Once again, the facts proved that one's perceptions are influenced by their senses; Anastasia was beautiful, and the darkness she represented was not evil and fear but reverence and inclusiveness.
To avoid causing Anastasia any unease with his presence, Wayne voluntarily left the basement and blended into the Pale Nest, reducing his presence to zero.
Before the altar, Anastasia kneeled reverently, hands clasped and head bowed in prayer, murmuring verses likely from the Dark Bible.
After three failed attempts, Anastasia's body paused, sensing the presence of the Dark Goddess.
"Anastasia..."
The voice of the Dark Goddess resounded in Anastasia's ears, calm and elegant, with an indescribable sense of oppression.
"Goddess, my thoughts are corrupting, and I can no longer serve as the Holy Maiden of the Dark Church. I hereby beg for your forgiveness," Anastasia started as per the script.