Suguru Getou looked out at the congregation of people before him with disdain. He had grown up in this place, surrounded by the same faces that were now gazing at him with reverence and admiration. Despite his condescension he tried to hide his contempt, for it was his job to deliver sermons and impart wisdom as a priest to the people of this small community.

He noticed you standing alone at the back, not sharing in the enthusiasm like everyone else. You almost seemed bored.