You cannot have it both ways, Mage Shivana; either you stand against the Inquisition and suspend your duties, or you stand with them and continue them. That is the point. I agree with that the principle behind the mages standing against the Inquisition, but I do not think the potential cost of standing against the Inquisition is worth it. If they should refuse to shatter the phylacteries, and we have no guarantee they would refuse, are we willing to risk Corypheus claiming victory?
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You cannot have it both ways, Mage Shivana; either you stand against the Inquisition and suspend your duties, or you stand with them and continue them. That is the point. I agree with that the principle behind the mages standing against the Inquisition, but I do not think the potential cost of standing against the Inquisition is worth it. If they should refuse to shatter the phylacteries, and we have no guarantee they would refuse, are we willing to risk Corypheus claiming victory?