[ with each new word, the furrow between sein's brow deepens, unable to shake off the feeling of being stalked across a wide open field, wearing all white with multiple lights shining down on him.

there's absolutely no hope for him here, is there? ]

So you're asking if I'm a hypocrite.

[ that's what he's gathering, anyway, but would any jury in the world convict him if he missed a thing or two? at least he's attempting to digest all this, instead of turning towards the camera like he were in the office and calling for the director to make some calls here. ]

I can't say I can find any kind of pleasure in knowing someone else is suffering, especially if they're choosing to come to me to seek comfort in the first place.

Though I guess I can see where someone who enjoys power might be drawn to the role. You're saying a priest can grant forgiveness? For all sins? No offense, but that's a lot more responsibility than I care to have at any given time.