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[Vatheon translates everything, so the fact that most of this is in French while he usually speaks in English doesn't matter. Of course, Ky hadn't intended any of this to matter either, because he hadn't deliberately set up his SFC to record. This isn't the kind of thing Ky would usually choose to share, but he's tired. He's been pushing himself as hard as he can, and he's only in his apartment now because he knows he's past the point where he'll do any good on the streets.

He's fully clothed and kneeling on the floor of his room. His SFC sits on his dresser, set up well to show him. Although his words are at first too quiet to get picked up, they grow a little louder.]

-- wounded Your heart. Lord, let me be freed from the bonds of evil through Your unending love so that I may be put back on the path of righteousness. Father, forgive me for what I have been and have mercy upon me.

Lord, keep my parents' souls close to You in Your grace and know that for all the days of my life which I have been given by Your love, I will pray for them. Please forgive them for their sins, bless them, and allow them to dwell always with You.

Please help us to catch this murderer. Let no more people be hurt or harmed by them, and allow those who have suffered already to be healed and be held close by those who love them. Give us the strength and wisdom to carry out Your divine will and ensure that justice prevails for all of Your creation. Let those sacrifices which have been made not go in vain.

O Holy Spirit, take me as Your disciple. Guide me, illuminate me, and make me worthy of Your gifts. Bind my hands that they may do no evil; open my eyes so that I may see the world clearly around me; strengthen my heart that evil may not dwell within me. I am Your humble servant Lord. Where You lead, I will follow; where there is darkness I will bring Your light; where there is temptation I will overcome it. Command me in Your strength and lead me to the fullness of Your truth.

I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

[He's just going to kneel there for a moment, the plan is to do so until he gathers up the emotional and physical strength to get ready for sleep.]

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[Ky stares at Johnny's face on SFC for a moment, and then he nods. He's not sure why this is coming back in French -- none of the other responses did. Still, he'll stick with it now, and give Johnny a tentative smile back.]

Thank you. It's a kind intention of yours.

[His smile widens and he nods.]

If you seek forgiveness or help, it'll come to you.

What's a little blessing on the side? Can't hurt.

I didn't think you could have...much to do with religion.

Heh...Relatively not too long ago, I was a priest.

Technically, I suppose, I still am; it's not exactly a job you quit.

I might not be able to recite the Bible, but I can still pray.

I see.

Did you ever...take confession?

[Ky's trying really hard not to look too hopeful right now.]

...I have, yes.

[He offers a kind smile, not at all judging.]

Why? Are you looking to give it?

[He might have issues with his own worth on the matter, but Ky's a friend, and that meant, no matter how Johnny felt on it, he would help.]

[Ky nods tentatively at the screen, one hand going to his hair to play with it while he thinks.]

I think I need to.

[He nods.]

All right. Whenever you want, Ky.

I don't think tonight is a good idea.

[He's pretty tired after all. But he wants this sooner rather than later.]

But could we...tomorrow?

Although perhaps I shouldn't take a break from patrolling.

Ky...there are plenty of people who patrol.

Tomorrow will be fine.

[After all, he was pretty tired after a week of 'sleep' as well.]

Clearly it's not enough.

[Because if it were people wouldn't keep getting hurt.]

I'll be in contact, though.