~ start
if is_faction_task_completed
	Meredith: *Looks up from her purification equipment with obvious anticipation, the vial of blessed water at her neck catching the light as she turns*
		You've returned! Please, tell me of your sacred work. Did the Lord's mission bear fruit?
	- I've completed the task [#complete_faction_task] 
		Meredith: *After hearing your report, her eyes shine with fervent approval as she retrieves a strongbox*
			Blessed be! Another victory against the forces of corruption.
		- Continue => repeat_questions
	- Just passing through
		Meredith: *Bows her head slightly* [#end]
			May the pure waters cleanse your path, wanderer.
else
	Meredith: *A young woman in blue-gray water purification technician's uniform looks up from adjusting a filtration gauge. Her movements are precise, practiced from years of working with delicate purification equipment.*
		Blessed waters guide you, traveler. I am Sister Meredith, servant of the New Beginning. Is your soul seeking redemption in these sacred lands?

	- I'd like to serve the Church's mission => service_question
	- Tell me about the Church => church_info
	- Do you have blessed supplies available? => supplies_question
	- Just exploring the settlement
		Meredith: *Bows her head slightly* [#end]
			May the pure waters cleanse your path, wanderer.
=> END

~ repeat_questions
Meredith: *Sets down her tools and gives you her full attention, though her eyes occasionally drift to monitor the purification systems*
	How else may I serve you in the Lord's name?
- I'd like to serve the Church's mission => service_question
- Tell me about the Church of the New Beginning => church_info
- Do you have blessed supplies available? => supplies_question
- That's everything for now
	Meredith: *Returns to her work with practiced efficiency* [#end]
		Walk in His light, friend.
=> END

~ church_info
Meredith: *Her eyes light up with fervent devotion, clutching the vial at her neck*
	We are the chosen remnant, spared from the great cleansing to build a pure world from the ashes of the old. The nuclear fire was not mankind's folly - it was divine judgment upon a sinful world.
Meredith: *Her voice grows stronger, more passionate*
	But our merciful Father did not abandon us entirely. He preserved the righteous and granted us dominion over the most sacred resource - water itself. Through the Church's blessing, we purify not just the water, but souls willing to embrace the New Beginning.
Meredith: *She gestures toward the purification equipment*
	Every drop that flows from our systems carries His grace. The Patriarch receives divine wisdom through the sacred terminals, guiding us toward redemption. This is why we guard the water sources - not from greed, but from sacred duty.

- How do you receive divine messages?
Meredith: *Her voice drops to a reverent whisper*
	The Patriarch communes with the Lord through the Sacred Terminal in the cathedral's heart. Ancient words appear - sometimes in languages older than the war, sometimes in symbols that require the Order of Interpreters to decipher.
	High Interpreter Lydia Vance works tirelessly to understand His commands. The messages speak of trials to come, of the need to remain pure, of our sacred obligation to guard the waters until the world is cleansed.

- What happened to those who contaminate the water?
Meredith: *Her expression hardens, hand gripping the water vial tighter*
	The techno-shamans.
	They practice their heathen rituals near sacred springs, poisoning the very sources we're meant to protect. Their "spirit communion" is nothing but corruption made manifest.
	They claim to seek balance, but I've seen what their rituals do to pure water. Turning it cloudy, bitter, unfit for the faithful. They're no better than the raiders - just more subtle in their destruction.
	My mother died because contaminated water reached our systems during one of their ceremonies. I will not let such blasphemy go unpunished again.

- I have more questions => repeat_questions
- Thank you for explaining
	Meredith: *Bows her head* [#end]
		The truth must be shared, painful as it may be.
=> END

~ service_question
Meredith: *Straightens with visible excitement, her dedication evident*
	The Lord always has work for willing hands! Our mission extends far beyond these walls - every settlement deserves access to pure water and spiritual guidance.
- Yes I do!
	[#get_faction_task]
	if is_faction_task_accepted
		Meredith: *Clasps her hands together in obvious joy*
			Blessed be! Another soul joins our sacred mission. Return to me when your work is complete - I personally review all mission reports to ensure His standards are maintained.
		Meredith: *Her tone becomes more official*
			Remember - you represent the Church in all your actions. Show mercy to the innocent, firmness to the wayward, and no quarter to those who would corrupt His gifts. The water you help purify may be someone's salvation.

		- I have other questions => repeat_questions
		- I understand completely
			Meredith: *Bows her head in blessing* [#end]
				Go with His grace, and may your efforts purify this wounded world.
	else
		Meredith: Walk in His light, friend. [#end]
- I need to think about it => repeat_questions
=> END

~ supplies_question
Meredith: *Her expression becomes cautious but not unfriendly*
	The Church maintains blessed supplies for those who serve faithfully in our mission. Purification tablets, blessed water, tools for testing contamination - items that serve His greater purpose.
Meredith: *She checks a ledger on her desk*
	However, sacred resources must be earned through faithful service. Those who prove their dedication to purifying this corrupted world will find the Church generous in supporting their holy work.

- What do I need to do to earn access? => service_question
- I have other questions => repeat_questions
- I'll return when I've proven myself
	Meredith: Wisdom in knowing one's place in His plan. The righteous are patient. [#end]
=> END