"What if they're spies from other Churches? Are we still supposed to treat them with respect?"
"One thing at a time! We can thank them but also punish them!"
Spittle flew across the conference table as the Cardinal Bishops argued incessantly, each sticking to their own opinion.
"Sorry about this, Nicholas..."
Archbishop Brandon, sitting next to Marvin, said resentfully, "They're not usually like this. I don't know what got into them today..."
"I understand," Marvin whispered. "Everyone fought through the night yesterday and hasn't had a proper rest since. It's normal for tempers to run high."
"That's good to hear..."
"Enough bickering!" Pontiff Ubli I, losing his patience, banged on the table. "How we deal with the Transcendents who helped us last night will be discussed later. The urgent matter at hand is to conduct a thorough search in London, to capture any elements lurking in the corners that pose a potential threat to public order!"
