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It doesn't take a morale analyzer to know Vincent is not in a state to do much of anything right now. Poor kid.
>U, Appease Future
The priest looks oddly relieved to be assigned to this anomaly. Huh. Maybe he just need something easy to recover his willpower.
<span class="mu-i">Another quiet moment to self reflect. Another moment to repent.</span>
The knight jumps in place when he sees the priest approaching him.
ANOMALY: Oh. Oh, it's you. It's been a while, hasn't it?
U: It's been a day.
U: So! I've heard that you've been looking for a way to suppress those "desires" of yours.
ANOMALY: You are correct, unfortunately.
U: It is human nature to have uncouth desires. Anomalies are no different. Your kind are far more direct with your desires.
U: What do you want to do? What do you seek to do to redeem yourself? We're willing to listen.
The knight lets out a raspy hiss.
ANOMALY: I just want to protect this facility. I am still not used to this body, I can not protect you all the time, but I'll protect you when it counts.
U: We might need your protection for something. Would you be willing to assist protect the third floor?
Without even waiting for the priest to finish, the skeleton nods his head wildly.
ANOMALY: Of course. <span class="mu-b">I shall protect you no matter the cost to myself.</span> I can not claim I can do it all the time, however.
ANOMALY: It's been a while since I have fought in a war proper.
U: Of course. You also said something of a worse self, did you not?
The knight pauses at this. A sore spot or <span class="mu-b">a horrid reminder?</span> He manages to regain his composure.
ANOMALY: Those desires, those emotions, that I experienced so recently still linger in this world. Even when suppressed from this...form.
ANOMALY: Without any hint of morality to tie it down. Without any semblance of what you humans would call "humanity". <span class="mu-b">So bright. So very bright.</span>
ANOMALY: It did not enter this facility. Be glad it didn't.
U: Lastly, there is another anomaly that had a similar...sentiment to what you might have? Something about how it and the world is a disgrace.
U: Would you be interested in interacting with it?
The knight pauses to give the best answer to that question. He stares at the floor, as if looking for something.
ANOMALY: ...If it was deemed necessary. I shall not leave this cell unless the situation gets foul, whether for you or me.
ANOMALY: Do as you will.
U: Of course.
With nothing else to ask, the priest does a clean sweep of the containment cell while keeping an eye on the knight.
For a moment, it nearly loses a grip on its own sword. But for now, the grip remains firm. It must remain firm.
Soon, the employee leaves the containment cell after the mostly clean room is cleaned spotless.
Why did that description he give sound familiar? That fuzzy dream that's leaking out of your head...you swear you saw something bright in there.
