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[h2][color=FF6C5C][i][b]Marita Bärbel[/b][/i][/color][/h2][i][b][color=FF6C5C]Human, Cleric, Level 3[/color][/b][/i]
[color=FF6C5C][i][b]HP:[/b][/i][/color] 18/18	[color=FF6C5C][i][b]Armor Class:[/b][/i][/color] 18	[color=FF6C5C][i][b]Conditions:[/b][/i][/color] N/A
[color=FF6C5C][i][b]Location:[/b][/i][/color] The Infamous Pear
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Marita didn't expect the explosion that came from Hugh. Everything she'd seen from him so far didn't indicate he was the sort of person to lose his temper so easily, but then again she had only known him for maybe a couple of hours at this point. She certainly didn't appreciate the insults and implied accusations hurled her way, and the desire to shout back at him welled up from her chest, but she bit her tongue and remained silent even as her ears turned red. [i]He's disappointed in me? Who does he think he is, my father?[/i] She didn't give a rat's ass what he thought about her, but trying to undermine the entire conversation out of petty spite while also attempting to further the investigation was idiotic.

Although Marita held her tongue mostly to avoid stooping to his level and cause a scene, as she sat on it and had the chance to mull over his words, she felt like maybe he had a point. She still felt justified that the Zone of Truth was a necessary precaution, but perhaps she could have gone about it more gracefully. She had never been good in these kinds of social situations, it made her miss the clearly defined hierarchy of the Church.

[color=FF6C5C]"Before we proceed any farther I'd like to make an interjection. As far as the Zone of Truth goes, if it so bothers you, you are free to leave it. I cast it so in that this table is on the edge of it,"[/color] Marita gestured over to the rest of the population merrily going about  their night, [color=FF6C5C]"so merely stepping a foot or two away from the table towards the inside of the building should be sufficient to leave its field of influence. It would be untoward if suddenly the entire tavern were caught in its grasp. Even if you do not wish to move, this spell lasts mere minutes, so if you wish to retain your ability to speak falsehoods, you can tell your story once it fades shortly."[/color]

[color=FF6C5C]"Furthermore, I too am subject to the Zone's power. It would be unfair and cowardly to ask something of you that I myself am not willing to undergo. Personally, I don't believe any of us are some sort of saboteur meant to jeopardize the mission. The Zone is merely a precaution to concretely establish the facts at hand. However, I appreciate that I had been too hasty in my actions, and for that I apologize. For those familiar with my patron, recognize how much this means. Lastly as far as taking my word that I am indeed bound by the same rules as you,"[/color] Marita intentionally left out how Victoria was not under the effects of the spell, [color=FF6C5C]"I'll tell you all something about me that I prefer none of you would ever know of, and I'm trusting you to not make ill of it."[/color] Marita leaned in and spoke in a far quieter tone than she had been previously, still loud enough for the rest of the table to hear, but not enough for anyone not seated to pick up on.

[color=FF6C5C]"I am indeed a holy woman of the Sun God Pholtus, but I am a convert. Originally I grew up in a community of devil worshippers. It was only when they destroyed themselves that I ended up being able to join greater society and find my calling. [i]Che kur nammu o nukh chizni chekh ma.[sup]1[/sup][/i]"[/color] Marita sat back and resumed speaking as she had been before. [color=FF6C5C]"If after the rest of you have had a chance to speak you want me to further validate this claim, I will, but I would rather it not have to come to that. As far as our mission goes and the matter with the letters, Information is our most valuable currency and we can afford to hide whatever scraps we may have from one another if we want to get through this. I believe there is more at stake here than any of us realize and we'll need to work together to get through this."[/color]

[color=FF6C5C]"I appreciate the gesture, Victoria but I'm good. Perhaps I'll be able to save it for tomorrow."[/color] With that, Marita crossed her arms to signal that she was done speaking.
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[sup]1[/sup][i]I will Curse anyone who speaks of this[/i] in Infernal. She doesn't expect anyone other than maybe Kosara to understand, but she expects her tone and the language to carry forth the gist of it