Eternal
If you tell them you killed Brother Shade because of what he was planning to do, the first thing Master Ebon is going to ask is why you didn’t report it to him sooner and you’re libel to get yourself into more trouble. The best thing to do is just lie; after all it’s what you’ve been doing the whole time you’ve been here.
“I tell you honestly and under the ever watchful gaze of Dendrin, that I was on my usual patrol in the Quala province…but…”
“But what?” Master Ebon asks.
“Well, I’m embarrassed as I have strayed from Dendrin’s lessons in restraint.”
“What’re you talking about? Speak!”
“I…uh was with a woman. A couple of them in fact…”
This explanation isn’t one any of them expected.
“In fact that’s why Brother Shade was speaking to me so much, he said he knew about my dealings with women of uh…low moral fiber and told me to stop it at once. I did and I tired, but when he left I assumed he was going on his own usual assignment in the Delerg province and wouldn’t know if I left to go meet with my…uh favorites…”
At this point Master Ebon puts his hands over his face. Brother Gray gives you a stern look, and Cyrus starts shaking his head.
“No, I don’t believe that. He’s lying!” he says.
“Brother Cyrus I told you to be silent! I won’t tell you again!” Master Ebon snaps.
“I’m not lying! In fact I assumed that’s partly why I was being called in here, I figured Brother Shade somehow found out I’d been whoremongering again and told all of you.”
“Well you didn’t need Brother Shade to tell on you, because you’ve done a fine job of it yourself!” Brother Gray remarks. “I’m very disappointed in you.”
Master Ebon stands up at this point.
“Okay, enough. Obviously the only thing you’re guilty of is not keeping your dick in your robes. We’ve got more important things to worry about though. Brother Shade is still missing and possibly going to ruin our plans because of his own foolish impulsiveness. I want all available shadows to go searching for him and for Dendrin’s sake keep this dead silent! We don’t need the Empire suspecting anything.”
“Understood, I’ll inform them now.” Brother Gray says and leaves.
Master Ebon then stares at Cyrus.
“Well? What’re you still doing here? Go find Brother Shade!”
“But what about him? I know he’s lying and hiding something! My instincts tell me I’m right!”
“And I suggest you stop listening to your instincts and start listening to Dendrin’s orders. Now I know you thought you were protecting the order, but I would remind you that falsely accusing a brother is considered forbidden. Next time you get the urge to do so, I’d advise you to have better proof or else it’ll be YOU who is in here facing the judgement of Dendrin. Dismissed.”
Cyrus is obviously angry at this verdict, but merely nods and leaves. You’re about to as well, but Master Ebon calls you back.
“Oh no, you stay. I’m not done with you just yet. There are still a few questionable things about your story and the only reason why I’m giving you the benefit of the doubt is because I hardly believe Brother Shade would’ve asked you of all people to help him. His open criticism of your shadow magic abilities displayed exactly how he felt about you, which wasn’t very fondly. I believe he would’ve asked Sister Dusk if he would’ve asked anyone to help him considering that was his lover. She’s already been cleared though. And speaking of lovers, I’d warn you to cease your whoremongering RIGHT NOW. If I find out you’ve relapsed, you’ll be undergoing the long abandoned ritual of the sexless shadow. I’ll let your imagination fill in the details.”
You give a minor wince and nod.
“Understood, Master Ebon. I shall pray for Dendrin’s forgiveness and strength to guide me.”
“Very well, now go help your siblings search for Brother Shade.”
You leave Master Ebon’s office and you don’t get far when Cyrus suddenly appears next to you.
“You think you’re really clever don’t you?” he sneers.
“Shouldn’t you be helping in the search for Brother Shade instead of spying on me?” you reply.
“The search for Brother Shade…hah…that’s a laugh. I think we both know what happened to him.”
“Well if you know then maybe you should tell Master Ebon, because I sure don’t know.”
“Yes, play your little game. But I know you…we’re Eternals and we grew up together long enough for me to know you’re hiding something. I’ve noticed you leaving and disappearing during your off hours, this incident with Brother Shade isn’t the only thing you’ve been hiding. Something is going on.”
“Cyrus, why the hell are you stalking me? Things not going well with Draven or something? Well I’m not interested, in case you haven’t been paying attention, my preference is female whores, not boys.”
“Cute, but I’m going to find out what you’re up to, and when I do Dendrin himself will see who you truly are.” Cyrus says and then walks briskly past you.
