Argenta"Rogue Trader!" Sister Argenta greets you with a glowing gaze and a confident smile. "The God-Emperor did not forsake His chosen one! I prayed that our paths would cross once more!"
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Abelard"Sister Argenta! Thanks be to the God-Emperor, you are here! And you look as prepared for new trials as ever."
Argenta"Master Werserian. A loyal Seneschal never abandons his Lord Captain, does he? I am just as glad to see you alive." She gives Abelard an encouraging smile.
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Pasqal"I am recording an instance of manifest grace evidenced by this unit's survival. I praise—" His vox falls silent for a moment, then hisses cautiously, "I praise the Emperor for this gift."
ArgentaWith a warm laugh, Argenta winks at Pasqal. "Let us forget our theological differences for now, Brother Pasqal. You and I carry the same light, and here in the darkness, it is more evident than anywhere else. I have been praying for you."
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Jae"If only the Exalted One had given me a sign that his beautiful battle angel had survived to illuminate this disgusting place!" Jae gazes admiringly at Argenta and makes the sign of the Aquila. "I would have rushed to your side long ago, Sister. You'll not find a more trustworthy ally in this shithole."
Argenta"Your parlance has changed greatly since the last time I saw you, Jae. Your language is now rife with profanities... and sincerity." Argenta's eyes widen in surprise. "Your throat—"
JaeJae nonchalantly waves her off and immediately doubles over, coughing violently, leaving viscous clots of blood on her metal hand. "Groxseed! It's... it's—" She is interrupted by her hacking cough. "—a long and grubby story, and I don't want to ruin the moment."
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ArgentaTurning her clear gaze to Solomorne, Argenta exclaims, "Proctor! I have heard about your escape — about a prisoner who broke free from the clutches of his xenos jailers. I see you have even found the Rogue Trader — the Emperor has blessed you with incredible fortitude and resolve!"
Solomorne"No, Sister, it was he/she who found me. And there was nothing valiant about my escape. But you — this place has surely put your faith to the test, yet you've emerged from that trial unstained."
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ArgentaArgenta's expression changes drastically when she sees Yrliet. "Rogue Trader... why is that creature standing beside you? Why has the treacherous xenos not yet suffered retribution for her trickery? I remember what her accursed kin said when we stepped into that trap. Do you, [Name]? Have you forgotten that she betrayed us?"
YOU"I granted Yrliet my forgiveness. Let us end the discussion there."
ArgentaArgenta's eyes flash with wrath. "Forgiveness is a great gift that precious few deserve. And even for them, forgiveness comes as a chance to die for a just cause, as Sisters Repentia die with a prayer on their lips! This is a xenos and a traitor. What forgiveness could you possibly speak of?"
YrlietYrliet gazes at her from beneath a veneer of cold aloofness. "Your judgements have no weight before the elantach's will. Do not waste your breath on attempts to intimidate or insult me, for your words are like picked leaves that the wind throws against the cliffs."
Argenta"You truly aren't worth the breath I have wasted on words." Argenta pointedly turns away from her.
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YOU"Yrliet will strive to redeem herself in my eyes."
ArgentaArgenta scoffs. "You are harbouring a snake, [Name]. You will have to sleep with one eye open, for you will find no rest for as long as this monster lives."
YrlietYrliet gazes at her from beneath a veneer of cold aloofness. "Your judgements have no weight before the elantach's will. Do not waste your breath on attempts to intimidate or insult me, for your words are like picked leaves that the wind throws against the cliffs."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet was deceived, as we all were. Her actions can hardly be called trickery."
Argenta"Deceived by whom? Her own kinsman? Do you honestly believe that, [Name]? That worthless tale spun by an enemy of Humanity, a tale that could only convince a senseless child?"
YrlietYrliet gazes at her from beneath a veneer of cold aloofness. "Your judgements have no weight before the elantach's will. Do not waste your breath on attempts to intimidate or insult me, for your words are like picked leaves that the wind throws against the cliffs."continues where this line first appears above
ArgentaArgenta gestures at everyone around her. "Your arrival is timely indeed: with the Emperor's chosen on our side, we can come out of hiding and exact vengeance upon the enemies of Humanity! But I shouldn't take up your time — speak instead to the Commissar, the one who leads these valiant souls. He will tell you everything you need to know."
