It's Finally Decided
Moriah
Jordan...Are you really suggesting we take on this clumsy girl an an altar maiden?
Ruth
(An altar maiden- me??)
Jordan
That's exactly what I am suggesting.
Moriah
So she can break something even more important than a bell?
Jordan
True, she did just scream when she saw me.
Jordan
But I think she's more capable than she looks.
Jordan shrugs, like she doesn't care either way.
Jordan
Ofcourse, if you'd rather let this place fall into ruin.
Moriah
It won't fall into ruin. Francesca -
Jordan
Yes, Francesca will work herself to her death,no doubt, and then we can watch as the whole altar falls down around us, but- so be it.
Jordan
If that's your decision.
Moriah looks at me again, then back at Jordan, and sighs.
Moriah
A choice between two evils, is that it?
She turns to me with a frown.
Moriah
You will be our new altar maiden in training.
Ruth
(This can't be happening!)
Ruth
Wait, I can't be an altar maiden!
Ruth
Well, don't you need to be trained from birth or something?
Jordan cocks her head at me mockingly.
Jordan
Really? I've never heard of needing training from birth to sweep floors and mend paper screens.
Jordan
And that's exactly wh-
Moriah
You have no choice.
Jordan looks mildly put off, like someone just took away her favourite toy.
Moriah
Unless, you plan to refuse a god?
Ruth
(There's only one way to answer that...)
Ruth
No... ofcourse not, I'll do it.
Ruth
To be honest, though, I'm not even sure what miko duties entail.
Rhoda
Don't worry! Francesca will explain, and I can help you out.
Rhoda
She'll probably have a whole list of chores for you.
She takes a step down the path before stopping suddenly and turning back to me.
Rhoda
That reminds me! What's your name?
Rhoda
Alright, Ruth. Follow me!
Before leaving, I turn back to Moriah and Jordan, and give a deep bow.
Ruth
I'll do my best to serve you well.
Moriah barely looks at me, but Jordan gives me a sly grin.
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