Iโd like to discuss the effects of Sister Liliyaโs whispers coupled with the gas. We have found ourselves with some less than eager participants and they could use a littleโฆ readjustment.
No. I want you to speak your truth. Lay it all bare before me so that I may put your doubts to rest. There is no helping someone who wants to shield themselves from me.
Those who exhibit exemplary behavior for the following week will be rewarded with choosing one item to be sold at commissary for an entire month. Food items only. Be good for me, my sweet students. I always reward it.
We all have urges, Arlo. Even ones hidden from our psyche. You do not need to doubt me or my intentions for you, because I have never given you reason to doubt me. Have I? Have I ever done anything that wasnโt in your best interest?
You doubt her ability to speak without being present? How very heretical. Iโm certain youโve heard the whispers before.
(Religious people were so easy to play with. Especially ones as delusional as Arlo.)
Youโre good, but you could be better. On that, she and I agree.
You, talking to Her without harming yourself in some way? I doubt it ..
( but still, the seed of paranoia has been planted. )
.. What did She say? Am I good? Is She proud?
I am afraid that sister Liliya has said quite the opposite behind closed doors. Something about a testโฆ testing your devotion and desire to exceed all expectations even when not explicitly directed to do so.
What is it they say...? God helps those who help themselves.