Twisted Roots (Complete Edition)

Act III Scene IV

- Caelestra, Throne of the Divine - Situated in a large open hall full of light, intricate carvings of gold covered the walls, ceiling and was present on just about every single ornament, statue and sculpture. Enter Clyde Arrowny accompanied by several Celestial Guards who cautiously have their weapons locked on him. There before him stands the Divine Grace Shyilia, leader of Caelestra. She is adorned in jewels and thick white & gold armour, she has white feathered wings that rest comfortably at the back of her throne and wears a crown littered with jewels. Surrounding both the throne and her being are cog wheels and mechanisms of various sizes. She holds a sceptre in her hand marked with the symbol of the Divine-

Celestial Captain: Most Holy. We caught this bounty hunter at the scene of the incident. He  requested an audience with you in regards to the matter involving Alessandra Zalori.

[The Divine Grace Shyilia looks in the direction of Clyde Arrowny, inspecting him from head to toe. She gives him a faint smile]

Divine Grace Shyilia: What are his thoughts on the matter?

Clyde Arrowny: 500,000 gold coins for the girl dead. Half upfront payment, the other half when I return.

[The Celestial Guards chuckle amongst each other over the sum proposed]

Divine Grace Shyilia: It is against my law to harm a child, regardless of the circumstances. 

Clyde Arrowny: Then keep to your Laws, they aren't applicable to me. Should the girl die the blood is on my hands not your men, nor you Most Holy

Divine Grace Shyilia: You have yet to prove you are capable of such a task.

Clyde Arrowny: She is a child. While your Laws restrict action against her, I have none. I will find her and I will end it by any means necessary.

Divine Grace Shyilia: And what of your weapon?

[Clyde tilts his hip towards the Divine and shows her his father's golden dagger]

Clyde Arrowny: It is all I ever need. Do you question my choice in arms Most Holy?

Divine Grace Shyilia: I will not deny it, I am quite skeptical a mere hume has the power to face one of my Celestial Guards, let alone the girl. I want the matter dealt with without myself or my guards being associated with it. I hope you understand my stance.

Clyde Arrowny: It seems I am not the only one in the room wearing a mask, made of secrets, deceit and shame. 

Divine Grace Shyilia: If you fight as well as you talk I'll have no doubt in your capabilities, Clyde... [She looks at him with an emotionless expression, raising her head up as if to look down at him]