78th Devotion: Repentance

[favoritetraitor]

[Accidental Audio]
My God, what have I done?
………
Father in Heaven forgive me… ah…

[The Chevalier sighs in resignation before his footsteps approach the network device. Minutes pass before he speaks again, but when he does, his voice is the epitome of serenity.]

If anyone has seen a 'Father Abel Nightroad', can you please direct him to contact me

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[liveontoday]

[These just never stop, do they. :|]

Ah... Solomon?

[favoritetraitor]

S-saya! Ah... Is... is there something I can do for you, my child?

[liveontoday]

No, I just...
Um... so you're a priest now?

[Well, it's better than experimenting on himself.]

[favoritetraitor]

I have been for a very long time now... but, I suppose I haven't been a very good one, have I?

[liveontoday]

I wouldn't really say that. You've been very kind to a lot of people and very helpful by taking me in. And that's what a priest does is help people.

[favoritetraitor]

... you think too kindly of me, Saya. I'm ashamed to admit it, but my motives have not been the most... pure.

[liveontoday]

... They haven't?

[She covers that up quickly, adding.] You did have other motives too though, right? So it's not that bad.

[favoritetraitor]

Not that bad?

It's true that I did wish to take care of you, to see that you were happy and safe. But it doesn't excuse the feelings that I have for you. I'm a man of the cloth... but the things I've wanted to do... please forgive me.

Of course, I'll leave the apartment to you. I shouldn't stay there a moment longer when I'm so prone to temptation.

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[liveontoday]

[Oh well gee, she wasn't thinking in those terms.]

Aha... I see. I'm sorry then, I didn't mean to make light of it...

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[liveontoday]

[She pauses a moment, fiddling with the lapel of her shirt a moment in mere thought, then she smiles again, though this one is faint.]

... Mmm. If that will make you feel better.
This was your home when I arrived though so let me leave, alright? I can try to be out of your way before you come home or anything.

[favoritetraitor]

No, Saya... you should stay.

It only shows how far I've fallen for me to live in such luxury. I did take a vow of poverty after all...

Please, it's the least that I can do for you.

[liveontoday]

I understand. I'll try to be out when you come for your things then.

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[favoritetraitor]

I... won't be able to say goodbye? To touch that cheek...

Perhaps I can bring Father Abel to chaperone our...

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[favoritetraitor]

Alright.

[liveontoday]

[;w; Don't sound so sad.]

Maybe I can come visit you once you're settled in.

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[favoritetraitor]

Come visit?