nods to Dominique*
[12/21/2025 20:22:14] Dominique Beauregard: *gasps as the cat touches the mask*
[12/21/2025 20:22:18] Dominique Beauregard: Oh my!
[12/21/2025 20:22:21] Dominique Beauregard: Did you all see that?
[12/21/2025 20:22:26] Dominique Beauregard: *rubs his eyes some*
[12/21/2025 20:22:28] Vincent Ritz: *blinks*
[12/21/2025 20:22:48] Dominique Beauregard: *places a knee against the floor and rubs index and thumb together*
[12/21/2025 20:22:51] Nam Ly Jen: mh?
[12/21/2025 20:23:20] Dominique Beauregard: Psst, psst, here kitty
[12/21/2025 20:23:22] Dominique Beauregard: Here..
[12/21/2025 20:23:28] Dominique Beauregard: Kamalini speaks all languages.
[12/21/2025 20:23:37] a cat: *gently rubs her head against Larissa's hand*
[12/21/2025 20:23:43] Dominique Beauregard: Even a cat has a Heart's Desire! Even if it's a nice fish steak!
[12/21/2025 20:23:56] Nam Ly Jen: *looks the cat*
[12/21/2025 20:24:12] Dominique Beauregard: *tries to get the cat closer to the altar*
[12/21/2025 20:24:18] Dominique Beauregard: Psst psst, here kitty, here.
[12/21/2025 20:24:29] a cat: *looks around a bit confused, as she is clearly satisfied with her feat*
[12/21/2025 20:24:30] Vincent Ritz: wish I had some fish in my pocket
[12/21/2025 20:24:36] Vincent Ritz: that would obviously fit the desires of the cat
[12/21/2025 20:24:38] Vincent Ritz: *smiles*
[12/21/2025 20:24:40] Dominique Beauregard: Oh well..
[12/21/2025 20:24:42] Larissa Aylomein: *rubs the cat's ears gently*
[12/21/2025 20:24:54] Dominique Beauregard: I guess cats are a rebellious bunch, after all.
[12/21/2025 20:25:03] Dominique Beauregard: *chuckles, rising, then eyes Vincent*
[12/21/2025 20:25:10] Dominique Beauregard: *ahems*
[12/21/2025 20:25:14] a cat: *enjoys the ear scritches quite a bit*
[12/21/2025 20:25:44] Vincent Ritz: guess it is my turn to speak of my visions.
[12/21/2025 20:26:28] Vincent Ritz: *glances at Dominique for an approval to approach*
[12/21/2025 20:26:39] Dominique Beauregard: *nods*
[12/21/2025 20:26:51] Dominique Beauregard: The Mother is listening.
[12/21/2025 20:26:54] Dominique Beauregard: *motions to the altar*
[12/21/2025 20:27:18] Nam Ly Jen: *he follows Vincent with his gaze*
[12/21/2025 20:27:28] Dominique Beauregard: *smiles as he steps forward*
[12/21/2025 20:27:35] Vincent Ritz: *kneels on his left knee*
[12/21/2025 20:27:40] Nam Ly Jen: Vincent is a wise man....
[12/21/2025 20:27:42] Vincent Ritz: *stares into the flames*
[12/21/2025 20:28:02] Vincent Ritz: *his voice becomes sharp and cold as the steel*
[12/21/2025 20:28:17] Dominique Beauregard: *blinks at the sudden change*
[12/21/2025 20:28:21] Vincent Ritz: I also see the beloved city of Edana and the Kingdom of Mercadia there.
[12/21/2025 20:28:50] Vincent Ritz: Lead by a noble... just... and courageous King...
[12/21/2025 20:29:08] Vincent Ritz: that has a spine of steel... and a will... of adamantite
[12/21/2025 20:29:18] Vincent Ritz: kind.... but fearless
[12/21/2025 20:29:28] Vincent Ritz: just... but merciful
[12/21/2025 20:29:43] Vincent Ritz: and so will be his assigned leaders.... serving under him...
[12/21/2025 20:29:52] Vincent Ritz: I see the prosperity.. and the peace...
[12/21/2025 20:30:01] Vincent Ritz: the gardens flourishing...
[12/21/2025 20:30:22] Vincent Ritz: and our legions... standing firm at our borders... repelling anyone... who dares...
[12/21/2025 20:30:48] Vincent Ritz: I see the orcs... the dethrowned necromancers... the traitors from the Order...
[12/21/2025 20:30:56] Vincent Ritz: been destroyed and punished
[12/21/2025 20:31:04] Vincent Ritz: under the heavy boots of Mercadian knights
[12/21/2025 20:31:19] Vincent Ritz: paying for all the damage and the disgrace that they have brought to us
[12/21/2025 20:31:27] Vincent Ritz: so that they will never dare...
[12/21/2025 20:31:32] Vincent Ritz: to even think...
[12/21/2025 20:31:40] Vincent Ritz: of bothering our eternal peace and prosperity.
[12/21/2025 20:32:01] Vincent Ritz: *finishing this he stands up and turns around, returning to his regular soft tone*
[12/21/2025 20:32:08] Vincent Ritz: that would be all.
