Every fire burns brighter in the darkest night
Catalina's gaze remained unwavering as Thal’s actions unfolded before her. There was no hint of surprise or judgment on her face—she didn’t flinch, scowl, or even raise an eyebrow. Her expression was a calm mask of professionalism with an hint of her bubbly charm still there, as if the man whose presence had abruptly vanished was inconsequential. It was something most wouldn't had expected from Cat. The disappearance of the man they had all viewed with suspicion seemed to roll off her like water from a duck's back.
Instead, Catalina’s focus shifted with deliberate calm towards Astaroth. Her eyes met his with an intensity that spoke volumes. The moment was bubbling with unspoken agreement. Thal, having completed her task, now approached them with a question.
Catalina’s eyes remained fixed on Astaroth as she responded. “Considering I’ve been hearing reports of some... remarkably impressive feats from the candidates,” she said, her voice smooth and measured, “it’s time we test their mettle properly.”
Her agreement with Astaroth’s earlier sentiments was clear. This test needed to be more rigorous, something that would push the candidates beyond the superficial and truly reveal their capabilities. The questioning they had conducted so far was merely a warm-up; now, they needed a trial that would expose the essence of each candidate’s strength and resolve.
Catalina then turned her attention back to Thal, her gaze thoughtful as she considered the next step. “Perhaps we should also gauge their reactions to the very idea of such a test,” she suggested, her tone contemplative. “It would be interesting to see how they respond to the notion of facing a real challenge, as much as to the challenge itself.”
The suggestion hung in the air, the weight of its implications settling over the group. Catalina’s eyes were sharp as they assessed Thal’s reaction, ready to hear her thoughts on implementing such a strategy that Astaroth had taken the lead on.
Cat agrees with Astaroth. Let's test their mettle!
Instead, Catalina’s focus shifted with deliberate calm towards Astaroth. Her eyes met his with an intensity that spoke volumes. The moment was bubbling with unspoken agreement. Thal, having completed her task, now approached them with a question.
Catalina’s eyes remained fixed on Astaroth as she responded. “Considering I’ve been hearing reports of some... remarkably impressive feats from the candidates,” she said, her voice smooth and measured, “it’s time we test their mettle properly.”
Her agreement with Astaroth’s earlier sentiments was clear. This test needed to be more rigorous, something that would push the candidates beyond the superficial and truly reveal their capabilities. The questioning they had conducted so far was merely a warm-up; now, they needed a trial that would expose the essence of each candidate’s strength and resolve.
Catalina then turned her attention back to Thal, her gaze thoughtful as she considered the next step. “Perhaps we should also gauge their reactions to the very idea of such a test,” she suggested, her tone contemplative. “It would be interesting to see how they respond to the notion of facing a real challenge, as much as to the challenge itself.”
The suggestion hung in the air, the weight of its implications settling over the group. Catalina’s eyes were sharp as they assessed Thal’s reaction, ready to hear her thoughts on implementing such a strategy that Astaroth had taken the lead on.
Cat agrees with Astaroth. Let's test their mettle!
Let me be your guiding light
Catalina
