Section 5- Rest for the Restless?
-A Prayer for my Younger Brother
Sasarai takes in his new situation and prays for the repose of his brother's soul.
-What I Didn't Say
The spirit of Luc looks in on his sleeping brother and contemplates what he did to him.
-Torn
Sasarai gives Ayame a letter to deliever and relieves the memory of his encounter with Luc.
-No More Tragedies
Sasarai vows not to let his life become a tragedy.
-The Missionary
Sasarai feeds two hungry children in the city, and realizes as other beggars call to him as he walks away, that he can't feed them all.
-A Bouquet
Nash brings Sasarai some flowers.
-At Home in Our Theocracy
The fates of those who oppose the Temple revisited.
-Lia
Sasarai gets to know Lia, a little girl with origins that might be the same as his own.
-The Wedding
He sweeps up rice from a wedding and cries, remembering anothers' loss.
-Losing
Nika shares her secrets with Dios, who almost lets them out...
-Umbrella
Sasarai gives an umbrella to an older woman visiting the cathedral.
-Regional Recipe
Nika and Dios cook and argue.
-To be one of the Martyrs...
The saints become his example, but hints of martyrdom hit too close to home.
-Progressive Deterioration
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-Nami in the Temple
Nami comes into Sasarai's care.
-Aizu
Aizu takes Sasarai to see the garden.
-Slightly Restricted
Somewhat ill, Sasarai is sent home from a counsel meeting.
-To Live or to Die
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-Meetings
Instead of staying home with Nami, Sasarai is forced to go to a meeting that frustrates him.
-Nami's Family
Nami speaks about her life at the Temple.
-The Tax Collector
A tax collector listens to Sasarai's speech and is impressed.
-Dinner with the Tax Collector
Sasarai eats with the tax collector, who is afraid of letting the coming events pass him by.
-En Guarde with a Crusader
Sasarai meets Janna, a Crusader from the North.
-The Grand Conspiracy Peaks (2 pages)
The twelve gather in response to the Monday speech. Some counsel members are suspicious.
-Poet, Philsopher, Saint
He does some work to help out, eventually gaining second-class citizenship for Le Buque.
-Working Under These Circumstances
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Nika leaves the Temple to visit her sister and is gone much longer than Sasarai expects.
-Confessions
Nami plays a trick that leads to Sasarai hearing some things he does not expect to hear.
-Suddenly
In the crowd, he is left with another responsibility.
-Hymn and Lullaby
Wherever he goes, Sasarai hears music...
-To the Front
Ket takes charge in the newest offensive and plans to send Sasarai to the front.
-Any Hope to Be Found
Sasarai refuses to go to war and a naive young replacement is found.
-Pan de Vida #1
Natalie comes back to Harmonia and visits with Sasarai and Katsusa.
-The Price of Freedom
Sakurazaki reflects on Mori's passing out of his grasp and realizes the only way to escape the Temple is...
-Please Send Money
Nash sends Sasarai a message by way of Dominguez Jr. and Sasarai responds generously.
-A Meal in Riverway
Sir Stephen cooks for Sasarai and Dios.
-No More Blues
Evangeline sets out to make her mark on the world.
-Promoter
Sasarai meets Evangeline. She has grand ambitions of her own...
-The Old and the Young
Hikusaak meets Katsusa and has a small misunderstanding concerning his son.
-Hugo vs. Matteo, Advantage: Hugo
Matteo returns from the war in terrible condition after battling the Karaya Clan.
-Kalsson, Aliz, and Marius
A dissident tries to trip Sasarai up, but he unflinchingly upholds his ideas. The dissidents are impressed.
-Formal Complaint
Olia writes to Hikusaak concerning Sasarai's recent political behavior. Hikusaak sets it aside.
-The Election
Eh-Sanih is elected to replace the aged Lord Gavelle on the Counsel. Sasarai hopes he will be a political ally.
-Gone is the Mercy of Twenty Years Past
"Where is the mercy of twenty years past?" "Gone like those twenty years. It was pity for a child who could not stand."
The Counsel sees Sasarai as doomed and notes again that they believe it is Hikusaak's folly.
-To the Seashore
Sasarai goes on a trip to improve his health.
-New Year's IS 479
With the New Year comes another party for the members of the Counsel. Happy New Year 2005! From Suzume ^-^;
-Pan de Vida #2
He lives his life like a ceremony. At least the kids are amused.
-Saint Stephen
Sir Stephen has a startling announcement to make.
-Perceived Failure
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-Passings
Sasarai tells Nami about his brother. With Dios, he goes to funeral in the rain.
-Lantern Festival
Evangeline and Sasarai go to the Lantern Festival.
-Holiday Party
Sasarai is forced into attending a party. Rosalyn is a bit annoyed with his behavior.
-Like Father, Like Son
Dana and Sakurazaki watch Katsusa and compare him to Sasarai.
-Follow the Path You Believe in
He grits his teeth and makes up his mind, "People follow the path they believe in, that's just human nature."
-My Thanks to All of You
In his mind, he goes over all those who have guided him through the years. He owes them so much. His thanks will be his finale.
-Saga's Hospital
Sasarai donates money to Saga so she can build a hospital.
-The Fisher of Men (2 pages)
Peter brings a letter from Annamarie. A man with nothing left is given a task.
-Joyless or Jubilant
Peter gives an impromptu speech.
-A Saint in His Time
Who is Richard di Guido? Sasarai finds out.
-Elsa Mercade
Brief discussion with a young cleric. For Myaru.
-Orsini Hospitality #2
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-Lucas Orsini's Vineyard
A story about Lucas Orsini, a man who gives up.
-The Bishop's Ring
Evangeline is given something that she cannot believe...
-Lucas, Lilly, and Sasarai
Lucas brings Lilly to a party where she dances with Sasarai.
-Ghost
Sasarai sees a ghost.
-Breakfast in German
A German lesson of sorts. For my mother.
-The 16-12 Incident
What do you have to say about the murder? And who was murdered, anyway?