YOU"What happened to you after we ran into that trap?"
Argenta"My memory betrays me: I lost consciousness soon after they dragged us into the shadows. I came to in a filthy arena — they had set some clawed beast against me. When I slew it, they sent another. I killed them all, one after another, and the unseen spectators demanded more and more!"
Argenta"At last, I had an opportunity — one of the beasts I fought damaged the enclosure, and I managed to escape the arena. You should have seen how quickly the scum who whooped and cheered from the stands set off after me! I forged a path with sword and bolter, and wandered for a long time in darkness... and then I wound up here, where a loyal servant of the Emperor found me and gave me a chance to serve Him again."
YOU"What happened to you after we ran into that trap?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who is this Commissar you speak of?"
Argenta"A loyal servant of the Emperor who has not lost the will to fight even in this impenetrable gloom. He has mustered a resistance, everyone who can hold a weapon and refuses to accept the fate of a toy in the clutches of vile xenos. The dwellers of these dungeons are myriad, and most are lacking in soul, courage, or willpower. The Commissar and his associates seek out the true champions of the Imperium among them and prepare those people for the battle against the xenos."
Argenta"Providence itself has brought me here. I assisted the Commissar in his search in hopes of finding you among the captives. I devoted myself to helping the faithful yet frail pluck up their strength and guiding the able yet desperate toward hope. And my efforts have already borne fruit: two squads have gone on a scouting mission to discover safe passage out of Commorragh."
YOU"What happened to you after we ran into that trap?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who is this Commissar you speak of?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at Argenta's audience] "Who are these people?"
Argenta"I found them, subjects of the Imperium who were taken to this den of misery and despair, scattered across this vast Chasm. They were condemned to suffer for the amusement of enemies of Humanity, but the beasts were wrong in thinking we would simply resign ourselves to our fate! I share my faith in the future with them, the future that we will claim with His name upon our lips!"
YOU"What happened to you after we ran into that trap?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who is this Commissar you speak of?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at Argenta's audience] "Who are these people?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Argenta, a grim task brings me here. I must kill the Commissar."
ArgentaThere is a subtle change in Argenta's gleaming eyes, and they begin to resemble glowing embers. "Perhaps this accursed place has afflicted you after all... You speak of madness that is tantamount to heresy, for you would be beheading the resistance and leaving these adamant hearts, His faithful, without a leader! I cannot let that come to pass, Rogue Trader, and I hope you do not intend to execute this plan in earnest."
YOU"What happened to you after we ran into that trap?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who is this Commissar you speak of?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at Argenta's audience] "Who are these people?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Argenta, a grim task brings me here. I must kill the Commissar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You will join me, will you not?"
ArgentaArgenta looks at the people around her and nods. "I have served the resistance for as long as I could. My duty to these people is done — it is high time I rejoined you and pursued my original mission. But first, allow me to offer a few final words of guidance to my flock."
ArgentaArgenta turns to her audience, and her voice fills with zealous fire: "Servants of the Emperor! Children of Humanity! Be strong in your resolve and pure in your faith, for our deliverance is at hand! Steel your hearts, for a great trial lies ahead of us all, but the reward for passing it is freedom!"
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YOU"You will join me, will you not?"continues where this line first appears above
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Jae"In His name..." Jae clenches the gilded Aquila in her hand and brushes her bitten lips against it.
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YOU"Argenta, a grim task brings me here. I must kill the Commissar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You will join me, will you not?"continues where this line first appears above
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Yrliet"There is no safe way out of Commorragh. You are lying to yourself and to these poor people. Wherever you send them, the Dark City holds only death and misery for mon-keigh."
Argenta"Your poisonous words cannot break my spirit and my faith, xenos. I would rather die fighting evil than surrender!" Argenta clenches her jaw and you notice the spark of doubt that flashes in her eyes.
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YOU[Gesture at Argenta's audience] "Who are these people?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Argenta, a grim task brings me here. I must kill the Commissar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You will join me, will you not?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who is this Commissar you speak of?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Gesture at Argenta's audience] "Who are these people?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Argenta, a grim task brings me here. I must kill the Commissar."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You will join me, will you not?"continues where this line first appears above