“You tell me faith is not needed. I disagree. When Erin told me of God, of Heaven, it was important. It was necessary. Because what else can the Antinium cling to? What can I give the Soldiers who died for me, if not hope of a place to rest? What can I give a Soldier who will die in moments, if not faith? Tell me, Ryoka Griffin. Why is faith meaningless to the Antinium?” She had no reply. She sat back, looking stunned, and then ashamed. When she did speak, minutes later, it was humbly. “I’m wrong.” Pawn nodded. “Yes. You are.”
