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It was not so different for Hano to kneel before the statues of The Triad as he now, praying before Ilmater, Tyr, and his own deity Torm. The blunt pressure against his knee from kneeling on the temple's hard tile flooring was even comforting in its own nostalgic ways as the Paladin still struggled towards readapting to Sundren after his lengthy endeavors in the Silvery Marches.
What was different about this time was the reason for which he prayed.
"Forgive me, Torm, Ilmater, and Tyr. Forgive my jealousy and envy for when I looked onto Leckith's newborn. It is indeed a blessing to be celebrated, yet I was only able to reflect on the past and regret how weak I was that day ..."
"Forgive me and my tenacity when dealing with Cybil. Rejection was the last thing she needed then, and now she has lost more than ever. I should have been more compassionate in my duties."
"... Forgive me. Forgive my hatred towards the Black Hand for what they did onto Tamryn. It is not Our way, it is not Your way to strike with anger or vengeance. I know this, but I ..."
"... Forgive me. Forgive my selfish desires for when I miss and long for Tamryn. I should never let that distract me from Duty, though it does, so please ..."
"Forgive me."
What was different about this time was the reason for which he prayed.
"Forgive me, Torm, Ilmater, and Tyr. Forgive my jealousy and envy for when I looked onto Leckith's newborn. It is indeed a blessing to be celebrated, yet I was only able to reflect on the past and regret how weak I was that day ..."
"Forgive me and my tenacity when dealing with Cybil. Rejection was the last thing she needed then, and now she has lost more than ever. I should have been more compassionate in my duties."
"... Forgive me. Forgive my hatred towards the Black Hand for what they did onto Tamryn. It is not Our way, it is not Your way to strike with anger or vengeance. I know this, but I ..."
"... Forgive me. Forgive my selfish desires for when I miss and long for Tamryn. I should never let that distract me from Duty, though it does, so please ..."
"Forgive me."