[quote=@BurningDaisies]
As the chorus grew more fervent, the stone around Lexus Dominiel's neck began to thrum with arcane power. Jolts of energy pulsed through him. A strange magic was at work and Akena's heartstone was reacting to it.

The pale, silvery light radiated from quickly increased in intensity, until the world around Lexus was dyed in its color. The floating specks of light swarmed like a cloud of fireflies and slowly coalesced into a delicate humanoid form. At last, Akena had awoken.

When she finally manifested in full, her deep amber eyes seemed hazy and she looked to be in a daze. "Lexus... Dominiel? Is that you?"
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[quote=@IceHeart]
Yuan wanted to say something but decided to keep his distance, this event was no doubt something that would need to be reported back to the Slane Theocracy.  Depending on what would happen there was a chance one of the Scriptures would have to get involved in the area.  Still he could not help but say a little something not exactly right for a priest to say.  "By the gods...magnificent."

The priest of the Dragonfather's Cathedral was the next to speak, this directly at Lexus and Akena.  "Who are you to appear so brazenly in the house of the Dragonfather?  Though if you are here to offer your respects then you are of course welcome in his presence."  The rest of the congregation looked back at the newcomers unsure of how to respond to the sudden course of events while Yuan spied on from outside.
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[center][h1][color=a187be]Lexus Dominiel[/color][/h1]
[h1]The Dragonfather's Grand Cathedral[/h1][/center]

As Lexus Dominiel walked through the streets, it noted the contrast between rich and poor. While decorating the place of worship was a sign of devotion, it should never come at the cost of the destitute. If anything, what wealth the church collected should be like a tax, which should be spent on social programs to strengthen the infrastructure and to share prosperity. After all, through servitude to December, all mortals are equal. Lexus Dominiel saw corruption festering in the gulf between the opulent and the abandoned. It clenched its fists and ground its teeth, but remained true to its mission of non-interference; it would merely observe.

Entering the Dragonfather's Grand Cathedral, Lexus Dominiel took a few moments to listen to what was being said and absorb. Instead of crying, "Blasphemy!" Lexus considered the possibility that these people yet worshiped December; after all December was all-powerful and could take whatever form she chose, it should be a simple matter for her to appear to these mortals in the guise of a great dragon millennia ago and have this church established in her name. Perhaps these people were not too far from salvation, there was just the issue justice and equality. Lexus Dominiel did, however, note the several other houses of worship nearby, and wondered if the Dragonfather was actually December or one of the other six gods. After all, December was One. It didn't matter. A close inspection of their scriptures to discover which most aligned with the Word of December should resolve any doubts; a project that Lexus Dominiel would need subtlety and patience to fulfill. Of course, the best person to interpret these foreign scriptures would be the Prophetess Akena...

[hider=The chorus of angels singing in Lexus Dominiel's head][youtube]https://youtu.be/dE-QXsqf-9E[/youtube][/hider]

The heartstone began glowing suddenly, prompting Lexus Dominiel to quickly pull the necklace out from within its armor. Taking a knee, Lexus Dominiel held the necklace up, letting its radiance spill forth and coalesce into Akena's physical form. Looking up at her as she addressed the angel, Lexus Dominiel replied, [color=a187be]"Yes, Prophetess, it is I. We have much to discuss, but for the moment, please take your time getting your bearings. Lady December is nearby, and I shall take you to her whenever you are ready."[/color]

As should be expected, they had drawn the attention of the churchgoers, interrupting their ritual. Looking around, Lexus Dominiel saw, with dismay, only looks of befuddlement and annoyance. Did these mortals not realize that they had just borne witness to a miracle? The coming of the prophetess Akena, December's Final Word given form? The Dragon priest addressed Lexus Dominiel and Akena rather rudely, but Lexus Dominiel remembered its promise to December. [color=a187be]"W-we are b-but humble travelers..."[/color] Lexus Dominiel began, wholly unused to deception. Lexus Dominiel would enjoy watching this one's insides tear and compress as a micro-singularity rendered the priest into a point of black nothingness. Banishing the violent thought, Lexus Dominiel continued, [color=a187be]"I am a pilgrim seeking to verify the truth. I will pay respect to your Dragonfather if this church can show me the truth. For now, I...apologize for the interruption."[/color] Inclining its head in a slight show of deference to the priest, Lexus turned its attention back to Akena. [color=a187be]"We are...strangers in a strange land."[/color] Lexus Dominiel noted the Earth Priest nearby, who seemed to be expressing interest. Perhaps they could go to him for answers.