When a Prophet Dies

when a “prophet” dies when a “prophet” dies, finally having been spit out of a population that seems to grind their teeth chattering chattering chattering, when they don’t have someone to follow, what do the minions do? has there been a “prophet” in the making? did s/he see the writing on the wall? is there a secrecy already in the mix, where said smaller circle round the “prophet” has been given the heads up regarding the health of the “holy one?” are there individuals who once brainwashed, now gather whatever lil’ bits of rationality might be left inside them & suddenly question what a cult of personality might be without said personality? and is anyone lucky enough to free themselves from the web of lies, delusions & complete utter idiocy, during the interim, no matter how slight, when one “prophet” dies & is replaced by another?