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[wineandwomen]

[When the video does come on, the owner of the device is standing in the least run down church he could find, in front of the alter. Cross was dressed a traditional priest's robe, hair pulled back and he's brushing some dust and derbies from the alter. Off to the side he's managed to get some candles, old and new, lit for a warm glow and near them

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[alma_karma]

[Alma's not supposed to wander around on his own... but if he's going to see the general, it should be alright, right?

He recognizes the church Cross has chosen and quietly makes his way out of the apartment building. It'll take him a little while to get there, but he's quiet and respectful when he finally does poke his head through the door. He's curious about this odd little ritual, and it shows in his expression.]

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[wineandwomen]

[Seeing Alma at the door gave Cross a bit of a shock. He hadn't expected the boy to come exploring on his own. The man motioned for Alma to come in before holding out a hand for the younger to take. No need for him to trip over something. Kanda would just bitch forever and a day if that happened.]

Come on...

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[alma_karma]

[Alma smiles a little before quickly making his way over and taking Cross' hand.]

What're you doing?

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[wineandwomen]

[Cross led the boy inside further, taking him to the alter to show him a bit more of what a reach church looked like.]

Holding a service. For those that have passed on.

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[alma_karma]

Oh... [He peers at the alter, expression a bit sad.]

Is that how it always works? When people die?

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[wineandwomen]

[The man made no move to remove Alma's hand from his own just to comfort the child.]

Some of the time... I get the feeling none of the souls here were put to rest. Have you ever prayed before, Alma?

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[alma_karma]

[He shakes his head simply.] I don't think so.

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[wineandwomen]

[He moves away to get Alma one of the old hymnals.]

Can you read music at all, Alma?

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[alma_karma]

[Another shake of the head.]

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[wineandwomen]

Hmm... This won't be any use to you then.

[The book is set off to the side, he'll translate it later.]

Would you like to take communion while you're here?

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[alma_karma]

What's communion?

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[wineandwomen]

[Seriously? Good lord did they not teach the seconds anything at the branch? The man fights his urge to hit his hand against his forehead and mutter, choosing instead to give a sigh before explaining.]

Where, while in a state of grace, you take part in the sharing of the blood and body of Christ as offered to you by myself, the priest.

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[alma_karma]

[Beyond the basic message of 'Noah = bad, Order = good'? No, they didn't get much.]

... Body? [ O_O ]