A New Voice Rises|Malagard, Khelek

[Kender Bard]

Harmony's brow furrowed in confusion and concern. "Wait, what...?" Maybe she IS crazy. "What do you mean by that? Are you saying that Efil took some kind of nap and woke up in agonizing pain... then she gave you a tap on the shoulder and told you to go tell everyone in the world that suffering is the way of things?"

[Skittlebug]

Priya purses her lips "In a nutshell...I suppose, but of course it's more complicated than that and I cannot say whether she is or not. The main thing is that Efil's views toward human lives have changed and she wants us to change ours as well. To recognize that there is so much suffering, but if we choose we can alleviate it in others, and therefore ourselves."

[Kender Bard]

"I'm so confused right now," Harmony admitted. "But... I don't think I believe you." She frowned at Priya. "Efil didn't talk to you at all. You're just making it up like Priestess Tara said."

[Skittlebug]

Priya sighs, "I'm not surprised you'd say that." Oh Efil, I'm making a mess of things already aren't I? Everyone is going to want proof.

"Though you have to admit, you are curious about it aren't you. You were the one who wanted to talk to me, that must mean something."

[Kender Bard]

"I wanted to know if Efil really talked to you or not, that's all," Harmony answered in a low voice. "And I got my answer." Some tension left her and shot Priya a sly little smirk. "Good luck. You're going to need it if you insist on spreading this little story of yours around. If I were you, I wouldn't stick your nose back in this temple for a little while. Most people here don't like folks who shake things up."

[Skittlebug]

Priya purses her lips, irritated, mostly at herself. "I'm sad that you think that way, but you aren't going to change your mind, and I'm not looking for an argument. Have a nice day miss."

[Kender Bard]

"Not looking for an argument?" Harmony repeated, looking pointedly over Priya's shoulder towards the temple and gave an amused snort. "Well hell, woman. Next time you should 'not look' harder because you sure as hell found one."

Seeing people emerging from the temple now, Harmony took her leave. She didn't have anything more to say to the crazy woman anyway. She teleported away to look for better entertainment. The temple was too noisy this day anyway.

The first people out of the temple, however, were Priya's supporters. One of them, a young woman with a pinched look to her face, hastened over. "Priestess!" she called out. "P-please not all of us are so quick to deny your claims. Tell me, will you be preaching more...?"

[Skittlebug]

Priya smiles, a little surprised, "I wasn't sure if anyone was actually listening. Of course I will preach more, if you are interested. Though I think that the temple may not be the best place for that right now, do any of you know of a place where we can speak in peace?"

[Kender Bard]

"You could speak on my father's property," the woman suggested. "He owns a small farm not far from the capital. I could spread word--discreetly of course--of a day and time when you'll be willing to tell us more of what the Lifegiver had to say to you."

[Skittlebug]

Priya smiles warmly at the woman, feeling much less alone, "Of course I will share more, I am here to spread the word to as many as will hear is. That would be perfect, if you're sure I wouldn't be intruding."

[Kender Bard]

"Oh, not at all," the woman told her in hushed tones. "Just tell me when and I'll tell you where. If you don't know yet, I can stay in the city until about sundown and then I must be leaving back for home."

[Skittlebug]

Priya nods, needing only a moments thought, "Why not tomorrow, around noon. That will give me time to prepare."