Elijah listened and blinked. Was... was the priest telling him it was alright to sin as long as he regretted it? It caused a blush and then that sick feeling he was a disappointment and wrong again. He buried his face in his hands and shook his head.

"I .. I do not want to fall. I fear if I fall it would be harder to get back up. Besides, if .. anyone found out. My life would be ruined. I am a man of the people. I work with the town and try to protect and help them. No one would want my help or trust me if they knew. I'd probably be treated like a monster. This job is my life, this town is my home. I thank you for letting me know God would still love and forgive me. I wish life were so simple. "

He sighed, feeling only marginally better, but letting it out helped.

"I guess there is no cure for my condition. I just.. have to keep doing what I've been doing and hope it fades away once more. Thank you Father for being so compassionate. It must have been hard on you to try to see things from my perspective. I am very grateful, I will make sure to be here Sunday to show my gratitude to the church."