Tartarus:
[
bringing the soon to be Arbiter to the Prophets] Noble Prophets of Truth and Mercy, I have brought the incompetent.
Prophet of Truth:
You may leave, Tartarus.
Tartarus:
But...
Prophet of Truth:
And take your Brutes with you.
Tartarus:
[
disappointed] Release the prisoner.
[
leaves]
Prophet of Truth:
The Council decided to have you hung by your entrails, and your corpse paraded through the city. But ultimately, the terms of your execution are up to me.
Arbiter:
I am already dead.
Prophet of Truth:
Indeed. Do you know where we are?
Arbiter:
The Mausoleum of the Arbiter.
Prophet of Truth:
Yes. Here lies the vanguard of the Great Journey. Each Arbiter, created and consumed in times of extraordinary crisis.
Prophet of Mercy:
The Taming of the Hunters, the Grunt Rebellion, were it not for the Arbiters, the Covenant would have fallen long ago!
Arbiter:
Even on my knees, I do not belong in their presence...
Prophet of Truth:
Halo's destruction was your error, and you rightly bear the blame. But the Council was, overzealous. We know you are no heretic. THIS is the TRUE face of heresy.
[
indicating hologram]
Prophet of Truth:
One who would subdue our faith, and induce rebellion within the High Council.
Heretic Leader:
Our Prophets are FALSE! Open your eyes, my brothers! They would use the faith of our forefathers to bring ruin to us all! The Great Journey is...
Prophet of Truth:
This Heretic, and those who follow him, must be silenced.
Arbiter:
What use am I now? I can no longer command ships, lead troops into battle...
Prophet of Truth:
Not as you are, no. But become the Arbiter, and you shall be set free of this heresy with our blessing.
[
large case holding Arbiter's armour descends and opens]
Arbiter:
What of the council?
Prophet of Mercy:
The tasks you will take as the Arbiter are perilous, suicidal. You will DIE. As each Arbiter before you has died. The Council will have their corpse.
Arbiter:
[
walks to Arbiter armour, puts on helmet, and turns to Prophets] What would you have your Arbiter do?
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