Wheel of Time MUD

Ely edit 27 Jul 2021:

This had already been awarded. Now recorded properly for RP ranks.

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You narrate 'The Questioning of the Darkfriend known as
Zoot will begin shortly, for those who wish to bear witness.'

* HP:Healthy MV:Fresh >
Courtyard of Deliverance
This is where friends of the shadow, as the Hand of Light sees it, are
forgiven. Stationed in the south-western corner is a lengthy platform, with
row upon row of nooses hanging from a thick beam about ten feet off the
platform deck. The courtyard is circular, ringed halfway with instruments
of torture and punishment. The other half is empty of equipment for
spectators.
[ obvious exits: N ]
An iron stake with shackles is surrounded by wood logs.
The Hand of the Light's executioner stands here, a red crook on his cloak.

* HP:Healthy MV:Fresh >
As the sun sets over the Fortress of Light, torches blaze to bring the Light
again.

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You say 'Darkfriend Zoot wishes to repent for her sins'

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A Questioner says 'You are bringing a Darkfriend back to the Light? Well done,
Hand Meridius.'

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A Questioner says 'When everyone is assembled to witness the defeat of the Dark
One, tell me the the name of the person in the holding cell.'
The night has begun.

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You say 'Zoot is in the holding cell.'

* HP:Healthy MV:Fresh > You are using:
<worn on finger> a gold ring
<worn on finger> a gold ring
<worn on head> a camouflaged hood
<worn around neck> a shimmering pendant of obsidian
<worn around neck> a silver clasp engraved with a flaring sunburst
<worn on body> a bearskin tunic
<worn about body> a white cloak with a crimson crook
<slung on back> an embroidered, cotton shoulder bag
<worn on arms> a set of cloth sleeves
<worn on hands> a pair of dark gloves
<worn around wrist> a silver Kandori wristcuff
<worn around wrist> a silver Kandori wristcuff
<worn as shield> a silver etched shield
<wielded> a curved clear dagger
<worn about waist> a belt with a buckle of cuendillar
<worn on legs> a pair of earthen colored breeches
<worn on feet> a black pair of silver-tooled boots

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A Questioner nods solemnly.

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A Questioner gestures to some nearby guards.

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A Questioner says 'Bring forth the prisoner, zoot.'
Zoot is brought into the Courtyard.
A Questioner says 'Kneel, zoot, and meet your fate.'
The guards close and lock the iron gate with an ominous clang of metal.
A Questioner stops using a lantern.

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Courtyard of Deliverance
This is where friends of the shadow, as the Hand of Light sees it, are
forgiven. Stationed in the south-western corner is a lengthy platform, with
row upon row of nooses hanging from a thick beam about ten feet off the
platform deck. The courtyard is circular, ringed halfway with instruments
of torture and punishment. The other half is empty of equipment for
spectators.
[ obvious exits: N ]
An iron stake with shackles is surrounded by wood logs.
The Hand of the Light's executioner stands here, a red crook on his cloak.
Zoot the Tower Accepted is standing here.

* HP:Healthy MV:Fresh > Meridius grins maliciously.
Ok.

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Zoot spits in the face of a Questioner.

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You say 'There you are, little one.'

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Zoot says 'Kiss a trolloc.'

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Meridius smiles, a small curl of his mouth.

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Zoot says 'I’m no flaming Dark Friend.'

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You say 'I enjoy it when you rabble have the courage to resist.'

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You pat Zoot on her head.

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You say 'If not a darkfriend, then what are you?'

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Zoot bites Meridius's hand.

* HP:Healthy MV:Fresh > Meridius snatches his hand back with a curse.
Ok.

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Zoot says 'Nothing now.'

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Meridius grins wickedly.

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You say 'Nothing, but... a darkfriend.'

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Zoot says 'I would burn you to a cinder if I could.'

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Meridius fans the white cloak out behind him, the crimson crook apparent.

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Meridius taps his lip thoughtfully. 'Yes. I do seem to recall that you could channel.'

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Zoot says 'Key word could.'

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Meridius pokes and prods you. 'Is this not the case anymore?

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You say 'Have you repented your ways?'

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Meridius smirks. 'We have visitors, little one.'

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The iron gate swings open.

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Tomos has arrived from the north.

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Courtyard of Deliverance
This is where friends of the shadow, as the Hand of Light sees it, are
forgiven. Stationed in the south-western corner is a lengthy platform, with
row upon row of nooses hanging from a thick beam about ten feet off the
platform deck. The courtyard is circular, ringed halfway with instruments
of torture and punishment. The other half is empty of equipment for
spectators.
[ obvious exits: N ]
An iron stake with shackles is surrounded by wood logs.
A chicken wanders around here, pecking at the ground.
Tomos of Two Rivers is standing here.
The Hand of the Light's executioner stands here, a red crook on his cloak.
Zoot the Tower Accepted is standing here.

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The iron gate swings shut.

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Zoot says 'If by not being a ignorate goat kissing fool, no I have not.'

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Zoot says 'Lets see this fire of yours, I have nothing else to live for.'

