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To this TalOS took in a breath. He needed to finish this, “Brothers, I ask that you listen to me for I am the most afflicted by our brother today. I had, in a decision I realized was unwise, given to him an Auxilia to serve alongside. Those same Auxilia led by the noble Knights of Dutonis safe guarded what were several thousand from the wrath of our brother.”
That was enough to get everyone's attention, with Konrad being the most interested to see what TalOS had to say. But his brother Curze did not look at TalOS directly. TalOS noted this for research later, “I agree with Guilliman that we should not waste the resource that is a Primarch. He is a General of Generals, one of the twenty greatest leaders of our age who are below the Emperor himself. He should commit himself to a Penitence Crusade, at the end of which if the Emperor sees it fit will he be forgiven.”
TalOS could tell that everyone did not like the way that TalOS described their punishment. It was a good way to call it, but ultimately it had a religious context where it did not need one. It was not the Great Crusade the Emperor was waging which was named because it gave immaterial power to the event.
But to TalOS it got the point across.
“I agree with TalOS.” Dorn finally spoke as he looked towards his friend, “Send him to the stars beyond. When he is redeemed our Father will retrieve him.”
“I agree with my brothers!” Horus spoke as he found the chance to rescue his brother from what was certain doom.
Maybe it was because he finally felt defeat, or maybe it was because he was an unprepared psyker who looked directly at a pariah, but Konrad did not see this moment to speak out against the Council.
There was a small laugh coming from Fulgrim as he spoke, “I agree.” He said simply. As for the laugh he likely saw the fact he was agreeing with TalOS as a joke.
“It is missing something.” Mortarion said as he took in a long drawn breath, “Even if he fights for centuries and returns afterwards there is always the chance he reverts. I want to make sure he never does something this stupid ever again.”
To that TalOS decided to speak his idea, “In the short time I have known our brother he enjoyed speaking. His voice breaking off the walls was like music to his ears. If we took that from him, to force him to only speak in whispers, will that satisfy you?”
“It's good enough.” Coughed Mortarion as some in the room did not even consider that such a damning thing could be done.
