01-30-2022, 06:38 PM
Of course, the boy was here to confess. Whether Malachi believed him or not was unclear; his face displayed only his indifference for the matter. This Bram Ward hardly looked old enough to be wandering about on his own, and he was not about to turn anyone away from his church, regardless of their intentions.
"I see," he agreed, "and you must have noticed the candles burning along your way."
With a slight dip of his head, Malachi lifted a hand and gestured to the confessional.
"Penance is an important thing, Mister Ward, and I would be happy to listen now."
