On the heels of the skirmish men foolishly called the War to End All Wars, the Dark One sought to elude his destiny, live as a mortal. So he fled across the ocean, to an empire called America. But by his mere presence, a cancer corrupted the spirit of the land. People were rendered mute by fools who spoke many words but said nothing. For whom oppression and cowardice were virtues, and freedom… an obscenity. And into this dark heartland, the prophet stalked his enemy, till, diminished by his wounds, he turned to the next in the ancient line of Light. And so it was that the fate of mankind came to rest on the trembling shoulders of the most reluctant of saviors.
S2 E1Los Moscos
S2 E8Outskirts, Damascus, NE
[In a vision, Ben observes a younger, unmaimed Belyakov before the Tree.]
LBLucius Belyakov
Behold the Usher! A dark heart dwells where branches meet. Anointed dagger, plunge thee deep.
S2 E10Cheyenne, WY
[Brother Justin chuckles over Sophie's embarrassment when she curses during her chores.]
Vulgarity is not a sin against God, but against Polite Society. Between you and me, I don't give a shit about Polite Society.
S2 E12New Canaan, CA
When it comes to livin', dyin' is the easy part!
You must choose. Them or me! Tell me!
SSophie
Go to hell!
Go? Why? I plan on bringing it here.
[Samson, Jonesy, and Ben argue about finding Sophie in Justin's camp.]
JJonesy
What if she's dead?
If she's dead… then God help 'em all in this valley. Every single last one of 'em.
[Justin dismisses Stroud's concerns as they leave for the carnival ride set-up.]
Pain is an unavoidable side effect.
S2 E21Lincoln Highway
[Discussing the Bible]
Once you get past the striking repetition, it's really quite banal. [laughs] Blessed are the meek. Can you imagine?
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