She takes a moment, shifting stiffly where she sits, trying not to wince at the ache in her back. A constant reminder of what happened and what may yet happen and all the reasons why they must be swift and certain- at least until it healed. Adelaide drew a slow breath and pulled on the mask her mother gave her. A practice run for discussing this with the Council proper. Head high, eyes clear, voice calm. Simple.
"Compromising on Harrowings is the only way we shall ever have the opportunity or space with which to offer an alternative. It is impossible to avoid a discussion, a decision, and we must allow them to an extent. The apprentices are frightened, our competency is in question, continuing to deny Harrowings in any shape or form smacks of stubbornness or stupidity. If we wish to regain whatever support we have lost in this, we must give ground." For they have lost support, how could they not? Much as they are merely a governing party they have made themselves responsible. Those responsible are those that are blamed.
"Ask any from Kinoch Hold that survived the Fifth Blight. Singular, extraordinary circumstance as it may be; there are survivors enough that would still argue for Harrowings despite the event. Which is why they ought to be voluntary. With full knowledge of the risks. Said risks ought to be thoroughly expounded upon during this training course against resisting demons. Forewarned and without any sign of coercion, it ought to be voluntary. It ought to be a choice." Perhaps it had been, in the beginning. "What will make us better than the previous system will be offering more than death, expulsion, or tranquility as the other options available. There are templars that are reasonable, that are kind. Those that do not wish to be harrowed but have concerns may bring themselves before the Council and request a templar partner come nightfall. Someone to keep watch, to save them before this happens."
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"Compromising on Harrowings is the only way we shall ever have the opportunity or space with which to offer an alternative. It is impossible to avoid a discussion, a decision, and we must allow them to an extent. The apprentices are frightened, our competency is in question, continuing to deny Harrowings in any shape or form smacks of stubbornness or stupidity. If we wish to regain whatever support we have lost in this, we must give ground." For they have lost support, how could they not? Much as they are merely a governing party they have made themselves responsible. Those responsible are those that are blamed.
"Ask any from Kinoch Hold that survived the Fifth Blight. Singular, extraordinary circumstance as it may be; there are survivors enough that would still argue for Harrowings despite the event. Which is why they ought to be voluntary. With full knowledge of the risks. Said risks ought to be thoroughly expounded upon during this training course against resisting demons. Forewarned and without any sign of coercion, it ought to be voluntary. It ought to be a choice." Perhaps it had been, in the beginning. "What will make us better than the previous system will be offering more than death, expulsion, or tranquility as the other options available. There are templars that are reasonable, that are kind. Those that do not wish to be harrowed but have concerns may bring themselves before the Council and request a templar partner come nightfall. Someone to keep watch, to save them before this happens."