Anna leaves the bureau.

Walking out of the bureau Anna set off back down the cobbled streets towards the tavern.

Following the way she had come she again found herself next to the looming temple. This time, however, the steps of the temple weren't empty. A small crowd had gathered to listen to the words of a woman who from her attire looked to be a cleric of the temple.

"Dear citizens of Deepcleft! Evil days darken our doorstep. The monstrous Orc clan to the west. Warmongers to the East and crime on our streets. We must remember to keep to our values in these times of woe. Remember the sacred vows of chastity, obedience and purity. We must not let ourself fall to our baser instincts. We are not animals, we do not rut in the mud. A terrible blight plagues this city. Prostitutes sell their bodies in the streets, men lose their minds to drink and gambling. Avoid these evil, lustful thoughts. Clense yourself and you shall feel the blessing of Innocata. May her tears flow through us all."

The crowd stood enthralled as the beautiful cleric spoke. Anna had stayed to listen to the whole speech. Her words held some kind of power that Anna struggled to understand. After she had finished the woman scanned the crowd. Her eyes lingered on Anna and narrowed.

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