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He thinks you’re a bigshot again… and as unenthused you may be about having another chat with that Larius guy, you can at least use this chance to scoop up some intel!
So, you begin as you clear your throat, you uh… you assume he’s been informed on your next course of action? The uh… the <span class="mu-i">Organization</span>’s, that is!
“Hah! Good one!” One-Hand retorts with a cheeky laugh! “Whatever the next step is, you’ll be the first to know after this meeting, but rumor has it that there’ll be a push to the North… in secret, of course. Already have too much heat on us as-is.”
I-Indeed, you nod, the events you participated in on the Skyrail still fresh in your head, there’s uh… stuff has been <span class="mu-i">wild</span> lately…
“Yes it has, hasn’t it?” The Cultist remarks as you pass by a crowd of other cult followers muttering under their breath in prayer! “I didn’t want to mention it in Lord Larius’ presence, Brother, but I worry–” His voice catches behind his thick mask. “... Nevermind… I spoke out of turn…”
Nah, it’s cool, you reply with a reassuring smile, spill away, dude! You’re cool with it! When it’s clear you don’t intend to, like, blow up his unseen head, the Cultist relaxes somewhat.
“<span class="mu-i">It’s just…</span>” He begins in an even <span class="mu-i">more</span> muffled tone, “<span class="mu-i">This interloper that has Lord Larius so upset… could he have a spy within our ranks?</span>”
The insinuation hits you like a rock to the face… for various reasons! Oh, uh, you mutter, wh-what would make him think that?
“<span class="mu-i">It’s just,</span>” One-Hand begins with growing trepidation in his tone, “<span class="mu-i">Every thwarted plan seems to coincide with the appearance of that… that ‘Andon’ character! A-and then there was that imposter at the meeting in Crossroads…</span>”
Oh, right, you reply with a slow nod, y-yea, you heard about that one…
“<span class="mu-i">To think: They cracked our codes! Deceived everyone in the Clockmaker Chapter! IInfiltrated our meeting without anyone the wiser!</span>” The Cultist exclaims with a shudder! “<span class="mu-i">I only hope our new security measures for the higher-ranking acolytes is enough…</span>”
Yea, you sigh as you emerge into a massive and unfortunately-familiar chamber, that’s… that would be a bummer if they weren’t!
“F-forgive my idle chatter,” One-Hand stammers as he steps aside for you to pass, “Good luck. A-and remember: Lord Larius’s patience is in short supply…”
C’moooon, you remark as you leave your Cult buddy with a reassuring pat on the shoulder, how bad could he be?
Kneeling in the center of the ritual chamber amidst the throngs of chanting cultists, you feel the same sensation you felt during your reconnaissance mission back in Crossroads wrap around your head…
Against your best judgement, you’re once again <span class="mu-i">YANKED</span> into the aether!
“<span class="mu-s">FOOLISHNESS!</span>”
Oh. It’s <span class="mu-i">that</span> bad!
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