AMALiA
The reminder that Ludo sent out this edict softens her a little, though she still cannot reconcile that the god would intend for or condone genocide as an answer to any problem. The logic is there, but morally it is not right. When is logic more important than morality?When is doing what makes sense better than doing what is good?
And another Barb: Ludo hadn't asked her, had actively instructed her to lessen her burdens, stop trying to carry so much for the gods. Perhaps if she had been stronger it would be she who Ludo turned to, rather than an Outlander with a heart of knives (but oh, isn't it always outlanders?).
At last Roana dismisses her, no longer fighting or arguing but sending her for counselor, confirmation of what the soldier believes. Conviction, a thing Amalia can understand, but so misplaced, so dangerous, and in the gods she loves?
"I will go to Mort," the Shield agrees softly. "And if I hear from him, I will tell you. But please- wait until then. Please."
the darkest nights produce the brightest stars
