[ perhaps to the priest, tseng is only one of dozens of supplicants he'll encounter today. perhaps he's this kind to all of them, and tseng isn't special at all. but even if just for the moment, he can allow himself to believe that he asks after tseng's circumstances because he cares, because there's something about tseng that piques his interest beyond the mere formality of confession.
even thinking it to himself feels a bit pathetic, though, and tseng huffs a quiet sound not unlike a scoff. ]
I have far too many troubles to bore you with, Father. [ but there is a small thread of amusement in his tone; the words are true, but he also means them a little... well, "playfully" isn't exactly the right word, but something close, maybe. ] You'd tire of me, and then where would I go for confession?
[ even so, though... tseng misses this. for all that he no longer feels like a beloved child of god, he misses the community, the ritual, the sense of peace that accompanies him when he's in church. so after a second, he adds, slowly, ]
But... I may be back. As long as it won't bring any danger to you.
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[ perhaps to the priest, tseng is only one of dozens of supplicants he'll encounter today. perhaps he's this kind to all of them, and tseng isn't special at all. but even if just for the moment, he can allow himself to believe that he asks after tseng's circumstances because he cares, because there's something about tseng that piques his interest beyond the mere formality of confession.
even thinking it to himself feels a bit pathetic, though, and tseng huffs a quiet sound not unlike a scoff. ]
I have far too many troubles to bore you with, Father. [ but there is a small thread of amusement in his tone; the words are true, but he also means them a little... well, "playfully" isn't exactly the right word, but something close, maybe. ] You'd tire of me, and then where would I go for confession?
[ even so, though... tseng misses this. for all that he no longer feels like a beloved child of god, he misses the community, the ritual, the sense of peace that accompanies him when he's in church. so after a second, he adds, slowly, ]
But... I may be back. As long as it won't bring any danger to you.