#spade_anon

[dt-332]

spend some time at the Holy Church praying. it always makes me feel better.

-♤

I will, certainly.

First though I'll be spending the next few days cleansing myself. I feel...

... dirty.

[dt-332]

I see now why the Father had banned me from accessing this server. That H person is—well words fail me on how to describe their character. its truly blasphemous these things that they are saying.

im glad we have someone like you to speak the Truth.

hopefully these network issues will get sorted soon. thanks to your steady dedication, and of course, Father's guiding hand.

All earthly honor unto the Glorious Gone...

-♤

Thank you, fellow district kin. It seems that there is a certain... netizen population on here as it were, and that truth in the far recesses of this place is very much needed.

May Glory be with you, kindred. These times are turning out to be quite troubled indeed.

[dt-332]

what is it like being so close to Father Reisdro?

-♤

I have been close to Father Reisdro for what feels like my entire life. I was young, very young, when he began his specialized mentorship for me. It is right. It is natural. I see the Holy Father every day when I arrive for work and his presence puts me at ease.

You may have gathered this well enough, but we do have a stronger bond than most, he and I. Because of this, I have never been smeared -- which I am quite proud of.

[dt-332]

I hope they live with the guilt of their mistake. Father is so gracious to let them back into his presence. if i were betrayed like that...well. there's a reason he's the Bishop and not me.

-♤

You and me both.

In that sense, he is forgiving. To have that unending, unwavering faith in one's inner Glory -- that is why he's such a resplendent man. I can only imagine how the burden of our sin weighs on him. He saves us, still. He makes us see light.

I am praying for the lost souls that I know to be reading this. That there is still hope in the faith and a place for your being in it. Despite my personal distrust towards them as people.

The Bishop of Glorious Faith is a merciful one.

[dt-332]

it is quite ridiculous. a dissenter in Father Reisdro's district? when he is so gracious to us? who would want to leave his loving care? its ludicrous.

- ♤

Isn't it??? Father Reisdro is a very careful man. They put Him up in the highest tower for a reason. I can't imagine witnessing a man barely short of a miracle every day and choosing to deny yourself of his love.

And He loves, deeply.

Either way, it doesn't matter. Re-education suggests that these lost men and women were returned home. I've properly closed access to it now for the sake of THEIR privacy, because we two should know that rumours are a nasty thing.

I would hate to see a poor, innocent citizen's life spoiled because of one bad apple spouting lies.

[dt-332]

I'll try.

I know you're close with the Father. I've listened to some of your sermons. I guess that's why I told you. Do you have any advice on how best to serve your Bishop? -♤

Oh, sure! Finally, something interesting in my inbox – so what you want to do is make yourself a more active member within your district. I'm sure if you simply ask Father he'll be more than happy to provide you some kind of work that will make him proud! I know you'd like to retain your anonymity so I suppose you wouldn't want to talk in person, but there are lots of jobs out of the prying eyes... you could work in Glory, perhaps! Not that I know what it's like. I just know that He frequently is frustrated with those workers because their reverence for the job is dwindling, or whatever.

[dt-332]

I'm only concealing my identity because Reisdro told me not to interact with anyone here. but connecting with fellow citizens can't be bad, right?

-♤

Hmm. I usually wouldn't ADVISE it outright but it does have it's benefits. Lots of people with lots of valuable information, such as myself.

So fine. Keep your secrets. It's brave of you to tell me that Father Reisdro's told you such a thing, though, considering that I am LITERALLY an acolyte who works by his side – I've got no reason to sell you out.

Try not to give me one, will you?

[dt-332]

332. you need to calm down, I think whoever the road sign is, is just trying to push your buttons.

-♤

Eugh – I don't like being called 332 very much at all. You can just call me Gretchen, that's my name.

I don't like that NEITHER of you two seem to be willing to share the same. And before you say I didn't properly introduce myself before, yes I am aware, but if I knew I'd be referring to you as Spade and the other as Road Sign, I would've DONE it sooner.

It's whatever. If they're not willing to play nice, I simply won't give them the attention they clearly ******* crave.