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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Lichtenhart" data-source="post: 507731" data-attributes="member: 761">Father Antonio hated lies. Even when they had to be said for a child's sake. The letter he just received was about to force him to an outburst of rage, but he learned not to waste his energies, that were better used helping others. He was looking for his backpack to gather his few possessions when he heard a knock on the door."Father Antonio, may I...""Come in, Nathan, please, we have to talk."Nathan entered the cleric's room with a worried look upon his face."Father, is everything alright? I just met Daniel and he told me you are leaving.""No, Nathan, it's not alright. The Kelt Imperium invaded Candara lands. They have already destoyed three cities. I was summoned at the capital to join the effort to help those people.""Oh. That's terrible! I'll go with you.""I was sure you would have said that, my good Nathan. But I need you to stay here. People of this town will be afraid as well, and they need someone who can protect them. You will be your guide while I'm away.""But... I'm not sure I...can handle this. I'm not ready. I will fail them!...""No you won't. And I say this because I know your heart better than you do. You will not fail them. They will be safe with you. That's why I can leave with no worries...Brother Nathan."Nathan was shocked as Father antonio drew a grey mantle from a drawer and made him don it."It should have been yours for quite some time, but I couldn't figure the right moment or what exactly to say. I guess destiny decided for me. Be strong, Nathan."The two priests embraced, while Nathan couldn't help sheding some tears, then Father Antonio motioned for the door."Wait, Fath...Brother Antonio, I've got something for you." Nathan rushed to his room and was soon back with a bag."Here it is. I kept it for emergencies, but you need it more. Promise me you won't open it until you're out of town.""But...""Promise me!""...Alright, I promise. May all the blessings from the Mother of Peace fall upon you, Brother Nathan.""And may her cloak always protect you, Brother Antonio."Father Antonio left with his cart and headed straight to Satoon, mentally apologising with his pony for the hurry he imposed her. When he was out of town he opened Nathan's bag, finding a light crossbow with a box of darts and thirty shining gold pieces. Shaking his head, he put them in his backpack.He arrived in Satoon just after sunset, tired after the long journey, and decided to stop for a moment in a restaurant before continuing. He was rather surprised seeing a group happily laughing, while he waited for the bartender."Do you mind if I join you?"</blockquote>

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