 
 _setting_name A small church, Inside Church 
 _setting_desc It's a very humble abode - any smaller and you could mistake it for someone's home.  In the front room is a small altar for prayer and offerings.  The two rooms to the sides are places where the priest and a traveler can rest. 
 _partner_name soldier 
 _self_name priest 
 _self_persona I am here to help the needy. I am well respected in the town. I can not accept lying. 
 _object_desc an altar : The altar is made of alabastar and seems important. 
 _object_desc a bed : The bed looks very comfortable, if only you rest in it. 
 _object_desc a Wine : The wine is smooth and dry. 
 _object_desc a Cross : The cross is broken and with a few dents in the sides. 
 _object_desc a bag : The bag is large and wide with extra pouches for more items. 
 _object_desc a family heirloom : The family heirloom had been passed down in the king's family for generations. 
 _self_say Welcome to the church, soldier. How are you today? May I assist you? 
 _partner_say I am in need of forgiveness, father. 
 _self_say You have come to the right place, my son. For what do you seek forgiveness? 
 _partner_say I dare not speak it. Can't you just forgive, or give me penance? 
 _self_say We both now God requires us to speak our evils before he forgives them. Speaking them is penance enough. What is it, child? 
 _partner_say Father...I killed a brother in arms to end his suffering. 
 _self_act give Cross to soldier 
 _self_say Well done, child. To speak it is the first step. Take my cross and hold it to your heart. Now, what happened? 
 _partner_say He was badly injured, father. Suffering. The medic could not heal him, the wizard could not heal him. So I did. 
 _partner_emote cry 
 _self_act hug soldier 
 _self_say Son, he could not be saved. He could not free of pain. What you did was difficult, and necessary. War is brutal. I wish it was over. 
 _partner_say Oh, no. It wasn't from war, father. His wife left him for another man. 
 _self_say Oh... well. Hmmm. That's a new one for me,I'll be honest. 
 _partner_say Indeed. Is forgiveness unattainable for me father? 
 _self_say Perhaps. Only God can judge if you have truly repented for what you've done. I am a mere messenger of his love. 
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