“Oh I think Dendrin already knows better than any of you who I truly am, which is why all of you are fucking idiots for following a god that doesn’t give a shit.” You mutter quietly.
“I tell you honestly and under the ever watchful gaze of Dendrin, that I was on my usual patrol in the Quala province…but…”
“But what?” Master Ebon asks.
“Well, I’m embarrassed as I have strayed from Dendrin’s lessons in restraint.”
“What’re you talking about? Speak!”
“I…uh was with a woman. A couple of them in fact…”
This explanation isn’t one any of them expected.
“In fact that’s why Brother Shade was speaking to me so much, he said he knew about my dealings with women of uh…low moral fiber and told me to stop it at once. I did and I tired, but when he left I assumed he was going on his own usual assignment in the Delerg province and wouldn’t know if I left to go meet with my…uh favorites…”
At this point Master Ebon puts his hands over his face. Brother Gray gives you a stern look, and Cyrus starts shaking his head.
“No, I don’t believe that. He’s lying!” he says.
“Brother Cyrus I told you to be silent! I won’t tell you again!” Master Ebon snaps.
“I’m not lying! In fact I assumed that’s partly why I was being called in here, I figured Brother Shade somehow found out I’d been whoremongering again and told all of you.”
“Well you didn’t need Brother Shade to tell on you, because you’ve done a fine job of it yourself!” Brother Gray remarks. “I’m very disappointed in you.”
Master Ebon stands up at this point.
“Okay, enough. Obviously the only thing you’re guilty of is not keeping your dick in your robes. We’ve got more important things to worry about though. Brother Shade is still missing and possibly going to ruin our plans because of his own foolish impulsiveness. I want all available shadows to go searching for him and for Dendrin’s sake keep this dead silent! We don’t need the Empire suspecting anything.”
“Understood, I’ll inform them now.” Brother Gray says and leaves.
Master Ebon then stares at Cyrus.
“Well? What’re you still doing here? Go find Brother Shade!”
“But what about him? I know he’s lying and hiding something! My instincts tell me I’m right!”
“And I suggest you stop listening to your instincts and start listening to Dendrin’s orders. Now I know you thought you were protecting the order, but I would remind you that falsely accusing a brother is considered forbidden. Next time you get the urge to do so, I’d advise you to have better proof or else it’ll be YOU who is in here facing the judgement of Dendrin. Dismissed.”
Cyrus is obviously angry at this verdict, but merely nods and leaves. You’re about to as well, but Master Ebon calls you back.
“Oh no, you stay. I’m not done with you just yet. There are still a few questionable things about your story and the only reason why I’m giving you the benefit of the doubt is because I hardly believe Brother Shade would’ve asked you of all people to help him. His open criticism of your shadow magic abilities displayed exactly how he felt about you, which wasn’t very fondly. I believe he would’ve asked Sister Dusk if he would’ve asked anyone to help him considering that was his lover. She’s already been cleared though. And speaking of lovers, I’d warn you to cease your whoremongering RIGHT NOW. If I find out you’ve relapsed, you’ll be undergoing the long abandoned ritual of the sexless shadow. I’ll let your imagination fill in the details.”
You give a minor wince and nod.
“Understood, Master Ebon. I shall pray for Dendrin’s forgiveness and strength to guide me.”
“Very well, now go help your siblings search for Brother Shade.”
You leave Master Ebon’s office and you don’t get far when Cyrus suddenly appears next to you.
“You think you’re really clever don’t you?” he sneers.
“Shouldn’t you be helping in the search for Brother Shade instead of spying on me?” you reply.
“The search for Brother Shade…hah…that’s a laugh. I think we both know what happened to him.”
“Well if you know then maybe you should tell Master Ebon, because I sure don’t know.”
“Yes, play your little game. But I know you…we’re Eternals and we grew up together long enough for me to know you’re hiding something. I’ve noticed you leaving and disappearing during your off hours, this incident with Brother Shade isn’t the only thing you’ve been hiding. Something is going on.”
“Cyrus, why the hell are you stalking me? Things not going well with Draven or something? Well I’m not interested, in case you haven’t been paying attention, my preference is female whores, not boys.”
“Cute, but I’m going to find out what you’re up to, and when I do Dendrin himself will see who you truly are.” Cyrus says and then walks briskly past you.
“Oh I think Dendrin already knows better than any of you who I truly am, which is why all of you are fucking idiots for following a god that doesn’t give a shit.” You mutter quietly.