The Rogue Officer

[Neronian]

Rocky couldn't help but let out a chuckle, as his characteristic smirk came across his face. His mind was racing at this development, a Knighthood, and one still around by the sound of this old senior. "Spooked? I told you we'd be stumbling over some gems on this path."

"Hello Mr. Goodmen. I Take it you're still with Rockwell? You two make quite a Duo. I also heard you accrued a Third member as well, I'm sure anyone with your trust should be satisfactory. Although, Perhaps I should explain further. I'm not sure how far you got into the Archives before I managed to lock onto the signal, but I am Grandmaster Fester, of the Knights Luminarium." He allowed a pause before continuing. "However, there are only a few of my Knights still around, and those are tasked with the preservation of the Order. They have gone around to all of our abandoned outposts, searching for any hope of survival, but to no avail. They have therefore left the consoles rigged, ready to alert me if any should be interfaced. That was Three Years Past. I have been waiting all this time, and I fear I may not have much time left in me in this realm. Therefore I wish to test you..."

Rocky leaned against the wall, his mind deep in thought and in ignorance of the continuing speech, taking in this new information, and processing it carefully. He had been in a moral dilemma the past few weeks, but this latest adventure had somewhat numbed the pain. However, it could not be repressed forever, and now it was seeping up again. Why was there pain in the first place? Why are people made to suffer? Why are there people who wish to Cause suffering? Such insanity... Was that why he joined the BAF in the first place? Yes... It was... That was it. To End those who would cause Suffering, in those who cannot defend themselves! He shook off his thoughts, somewhat happy at the slight progress.

"-e in the near future. I will only accept the most Moral and Chivalrous of men, Otherwise the Order cannot survive. I wish to meet with you, if you'll allow such a request. However, my Test is not easily vanquished, and if you shall fail, your Honor is not the only thing you shall lose. You have until the morn. If you have any objections, please tell me them now, before I head out..." His cough punctuates the end of his speech, as the Comms lay open for the Trio.

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