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Meridius stretches up slowly, rolling his shoulders. 'All in good time, little one.'
Ok.

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Meridius grins wickedly.
Ok.

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You say 'You are at my mercy and leisure now.'

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Tomos looks at Zoot.

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Zoot rolls her eyes...sheesh!..

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Tomos looks at you.

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You say 'To the charges.'

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You say 'Do you deny that you once could touch the One Power, that which is reserved for the Creator and the Creator only?'

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You say 'Hand, bring the tools to help us question Zoot?'

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Zoot says 'Reserved?'

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Courtyard of Deliverance
This is where friends of the shadow, as the Hand of Light sees it, are
forgiven. Stationed in the south-western corner is a lengthy platform, with
row upon row of nooses hanging from a thick beam about ten feet off the
platform deck. The courtyard is circular, ringed halfway with instruments
of torture and punishment. The other half is empty of equipment for
spectators.
[ obvious exits: N ]
An iron stake with shackles is surrounded by wood logs.
A chicken wanders around here, pecking at the ground.
Tomos of Two Rivers is standing here.
The Hand of the Light's executioner stands here, a red crook on his cloak.
Zoot the Tower Accepted is standing here.

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You whisper to a Questioner 'bring the tools to help us question Zoot'

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Zoot says 'If it where 'reserved' I could of not done it could I of?’

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Meridius frowns, a decided down turn of his mouth.

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Zoot says 'Are you saying I have the power to steal from the creator?'

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You say 'Precisely. Power granted by your master, the Lord of Shadows.'

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You say 'Hand, bring the tools to help us question Zoot.'

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You sigh.
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You say 'So hard to find good help.'

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Zoot says 'I am no friend of the Dark One.'

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Meridius waggles his finger in front of Zoot's face. 'Ah, but you are.'

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You say 'And that you could channel proves it.'

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You say 'And I, I think you are lying.'

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Zoot says 'It only proves that you are a misguided fool.'

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Tomos shakes his head and sighs to Zoot.

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The sun rises, bathing the Fortress of Light in a wash of gold.

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You say 'Let us bleed Zoot.'

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Zoot falls down laughing.

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Zoot says 'After what I lost, I won’t miss a little blood.'

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Zoot says 'Do your worse Child of the Dark one.'

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Zoot says 'Even your Questioners doubt you.'

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The iron gate swings open.

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Moriana has arrived from the north.

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Meridius grins wickedly.

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The iron gate swings shut.

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You say 'It is not me they are waiting for.'

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You bow before her.

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You say 'Your pleasure here is a comfort, Moriana.'

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Moriana inclines her head in greeting to you.

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Courtyard of Deliverance
This is where friends of the shadow, as the Hand of Light sees it, are
forgiven. Stationed in the south-western corner is a lengthy platform, with
row upon row of nooses hanging from a thick beam about ten feet off the
platform deck. The courtyard is circular, ringed halfway with instruments
of torture and punishment. The other half is empty of equipment for
spectators.
[ obvious exits: N ]
An iron stake with shackles is surrounded by wood logs.
Moriana the Second Bannerman is standing here.
A chicken wanders around here, pecking at the ground.
Tomos of Two Rivers is standing here.
The Hand of the Light's executioner stands here, a red crook on his cloak.
Zoot the Tower Accepted is standing here.

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Meridius produces a small, hooked knife from under his cloak.
Ok.

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Moriana says 'My pleasure will be seeing justice done Meridius.'

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Moriana grins evilly.

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You say 'Would you like to do the honors?'

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Zoot says 'You do me a favor fool.'

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Moriana says 'Gladly'

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Moriana looks at Zoot.

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Meridius holds the small, hooked knife out to Moriana.

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Moriana takes a small hooked knife.

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Meridius smiles encouragingly. ‘The Darkfriend can wait no longer.’

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Meridius produces a serrated scallop from his belt. 'Shall we?'

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Moriana nods at you.

* HP:Healthy MV:Fresh > Meridius snaps his fingers at the Hand of the Light. 'Secure the prisoner.'

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Zoot closes her eyes and seems to reach for some thing.

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Meridius watches in silence as Zoot is strapped to the wooden post.
Ok.

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Zoot swears: #@*"*&^$%@*&!!!!!!

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Moriana snickers softly.

Meridius kneels on Zoot's back and begins to strip small pieces of skin from her shoulder.
Ok.

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You say 'Do you repent, little Zoot?'

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Zoot screams loudly!

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Moriana moves until her face is inches from Zoot's.


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Meridius moves the blade to the left, slicing skin free.

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Zoot screams loudly!

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Zoot says 'Repent what?'

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Meridius gestures to Moriana. 'Join me.’

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Moriana says 'We can make this really easy.'

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You say 'Do you repent your dark ways?'

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Moriana says 'Just repent, and tell us what you have been planning.'

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Zoot says 'Ok Ok'

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Meridius digs deeper. 'Ok, did you say?'

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Zoot says 'One time I let loose a barrel of frogs in the Aes Sedai quarters.'

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You smirk.

