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June 3, 2005

The Eschatologist: Initiation Rites

The spindly fingers of Father Quellan touched the top of his head, almost lovingly, but in a perversion of the emotion, twisting it into a selfish, mocking gesture. He flinched inwardly, mottled skin stroking his hair for a little too long.

"You've come a long way, my son."

"Thanks to your teachings, Father. The Order has been good to me."

That drew a smile, one nonetheless filled with hatred and loathing. "We have one more task for you. A trial, if you will." He paused, yellowed eyes flashing in the candlelight.

"You love us, but will you kill for us?"

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