When Karen first laid eyes on Lyle, her heart was moved. The esteemed Purifier she respected put himself in danger for her sake, and the guilt she felt over her own reckless actions, along with this touch of emotion, acted as a catalyst, slowly elevating the feelings buried in Karen's heart.
Then, then she saw that woman, a wry smile hidden in Lyle's embrace, the very embodiment of mischief.
It was the first time Karen felt the urge to kill. She thought of the teachings of Raphael, her Holy Light Mentor and leader of the Crusaders.
With age, people change, but the Holy Light remains constant. The Holy Light is like a mirror, reflecting the Paladin's innermost heart. If you start doubting the Holy Light, it is because your thoughts are constantly falling into decay. Such decay is a form of growth, a growth that brings purity down to the mundanity of the world.
