Blaine is flying towards the Temple of the Forgotten. He sees a tall, imposing building made of black marble, with a single entrance at the front. The temple is surrounded by a ring of tall evergreens, giving it an air of solemnity and mystery. As he lands, the air shifts and grows colder, as if a chill was emanating from the temple itself. The sun is low in the sky, casting long shadows across the grounds, and the only sound is that of the wind rustling through the trees.
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The entrance to the Temple of the Forgotten is a massive, carved stone door set in a deep archway. It is flanked by two large statues of angels, their wings spread wide, and their heads bowed in reverence. The door itself is intricately carved with intricate symbols and runes, each one representing a name of a fallen angel. Above the door, a single, large window is set in the wall, allowing a faint light to spill into the entrance hall.
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As Blaine opens the door, a gust of cold air rushes out, carrying with it a sense of sorrow and loss. Inside, the entrance hall is large and dimly lit, with a single, large torch in the center. Around the walls, there are hundreds of names carved in the stone, each one representing a fallen angel. Blaine takes a moment to look around in awe and reverence, before slowly making his way further into the temple.
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He enters the main room of the temple to find a large, open space filled with about a dozen rebel angels. The walls are lined with ancient symbols and runes, and the air is thick with anticipation and tension. In the center of the room, a large fire burns in a wide stone basin, casting a warm, orange glow over the gathering. The angels are all dressed in white and gold robes, their faces determined and resolute. As Blaine approaches the group, they turn to face him, their eyes filled with hope and determination.
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Klein steps forward and greets Blaine warmly. "Welcome, Blaine. We are
glad you are here. We are gathering to discuss how we can bring change to the rules of Heaven, so that all angels can live freely and have the freedom they deserve. We hope you will join us in our discussion and help us bring about a new dawn for Heaven."
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Blaine is taken aback by the boldness of the angels' request. He turns to Klein with a look of confusion on his face. "Klein, why do you want to change the rules of Heaven? Do you think it will be possible?"
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Klein smiles gently at Blaine and nods. "Yes, we do. We believe that it is possible to bring about change in Heaven, but it will take all of us working together. We need to come together and fight for what we believe in and create a better world for all angels. It is a difficult task, but we are determined to make it happen."
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"Fight for what you believe in? What freedom do you want?" Blaine asks worried about what this can lead to.
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Klein's expression turns serious as he answers Blaine's question. "We want the freedom to do what we want, to be who we want to be. We want the ability to experience emotions, to share them with others, and to be respected for who we are. We want the freedom to love and to live without fear of judgement or persecution. We want to be able to choose our own paths and to be true to ourselves."
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"We are angels, placed here by God to serve and protect. We cannot perform our duties if we are like humans with emotions," Blaine argues.
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Klein nods in agreement. "We understand that Blaine, but we also believe that it is possible to be an angel and to experience emotions. Angels are capable of feeling love and joy, and we need to embrace them in order to do our duty. We want to be able to choose our own paths and to be true to ourselves, and that is why we are fighting for the freedom to do so."
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"Haven't you ever felt something you don't understand for someone? Another angel perhaps?" Klein asks, "Something we shouldn't feel because we are angels?"
"Yes, I might have felt something before," Blaine admits, "but I don't understand what it means. I never expected that way towards someone."
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Klein nods in understanding. "We all feel things that we don't understand, Blaine. That is why we are fighting for the right to embrace our emotions and be true to ourselves. This is why we want to fight for the freedom to express ourselves without consequences."
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Blaine takes a moment to think about what Klein has said before he responds. "I understand why you are fighting for this freedom, but I am still not sure it is the right thing to do. I worry that by embracing our emotions we will be compromising our duty as angels."
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Klein smiles gently. "It is true that embracing our emotions may be a challenge, but it is also how we will be able to reach our fullest potential. We must learn to embrace our emotions, to understand them and use them to help us in our duties. We have to find the balance between our duty to God and our own personal freedom."
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"Do you know what would happen if we were caught talking like this?" Blaine asks.
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Klein's expression turns serious. "We may be punished for speaking out against the rules of Heaven, but that doesn't mean we should be silent. We have a duty to our brothers and sisters to fight for what we believe in, and to create a better world for all. Even if it means risking our own safety."
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Blaine's chest gets tight, feelings of fear rushing through him, "How exactly would you risk your own safety over this? What do you mean by fight?"
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Klein takes a deep breath before responding. "We are prepared to use whatever means necessary to bring about the changes we seek. We will use peaceful protests and petitions to bring our cause to the public, as well as legal action to appeal to the archangels. We will also be prepared to take more direct action if necessary, such as strikes and other forms of civil disobedience. We are determined to fight for our freedom until we have it."
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"But even speaking up in peaceful protests and petitions is against the rules.
We must perform our duties. We do not have the right to complain or ask for anything different." Blaine responds.
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Klein smiles sadly and nods. "I understand your concern, Blaine, but this is our fight. Our freedom is worth the risk, and we must do whatever we can to make sure we are heard. We all have a duty to our brothers and sisters to stand up for what we believe in, no matter what the consequences may be. So let us stand together, and fight for the freedom we deserve.
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Blaine does not want to be involved in this; he is afraid of what will happen. He does not want to be punished. He excuses himself and turns around to leave.
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Klein nods in understanding and places a hand on Blaine's shoulder. "It is alright, Blaine. We understand your hesitation, and we will not pressure you to join us. But we hope that you will reconsider and join us in our fight for freedom." With that, Klein steps back and watches as Blaine turns and leaves the temple. The rebel angels stay, their faces determined and hopeful, as they make plans for their fight for freedom.
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As Blaine lifts off and begins to fly away from the temple, a powerful figure appears in the sky in front of him. Blaine stops in surprise, recognizing the figure as the archangel Gabriel. The archangel stares at him for a moment before speaking.
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"What are you doing at the Temple of the Forgotten? Have you come to pay your respects?" The archangel's voice is stern, but not unkind.
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Blaine shakes his head, trying to find the right words. "No, I was just passing by. I wanted to see what the temple was like." He pauses before continuing. "I didn't expect to find anyone else here."
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The archangel looks at Blaine for a moment before nodding. "I understand. You should be careful, though. This is not a place for idle curiosity. It is a place of reverence and remembrance. If you are not here to pay your respects, you should leave."
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Blaine bows his head slightly before quickly flying away. A wave of guilt
and unease washes over him. He had never lied before and doing so now fills him with dread. Angels are not supposed to be able to lie, and the thought of being punished for his deceit makes him feel sick to his stomach. He knows he has been lucky this time, and he resolves to be more careful in the future.
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