[12/21/2025 20:32:28] Dominique Beauregard: *applauds as well, though his expression shows some hesitation*
[12/21/2025 20:32:37] Dominique Beauregard: Ehh, well said, Mr. Ritz.
[12/21/2025 20:32:48] Dominique Beauregard: *he takes the front again*
[12/21/2025 20:32:52] Vincent Ritz: *returns silently to his place being deep in his thoughts*
[12/21/2025 20:33:16] Dominique Beauregard: Your Heart's Desire are declared! Before the people and before the goddess herself!
[12/21/2025 20:33:51] Dominique Beauregard: Friends, there is no turning back now. Three things in this life can never go back.
[12/21/2025 20:33:57] Dominique Beauregard: One, the missed opportunity.
[12/21/2025 20:34:05] Dominique Beauregard: Two, the arrow after it was shot.
[12/21/2025 20:34:09] Dominique Beauregard: And three, the spoken word.
[12/21/2025 20:34:14] Vincent Ritz: and four.
[12/21/2025 20:34:16] Vincent Ritz: Time.
[12/21/2025 20:34:18] Vincent Ritz: Time can never go back.
[12/21/2025 20:34:27] Vincent Ritz: *is unusually serious*
[12/21/2025 20:34:34] Dominique Beauregard: ...yes, time.
[12/21/2025 20:34:38] Dominique Beauregard: Thank you, Vincent.
[12/21/2025 20:34:53] Dominique Beauregard: You've spoken your desires. Your true desire.
[12/21/2025 20:34:54] Vincent Ritz: *nods to him thankfuly*
[12/21/2025 20:35:29] Dominique Beauregard: You can't go back now. It is declared. Now... it is up to each and every one of you... to pursue it.
[12/21/2025 20:35:35] Dominique Beauregard: Relentlessly.
[12/21/2025 20:35:45] Vincent Ritz: and each one will do this in his own way.
[12/21/2025 20:35:48] Dominique Beauregard: As if your life depended on it.
[12/21/2025 20:36:04] Dominique Beauregard: This is how we pray to Kamalini.
[12/21/2025 20:36:28] Dominique Beauregard: And how we honor her gifts to us. We move. We improve. We adapt. And we grow.
[12/21/2025 20:37:09] Dominique Beauregard: It is now your responsibility to put all your effort into seeing your Heart's Desire come true.
[12/21/2025 20:37:27] Dominique Beauregard: Because no one will do it for you.
[12/21/2025 20:37:32] Dominique Beauregard: Only you can.
[12/21/2025 20:37:47] Dominique Beauregard: You and you alone stand before Kamalini now, with a promise burning in your hearts.
[12/21/2025 20:37:58] Dominique Beauregard: And when our time comes, and we're before Kinarugi...
[12/21/2025 20:38:15] Dominique Beauregard: ...it'll be the memory of our accomplishments that will make us look back and say:
[12/21/2025 20:38:21] Dominique Beauregard: "It was worth it."
[12/21/2025 20:38:30] Dominique Beauregard: *smiles as he finishes and bows his head*
[12/21/2025 20:38:44] Dominique Beauregard: Whew! Thank you for coming to my first sermon.
[12/21/2025 20:38:45] Vincent Ritz: *stands up and bows his head back*
[12/21/2025 20:38:56] Nam Ly Jen: thank you sir Domi
[12/21/2025 20:38:58] Larissa Aylomein: Thank you for giving it, Domi.
[12/21/2025 20:39:14] Nam Ly Jen: it was instructive
[12/21/2025 20:39:29] Dominique Beauregard: *smiles happily*
[12/21/2025 20:39:39] Dominique Beauregard: *he retrieves the mask*
[12/21/2025 20:39:53] Vincent Ritz: let our prayers be heard.
[12/21/2025 20:40:07] Dominique Beauregard: *lifts the mask one last time for the crowd, before putting it away*
[12/21/2025 20:40:14] Dominique Beauregard: She will be watching.
[12/21/2025 20:40:39] Dominique Beauregard: And so will I!
[12/21/2025 20:40:42] Dominique Beauregard: *chuckles quietly*
[12/21/2025 20:41:02] Nam Ly Jen: cat, let's go...
[12/21/2025 20:41:08] Larissa Aylomein: Goodnight, everyone.
[12/21/2025 20:41:14] Nam Ly Jen: farewell
[12/21/2025 20:41:17] Dominique Beauregard: *bows gallantly*
[12/21/2025 20:41:41] Vincent Ritz: Thank you for the ceremony.
[12/21/2025 20:41:56] Dominique Beauregard: *makes the symbol of Kamalini*
[12/21/2025 20:42:01] Dominique Beauregard: Thank you, Mother.
[12/21/2025 20:42:13] Dominique Beauregard: I hope I managed to ignite those flames.
[12/21/2025 20:42:33] Dominique Beauregard: If you would put a damsel or dandy in distress somewhere.......
[12/21/2025 20:42:37] Dominique Beauregard: *ahems*
[12/21/2025 20:42:42] Dominique Beauregard: Nevermind!
[12/21/2025 20:42:55] Dominique Beauregard: *smiles a last time to the altar, before heading out*