"Oh, Stan--you're still here!"
I looked at the golem in surprise. I did return first yesterday--or rather, he was the one sending us back--but I didn't know he'd stay during the meetings. Honestly, it was nice knowing he would be there. With the Goddess back in Her divine abode, a Sacred Guardian's presence would keep some unruly representatives at bay, don't you think?
And I'd rather have him than the Goddess there.
"I thought an enforcer would be needed to uphold the fulfillment of the New Covenant," the golem said while looking at me. "Keeping the harmony between three realms is in my testament."
I couldn't see it, but I felt like he was smiling at me. Maybe because the glow of his eyes was softening slightly? At any rate, good job, me!
And indeed, his presence had a big impact.