Arialla listened carefully to Mildew's reading, taking it seriously. She thought she understood it well. War was coming; Arialla had placed herself on one side of that war, almost by accident. Staying loyal to that side would surely test her convictions, bring her loyalty to Safrin into question. What might the goddess ask her to do? How could Arialla serve in such a conflict -- and what would happen if Safrin asked her to serve in a way she believed to be wrong?
But Justice: that was comforting, honestly, to know that whatever happened, Arialla would succeed. Oh, the Seven of Swords didn't bode well, but as long as Arialla stayed true to herself, she would come clear in the end. That was good to know.
"Thank you," she told Mildew. Arialla wasn't foolish enough to ask further questions, like what danger she might face; she knew that Mildew had told her all she could. "I'll make sure to be careful."
please don't take my sunshine away
