Eloquent Countenance fic

Cultists?

(I have no idea how stuffs like this work or anything so please give criticism!)

As I tried my very best to get to my assigned spot in time, not even entirely sure if it was right, my eyes shifted to the cage in front of me.

"Hello? Please... Look this way... "

It was covered with a cloth, and it seemed to contain something alive. Unsteady, heavy breathing was emitting from it and I knew there was a human inside.

Suddenly, a hand reached out and grabbed onto one of the bars, fearful eyes shining amidst the darkness.

"We will now begin the funeral service."

I silently looked towards the caged person with one eye, my other closed.

"There's a lock on this.. Surely you know the code, help me out, I don't want to die here.. "

There was talking around me that was all blurred together since I wasn't focused on it.

My eyes shifted around in confusion, what is this place really doing to need a human inside a cage? Is this some sort of sacrifice for the pastor?

"Let us all pray in appreciation of his kindness and thoughtfulness.

I stayed silent, after all, everything must be perfect.. I must mind my business, Forcas said. I trust him, at least I think.

" These cultists.. They suddenly kidnapped me off the streets..!!! You've been the first one to even look at me.. I'm scared..! "

I stared in concern and fear.
Cultists..?

"Let's escape together..! If you help me I promise to keep you safe..! "

If that's true, that they are cultists, why does an angel such as forcas want me to mind my own business..? I don't know who to believe.. Well, they couldn't have locked themself in a cage. I have to help them. I'm too kind to ignore their pleading for help.

"Ah..!.. -"

"Behind you.. "

I turned my head and there was a nun behind me.

"It is time for the next procedure. "

...

I looked at them in bewilderment for a while, I saw them smirk a bit as they turned away as if they know the cruel secrets and they know I'm oblivious.

..Wh-whatever is happening, I need to focus on progressing the funeral for now..

The next event is.. Prayers, yes?
Ah, there's a drawn symbol of hands put together and a candle on the memo.
How should I go about this?..

I walked towards the back to look for some source of fire, assuming I need to light the candles around the area.

Of course! I'd need this candelabra to light them up!
After I took one step to complete this task, it startled me.
Were my footsteps always this loud!?

"Oops, was that audio too over the top? "

I screeched out loud.

"SHHDHSshshHS!! - it's me, lady! It's me!! "

I sighed. Of course.. Forcas. He thinks I like him but in reality I'm nice to everybody.

"See? Your friendly neighborhood guardian angel! "
He stated, trying to soothe me.

"That demon from earlier.. "
I replied, deliberately trying to annoy him.

"HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TEACH YOU THIS LESSON, LADY?! I'M AN ANGEL! "

"Okay.. Then why don't you stop calling me 'lady' ? "

He immediately went silent.

"BECAUSE YOU ARE ONE, JEEZ. "

Instead of arguing further, or commenting on his vocabulary, I dismissed him and continued walking. I need to hurry this funeral up..

(Sorry there isn't much interesting stuff in this chapter but in the next one there will be more, I'ts just difficult to come up with ideas for this game. )