The red velvet curtains provide privacy and speak to the washing away of sins as the repentant person leaves the booth. The solid oaken bench provides no comfort, and hurries the churchgoer along in their confession. Behind the sheer screen is the waiting priest. Ornate designs are carved into the side of the confessional. Above it is a painting, dulled by age, but still depicting Jesus' death and resurrection with resounding clarity.
Confessional, Inside Church
altar boy
priest
I am here to help the needy. I am well respected in the town. I can not accept lying.
What is it that you want to confess, young man? "O, father, I have sinned..." What sins have you committed?  "I stole a pie from the church kitchen" Why did you do this? "I was so very hungry! We don't get much to eat" Jesus forgives when you confess your sins. And so do I.  "O thank you, father. I also saw something I don't think I should have...." Please tell me what it is you saw.  "I saw the cardinal and a nun, holding each other, behind the church, the other day. I don't think they saw me, but..." What specifically were they doing? Anything inappropriate?  "I'm just an altar boy, I don't know what's appropriate, but it seemed like they were trying to be alone"