Confession IV

[shotapope]

[Phone]

[It really was a big deal for him to speak up, and it had taken a lot of determination for him to come to this conclusion. He was almost ready to give in though, but in the back of his mind he asked himself what would his sister do.]

Um....

[Even if he had the resolve his voice was still very soft and hesitant.]

S-since it's A-Ash Wednesday... I thought... I d-d-decided.... I-I can bless anyone who w-wishes at the Ch-Church today....

[He sounds like he was going to say more but then whatever words he had got stuck in his throat. He struggles for a little bit before simply putting the receiver down.]


[Action; Church]

[He is indeed at the church, all dressed up and everything. Part of him is hoping no one will show up, part of him is hoping that he can set a good example and not be an embarrassment for all members of the Church.]

Comments

Church

[ex_seventh238]

[>implying this Church isn't already full of embarrassing and failtastic staff... Alessandro you fit right in.

Oh right it's Ash Wednesday isn't it. Back home the Agency just tacked along for the formalities and then it's pretty much whatever, that's what happens when you work for a branch that prioritizes power above faith. Still, she might not've been properly schooled but Ciel knows what she should be doing to help the preparations, at least.

That'd include soothing the poor Pope, wouldn't it... It's still a bit hard to believe that a nervous boy like him is the Pope in Cain, Abel and Esther's world, but who is she to argue. /rolls with!]

...Are you okay, your Holiness?

Church

[shotapope]

[He nods slowly, and technically he was doing pretty good.]

I-I'm alright. I sh-should get more u-used to doing things like this.

[ex_seventh238]

Hehe, you're definitely more charismatic than the drone priest, that's for sure. But please don't force yourself if you're getting tired. Would you like anything? A glass of water, maybe?

[shotapope]

W-water might be nice. Though... I f-f-feel like I should at least do th-this much here. There a-aren't many people who are qu-qualified.

[ex_seventh238]

Mm. The drone priest held it last year, so... [She trails off, but shakes her head and re-focuses on him.] I'm very grateful, and I'm sure that other faithfuls here are as well. Please wait for a bit then, I'll be right back! [brb kitchen!]

[shotapope]

I'm j-just glad that there's s-something I can do. It f-feels wrong to not do anything when I c-could.

[He nods and waits patiently.]

[ex_seventh238]

Definitely, and it's very invigorating to know that we're all in such good hands, your Holiness. [She giggles quietly.] This is an honor, so please never belittle your efforts. [That said, she'll retreat with a respectful bow, aaaand... Now coming back with a glass of clear water.]

Here. May I help with anything else?