[ Even if he's not performing Mass, John still visits the chapel daily to read through what would be the day's liturgy and meditate on it, and that's what he's up to when Trevor finds him. ]
[ He'd been anticipating the horns of this particular dilemma, but that doesn't make it any more fun. ]
I don't mind. But, uh ... I hope that—I hope you understand what you're in for, if you decide to pursue your—to continue to pursue your vocation, so to speak.
[ He starts to make the sign of the Cross, then pauses. ]
Just—for what it's worth? I know that holy water will harm some—will harm
vampires. And I know you may not agree, but I think everyone here deserves
a chance and I—I can't really countenance your hurting anyone. I'm going
to, to bless this water? But I'm not going to be thrilled if I hear of
anyone getting hurt. Regardless of who they are.
[ A small flash of a smile, but he's quite serious, and it shows.
]
What can I say, I'm a forgiving sort of guy.
[ With a very, very vested interest in this subject. ]
[It's been ages since Trevor was in a church, and even longer where he wasn't finding and fighting demons in them.
Or escaping from priests.
So he's a little unprepared for how boring it is. He's not Catholic - he's Eastern Orthodox if he's anything - and his eyelids lower a little as he does his best to take a light cat nap in the middle.
[ John notices Trevor zoning out, of course. He really could have cut the rite in half, but he's letting a little spite out to play and stretching it all out a bit more than is strictly necessary. Finally: ]
Let this water call to mind our Baptism into Christ, who has redeemed us by his death and resurrection.
[ Here's where the celebrant is supposed to sprinkle those present with the freshly blessed water. And he does. Enthusiastically. Wakey wakey, friend. ]
[Honestly he's just happy he can take a nap for two seconds without worrying about teeth biting into him. Trevor blinks when water is flicked into his face, and reaches for a weapon automatically. It's not there. He comes into full awakening, squinting at John]
I don't think you're supposed to do that to the excommunicated. But thanks.
You know, shockingly, I don't like priests at the best of times and you've sort of caught me on a day where I'm dead, so I think every day past that is generally...bad?
[ John has encountered hostility all his life. It doesn't ruffle
him. And he does genuinely feel sympathy for Trevor's situation—which,
after all, is one that he shares. He smiles a little, kindly, and nods.
]
You're welcome. Good luck.
[ And, he thinks, if you hurt Nadja I am—I am ... absolutely going
to sic someone on you. ]
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Let's do!
Date: 24/11/2021 16:32 (UTC)[ Even if he's not performing Mass, John still visits the chapel daily to read through what would be the day's liturgy and meditate on it, and that's what he's up to when Trevor finds him. ]
Oh—hi there. How's it going?
Re: Let's do!
Date: 24/11/2021 16:45 (UTC)[He walks in and sits down across from John, pulling out the item she brought with him]
I need you to bless this water, if you don't mind.
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Date: 30/11/2021 15:00 (UTC)[ He'd been anticipating the horns of this particular dilemma, but that doesn't make it any more fun. ]
I don't mind. But, uh ... I hope that—I hope you understand what you're in for, if you decide to pursue your—to continue to pursue your vocation, so to speak.
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Date: 30/11/2021 15:06 (UTC)Yeah. I understand.
So let's just get with the blessings, all right?
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Date: 30/11/2021 22:04 (UTC)[ He starts to make the sign of the Cross, then pauses. ]
Just—for what it's worth? I know that holy water will harm some—will harm vampires. And I know you may not agree, but I think everyone here deserves a chance and I—I can't really countenance your hurting anyone. I'm going to, to bless this water? But I'm not going to be thrilled if I hear of anyone getting hurt. Regardless of who they are.
[ A small flash of a smile, but he's quite serious, and it shows. ]
What can I say, I'm a forgiving sort of guy.
[ With a very, very vested interest in this subject. ]
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Date: 01/12/2021 00:54 (UTC)Don't worry. I'm mostly interested in the ones who hurt other people.
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Date: 01/12/2021 05:04 (UTC)[ John eyes him. A mental shrug. ]
Well. Here we go.
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit...
[ Hope you're ready to go along with the entire blessing procedure, Trevor.]
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Date: 01/12/2021 05:13 (UTC)Or escaping from priests.
So he's a little unprepared for how boring it is. He's not Catholic - he's Eastern Orthodox if he's anything - and his eyelids lower a little as he does his best to take a light cat nap in the middle.
Wake him when you're done, John?]
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Date: 02/12/2021 04:49 (UTC)[ John notices Trevor zoning out, of course. He really could have cut the rite in half, but he's letting a little spite out to play and stretching it all out a bit more than is strictly necessary. Finally: ]
Let this water call to mind our Baptism into Christ, who has redeemed us by his death and resurrection.
[ Here's where the celebrant is supposed to sprinkle those present with the freshly blessed water. And he does. Enthusiastically. Wakey wakey, friend. ]
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Date: 02/12/2021 14:28 (UTC)I don't think you're supposed to do that to the excommunicated. But thanks.
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Date: 02/12/2021 21:05 (UTC)[ A raised eyebrow. ]
You could've mentioned that. [ Not aggrieved. Just surprised. ]
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Date: 02/12/2021 21:11 (UTC)[He reaches for the holy water. His hand has burn marks on it]
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Date: 02/12/2021 21:14 (UTC)Eh. Not a fistfight kind of guy.
[ He hands over the water, noting the burns. ]
But if you ever want to talk about it, you know where to find me.
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Date: 02/12/2021 21:16 (UTC)Bad.
But..
[He takes the water with a nod and a brief;]
Thanks.
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Date: 02/12/2021 21:19 (UTC)[ John has encountered hostility all his life. It doesn't ruffle him. And he does genuinely feel sympathy for Trevor's situation—which, after all, is one that he shares. He smiles a little, kindly, and nods. ]
You're welcome. Good luck.
[ And, he thinks, if you hurt Nadja I am—I am ... absolutely going to sic someone on you. ]