"This tree has no possibility of being saved, nor is it worth saving... So, I choose to cut it down and plant a new tree in its place."
Ignis was still speaking, but Lister's eyes held only contemplation and scrutiny.
Dealing with the Church? That's great, of course it's great. Lister could applaud it.
But he had long passed the age where he could immediately become enthusiastic just because the other party seemed to have the same goals and ideals as him. Having dealt with too many dark aspects of humanity, he was more inclined to think pessimistically about why the other party would do this, what benefits it would bring them, or what necessity there was, and...
Was she really on the same side as him?
"Your thoughts are rare in the Church, and... very interesting. However, Sister Ignis, if I may be so bold, you haven't completely resolved my confusion yet."
"Please go on, Mr. Lister."
