Heinrix"Enough, xenos. Justice will be done — one way or another." Heinrix's voice drips with venom.
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Argenta"Slither all you like, heretic spawn, but you will never leave this ship unscathed."
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Entry point 4 of 4
YrlietThe bridge is enveloped in an unusual silence — the officers on duty are huddling in the corners, looking on curiously at what is transpiring in the centre.
YOU"Heinrix, what punishment awaits him who failed to realise his own acolyte was a traitor?"
HeinrixUpon hearing your words, the Interrogator stiffens and he grits his teeth in anger. "Achilleas died after receiving due punishment, even if it was not at the hands of the Inquisition. I will hear no more about it."
VentCatching sight of you, the curious crew members dash to their posts, leaving only the senior officers in the middle of the bridge.
Vent(sequence)
Argenta"For how long are you going to tolerate this filth on your ship, [Name]? This foul traitor, who has already dragged you into the darkness once and who almost left your protectorate without its sovereign!"
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Heinrix"You promised to give me the Aeldari as soon as we escaped that accursed nest of xenos. It is time."
YrlietContempt smoulders in Yrliet's eyes, and a bitter smile twists her lips as she turns to face you.
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Heinrix"Rogue Trader." Heinrix's voice makes your blood run cold. "Has Aeldari heresy clouded your judgement? Treachery always means death — either for the traitor or the one betrayed. You almost died in Commorragh. Your retinue... you know what became of them. Is it not high time that justice was done?"
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VentThose present nod wordlessly but do not dare to interfere.
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Ulfar"Now this is a fine spectacle — the inhuman gets what she deserves! Let us all watch and laugh."
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Marazhai"Your wonderful Path has led you into a rather thorny situation, cousin. You refused to beg for mercy in Commorragh, and now you will have to lick the boots of mon-keigh."
Heinrix"Silence, xenos. Your turn will come."
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YrlietYrliet does not react to the curses being slung at her. With an imperturbable expression, she watches the crowd before her, then turns her gaze to you.
YOU"Anyone else want to share their thoughts?"
Vent(sequence)
Abelard"You know, Lord Captain. I will support any order you give, but to keep the xenos in the retinue, especially after everything..." Abelard casts a tense look at the lower bridge. "...after everything that has transpired because of her — it would not be wise."
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Cassia"The enemies of Humanity have no place among humans. You know this." Cassia's hands shake a little and she clenches her fists. "But death is far too merciful a sentence. What I endured... was far more terrible."
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Idira"I don't know, Lord Captain." Idira is unusually subdued. "You can punish her, but, you know, death is... permanent. It's not like we were stuck in Commorragh forever, you know?"
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Jae"You know, shereen, when a pet refuses to obey their master, they are usually put in a cage at best or turned into a lovely piece of taxidermy at worst."
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Pasqal"The heinous behaviour pattern of the xeno-entity and of specimens similar to her statistically leads to unfavourable and unpredictable outcomes."
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Kibellah"Vil'Yrliet does not deserve death. For her, it would be a release from her sorrowful lot of being an unclean xenos." Murderous rage flashes in Kibellah's black eyes. "But we... we do deserve her death. As payment for what we have endured."
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Solomorne"She serves as a clear example that the great powers bestowed by the Warrant must also be used with great caution. That is the end of her usefulness."
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Eogunn"Living with the weight of guilt is a punishment far worse than death, this is an incontrovertible fact. But can a xenos even comprehend its guilt toward humans? I cannot give a definitive answer to this question. Only through experimental methods can the truth be uncovered. Spare her life, my friend."
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YrlietYrliet blankly surveys the crowd.
YOU"Anyone else want to share their thoughts?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I think you may have forgotten who gives the orders on this ship. How dare you burst onto the bridge and make demands of me?"
Vent(sequence)
HeinrixHeinrix narrows his eyes, disappointed. "Deplorable indulgence of the enemies of Humanity, Rogue Trader. And of your own weak will."
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Argenta"The one who points out a mistake shall be rewarded for the truth. But if you do not wish to see the truth, remain among the blind."
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VentEveryone present timidly averts their eyes. Speaking up against you definitely was not part of the plan.
YOU"Are you all right?"
YrlietYrliet shrugs uncertainly. "Your mon-keigh have had it worse. I will live, and the wounds of my soul will eventually heal. They will live, too, but their souls... their souls will forever bleed painful memories."
YOU"Are you all right?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would have never left you at their mercy."
YrlietYrliet smiles slightly. "Of course not. You are you."
YOU"Are you all right?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would have never left you at their mercy."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If you shared with them what you shared with me in Commorragh, they would surely understand your actions."
YrlietYrliet shakes her head. "Those words were meant only for you, elantach. You are the only one I can trust with my feelings. Only to you can I bare my mental wounds. We have a... special history and a special bond, [Name]. I do not care about the others."
