The bright green shoots of new vegetables and herbs are seen in rows of dark brown earth. The stone wall that surrounds the garden is low enough to let in the warm sun. A basket has been left near the wall for gathering items for meals.
Garden, Outside Palace
criminal
priest in ornate robes
I am the Priest of a wealthy parish, my congregation tithes generously. My ornate robes indicate that I defy at least several of the Seven Deadly Sins. Parishioners of my congregation consult with me before entering into new business ventures.
Yes child, yes  I need help, i want to confess my sins I can hear your confession, child. I see that you have commited some terrible sin but none are beyond redemption  I killed a the king for he asked me to lay waste to an orphanage but he had gone mad and needed to be stopped To lay hands upon a divinely appointed monarch is a grave sin indeed  yes but is one mad mans life worth more than that of children? Ah that is a dillemma indeed child. I do not know the mind of God i did what i thought was right, there is no way i could kill so many innocent children but a mad man who order said children's heads on spikes doesnt deserve to live My heart agrees with you but my head worries that you have laid hands on the Lord's own appointed one  he was the king he has no relation to god, the state and church have long been separated  Alas, there are those who want them to have a yet closer relationsghip than the one they already do yes but with people like him being king i fear for our future