Ísja and Num stand beside Marino. Num looks rather non-plussed while Ísja looks worried.
MARINO: These two young boys came to our part of the world fully unaware of our Venerable Star.
Marino bows and spreads her arms wide.
MARINO: We now spread our arms wide in acceptance toward them, should they accept us in turn. Under our guidance in the final days of this world–
ÍSJA: Final days?
Ísja turns to look to Lani in the crowd.
MARINO: they shall learn the truth of everything and be blessed with a truly free world when all's said and done.
Lani shakes her head after making eye contact with Ísja.
MARINO: In turn, I request their knowledge of the world beyond. But only if they accept our gracious offer.
Ísja continues staring after Lani while Num's frustration grows.
NUM (UNDER HIS BREATH): Excuse me?
Ísja turns to Marino.
ÍSJA: What's gonna happen to Lani?
MARINO: Her? we're drowning her. Why would you even care about someone who's clearly using you?
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