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Zoot says 'I piddled in Divina Sedai's tea...'

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Meridius grabs a handful of Zoot's hair, jerking her head back. 'Willful little lickspittle, aren't you?'

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Zoot thinks hard.

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Moriana takes a small, hooked knife and carves a strip of flesh from shoulder to elbow.

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Zoot grinds her teeth.


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Zoot says 'You are terrible at asking questions.'

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You say 'Are you, or are you not a Darkfriend?'

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Zoot says 'No.'

Meridius wraps Zoot’s hair tightly.

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Zoot says 'He is a portly one.'

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Zoot screams loudly!

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Meridius tears open the gash, letting it bleed freely.

Moriana says 'Do not lie to a Hand witch.'

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Zoot spits in your face.

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Meridius You say 'Are you, or are you not a Darkfriend?'

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Meridius wipes the spit from his face, laughing.

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Zoot says 'No.'

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Meridius takes some of Zoot's blood and slaps it wetly in her face.
Ok.

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You say 'Do not lie to me child.'

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You say 'You are a Darkfriend. You must admit it to be free of this life.'

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Meridius slides the knife left, along the shoulder blade. A flap of skin comes free with little effort.
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Zoot says 'That is one lie I will not tell.'

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Zoot says 'I trained in the tower, I wielded the True Source.'

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Moriana slides knife from collar bone to breast, flaying a thin slice of flesh
away.

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Zoot says 'I ran away and stilled my self.'

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Zoot says 'I have nothing else to lose, be done with me.'

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Moriana says 'You still have your soul to lose.'

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Meridius gives a short, hard jerk, tearing the flap of skin to Zoot's shoulder.

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Moriana says 'Unless you repent.'

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Moriana says 'Now.'

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You say 'Simply admit it, and it will be over.'

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Zoot says 'I'm sorry I urinated in Divina's tea!'

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Moriana shifts, the heel of her boot coming down hard on Zoot’s toes as she slices
another strip of flesh away from Zoot's ribcage.

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Tomos covers his mouth as he looks like he is about to be sick.

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Meridius begins to saw at Zoot’s rib cage, grinding bone and cartilage.

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Zoot says 'If aspiring to be a Aes Sedai in your eyes makes me a darkfriend, than YES.'

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You say 'Will you proclaim yourself a darkfriend?'

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Zoot says 'If that is your definition of a dark friend.'

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Zoot says 'Yes I do.'

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Zoot says 'The creator will judge me.'

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Meridius shrugs. 'It isn't enough for me.'
Ok.

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Zoot says 'See you flaming fools. even your questioners doubt you.'

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Meridius saws against Zoot's ribcage with hard, shearing motions.
Ok.

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Zoot screams loudly!

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Moriana walks over to some iron rods leaning against a wall. She takes one and adds it to a small fire.

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Meridius makes a particular effort. There is a popping sound, as a rib comes free.

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You pat Zoot on her head.

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You say 'Admit it. Admit it now, and we will be done.'

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You say 'You may have the mercy of the flames.'

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Moriana slips on a glove and pulls free the glowing rod.

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You say 'They will cleanse you. Send you to the Creator.'

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Zoot lifts her head, showing her neck to Meridius.

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Zoot says 'Be done with it.'

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Meridius licks his lips. Will you repent?'

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You say 'I will ask only once more.'

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You say 'Will you repent of your darkfriend ways?'

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Moriana slides the burning rod slowly down the front of Zoot, from collar bone
to navel.

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Zoot says 'I will never piss in tea again.'

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Zoot says 'I repent!'

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Meridius grins wickedly.

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You say 'Defiant until the end.'

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Zoot says 'I repent for killing Viellain'

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You say 'Viellain yet lives, you little delusional psycho.'

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Zoot ponders life, the universe, and everything.

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Zoot says 'Damn, thought I killed him.'

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Meridius takes the sawed rib and jerks it to the left, snapping it clean off. ‘No.’

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Zoot screams loudly!

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Meridius glances at Child Moriana. ‘I will be ending this, now.’

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You say 'Do you agree?'

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Moriana nods in agreement.

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Zoot says 'You cloaks have more lives than cats.'

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Meridius nods solemnly.

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You say 'We are... tenacious.'

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Moriana says 'We are graced by the Light'

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Meridius intones 'We who stand in the Light judge you, Zoot of no name, and no place.'

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Zoot says 'Send me to the creator to be judged.'

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You say 'We judge you in his stead.'

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You say 'You, who are tainted of soul and mind, shall be sent back to your master.'

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The rain stops.

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You say 'You, who are worthless, and unwanted, shall be severed from the Light.'

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Zoot says 'I will find out soon I suppose.'

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You say 'And yet, there is hope for you.'

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You say 'That you shall come back to us.'


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You say 'I pray that it is so, though only turns of the Wheel can tell.'

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Zoot spits blood.

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Zoot says 'The wheel weaves as the wheel wills.'

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Meridius reaches in through the opening in Zoot’s ribcage and skewers her heart with his knife.
Zoot is dead! R.I.P