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.
Ah, just listening to confessions all day. The day has been slow for me with confessionals. I may look over the choir to see if they have made any progress.  Ah, the choir! I must say they need much work. They were practicing earlier and it was giving me a headache.  That is not good. They need to be on point for the upcoming ceremony to baptize the new prince.  I know, it's a real issue. Could we bring in some stronger choir members? That is a thought. I am inclined to give them a second chance. Do you agree? Yes, yes. Everyone deserves a chance for redemption. Perhaps with much practice they might improve. With only a week to go they would need to practice day and night. If anything goes wrong the Queen Mother will have their heads on spikes. And possibly ours as well! It is true. Our saving grace is that we have that little bit of truth about the true father of the Prince. She will be wise to let us be. I think these paintings need to be cleaned before the ceremony, too. They are disgracefully dirty! Leave it for the servants to do. We must focus on the ceremony and the choir. How are the flower arrangements coming along?