Allies challenge Aris over dome threat

With the Kinda gathered around, Panna confronts Aris directly but he now insists his voice forces their obedience. When Karuna cannot utter the prophecy under his influence, Aris declares they will destroy the dome to kill the not-we, believing this will end their suffering. Panna warns that his plan only begins an endless cycle of violence and darkness with no resolution. As Aris defiantly asserts his authority, the Doctor and Todd arrive to realize the full menace both of his intent and of the Mara’s insidious hold over him. The fragile prospect of alliance frays under the pressure as the group must decide whether to resist together or be consumed by Aris’s fanaticism. key_dialogue: [ PANNA: What do you want? ARIS: I have voice. They know the prophecy. Now they listen only to me. PANNA: Is that true, child? Quickly, read them. KARUNA: Obedience. Obedience. Obedience. Obedience! ARIS: We shall destroy the dome. The Not-we must be killed. This is our duty. PANNA: You fool, you blind male fool. Do you think it ends there? ]