Elijah was looking down in thought, worried his food wouldn't suit Malachi's taste. He seemed alright with it, so the man closed his hands to say grace and stared as the priest wasn't going to. He blinked in surprise and awkwardly took his hands apart and glanced away.

"Ah.. well.." He blushed slightly. "I mean.. in a perfect world, two grown men could love each other without worries. And if a priest - I mean.." He suddenly looked wide eyed and very shameful. "If someone who was in a position that asked for celibacy wasn't necessary to keep that practice.. ah.." he covered his face in shame and embarrassment. "I am truly sorry. Please keep this secret."