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She’s scribbled down the name of the lecture at least.
The Consequences of Unchecked Superstition
“The real danger lies not in the existence of superstition itself, but in the consequences of unchecked fear. In what otherwise rational people will justify in the name of order. Burning. Torture. Silence.” Agatha turns, her voice smooth and merciless and there’s something in her eyes.
“Fear demands sacrifice. Fear demands obedience. Fear… punishes curiosity.”
Rio shifts in her seat, feeling her thighs press together under the desk. The way Agatha said punishes – deliberate, drawn-out, almost savouring the word – makes something in Rio tighten sharply.