Chapter 20 God Incorporated

• Act V: Revelation
• The soft golden rays of the morning sun filtered through the luxurious curtains, casting a warm embrace upon Bishop Costa's private chambers. As he stirred in his bed, he rubbed his eyes, rousing himself from slumber. His mornings were precious, a brief respite from the weight of his public duties. With deliberate steps, he moved to the ornate vanity.
• The room was a sanctuary of quietude, a stark contrast to the grandeur he projected upon the world. Here, Gabriel Costa shed the heavy mask of his public persona, revealing a modest and unadorned existence. His fingers meticulously adjusted the simple robes that he wore before his official attire – the elaborate costume of the Bishop – was donned. In these few and precious off-hours, Gabriel Costa found solace in the simplicity that eluded him beyond these chambers.