YOU"Are you all right?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would have never left you at their mercy."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If you shared with them what you shared with me in Commorragh, they would surely understand your actions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"They will forgive you. Not all of them, and not right away, but they will."
Yrliet"Stop it. You cannot believe that, elantach. I do not need words of comfort — the words of these mon-keigh do not touch my soul. Only your thoughts matter. Yours and mine."
YOU"Are you all right?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would have never left you at their mercy."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If you shared with them what you shared with me in Commorragh, they would surely understand your actions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"They will forgive you. Not all of them, and not right away, but they will."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you really not care about what happened? Or are you trying to conceal your true feelings again?"
Yrliet"I am... sorry that my mistake led anyone along the paths of the Dark City. I can see their pain and rage. I understand. But words and pity will not help them. Only time, and, perhaps, revenge, which will dull their pain for a little while. But you have taken away their chance for revenge, elantach. And all we can do now is wait."
YOU"Are you all right?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would have never left you at their mercy."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If you shared with them what you shared with me in Commorragh, they would surely understand your actions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"They will forgive you. Not all of them, and not right away, but they will."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you really not care about what happened? Or are you trying to conceal your true feelings again?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It is time to get back to work."
Yrliet"Do not leave just yet, elantach. Before you do... answer my question. I know we have talked a great deal, and you have even accepted what I did. But I also know that the mind and the emotions are not always in accordance. Now that the raging waves of danger have died down and Commorragh has been left far behind... What are your thoughts of me?"
YOU"To be honest, I don't know."
YrlietYrliet smiles timidly in return. "Neither do I, elantach. The unknown... A conflicted state of the soul... It is bright, exciting, illogical. I like this feeling, but it also frightens me. I am glad that I can share this feeling with you while we walk the same road."
YrlietYrliet nods and gestures elegantly before leaving. "Until we meet again, elantach. May the darkness scatter into a myriad of new stars before you."
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YOU"I only know that everyone makes mistakes. And everyone hides the parts of their personalities they are not proud of. That is true of both humans and Aeldari."
Yrliet"I wish I could argue otherwise." A short laugh escapes Yrliet's lips. "But I made a mistake. And I concealed my feelings and emotions from you. Perhaps you have done the same. But as long as we walk the same road, we have a chance to become better than we were before."
YrlietYrliet nods and gestures elegantly before leaving. "Until we meet again, elantach. May the darkness scatter into a myriad of new stars before you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You have already become part of my world. You may have done something disagreeable in my eyes, but that does not make you a stranger."
Yrliet"I have seen your inner world, elantach. Aren't you letting too much into the very heart of you?" A short laugh escapes Yrliet's lips. "Still, it is good to know that you have not locked your soul away from me."
YrlietYrliet nods and gestures elegantly before leaving. "Until we meet again, elantach. May the darkness scatter into a myriad of new stars before you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let the past stay in the past."
YrlietYrliet frowns distrustfully "These words are full of joy, but soon they will flow into a river of doubt and guilt. Bitter grass may never become a fragrant flower. Do not pretend that it never happened."
YrlietYrliet nods and gestures elegantly before leaving. "Until we meet again, elantach. May the darkness scatter into a myriad of new stars before you."continues where this line first appears above
YrlietYrliet nods and gestures elegantly before leaving. "Until we meet again, elantach. May the darkness scatter into a myriad of new stars before you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It is time to get back to work."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you really not care about what happened? Or are you trying to conceal your true feelings again?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It is time to get back to work."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"They will forgive you. Not all of them, and not right away, but they will."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you really not care about what happened? Or are you trying to conceal your true feelings again?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It is time to get back to work."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If you shared with them what you shared with me in Commorragh, they would surely understand your actions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"They will forgive you. Not all of them, and not right away, but they will."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you really not care about what happened? Or are you trying to conceal your true feelings again?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It is time to get back to work."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would have never left you at their mercy."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If you shared with them what you shared with me in Commorragh, they would surely understand your actions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"They will forgive you. Not all of them, and not right away, but they will."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you really not care about what happened? Or are you trying to conceal your true feelings again?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It is time to get back to work."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet is here to stay as part of my retinue. Get used to it."
Vent(sequence)
Heinrix"Humility is not one of your virtues, xenos. The Rogue Trader may have stood up for you, but... one wrong glance, one slip of the tongue, one suspicious gesture — and your life is over."
Yrliet"We both know your words are empty, mon-keigh. You will not disobey the elantach's orders, for you see no point in paying for my death with your own."
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Argenta"Easy forgiveness is a sign of impending weakness, Rogue Trader. Think on this." Argenta reluctantly lifts her hand from her weapon.
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VentEveryone present timidly averts their eyes. Speaking up against you definitely was not part of the plan.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet will now apologise to everyone who was harmed by her deed. And that will be enough."
