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There was barely a difference between day and night when it came to the planet of Xana II TalOS came to realize. Maybe it was that darkened star that hung in the air or maybe it was just because everything was so gloomy. TalOS felt it was in the middle of these two things.
This was one of the many observations that TalOS was able to make as he processed information. It saddened him to see the people of this planet cower at the baleful lights and now that darkness came they were worse. None seemed to even entertain the idea of staying outside.
For TalOS and his fellows they did not move. While TalOS observed the rest of them kept to their own. TalOS had a guess that the gloom of this place was getting to his fellows as they came from such a luxurious world like Lucius. TalOS could only guess what the Martians thought when they saw this place for the first time themselves.
As TAlOS finished that thought a Machine Spirit answered to him the time. It was not really needed but it did help TalOS confirm that his counting of the clock was indeed correct.
+It is time.+ TalOS told the group as he turned about, +I will be entering alone though.+
The Acillians did not make a move and the Tech Priests simply gave each other a look, +Do you confirm this course of action?+
+I do. We must give them as much trust as they will us.+
+Understood.+ Answered the Tech Priest as TalOS made his way through the doors of their court.
Nothing much has changed except that the Suppression Rod that TalOS gave them sat before the Fabricator Lord like a candle against the darkness. TalOS noted that just with its presence the dullness that came from the eyes of the Fabricator Lord Wilmar became ever so lighter.
+Thank you for your understanding… Arch Dominus.+ the head of their people said with a soft bow, +We have discussed… and realized… that you are correct. What you give us is an offer of companionship… that Mars… nor the Imperium… will ever give a planet like… ours. That, and we do… seek Absolution… for the crimes we have committed against the Machine God.+
+Then speak to them.+ TalOS told them as he raised a hand, +I shall be your judge. Let what you say be spoken to a Priest of the Machine God and no other ear. Only then can we release you from the chains that have bound you for so many years.+
+We have… commited three sins.+
