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
priest
waiting priest
I am a priest. On Saturdays, I wait in the confessional booth so that people can confess their sins, before attending Sunday services the next day.  It is my job to absolve them of their sins, usually after requiring a small penance in the form of prayers or putting a coin or two into the poor box. Even the king trusts me to keep his sins secret and never disclose them.