41: Not to refrain from incriminating him

The Book of Knowledge
Laws of Idolatry and Paganism
Not to refrain from incriminating [the missionary] (Deut. 13:9)

CW: Violent imagery

            a UNICORN stands before a PRIEST

            the PRIEST holds a saw

PRIEST
i’ve come to take your horn

UNICORN
what will you give me for it?

PRIEST
the capacity to repent

UNICORN
i don’t think i need that

PRIEST
everyone must repent before me

UNICORN
i like my horn
it shimmers at twilight

PRIEST
the horn is the phallus of Satan
the corruption of man’s tumescence

UNICORN
you seem like fun

PRIEST
there is no fun in repentance
only the bliss of acquiescence

UNICORN
what does this bliss feel like?

PRIEST
like dying but joyful

UNICORN
is it worth the loss of my horn?

PRIEST
there is no bliss to be found with your horn

            the UNICORN lowers their horn

            the PRIEST begins to saw it off

            the UNICORN howls

UNICORN
you’re hurting me

PRIEST
this is the bliss

UNICORN
you lied you lied

PRIEST
this is acquiescence

UNICORN
i’m frightened of blood

PRIEST
like dying but joyful
            the horn falls to the ground
now do me next

            END OF PLAY