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WHO: Cyril and OPEN
WHAT: The first time that Cyril has opened his stall for a long time but he seems distracted rather than engaging others the way he usually does.
WHEN: A week or so after Sina's death
WHERE: The Gallows - Specifically Cyril's stall at the Gallows.
NOTES: This might eventually result in some discussions of grief and parental death. Close CR might get him to talk a bit about what happened in Pel's nightmare too so all of those warnings may apply.

It has been nearly a month since Cyril has been at his stall. First business with the Inquisition had pulled him away, then a shortage of supplies, then Sina's death and everything surrounding it. Finally, though, he has some wares out to be bought by any who are interested.

There are some basic traps, spring loaded traps, and then, as always, his puzzle boxes. The different items are organized carefully on the table and displayed for any who happen by. Usually, Cyril would be playing with one of the boxes to show how they work, or engaging with those who paused at the stall.

Now, though, he focuses on a sketch he's working on. When someone comes by he smiles at them, and offers pleasant conversation, but rather than being his usually vibrant self he seems a bit withdrawn. He sits by the stall and works on drawing the shape of a woman's face.

If anyone manages to catch what he's working on, they may notice that she resembles him. Or rather, that he resembles her. He had inherited most of his looks from her after all.

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"That's...not as comforting a statement as you might intend. What makes the Inquisition better than the rest of the world?"

Cyril considers that for a moment, then tries to rephrase. "It's not so much that the rest of the world has lost it's hope, as much as... We need good people to come together to stand against the chaos. To say 'no more' when faced with those who would harm the less powerful. Any organization could do it, but I joined the Inquisition because it was one of the ones I thought were trying."

"...You're...really ambitious, you know that. But it's a good story to tell. If it gets heard, maybe other people will want it. I didn't realize I wanted it till I heard it. I don't know if I can believe it can happen, but I guess that's not the point, is it?"