Cheth's female half glares at Phaedra.

Cheth: ...But WHAT?

Phaedra lowers her face, obscuring her eyes and gritting her teeth.

Phaedra: ...Shoshana. Shoshana is the only person who can save the sea. The ONLY one. How can a RELIC do her job?

The two Cheths face her, the red light growing stronger around them. The man bows his head and solemnly closes his eyes. The woman stares directly into Phaedra's eyes, speaking sternly.

Cheth: Since this is so hard for you to grasp, I will say it again, SLOWLY: the one you know as Shoshana is dead and gone, reduced to dusty bones in a gaudy mausoleum she did NOTHING to deserve. That vile little canary hasn't heard a single one of your prayers. You deserve a far better heroine than a FRAUD like her.

Phaedra yells.

Phaedra: YOU'RE LYING!

The woman's eyes flash red.

Cheth: She's NOT. COMING. BACK.