Vent(sequence)
MarazhaiMarazhai laughs airily. "And now the Asuryani will walk on her hind legs before the mon-keigh. I am glad I decided to drop by to see what all the fuss was about..."
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YrlietYrliet's face contorts in a mix of emotions — from anger and hatred to dejection and despair. But soon, she musters her courage and in a stilted, barely audible voice, says, "My words will not heal the wounds on your bodies. And still, I regret what you had to endure. Because of me."
Vent(sequence)
Heinrix"Words. Will not fix. What has been done." The Interrogator grips his weapon, but he hesitates, shifting his intense gaze from you to the xenos, and then back.
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Argenta"The xenos's apologies ring hollow. There is neither repentance nor truth to them."
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VentDisappointed by the outcome of the confrontation, the officers present slowly return to their duties.
YOU"Are you all right?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I would have never left you at their mercy."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"If you shared with them what you shared with me in Commorragh, they would surely understand your actions."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"They will forgive you. Not all of them, and not right away, but they will."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Do you really not care about what happened? Or are you trying to conceal your true feelings again?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"It is time to get back to work."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet will receive corporal punishment — as many lashes as her body can endure without expiring."
YrlietYrliet shudders, but then quickly frowns slightly and shrugs her shoulders nonchalantly. "I do not think mon-keigh whips are more fearsome than the torture of the Dark City."
Vent(sequence)
HeinrixHeinrix gives a vague shrug. "That is not enough. But at least the xenos will be taught a lesson."
HeinrixVan Calox turns his gaze to Marazhai, who glances at you and the Interrogator with mocking hope on his face. "A lesson that will fully sink in."
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Argenta"Pain can heal a human soul, but what about a xenos? I have no answer for that."
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VentAfter whispering about the terrifying punishment awaiting the Aeldari, the officers present slowly return to their duties.
Yrliet"If this is your forgiveness, mon-keigh, I will face it with dignity. And I will never approach you alone again, to ease the fears of your servants." Yrliet's voice sounds lifeless and dull. She no longer meets your eyes.
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YOU[Give Yrliet to Heinrix] "Do me a favour, Heinrix."
HeinrixA predatory grin spreads across the Interrogator's face. "With great pleasure."
HeinrixHeinrix shakes off his hands in disgust. "Before putting the xenos to sleep, I will interrogate her. I still... have many questions that need answers."
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YOU[Give Yrliet to Heinrix] "I keep my promises, van Calox."
Heinrix"Very well." Without further ado, Heinrix raises his hand. You feel the echo of otherworldly cold.
HeinrixHeinrix shakes off his hands in disgust. "Before putting the xenos to sleep, I will interrogate her. I still... have many questions that need answers."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Yrliet] "Would you be so kind, Sister Argenta?"
Argenta"Death shall purify you, xenos!"
YrlietRealising her impending death, Yrliet simply closes her eyes. "O Asuryan, have mercy upon your child's soul..."
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YOU[Execute Yrliet] "Kibellah, enact the will of the Undying Emperor."
Kibellah"This moment was predetermined by your unholy nature, Vil'Yrliet."
YrlietRealising her impending death, Yrliet simply closes her eyes. "O Asuryan, have mercy upon your child's soul..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Yrliet] "I have been waiting for this moment ever since I woke up on the streets of Commorragh."
YrlietRealising her impending death, Yrliet simply closes her eyes. "O Asuryan, have mercy upon your child's soul..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I think you may have forgotten who gives the orders on this ship. How dare you burst onto the bridge and make demands of me?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet is here to stay as part of my retinue. Get used to it."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet will now apologise to everyone who was harmed by her deed. And that will be enough."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Yrliet will receive corporal punishment — as many lashes as her body can endure without expiring."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Give Yrliet to Heinrix] "Do me a favour, Heinrix."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Give Yrliet to Heinrix] "I keep my promises, van Calox."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Yrliet] "Would you be so kind, Sister Argenta?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Yrliet] "Kibellah, enact the will of the Undying Emperor."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Execute Yrliet] "I have been waiting for this moment ever since I woke up on the streets of Commorragh."continues where this line first appears above
Heinrix"Lies and slander from the enemies of Humanity, Rogue Trader. Spare me... that."
VentCatching sight of you, the curious crew members dash to their posts, leaving only the senior officers in the middle of the bridge.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What is going on?"
VentCatching sight of you, the curious crew members dash to their posts, leaving only the senior officers in the middle of the bridge.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Saints' blood, what manner of farce is this?"
VentCatching sight of you, the curious crew members dash to their posts, leaving only the senior officers in the middle of the bridge.continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Observe silently]
VentCatching sight of you, the curious crew members dash to their posts, leaving only the senior officers in the middle of the bridge.continues where this line first appears above